Cabbage Garden, Dublin facts for kids
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Garraí an Chabáiste
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Part of the burial ground was converted into a public park in 1982
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| Established | 1666 |
| Closed | 1896 |
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Cathedral Lane, Dublin
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| Country | Ireland |
| Type | Public |
| Owned by | Chapter of St. Patrick's Cathedral |
| Size | 0.56 hectares (1.4 acres) |
The Cabbage Garden (which in Irish is Garraí an Chabáiste), also called the Cabbage Patch, is a special place in Dublin, Ireland. It used to be a burial ground, a place where people were buried, from 1666 until the 1890s. Today, it's a lovely public park where people can relax and play. You can find it near Upper Kevin Street in the south part of Dublin city.
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A Look Back in Time
The story of the Cabbage Garden's name goes back a long way. In 1649, a famous leader named Oliver Cromwell came to Dublin. His soldiers rented this land and planted lots of cabbages there. They grew cabbages to help feed their army.
Becoming a Burial Ground
In 1666, the leaders of St. Patrick's Cathedral decided to use this land as a cemetery. The old cemetery for people living near the cathedral was too full. So, they set aside this new plot of land.
Two years later, in 1668, a church leader named James Margetson officially blessed the ground. This made it ready for burials. A part of this new cemetery was also set aside for Huguenots. These were French Protestants who had moved to Ireland and worshipped in the cathedral.
The Cemetery Closes
The Cabbage Garden cemetery was used for many years. However, in 1878, it was mostly closed for new burials. Only 14 families were still allowed to bury their loved ones there. The very last burial happened in 1896. The cemetery then fully closed in the early 1900s.
From Cemetery to Park
Towards the end of the 20th century, a big change happened. Part of the old burial ground was turned into a public park. The rest of the area was used for new public homes. These homes were built by Dublin Corporation.
Dublin City Council officially opened the new park in 1982. Today, the park is often called the "Cabbage Patch" by the city council. You can get to it by walking along Cathedral Lane. This lane used to be called Cabbage Garden Lane until 1792.
People Buried Here
Many people were buried in the Cabbage Garden over the years. Some of them were well-known.
- A historian named Edward Ledwich was buried here. Several members of his family were also laid to rest in the cemetery.
- Members of the La Touche family were also buried in this historic ground.
