© Paul J Allen 2011 The landscape surrounding Hazelwood House, and beside the River Garravogue and Lough Gill is of outstanding beauty. It has been under threat from a proposed housing development that would  scar the natural environment forever. Trees would have been ruthlessly pulled down, with roads, pavements and houses smothering the fertile land where once wild flowers grew. The exquiste views along the river's edge would have been replaced by the sight of bricks and concrete. The woods much loved and frequented by locals and visitors alike gone under the bulldozers, never to return. The unspoilt magnificence of Lough Gill, regarded by many as one of the most glorious lakes in Ireland, would never have been the same. Thankfully, with the committed diligence of the Hazelwood Action Group Sligo and many individuals, this environmental catastrophe did not happen and the beautiful area of Hazelwood Forest is safe for the present, for residents and visitors to admire, explore and enjoy. Now, the Hazelwood Action Group Sligo, with the first phase of its mandate, opposing the proposed development, must turn its attention to the future and particularly the future of Hazelwood House. Unfortunately this beautiful and important Palladian house now stands empty. The remains of the Saehan plastics factory covers the site of the original walled garden and the vista behind the house. Hazelwood House was a great 18th century estate owned by the Wynne family in Co. Sligo. From the original 15000 acres only 70 acres still belong to the House. Hazelwood Action Group Sligo, the local community action group in conjunction with the Irish Georgian society, the Heritage Council and the Sligo Field Club, and others, are all working to have the House eventually restored. This website is dedicated to the protection and care of Hazelwood House and Hazelwood Forest. Hopefully you will enjoy your visit here. Please feel free to browse our webpages  We HAVE MOVED To A New Website (click pic)