This public woodland adjoins the east side of Monivea village. Facilities include about 5km of forest walks and shooting by permit. The Illaclogher River runs nearby. A number of trails lead off the road to the mausoleum. The main tree species are coniferous forest of Norway spruce, Sitka spruce and Scots pine with a small quantity of broadleaves, mainly ash. As the conifers are felled over the coming years, they will be replanted with broadleaves to enhance the area. Other Flora include Briars, ferns, mosses and rhododendron. Fauna include the Red squirrel, fox and badger. This woodland was formerly part of Ffrench's estate. On the death of Miss Cathleen Ffrench the lands were bequeathed to the Irish nation. The Ffrenchs built a mausoleum on the estate in 1900 and there is an ice house underground which was used for storage of meat and perishables. Geology: Shallow brown earth over carboniferous limestone.