Opened in 1998, the park commemorates the Irish who fought and died while serving in the British Army, notably the 16th (Irish) Division and the 36th (Ulster) Division, units that went into action here in 1917. Guided by the idea of reconciliation, the Irish Peace Park is a place where all Irish, regardless of their creed or political allegiance can commemorate their dead. The round tower is based upon defensive constructions built by the Celts in the 10th century against Viking raids. The tower itself was built with stones from the St. Mary’s Hospital in Mullingar, dating from the great famine in 1846-49.
The three pillars represent the three Irish volunteers divisions - 10th (Irish), 16th (Irish) and 36th (Ulster) - that fought in the British army in the war.
