Two brothers living in England are seeking to take possession of Mallow town park at the end of this month when a lease granted by their ancestors nearly 100 years ago expires. They have asked Mallow Town Council to vacate the 34-acre park, which includes recreational facilities and pitches used by sports organisations. The brothers, Michael and Patrick Jephson, whose ancestors owned Mallow Castle, have written to the council seeking to put in place arrangements for the handing back of the park when the 99-year lease expires on October 31st. The park was given to the people of Mallow for use as an amenity in 1907 by the then owner of Mallow Castle, Katherine Jephson Norreys. It continues to be used by many local sports clubs, with Mallow GAA, soccer and rugby clubs all having pitches there.
