The Hazelwood area was originally known as Annagh. Located only 3km from Sligo town at half Moon Bay between Lough Gill and the Garavogue river.
LAKESIDE VIEWS
SITE OF HISTORIC IMPORTANCE
In his famous poem, W. B. Yeats, observes the relaxing and therapeutic effect of the enchanted Hazelwood Forest. " I went out to the hazelwood, Because a fire was in my head" - W. B. Yeats
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PHOTOGRAPHS
The Hazelwood Forest Park Sculpture Trail incorporates a unique series of outdoor sculptures from Irish and International artists, a quiet picnic area, car park and beautiful lakeside views. The nature trail forms a loop of about 3km with two shorter alternatives available. All are clearly marked and begin and end at the car park.
LOCAL INFORMATION
James McKenna (1933-2000)
Born in Dublin, he studied at the National College of Art and Design. He was
founder member of the Independent Artists group. He was awarded the Macaulay
Fellowship for Sculpture in 1960. His work was shown at many of the major
exhibitions, especially the international sculpture shows in the 1980s and early
1990s. His works include the suite of wood sculptures in sculpture park,
Hazelwood, Sligo.
