The development of walking and cycling trails across the country in recent years have proved hugely popular with the public as a safe place to exercise and enjoy the great outdoors

The plan aims to explore how they can become a sustainable energy community.

The job announcement was made by Minister Eamon Ryan on Thursday.

The company shifts to climate friendly energy.

The eco-friendly project would see access granted to traditionally hard to reach wetlands along the lake.

The rehabilitation work on the bogs was specifically funded to secure short term employment for Bord Na Mona workers but to date just 152 jobs have been offered out of 350 potential positions

The gas was brought initially from Athlone to ballymahon to service Center Parcs

An issue over a special license through the Environmental Protection Agency was also raised by the company