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Necarne's End Traditional Cache

Hidden : 7/22/2014
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

This cache is located within the grounds of Necarne Estate nearly at the outside of the forest.  This cache can be done as a cache and dash or as part of a walk through Necarne forest where we will be placing a few more caches shortly!


There has always been much speculation as to how Necarne got its name. Legend has it that Hugh Roe O'Donnell, an Irish chieftain, was on one of his marches to discipline the O'Briens who were collaborating with the English. He noticed an army fortification on his left flank and ordered his men to investigate it. They returned to say "Ni carn e" or there is no building there. Hence, the name Necarne.

Today, Necarne Estate, run by Fermanagh District Council, is home to an international Equestrian Centre and is surrounded by Necarne Forest (FSNI).  There are walks through both the forest and the estate, and by following the paths around the estate you can get up close to the currently derelict Necarne Castle.

The cache is slightly longer than a 35mm film container and has been comflagued.  Please replace cache exactly where you find it to ensure it doesn't get lost or damaged.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Fbzr vil va gur gerr npebff gur cngu vf ubyqvat zr fnsr (frr vzntr tnyyrel)

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)