Grianan Hill Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.

Inishanier: Hi,

There has been no response from the cache owner so I'm Archiving this cache.

It may be possible to reactivate this cache. If you wish to do so please contact me via my profile and quote the Geocaching.com ID for the cache so I know which one you are referring to.

Please be aware that reactivation is not guaranteed and will depend on individual circumstances.

Many thanks,

Graham

Inishanier - Volunteer Reviewer for Geocaching.com (Ireland)

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Hidden : 12/26/2008
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size: not chosen (not chosen)

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Geocache Description:

Nestling on top of Greenan Hill (803ft/245m) between Lough Swilly and Lough Foyle near Speenogue, Burt and at the southern edge of Inishowen in County Donegal, Grianan of Aileach fort makes any entrance onto the peninsula a memorable one. There are the most incredible views covering the counties Donegal, Tyrone, Antrim and Londonderry.

The fort is ~24m in diameter, with a dry stone wall 5m high and 4.6m wide. There are passages built into the walls that are now closed with bars. The walls are terraced internally with stairs so that you can get right to the top and walk around for the great views.

"The year 939 was a time of great victories and great rejoicing. Muireartach, son of Niall Gluindubh, secured full submission from all the lords of Ireland, native and foreign. In a triumphant tour he took hostages throughout the entire country. He returned to Aileach and the hill echoed the sound of feasting and merry-making for the space of nine months. Presiding over it all was Muireartach, lord of Aileach and Hector of western Europe.
In 1101 a major disaster befell the royal palace at Aileach. Donall Mac Lochlainn had some time before invaded Munster and destroyed the royal seat of Ceann Cora. Muireartach O Briain led his army northwards, plundering and burning as he advanced. Aileach was demolished. To wreak his vengeance on the house of Mac Lochlainn he ordered his soldiers each to carry back to Limerick a stone of the palace of Aileach." Quoted from (visit link) read it for some more interesting historical context.

There is a car park at the top of hill.
The drive up to the car park may closed at 4pm but you can still walk/cycle up.
From the car park walk up along the path and take your time to enjoy the views.

I've hardly ever been the only person here so beware there will be lots of muggles!

[Note on Cache Maintenance: This cache will be maintained by a local resident and the details are on file with Geocaching.com]

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Jurer gur guerr sraprf zrrg jvgu gur envfrq zbff yriry, ybbx haqre gur terl fgbar

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)


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