We’ve been blessed with some lovely weather recently and so it was this morning when we decided to walk around Lurgan Park.
The park was originally part of the Brownlow Estate when the “big” house was built in 1833. During WW1 the house was the headquarters of the 16th Battalion Royal Irish Regiment and during WW2 it was the headquarters for all the American Troops based in Ireland. There is a small museum in the house as well as a tea room which serves lunches.
It is a wonderful place to walk with many paths around the park and lake and so many beautiful trees! A quiet and peaceful place today!
However, on Saturday (1st Saturday in June) the Park will stage the Lurgan Show. It has been organised in the park annually since 1912 and showcases rural life including agricultural and equestrian events. It’s amazing to learn that it is organised by volunteers supported by the local Council. If we make it there I will try to remember to take my camera and take some pictures! Let’s hope this lovely weather remains over the weekend.
A Different View 
A lovely walk in the park. Wonderful tree, water and ‘house’ pictures.
Hopefully the weather stays nice.
Thank you, Marina. I just love the many, very elderly trees there!
Nicely captured, Ashley. You’d hardly know the park was in in the centre of a big town. Interesting history too.
As a town park, it is one of the best. Thanks for dropping in!
Muy bonitas vistas y fotografías. Muchas gracias.
Un abrazo
This year’s springtime is so different.
Gorgeous shots, Ashley. I see this post is from 2017. When did you first start blogging? 🌞
Oh dear, it seems such a long time ago, 2013! And since then both the world and our private lives have been turned upside down! Today, we are different people. I should write more! 🤔😊🙋♂️
2013, wow! 🌞