corkagh Park

One of the most important treasures of South Dublin is the 300 acre Corkagh Park immediately adjacent to the Naas Road and stretching almost a mile to the village of Clondalkin. 

The landscape of the park is typical of estate parkland in appearance, with large open expanses of grassland.  Panoramic views through the Park's flat to gently undulating scenery lead the eye to the foothills of the Dublin and Wicklow Mountains.  The landscape is also part of the flood plain of the River Camac, which flows through the park in an easterly direction on its way to the River Liffey. 

The park is also home to two lakes stocked with fish and surrounded with a system of pedestrian pathways.  The facility is the first of its kind in the Dublin area and in addition to the fishery itself; the facility includes a tackle shop, fishing rod hire, coffee shop, public toilets and an outdoor timber deck and seating area.

In recent years a magnificent rose garden surrounded by a Yew hedge has been developed, responding to the historical nature of the park.

A petting farm has also been incorporated into the park. The farm is home to goats, piglets, geese, hens, donkeys as well as a selection of tropical birds and owls. The park also houses nine all weather soccer pitches, a GAA pitch, a rugby pitch and two baseball diamonds.