GC3NG96 Galley Head (Traditional Cache) in Munster, Ireland created by ilucic&armmo

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GC3NG96 ▼

A cache by ilucic&armmo Message this owner

Hidden : 6/10/2012

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Size: Size: small (small)

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Galley Head

The Galley Head is a headland and lighthouse outside of Rosscarbery, County Cork, on the south coast of Ireland. Galley Head Lighthouse station is situated on the Galley Head or Dundeady headland in the very heart of West Cork at about 130 feet above sea level, overlooking St George's Channel and 2 magnificent beaches, Red strand to the East and the Long Strand to the West . The headland is cut off from the mainland by the ancient walls of the old Norman stronghold of Dun Deidi, an important fortress of the local O’Cowhig Clan.
The station was built in 1875, during the heyday of lighthouse building, and within twenty years of its closest neighbours at Old Head of Kinsale and Fastnet. The Galley Head and the Fastnet have the distinction of being two of the most powerful lighthouses in Europe. The lighthouse displays an unusual landward arc of light because, it is said, the Sultan of Turkey asked to be able to see it from Castle Freke at Rosscarbery nearby on his visit there. The castle, abandoned in 1952 can be seen from Galley as a Gothic ruin. However the Galley Head lighthouse is situated on private land and the two lightkeepers’ houses were taken on by Irish Landmark in the final years of the 20th century. They have been restored to their original symmetrical layout and are rented out as guest accomodation.

The drive to Galley Head is wonderful experience and you can enjoy unspoiled and wild beauty of Ireland!

The cache

This traditional, regular size cache is located close to Galley Head lighthouse (however- you don’t have to enter private grounds to get the cache- and we think tours are available to see the lighthouse if you phone ahead).
There is obvious parking available just next to the road on the right side, not far from cache location( good spot for turning too). No need to enter the ancient fortress- parking place is before the wall.
Remember that there is cliff nearby while searching for cache- careful! ( No need to go close to the edge!!!)
Cache is regular size pastic click box and contains swappables + logbook.

Enjoy beautiful drive and good luck!!!

PS There is great and really challenging cache waiting for you nearby in Castlefreke !!!