Herbert Park is named after Sidney Herbert (1810-1861), the father of the Earl of Pembroke who, in 1903, offered the site to Pembroke Urban District Council for development as a public park. The famous Dublin International Trades Exhibition was held on the site in 1907, housing exhibits from the British Empire (including a complete Somalian village). Thereafter the lands were developed as a public park. The existing duck pond was constructed for the exhibition of 1907 to house the 'Canadian Waterchute', but little else remains of the original buildings.
Taken over by Dublin Corporation in 1932 the 13 hectares (32 acres), are a fine example of how a relatively small park can provide a variety of amenities such as football, tennis, boules, croquet and children's play area, while at the same time fulfilling an important role in the heart of the city. More recent developments in 2007 have been the addition of a children's playground and an all weather multi use pitch.
-Dublin City Council
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Stage 1
Stage 1 brings you to the end of a rather tall brick wall. How many square fixtures are attached to this wall (on the park side)? A= number of fixtures.
Stage 2
Stage 2 brings you to a plaque, part of the native tree trail. The tree has a two word English name. Convert the first letter of the first and second words (a=1, b=2 etc.). B= first letter, first word. C= first letter, second word.
Stage 3
Stage 3 is located at the main playground. On the bottom left corner of the large noticeboard just inside, there is an emergency telephone number. What is the recurring number in this? Answer=D
The cache can be found at N 53 19.(A+1)(B-C)((A*D)+1) W 006 14.((A-D)-1)((B-C)+D)((A*D)-1)