Only 2 people turned up at the first meeting held to establish the park and the first petition for public subscription raised only £12.  A large contribution towards the work was secured through the efforts of Issac Butt MP who was able to attract funds previously set aside for public relief works following the Great Famine. Lord Bessborough one of the landlords in the town gave the site free of charge and a gift of 3 Californian Redwoods or Sequoias was made by Joseph Rivers Esq. of Tybroughtny.

The Town Park is a mini arboretum with mature trees from all over the world including the Giant Sequoia, Holm/Evergreen Oak, Horse Chestnut, Lime, Willow, Yew and many others. Read more about local Biodiversity sites HERE.