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Marlay Park

January 20, 2019 by admin

Marlay Park is a 121 hectares (300 acres) suburban public park located in Rathfarnham in Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown, Ireland. Lying about nine kilometers (5.5 miles) from Dublin city center, the parkland comprises woodlands, ponds and walks. Marlay Park is the official starting point of the 132 km Wicklow Way a long-distance walking trail, that begins at the car park adjacent to Marlay House. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marlay_Park).

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Along with the great walks, there are plenty of facilities and activities in the park such as:

  • Car parks
  • Marlay House
  • Marlay Park Playground
  • Marlay Park Dog Park
  • Food market every Saturday and Sunday morning near Marlay House
  • Park Run every Saturday (https://www.parkrun.ie/marlay)
  • Two Coffee Shops – http://brambles.ie/location/marlay-park-bolands-cafe/ & https://www.facebook.com/wicklowwaycafe/
  • Marlay Park Walled Garden
  • Marlay Park Fairy Tree
  • 5 G.A.A pitches – 6 Soccer pitches – Full size soccer all weather pitch – Tennis Courts – Cricket ground – Dressing rooms– Golf – 9 hole Par 3 (Marlay Golf Course: www.marlaygolfcourse.com)

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