Burgess Park (Athlone)

Burgess Park is a public park in Athlone, County Westmeath, Ireland.[1][2] The park is located in the townland of Goldenisland (Kilmaine), on the banks of the River Shannon, which forms the border with County Roscommon.[3][4][5][6]

Burgess Park
Burgess Park
LocationAthlone, County Westmeath
Coordinates53°25′16″N 7°56′13″W

The park contains a memorial garden, playground, walking trails and recreational areas.[7][8][9]

History

In December 2015, the park suffered flooding damage following Storm Frank, which saw the water levels of the River Shannon rise, causing flooding in several places along its banks.[10]

A memorial garden was planted in 2016, to celebrate the centenary of the Easter Rising.

On 28 May 2020, a protest organized by Gemma O'Doherty were held at the park. The protests were in response to the 2020 coronavirus pandemic lockdown, which protestors described as being 'unlawful.[11]

References
  1. Nestor, Róisin. "For when Bloom ends, here are 11 of Ireland's permanent gardens and parks to check out". TheJournal.ie. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
  2. "Belvedere, Lough Ennell, Ballinea, The Downs and Kilbeggan get funds under €1.8 million scheme". Westmeath Examiner. Retrieved 12 August 2020.
  3. Keith (14 October 2019). "Burgess Park Athlone County Westmeath". Walking & Hiking Ireland. Retrieved 3 June 2020.
  4. "Burgess Park Loop". AllTrails.com. Retrieved 3 June 2020.
  5. "Emergency Dam Put In Place In Athlone". Midlands 103. Retrieved 3 June 2020.
  6. "Gardai object to burgess park alcohol licence for triathlone". Westmeath Independent. Retrieved 3 June 2020.
  7. "Burgess Park Athlone". Visit Westmeath. Retrieved 3 June 2020.
  8. Alderton, Alison (13 September 2018). Boating with Buster: The Life and Times of a Barge Beagle. Troubador Publishing Ltd. ISBN 978-1-78901-227-9.
  9. "Funding of €7,000 for Burgess Park play area". Athlone Advertiser. 25 May 2017. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
  10. "Flooding at The Strand in Athlone". Westmeath Examiner. Retrieved 12 August 2020.
  11. "Protest Against the Lockdown: Bunreacht By The Beach - Athlone Thurs 28th May @ 6pm - Indymedia Ireland". www.indymedia.ie. Retrieved 12 August 2020.


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