Kilmuckridge (Irish: Cill Mhucraise), formerly Ford or The Ford, is a village in County Wexford in Ireland, near the coast of the Irish sea.
It is known for its beach, Morriscastle, which was listed by the Irish Times as one of the Top 5 beaches in Ireland.
The place has had a lot of meaning to me since I was a child as I came down multiple times every summer eagerly waiting to see the windfarm that told me I was close to our mobile home that seemed like a little bit of paradise compared to the every day hussle and bussle of life in Dublin city. I still visit the mobile home and am never ceased by the beauty of the small village, beach and quite often the weather which always seems to fit in with the expression of "The Sunny South East".
Morriscastle, was once the site of a castle belonging to a prominent Gaelic family. By the 19th century, this castle was in ruins, and it was demolished in 1936. It was succeeded by a later castle, owned by the Annesley family, the ruins of which can be seen to the south of the roadway.
The local beaches are a tourism attraction of the area, part of a long stretch of unbroken sandy beach that connects Cahore to Raven Point.
Morriscastle, the largest beach, is used by swimmers, walkers, horse riders and anglers, and is the focal point for a cluster of holiday home developments, caravan parks and camp sites. As of 2019, the beach holds a Blue flag award granted due to its water quality, safety, well-managed environment and local services. I would advise making enough time to visit the soft sands of the beach yourself while stopping for this cache.
The cache is hidden just off the beaten track so to avoid muggles. Please replace as found and feel free to post photos of your visits to Kilmuckridge with your log without spoiling the cache placement.
Have fun and good luck!