The first point is the main bridge in Ardee. Notice the holes in
it: these were drilled during the Second World War, so that
dynamite could be placed in them to blow up the bridge in the event
of an invasion. Near the bride you will see a bronze statue of
Cúchullain carrying his dead step-brother, Ferdia, after
they battled for days in the River Dee. Ardee is named after
Ferdia.
The bridge has an identification plaque. How many alphabetical
letters can you see on it? Call this number A. How many zeroes are
there? Call this B. What is the last digit on the plaque? Call this
C.
Let D = B - A
The next point is located at 53° 51.A03' N, 6° 32.A43'
W.
How many doors can you count on the outside of this castle? How
many turrets does it have?
Add both numbers together and call it E.
Let F = D + E
The final location of the cache is 53° 51.BAB' N, 6°
32.FCD' W. On the way to the cache, you will pass another
castle known as Hatch's Castle, and St Mary's Church of Ireland. At
the Market Square, there is a statue of Sir John Fredrick Foster, a
historical landlord of Ardee.
As you get close to the cache, investigate the rocks, as many
contain fossils of ancient sea plants. The aenue to the nearby
hospital is also home to some magnificent trees. The nearby
playground is an ideal place for kids and parents to relax after
finding the cache.
The cache contains:
- Logbook
- Pencil and sharpener
- A handmade card
- Child's "lipstick" eraser
- Geocaching note