This forest was planted to replace the larch and Douglas Fir trees that were felled to create the Dunbrody Famine Ship, which was used to carry passengers from Ireland to North America, desparate to escape the potato famine. The original Dunbrody was wrecked in 1875, however, a full scale replica can be seen today in nearby New Ross.
Very close to the cache and just to the right of the entrance is the insect hotel.
Not too far from the cache location are the Fairy Homes, a small village of the fair flok - you can see this by climbing the nearby steps - very popular with the little people in families!
This cache is the first of the Red Loop walk and is also the starting point for other walks including the blue Laken Hill Side Trail which takes you to some incredible views at the top of the hill and also with the 1798 memorial.
