sherkin island light Traditional Cache
-
Difficulty:
-
-
Terrain:
-
Size: 
(small)
Please note Use of geocaching.com services is subject to the terms and conditions
in our disclaimer.
walk up to this wonderful location for one oif the best views in ireland
Sherkin Island (from the Irish Inis Earcáin) lies southwest of County Cork in Ireland alongside other islands of Roaringwater Bay. It has an average population of 100 people, measures 3 miles long by 1.5 miles wide (5 km by 3 km). The island has a primary school, two pubs with a hotel, B&B, community centre and a church.
Sherkin has its own special character. A West Cork anecdote has it that Sherkin's residents live off their art: island craft, paintings and book writing all inspired by Sherkins tranquil lifestyle. The busiest season starts with school summer holidays when people with young families visit the island. The busiest day of the year is a celebration of Sherkin Regatta, usually held on the 3rd weekend in July, but which is postponed to August if weather does not allow. On this day the island is crowded with sea rowers and their fans. Children's activities, music and food stalls are all part of this Sherkin fair.
Sherkin was once a busy island and had a population of around 1,000, which started diminishing during the Great Irish Famine in the mid-19th Century. Now the population is reduced and varies greatly between the summer and the winter months, with increases in summer as people return to holiday houses and tourists arrive. People from all over the globe discovered this secluded spot and consequently settled down here, these include: Americans, Australians, Canadians, Polish, Danish, French, Germans, British and Russians.
the cache is located a short walk from the ferry, through winding tracks up to the lighthouse, the house adjacent is now closed as most lights now are unmanned, enjoy the views and if you brought a camera i'm sure you will want to take a few pics.
remember a pen as its a good walk back to get one if its gone missing. a small snap lock container with a few trinkets. oh and wear long trousers as the bushes will scratch your legs.
This cache will be maintained by a local resident.
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
ybj qbja naq arne gur ebpx abjurer pybfr gb gur yvtugubhfr be vg'f jnyy nqwnprag naq pbirerq jvgu haqretebjgu vs lbh pna'g svaq vg tb gb ubefrfubr O & O naq nfx Wbr gb jnyx lbh hc urer naq ybpngr vg vs ur'f abg bhg fnvyvat ur zvtug uryc lbh bhg