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St. Pat's GAA Club, Glenaulin Park, Palmerstown, Dublin 20
ABOUT
COFFEE IN THE PARK
Our Story
In the Summer 2021, Covid-19 restrictions were beginning to ease and normal activity was beginning to resume in Glenaulin Park. GAA and Soccer Matches were back and people were meeting up in Glenaulin Park for a stroll. There was only one thing missing - A Coffee Dock!
Teaming up with St. Pat's GAA Club, Ned McHugh and Mary Ong came together to set up Coffee in the Park and provide financial support to Glenaulin's GAA club of St. Pats of Palmerstown in return for Coffee dock rental space in the GAA Grounds. Coffee in the Park first started off selling Coffee, Tea and Sweets before moving onto fresh juices, soup, toasted sandwiches and a range of home-baked treats.
Once the Coffee Dock was set up, Coffee in the Park moved on to setting up a Walking group for some of the local people of Palmerstown and organising a range of Events from their own St. Patrick's Day Parade to Pop Up Gaeltachts and it doesn't stop there. In 2023 Coffee in the Park will be bringing Set Dancing and Irish nights to Glenaulin Park along with conducting a range of exciting workshops.
Coffee in the Park aims to bring more people to Glenaulin Park and allow them to connect in the outdoors. Sustainability is a big focus for both Mary and Ned and the pair always ensure to consider the environment in everything they do. While it has come a long way since setting up, Coffee in the Park believe this is only the beginning of something GREAT!
Meet the Team
One thing that all Coffee in the Park customers talk about is how the staff always make them smile. Having friendly staff is super important for Coffee in the Park so if you ever see one of the team around, make sure to pop over and say hello!
Ned McHugh
Coffee in the Park Founder
As owner of Coffee in the Park, Ned oversees all Coffee in the Park's activities and events along with the Coffee dock. Ned also works closely with St. Pat's GAA Club and Palmerstown FC to bring Coffee in the Park to everyone who comes to Glenaulin Park!
Seamus Ong
Music and Events Officer
As a Professional Irish Musician, Seamus looks after all of Coffee in the Park's Concerts and music activity. Seamus also coordinates a range of Coffee in the Park events and activities throughout the year from A Celtic Halloween to Rounders Tournaments.
Mary Ong
Coffee in the Park
Sustainability and Cultural Officer
As co-owner of Coffee in the Park, Mary looks after all sustainability aspects of Coffee in the Park. Mary also manages a number of cultural events throughout the year to ensure Coffee in the Park is an inclusive place for all!
Mary-Aoife Ong
Marketing and PR Manager
Mary-Aoife Ong has recently joined the Coffee in the Park team to oversee all marketing and PR activity. With event and marketing experience, she provides regular news and updates to Coffee in the Park customers!
What do our customers say about us?
"I look forward to Coffee in the Park's Walking Group every Thursday. It's a chance to get out and exercise, meet new people and play a game of cards after over a Cuppa!"
Lily Mahon, Palmerstown