Loop walk around the pond
A roughly one-mile network of golden-gravel paths edged with cobbles winds through the park, circling a two-acre pond with fountains. It is an easy, flat loop popular with families and wheelchair users.
Ice House Hill Park
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About
A restored 20-hectare parkland in Dundalk, wrapped around a duck pond with fountains and the vaulted remains of an 18th-century ice house that once served the Earl of Clanbrassil's Dundalk House demesne.
Things to Do
See the 18th-century ice house
Built c. 1780, this subterranean double-vaulted stone ice chamber sits in the hillside and is a recorded National Inventory heritage structure. You can see the vaulted chambers and limestone entrance steps from the outside; the interior is disused and not open.
Picnic on the lawns
Benches and open grassy slopes face the pond, making this an easy spot for a picnic or a book under the mature trees, some of which date from the original demesne parkland of the 17th century.
Walk the dog
Dogs are welcome and the wide, spacious paths and lawns are a local favourite for off-lead exercise, with the pond available for a splash on warm days.
Feed the ducks and watch wildlife
The pond is home to ducks and the mature trees host squirrels and varied birdlife; bring a picnic and expect a lively welcome from the resident ducks.
Plan Your Visit
- Hours: Daily 10:00-17:00
- Admission: Free - it is a public park with no ticket or entry charge
- Parking: On-street parking is available near the O'Hanlon Park entrance; check signage for any parking fees.
- Food: No café on site; the nearest cafés, pubs and restaurants are in Dundalk town centre, roughly a 15-20 minute walk away.
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