This can be done without climbing any mountain but it is still a good hike.
If you are hiking on the mountain please take the appropriate precautions
Terrain and Difficulty rating reflect the actual terrain (Mountainous) and How long it would take doing this cache on its own. Please Enjoy!!
The following cache description is the work of Klaus23, the original owner of GCJ39P Corrán Tuathail (Ireland's Highest Cache) now maintained by Marcus in Kerry. Shamelessly copied by me (again). Thanks!
Please read it carefully and follow all the safety recommendations. Several people have died on this mountain - do not underestimate it! I have lost friends on this mountain. Please be careful
Be especially aware of the false and dangerous track that has developed at the summit. (See below for details.)
The Kerry Mountain Rescue Callout Statistic will give you an idea what can go wrong.
http://kerrymountainrescue.ie/callouts/
A hunt for this cache is a day's worth of time and effort, but a rewarding one as it takes you to the highest lake in Ireland and then onto the Highest point in Ireland. The cache is designed for moderately experienced climbers, but it should be suitable for accompanied beginners with a decent endurance level. Corrán Tuathail forms part of the MacGillycuddy Reeks which which are closely associated with Ireland's premier beauty spot, Killarney, and surrounding County Kerry.
The MacGillycuddy's Reeks are named after a local chief and the name refers to the son of the servant of Saint Mo-Chuta, Mac Gilla Mochuta. Mo-Chuta is the Irish name of St. Carthage, the founder of the Celtic monastery of Lismore.
The MacGillycuddy Reeks are a challenging mountain range, and at the car park and at the top of the mountain there are memorials to people who died while climbing and walking in the area.
The peak can be approached from several directions. Weather conditions here can change very quickly. Appropriate precautions should be followed in terms of fitness, safety equipment carried and clothing/footwear worn.
There is a mountain safety guide which you can consult here. www.kerrymountainrescue.ie/safety/index.html
Please see here for info about routes
http://kerrymountainrescue.ie/carrauntoohil-route-descriptions/
You should strongly consider the following equipment necessary for this cache: Waterproof Boots, Warm Inner, Waterproof Outer Clothes, a change of Clothes to leave in your car, Water, Food, (and reserve food and water), GPS, OS Map, Compass, Hat, Gloves, Whistle, Mobile Phone, Hiking Stick, Torch and Survival Bag. Unless you're confident and experienced enough, it's a good idea not to do this on your own, and I would not consider this cache suitable for young children.
I found there is mobile phone coverage on most of the mountain and at the summit. In emergencies, Kerry Mountain Rescue can be contacted per telephone on 112/999 like other emergency services. They have a very useful and informative website here. www.kerrymountainrescue.ie
This is no Park and Grab.
Please replace as found. i have triple packed the log to ensure dryness. The Cache is a Haribo Tub, with a smaller box inside, and in that is the Ziploc bag containing the log. Please ensure the Ziploc Bag is closed correctly aswell as the other two boxes.