Donadea Forest Park is in northwest Kildare and comprises of 243 hectares of woodland. It is part of the old Aylmer family estate. The last of the Aylmers, Miss Caroline died in 1935 leaving the property to the Church of Ireland, who in turn sold it to the State. There is the remains of the castle, walled gardens, church, tower, ice house, boat house and Lime Tree Avenue. There is also a lake with ducks and other birds. Walled streams form part of the drainage of the park.
There are many different walks through the forest, including the 5km Aylmer loop, the lake walk and a nature trail with stops. A small café is there and it is open all year round. The park is a National Heritage Area.
There is a 9/11 Memorial at Donadea. The memorial was inspired by the memory of Sean Tallon, a young fire fighter, whose family had emigrated from Donadea. At Christmas time Santa pays a visit and children can visit him in his hut and there is other activities on at Halloween. Donadea Forest Park is a nice place to spend time in the fresh air.
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Luke
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Luke