Belcamp Park
Belcamp Park | |
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Páirc Belcamp | |
Clonshaugh, Dublin, Coolock | |
Coordinates | 53°24′25.46″N 6°12′36.13″W / 53.4070722°N 6.2100361°W |
Area | 25 Hectares / 62 acres |
Created | late 20th century (from an estate of the 17th century) |
Operated by | Dublin City Council |
Open | Yes |
Website | www |
Belcamp Park
History
The origins of the park lie in the lands surrounding a house named Belcamp Park in the 17th century.
Countess Markievicz rented the property in 1909, to utilise it as a centre for the Fianna Eireann.[1] The centre was known as the 'Belcamp Commune' when an agricultural cooperative was built and operated for a year. The cooperative was not a success, due to problems such as lack of electricity, poor water supply, damp conditions, and overgrown fields and gardens.[5]
The estate was bought in 1969 by Dublin Corporation. Belcamp Park house was damaged by fire in 1977 and subsequently demolished, leaving behind some outbuildings and an ice house.[4]
Belcamp Hall and Belcamp
Belcamp Park should not be confused with the nearby
Facilities
The park accommodates pitch and putt, tennis, and basketball facilities, as well as playing fields, children's play facilities, and it has an extensive network of pathways for walkers.[1]
Belcamp Park adjoins Darndale Park, another Dublin City Council facility, which also contains an angling pond.[citation needed]
References
- ^ a b c "Belcamp Park". Dublin City Council. Retrieved 6 November 2017.
- ^ "Páirc Belcamp/Belcamp Park".
- ^ "Belcamp Park History". Dublin City. Retrieved 24 March 2017.
- ^ JSTOR 41429569.
- ^ "Belcamp Park". Fianna Eireann History. 10 January 2014. Retrieved 24 March 2017.
- ^ "Belcamp House, BELCAMP". Buildings of Ireland. Retrieved 7 January 2022.