We have confirmed dates for Trail Monitoring & Maintenance, Trail Planning and Trail Development courses.

The following Trail Monitoring & Maintenance (free of charge) courses have been confirmed:

  • Tues 20th October 2026 – Hibernian Hotel Mallow, Cork, P51 HE63 (for bookings, contact Colm O’Connor colm.oconnor@irdduhallow.com)
  • Wed 21st October 2026 – Killeshin Hotel Portlaoise, Laois, R32 TYW7 (for bookings, contact Marie Burke RRO@connectlaois.ie)
  • Tues 3rd November 2026 - Lough Key Forest Park, Roscommon, F52 PY66 (for bookings, contact Emma O’Hagan rro@ldco.ie)
  • Wed 4th November 2026 - Gartan Outdoor & Education Centre, Donegal, F92 T853 (for bookings, contact Inga Bock ibock@dldc.org)

The following Trail Planning courses have been confirmed, there will be a charge for this course:

  • Tues 10th November 2026 – Lough Key Forest & Activity Park, Roscommon, F52 PY66 (for bookings, contact Kyle Flynn rro@ridc.ie)
  • Wed 11th November 2026 - Annebrook House Hotel, Mullingar, N91YH2F (For bookings, contact Leona Galligan ruralrec@ccld.ie)   
  • Mon 23rd November 2026 - Longcourt House Hotel, Newcastle West, Limerick, V42 TD72 (For bookings contact Mike Cleary mcleary@ballyhoura.org) 
  • Wed 25th November 2026 - Venue TBC in Kilkenny (For bookings TBC)  

The following Trail Development courses have been confirmed, there will be a charge for this course:

  • Wed 18th November 2026 - Annebrook House Hotel, Mullingar, N91YH2F (For bookings, contact Leona Galligan ruralrec@ccld.ie)
  • Thurs 19th November 2026 – Lough Key Forest & Activity Park, Roscommon, F52 PY66 (for bookings, contact Kyle Flynn rro@ridc.ie)
  • Tues 24th November 2026 - Longcourt House Hotel, Newcastle West, Limerick, V42 TD72 (For bookings contact Mike Cleary mcleary@ballyhoura.org)   
  • Thurs 26th November 2026 - Venue TBC in Kilkenny (For bookings TBC)  

Mountaineering Ireland are also running 2 courses:

Please contact Rozanne Bell on rozanne@mountaineering.ie to book a place or for further information.

Sport Ireland Outdoors have developed a number of training courses suitable for people wishing to develop skills in the area of recreational trail planning, development, maintenance, and management. The courses combine a classroom and practical approach and are embedded in best practices. All course tutors have a wealth of experience in their respective fields.

Courses Available

Contact

Email: outdoors@sportireland.ie