Club Outing – Donadea Castle & Forest Park

Donadea Forest Park in Kildare includes the remains of Donadea Castle, the former home of the Aylmer family until 1935. It was built circa 1773 and was deroofed in the 1950s. Now, it is derelict and overgrown.

The park has many other historical features, including St. Peter’s church, an ice house and boat house and walled gardens. There is also a 9/11 Memorial consisting of a scaled replica of the twin towers carved in limestone, and the small lake is home to several bird species.

Parking is €5, payable by card/tap only, at the barrier as you enter the car park. There is also a small coffee shop on site with outdoor seating.

We’ll meet at 10.00 am at the car park (at the end of a long driveway)

Entrance to Donadea Forest Park

For more details, contact outings@offshoot.ie.

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