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Goats cave Traditional Cache

Hidden : 9/21/2017
Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
4 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

A difficult walk, (see terrain rating) to the side of a rock that offers a fine panoramic view. Please try not to disturb the goats and leave no trace.


About 30 m south of the Galty View cache turn left on a small path that gets less pronounced (unless Kilfinane outdoor education centre have used it recently for a group activity). The cache is on the far side of the most prominent rock over a small cave.

BEWARE; wear suitable boots. Shorts are definitely not recommended.

A pair of wild goats were seen on both occasions that I have been there. Even when not visible the strong smell is evident. They sometimes sleep in the cave. Below is a transcription of a story written by a Thomas Brazzil as part of a folklore collection done in primary schools in 1937. The original hand-written version is available on https://www.duchas.ie/en/cbes/4922045/4847068 "On top of Ballintubber mountain stands a rock called Parlour Rock which is about 60 or 70 feet high. On the west side of this rock is a cave known locally as "Seomra Nora". The following is the story of the cave. The daughter of a chieftan from Bruree who had to fly from her home for some reason to refuge in the cave and from her it got the name of "Seomra Nora""

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Nobir pnir ragenapr; urnq urvtug

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)