current news
This page has been designed to highlight recent access issues reported to us by our members. If you have recently become aware of an access problem you can report it to us at info@keepirelandopen.org
If you are aware that any of these issues have been resolved please send us information about it.
Christmas Greetings from Keep Ireland Open
December 15, 2022
Dear Member, This email letter is being sent to you to keep you updated about Keep Ireland Open and to wish you a happy Christmas
Keep Ireland Open Welcomes Removal of Vartry Trail Barrier but Battle Continues to Have Access to the Countryside Written in Law.
October 26, 2022
Speaking in Roundwood, Co. Wicklow at a celebratory rally on the Upper Vartry Reservoir Trail the Chair of Keep Ireland Open Robert Dowds congratulated all
Vartry Protest Becomes a Celebration
October 19, 2022
Keep Ireland Open congratulates Sporting Ireland, and all others involved, on successfully getting the blockage on the Upper Vartry Reservoir Trail removed. It is a
Hollywood Co Wicklow
May 30, 2022
The N/W route up Sleievcorragh(Scalp Rock) is very heavily fenced. In addition, an irritable farmer followed a small group of walkers as they were descending south east
Brackloon Wood
May 30, 2022
We are happy to report a win. The main entrance to the lovely oak wood at Brackloon – 7 kms along the Leenane Road from
Access dispute back before the court
May 30, 2022
The case arises out of a dispute between a wealthy accountant and landowner, Joe Walker, and locals who insist that a route across Mr Walker’s land in
South Dublin Rights of Way
May 30, 2022
South Dublin County Council are considering listing public rights of way in the County. If you or your club walk in this county the only
Meet the neighbours
March 16, 2015
SWEDEN: Allemansrätten or “everyman’s right” gives Swedes a right to enjoy nature everywhere, except in private gardens, close to people’s homes and on cultivated land. FINLAND: Finns
Lissadell judgment
December 5, 2013
It is often said by judges that the courts deliver the law rather than justice and that is certainly the case in the Supreme Court’s