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ABBEY CACHE Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.

Inishanier: Hi,

I have a request that this cache be archived as it is missing and not maintained. On further investigation looking at the photographs on the cache page and the hint the cache appears to have been in a dry stone wall. Geocaching Ireland has specific guidelines that relate to the placing of caches within Ireland. One of these is that caches must not be placed on or in dry stone walls. You may view the guidelines here: http://guidelines.geocachingireland.com/. This is to prevent damage to these structures which may result from finders removing stones in their searches.

As this cache appears to have been hidden a dry stone wall and has resulted in damage to the wall I am archiving the cache with immediate effect.

Many thanks,

Graham

Inishanier - Volunteer Reviewer for Geocaching.com (Ireland)

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Hidden : 8/18/2009
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:


The cache is placed near the ruins of an Augustinian Abbey on the south shore of Clew Bay, in the shadow of Croagh Patrick, about eight killomiters from Westport.
The Abbey itself was founded in 1457 by Hugh O'Malley which was dedicated to Saint Patrick.
Adjecent is the local graveyard, it boasts a beautifull view of Clare Island in the distance in Clew Bay.
A beautifull peaceful spot to rest a while and listen to the birdsong and babbling brook nearby.
When you have enjoyed all this you can visit the famine ship near by and then continue on to climb Connacht's holy mountain Croagh Patrick.

The cache contains a log book, pencil, pen, funkey flasher keyring, bug in a box, smiley golf ball, tackable bug

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

ybpngrq arne gur whapgvba bs gjb jnyyf

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)