Irish Coffee Day
January 25
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The Geocache is NOT at the posted Coordinates!!!
The Irish Coffee Day Mystery Cache
It was a damp, misty morning in Killarney, Ireland, and the geocaching group known as "The Lucky Seven" gathered in front of The Froggy Mug, a quaint café famous for its Irish coffee. Each member had a steaming cup in hand, the aroma of whiskey and cream mingling with the morning chill.
Jbullfrog62, their self-proclaimed leader, set his coffee down and unrolled a parchment he had received from the local geocaching community. “Alright, team. This mystery cache has stumped everyone in the area. But I know we can crack it.”
The parchment had cryptic clues:
"In the land of mist and cream, where spirits rise, a treasure gleams. Solve the riddle, find the cache, and toast to the seeker who finishes last."
Barasaur, the team historian, furrowed his brow. “Sounds like it’s tied to the history of Irish coffee. Maybe the locations have something to do with that?”
Quinnster212, the puzzle master, pointed to the first riddle on the parchment:
"Where fire met flight and spirits took wing, the first sip became a thing."
“That has to be Foynes Flying Boat Museum!” she exclaimed. “It’s where Irish coffee was invented.”
Stop 1: Foynes Flying Boat Museum
At the museum, they explored until Icezebra11, known for his sharp eyes and quick reflexes, spotted a hidden compartment in a replica bar counter. Inside was a slip of paper:
"The warmth of cream hides secrets below. Seek the cup where the river flows."
Denali41, the mountaineer, pointed to a map. “That has to be the Shannon River. There’s an old café there called The Creamy Pint. Let’s go!”
Stop 2: The Creamy Pint
At the café by the river, REW9828, the tech wizard, noticed a QR code etched into the bottom of an Irish coffee glass on display. Scanning it revealed a clue:
"Follow the light to the edge of the lake. There, the final piece awaits."
Stop 3: Ross Castle on Lough Leane
The team hurried to Ross Castle, perched on the shores of Lough Leane. The sun was beginning to break through the clouds as they searched the grounds. Barasaur found a small, locked box hidden in the ivy near the castle wall.
“This must be it,” OneKindWord said, always optimistic. “But how do we open it?”
The parchment from the start had one final clue:
"In your hand lies the key. Toast together to set it free."
They looked at each other, confused, until Quinnster212 laughed. “The Irish coffee! It’s a celebration—like a toast.”
Each of them raised their cups, saying, “Sláinte!” As they clinked mugs, the box clicked open. Inside was a beautifully carved medallion featuring a shamrock and a steaming cup of Irish coffee, along with a note:
"Congratulations, Lucky Seven! You’ve solved the Mystery Cache. Enjoy the treasure, and may Irish coffee always warm your adventures."
They stood there, sipping their drinks by the lake, the medallion glinting in the sunlight, and felt the joy of teamwork and discovery. Irish Coffee Day would forever hold a special place in their hearts.
The cache is not at the posted coordinates.
After you complete the Jigidi puzzle a "completion" message will provide the answer for the coordinates.
https://www.jigidi.com/solve/agi1x92a/irish-coffee-day/
You can validate your puzzle solution with
certitude.