St. Gobnet's Wood

It is on the north-east side of a hill immediately south of the village, and takes its name from the church of Saint Gobnait (or Gobnet) which is also nearby.

[1] Subsequently, Cascade Wood, on the northern side of the N22 road, was identified as supporting various species of bats and the Kerry slug, animals protected under the Habitats Directive.

The European Environment Agency's records show the site as covering 44 ha on both sides of the main road, following an update in 2008.

[4] When the Irish government gave protection to Cascade Wood, it was intended that the alignment of a proposed by-pass should avoid the SAC.

[7] It was decided to relocate Kerry slugs in the path of the upgraded road to suitable habitat elsewhere, and in 2018 it was reported that the necessary environmental works were underway.