It's several years now since the people of Roscommon fought a long-running battle to save what has become of the region's most precious woodlands, Mote Park.
The Roscommon amenity was facing a major upheaval under plans by Coillte but thanks to strong local opposition, it was saved, and has since become one of the most tranquil and peaceful areas to take a stroll and enjoy seeing its famous squirrels as well as changing landscape throughout the seasons.
On this week’s episode of Let's Walk, Kevin McGillicuddy spoke to Eilish Feely, who first began speaking about the world-famous lion at its entrance :