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Where Santry Demesne public park is situated was once a palatial old house
and gardens, built in the 1700s. This was once the largest house in North County
Dublin and people traveled from far and wide to be received by the owners - the
Barry Family. Many clues of the house still exist and the park is worth visiting
to find the house foundations, front steps, tree-avenue and walled garden. A small
bend in the Santry River (which forms the boundary of the park today) was widened
to create a small pond for the boating pleasure of Georgian Ladies and Gentlemen
who resided at, and visited the house. Click
here to view more photos of the park |