16 A Walk in the Garden-Kippure Traditional Geocache
16 A Walk in the Garden-Kippure
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Cache Info:
Cache is an ammo box hidden in some rocks at the above coordinates
very close to the actual summit and mast of Kippure. This cache
forms one of the highest points in each of the 32 counties of
Ireland
Kippure, well known as the highest mountain in Co. Dublin, is a
granite mountain that straddles the County Dublin and County
Wicklow borders. Due to its proximity to Dublin, fine views over
Dublin Bay and the Howth peninsula, convenient access, and easy
terrain, Kippure is a popular place for hill walking and outdoor
leisure activities, especially on the weekends.
The summit of Kippure is the site of a television and radio
transmitter mast, and as such is the oldest television transmitter
site in the Republic of Ireland. It was first identified as a
transmitter site as part of a Radio Éireann survey into potential
FM radio transmitter sites in the mid 1950s. The Irish government
Board of Works built an access road to the site in 1959, and by the
summer of 1961 the mast was erected and television trade test
transmissions, consisting of slide views of Ireland, a testcard and
the music of Count John McCormack were played out.
At first, Kippure broadcast using the British 405-line TV standard
on channel 7.
Telefís Éireann started transmissions from Kippure on 31 December
1961, to be followed by a 625-line service on channel H in the
summer of 1962.
FM Radio transmissions of RTÉ Radio (the former Radio Éireann)
commenced in 1966, with stereo transmissions commencing in
1969.
405-line transmissions from Kippure ceased in 1978 with the arrival
of RTÉ 2, however Kippure did not transmit RTÉ 2 until much later.
Initially on Channel J with low power later moving to Channel H
with RTE1 moving to Channel E.
Its importance in radio and television transmission has diminished
since the late 1970s with the opening of new sites at Three Rock
Mountain in County Dublin, Clermont Carn in County Louth, and Cairn
Hill in County Longford which provide better reception in most
areas previously served only by Kippure. Today Kippure transmits
the four Irish television channels, the national radio stations,
and some commercial radio stations.
Please be clearly aware that
anyone attempting this cache does so entirely at their own risk and
that the cache owner has no liability of any sort and for any
reason, accident or mishap. As this is a long mountain hike please
be sure to bring warm and waterproof clothes and all the mapping,
compass and GPS items that you can. Good hiking boots and gaiters
essential in most weathers
Please be aware that cars parked
in areas close to walking trails are vulnerable and they can be
vandalised or stolen. Unfortunately this is an ongoing problem
which is extremely difficult to solve. so there is a risk involved.
I have heard recently that many hiker groups are parking at the
nearest population centres and getting taxis to and from the start
points at very little expense.
Please observe the country code to the best of your ability. Local
landowners often generously allow access to upland areas across or
through parts of their private property. Please, please be
conscious of this and return the courtesy by keeping all gates
closed, immediately and not on your way back!. Please use the gates
where appropriate but if you have to climb over them then use the
hinged side ONLY.
Please do not cause any damage of any sort to fences or barriers
along the way.
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
Ab uvagf be pyhrf.