GC3J8AY Poolbeg Peninsula Cache (Traditional Cache) in Dublin, Ireland created by Torp88

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GC3J8AY ▼

A cache by Torp88 Message this owner

Hidden : 4/29/2012

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Size: Size: small (small)

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Geocache Description:

Easy to find cache in the Irishtown Nature Park.

The Poolbeg Peninsula lies on the southern part of Dublin port. South of the Poolbeg Peninsula and the Great South Wall lies the sandy area known as the South Bull. The Great South Wall (also sometimes called the South Bull Wall), extends from Ringsend nearly four miles out into Dublin Bay. It was the world's longest sea-wall at the time of its building, remaining one of the longest in Europe. The Poolbeg lighthouse is located on the Great South Wall. The lighthouse was built in 1768 and it was re-designed and re-built into its present form in 1820.

Poolbeg Generating Station is also located on the Poolbeg peninsula. Its two chimneys, at just over 207 metres, are visible over much of Dublin, particularly Sandymount Strand, making them well-known landmarks and some of the tallest structures in Ireland. The Number 1 chimney is 207.48m (680 ft 9in) high. Number 2 chimney is 207.8m (681 ft 9in) high. Dublin City Councillor and historian Dermot Lacey began a process to list the chimneys for preservation to safeguard their future after the Station was to close in 2010. This was later refused by the Council Planning Department.

Irishtown Nature Park is a small park that offers several kilometres of walking trails along the Poolbeg Peninsula.

The cache is small plastic box hidden in the park. There is easy acces to the cache location. Be careful when the weather is not good as the path leading to the cache could be soggy and slipery. The cache contains logbook and pen. Please rehide the cache properly when you are done.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Haqre ebpxf whfg orybj fznyy cvar gerr.

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)