Description
A timber bridge was built over the Blackwater in Fermoy in 1626
by the 1st Earl at a cost of around five hundred pounds. The
Cistercians operated a ferry prior to the building of the bridge
and the Earl had an income from this of twenty five pounds per
annum. The timber bridge was swept away in 1628 following "an
extraordinary flood". There was no immediate replacement and while
provision was made in the Earl's Will in 1642 for the erection of a
new bridge, it wasn't until 1687 that the provision could be put
into effect. This was a bridge described by the historian Smith 6O
years later as "A large stone bridge of thirteen arches".
Later the bridge experienced problems with the expansion of the
town and the increase in road traffic. In the years 1864/1865 a new
bridge replaced the old structure. While the work was in progress a
temporary wooden bridge was erected from Bank Street (now Kent
Street) across to the Esplanade on the northern river bank by the
Rathealy Road.
The Cache
The cache is hidden close to where the picture on this cache
page was painted. Parking is available on Street in Fermoy and
along the river bank opposite. In addition take note of the
information boards near at the corner of the main T junction in
fermoy near the Bank as it gives useful information about Fermoy
and the surrounding areas if your stopping by for a while!
Information taken from Michael Barrys article here
Happy Hunting!!!
