Drumboe Woods and Environs Feasibility Study
What does Drumboe Woods and the wider wooded area mean to you, and
how would you like to see it develop and mature over the next 20 years?
About the Project
What does Drumboe Woods and the wider wooded area mean to you, and how would you like to see it develop and mature over the next 20 years?
A feasibility study is underway to help answer these questions and we want to hear from you, the community, to hear your thoughts and aspirations for Your Place.
The Feasibility Study relates to Drumboe Woods and Environs which includes five separate woods with linkages, with Drumboe Woods being the most popular and well utilised. Together the woods are a key attraction for the community and for visitors to Ballybofey-Stranorlar, providing a network of walking routes along the banks of the River Finn.
The proximity of Drumboe Woods and Environs to the twin towns means they are a valuable recreational amenity. The woods have a variety of natural and cultural heritage features that can provide the foundation for outdoor activities, in the form of walks, paths and trails, combined activity/cultural heritage packages, both “hard” adventure-type and “soft”, less physically arduous walking experiences, as well as those that deliver mental stimulation.
Ambitious and exciting initial concepts have been developed. These concepts are based on from public feedback received in 2019/20.
You can see the concepts on our consultations boards here
Thoughts and Feedback
Email your thoughts and feedback to us at mydrumboewoods@gmail.com
Alternatively you can also post your written comments to the feedback box located next to the consultation boards.
Consultation boards are in place in Drumboe Woods for public viewing from mid December 2021 until end of January 2022. The boards are at the Drumboe Avenue entrance to the Woods, adjacent to the Scouts Den. Your thoughts and feedback can be emailed to the project team.
ABOUT THIS STUDY
The study is led by Pasparakis Friel Architects with support from KPMG, Earthy Matters, and Sammon.
The study has been comissioned by BASICC in partnership with Donegal County Council. Funding for the project has been provided by the Leader programme and Donegal County Council.
ABOUT BASICC :
Ballybofey and Stranorlar Integrated Community Company CLG (BASICC) is a not-for-profit social enterprise based in Co. Donegal. Our mission is to encourage, drive and foster innovation so the towns of Ballybofey and Stranorlar are a great place to live, work, visit and do business. We do this by establishing strong networks and partnerships to develop and support sustainable initiatives. BASICC's vision is that Ballybofey and Stranorlar stand out as a thriving community that provides real and valuable opportunities for everyone. Contact us at leah@basicc.ie / 087 607 5555