The museum was the brainchild of Pat Herbert from Co. Mayo. Aged 10 in 1947, he heard radio for the first time when the All-Ireland Football Final was broadcast from New York, sparking a lifelong fascination with radio and communications.
After retiring, Pat worked with Fingal County Council to exhibit his collection in the Martello Tower, Howth in 2003, creating Ye Olde Hurdy Gurdy Museum of Vintage Radio — and a perfect geocache stop.
Waypoint 2 is a great photo spot overlooking Howth’s east pier and Balscadden Bay, with space for mini-cachers to run about. On a clear day, look out for Ireland’s Eye and Lambay Island. Photos welcome in logs 📸
This is a short multi:
Stage 1 (posted co-ords):
Spot the sign for Ye Old Hurdy Gurdy Museum. Adults cost €A and Students cost €B
Stage 2 (virtual stage):
How many lights are in the ground illuminating the way around the Martello tower? Call this C
How many steps to the Martello Tower entrance (include top step/landing)? Call this D
Final location: You'll see the east pier from here
Sum = 25
53 23.B(D-2A-B)(D-A) -006 03.(2C)(B+C)A
** FTF (joint) Eyeash, Silver Soldier & LynchGOMHowth **