Bord na Móna has launched a new €1.5m development in Lough Boora Discovery Park, Co Offaly.

The development includes a new visitor centre and facilities.

Mr John Horgan, Chairman, Bord na Móna, said: "The new visitor facilities will provide an improved experience for all visitors, schools and communities, helping everyone to enjoy the full extent of Lough Boora Discovery Park.

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"This significant development that we are here to launch today will support the future economic growth of not only West Offaly but the entire County and will prove to be a unique and significant attraction for local, national and international visitors."

The development of Lough Boora started in 1994 when Bord na Móna staff and representatives of the local community formed the Lough Boora Group. They completed a feasibility study which formed a blueprint for the subsequent development of the greater Lough Boora area.

Lough Boora Discovery Park now extends to over 2,000 hectares and has a network of off-road walking and cycle routes within a perimeter of approximately 20 kilometres.

(CD/JP)