Emo Court, located near the village of Emo in County Laois, is a large neo-classical mansion, formal and symmetrical in its design. Architectural features of the building include sash-style windows, pavilions, a balustrade, a hipped roof, and large dome. It was designed by the architect James Gandon in 1790 for John Dawson, the first Earl of Portarlington.
Gandon was so busy with his work in Dublin that he found little time to work on Emo Court. This may be one of the reasons that it took so many years for Emo Court to be made habitable, let alone finished. The house and gardens were taken into ownership by the Irish state in the 1990s, and now managed by the Office of Public Works. The estate is open to visitors (House from end of March to end of September) and the grounds are very popular for recreational activities.
Source: Wikipedia
Stage 1: You are looking at the South Front of Emo Court. How many "triangles" can you count on the facade? The answer will be A.
Stage 2: You have entered the garden through the side gate. At the coordinates look east. How many pairs of trees can you see lining the path at the far end of the garden? The answer will be B.
Stage 3: When you have reached the coordinates first face the house. How many columns support the canopy? The answer will be C.
How many glass panes can you see in the door facing the garden? The answer will be D.
Right in front of you there is a statue. How often does the letter "y" appear in the name of the Muse depicted? The answer will be E.
Now turn around and look down to the lake. How many empty pedestals do you see? The answer will be F.
This formula will help you find the cache:
N53 0(A x E).CF(B + E) W007 (D - C).(A + C)(C x E)B
The cache is a camouflaged container hidden close to the house. There is no need to climb any fences or walls to retrieve the cache. The coordinates might be a bit jumpy due to the tree cover at GZ.
My thanks go to the Office of Public Works for their permission for placing this cache.