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The History of the Trust

Painting of sailing boats entering Dunmore East harbour, viewed from the park, by William Pye, circa 1900
Dunmore East from the park, painted by William Pye circa 1900. Courtesy of William Power.

The Dunmore East Woods and Park Trust was established in 1924, when the 7th Marquis of Waterford, John Charles De La Paor, passed responsibility for the lands over to a group of local trustees.

The indenture prescribed that the lands be preserved for “the pleasure and recreation of the inhabitants of Dunmore and the surrounding district”.

The first trustees included a number of clergymen from both denominations, local dignitaries, businessmen and large farmers. Thus, the village was gifted its most cherished assets — the local woods and park.

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