The Irish Sweepstake ...

.... was founded by one Joseph McGrath.

Cabinteely House and Park were owned by him many years ago before it was bought by the Office of Public Works.   (You can just about see the old House way in the background).

It is now a wonderful public amenity - beautifully maintained - for the benefit of all.    The main entrance is flanked by these high trees around which the crocuses are in abundance at the moment.

I walk there a lot and enjoy the coffee in the café with the miniature Japanese Garden.

Cabinteely Park is on my doorstep, you might say.