Landowners are reminded by Offaly County Council that the period for Hedge Cutting runs from 1st September 2023 to the 29th February 2024.
There is an onus on landowners to ensure that any trees and hedges on their property:
- Do not obstruct or interfere with the safe use of the public road
- Do not obstruct or interfere with the maintenance of the public road
- Do not pose a hazard to people using the public road.
Hedgerows along the public road that require cutting or trimming back should be cut immediately and all cuttings removed from the roads and verges. Adequate signposting should be provided.
Roadside trees should be inspected and necessary action taken to prevent any potential hazard to the public. Such inspections should be carried out by suitably qualified personnel.
Liability for damage or injury resulting from such hazards will rest with the landowner/occupier.
Please note that where JAPANESE KNOTWEED occurs it SHOULD NOT BE CUT. No ground disturbance should take place at these sites at any time of year. Information on how to deal with Japanese Knotweed is available from the Heritage Office. Please report all locations to the Heritage Office at
heritage@offalycoco.ie or phone 057 93 46839.
Offaly County Council wishes to thank landowners for their co-operation in this matter.
Tom Shanahan, Director of Services
Roads & Infrastructure