GC2C2TQ Clanrickarde's Wall (Traditional Cache) in Connacht, Ireland created by Eireunicorn

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A cache by Eireunicorn Message this owner

Hidden : 7/21/2010

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Size: Size: small (small)

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Geocache Description:

The Cache is located in a forest area. from the car park (N53 4.982 W8 14.483) take the blue/green trail that leads to an old stone wall covered in moss. Follow the wall to its end.

Portumna Forest Park is adjacent to Portumna on the northern shore of Lough Derg.

The name Portumna derives from the Irish Port Omna, meaning the landing place of the oak tree. Portumna Forest Park was acquired in 1948 and covers almost 600 hectares (1,500 acres). It was formerly owned by the Clanrickarde family.

Within the park there is an old abbey that dates back to the 15th century. The castle nearby on which considerable restoration work has been carried out dates back to the 17th century and was the seat of the Earl of Clanrickarde. An earlier castle was located on the lakeshore, east of the harbour, while yet another was constructed in the late 18th century where the main car park is now located.

Facilities: At Portumna Forest Park there are forest and lakeside walks, car park, toilet facilities and observation points. There is a viewing tower along the nature trail where one can get a bird's eye view of the forest, lake and lakeshore. Adjacent to the Park is a marina giving access to the Shannon waterway system.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Ybbx sbe n phg gerr fghzc !

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)

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