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Killarney Lakes Viewpoint - North Traditional Cache

Hidden : 4/28/2010
Difficulty:
1 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

A straightforward cache taking in a fine view over Killarney's Lower Lake and the McGillycuddy Reeks mountains, including Ireland's highest mountain Corrán Tuathail.


The cache is easily accessible from the road and involves only a short walk.

The ruins close to the cache are those of Pairc an Mhoineir castle, an anglo-norman structure dating from the 13th century which represents the southernmost limit of anglo-norman influence (lands to the south of here remained under the control of the gaelic chieftains).

If you're not in a hurry it is also worth taking a look at the nearby ruins of a round tower dating to 1026 (beside the road), the 12th century Aghadoe abbey (with its fine romanesque architecture) and an ancient ogham stone. Aghadoe, along with Inisfallen Island on Lough Leane, was an important early christian site.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Gerr arne ebhaq gbjre

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)