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Min Ryan Park, Wexford

Min Ryan Park opened to the public in Summer 2020.  This landmark public park is designed to complement the quality of life for people in Wexford by providing a high quality and attractive open public space, which is accessible to all.

The park boasts an array of attractive features, including a playground, picnic area, dog park, memorial garden, walking track, water features, multi-use events area, play spaces, wildflower meadows and art/sculpture displays.  The Park also include a series of rich, bio diverse eco-systems such as a wetland area, wild flower meadows and native woodland habitats.

The Mulcahy Family

In 2016, the Mulcahy family gave a very generous donation of €200,000 to help with the construction of the park in commemoration of their relative Min Ryan.  Min Ryan served in the G.P.O. and Jacob's factory during the 1916 Rising.
 

Min Ryan and Richard Mulcahy in September 1922
Min Ryan and Richard Mulcahy in September 1922

 

This project was part funded by the Government of Ireland through the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS).

Min Ryan Park, Wexford

Friday, May 12, 2017 - 12:45
Friday, 12th May 2017

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In 2015 Wexford County Council completed phase 1 of a three phase project for the provision of a new €2.5m neighbourhood park for Wexford Town. 

The new landmark public park is designed to complement the quality of life for people in Wexford by providing a high quality, attractive, public open space accessible to all. It will boast an array of attractive features including picnic sites; out-door gym equipment, walking track, water features, playground, multi use events area, play spaces, wildflower meadows and art/sculpture displays.

The Park will include a series of rich, bio diverse eco-systems such as a wetland area, wild flower meadows & native woodland habitats. 

The Mulcahy family

In 2016, the Mulcahy family gave a very generous donation of €200,000 to help with the construction of the park in commeration of their relative Min Ryan. Min Ryan served in the G.P.O. and Jacob's factory during the 1916 Rising.

Min Ryan and Richard Mulcahy in September 1922
Min Ryan and Richard Mulcahy in September 1922

Significant timelines for the project.

Q2 2018  Procurement of construction works
Q3 2018  Contract awarded
Q3/Q4 2018  Commencement of construction
Q3 2019  Park completed and open to public
   

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