Ducks in Dublin Series#1 The Raghnallach Letterbox LbNA #14023 (ARCHIVED)
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Add Location| Owner: | N/A |
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| Plant date: | May 1, 2005 |
| Location: | |
| City: | Dublin, Ireland |
| County: | Other International |
| State: | Other International |
| Boxes: | 1 |
| Found by: | C2B2 |
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| Last found: | Jul 15, 2005 |
| Status: | FF |
| Last edited: | May 1, 2005 |
STATUS: The letterbox is being updated 08/31/05
DIFFICULTY: Easy/Moderate
DISTANCE to LETTERBOX: 35 yards
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Located in Ranelagh and extending to 1 hectare (2.47 acres), the gardens were originally part of 5 hectares of pleasure gardens developed in 1775 by a businessman who called them after Lord Ranelagh from Co. Wicklow. Lord Ranelagh had similar pleasure gardens beside the Thames in London. The first hot air balloon flight in Ireland was launched from the pleasure gardens by Richard Crosbie. The gardens were later sold to a teaching order of nuns and in 1840 the convent there became totally enclosed and the gardens forgotten.
DIRECTIONS:
From the "Ranelagh/Raghnallach" Luas stop (once you have decended the stairs) cross the road and veer left under the bridge. Soon you will come to a tunnel that the LUAS runs over. Go through the tunnel and you will find yourself in the tiny, beautiful Ranalagh Garden. Follow the main path past a small cottege until you come to a division in the path. Before you continue you might want to take a loop around the pond, say hello to our feathered friends (and toss them some bread) and notice the cross that commemorates the Carmelite Monastery that stood on this site from 1783 until 1975.
CLUES:
Now, for the box. Go back to the enterance where a tall black and white sign stands bearing the name garden. Face the sign then turn to your left. Walk 4 and a half paces (about 9 feet) then turn left again. Directly in front of you is a low rock wall covered with ivy. The box is hidden in a crevice in the wall about midway up. You'll have to poke around behind the ivy a bit but it is there. Please be sure that you rehide it well when you leave. Happy hunting.
Opening Hours: Everyday
Please remember to replace it carefully and make sure it will not slip out.
Happy hunting and enjoy the beautiful Ranelagh Gardens
DIFFICULTY: Easy/Moderate
DISTANCE to LETTERBOX: 35 yards
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Located in Ranelagh and extending to 1 hectare (2.47 acres), the gardens were originally part of 5 hectares of pleasure gardens developed in 1775 by a businessman who called them after Lord Ranelagh from Co. Wicklow. Lord Ranelagh had similar pleasure gardens beside the Thames in London. The first hot air balloon flight in Ireland was launched from the pleasure gardens by Richard Crosbie. The gardens were later sold to a teaching order of nuns and in 1840 the convent there became totally enclosed and the gardens forgotten.
DIRECTIONS:
From the "Ranelagh/Raghnallach" Luas stop (once you have decended the stairs) cross the road and veer left under the bridge. Soon you will come to a tunnel that the LUAS runs over. Go through the tunnel and you will find yourself in the tiny, beautiful Ranalagh Garden. Follow the main path past a small cottege until you come to a division in the path. Before you continue you might want to take a loop around the pond, say hello to our feathered friends (and toss them some bread) and notice the cross that commemorates the Carmelite Monastery that stood on this site from 1783 until 1975.
CLUES:
Now, for the box. Go back to the enterance where a tall black and white sign stands bearing the name garden. Face the sign then turn to your left. Walk 4 and a half paces (about 9 feet) then turn left again. Directly in front of you is a low rock wall covered with ivy. The box is hidden in a crevice in the wall about midway up. You'll have to poke around behind the ivy a bit but it is there. Please be sure that you rehide it well when you leave. Happy hunting.
Opening Hours: Everyday
Please remember to replace it carefully and make sure it will not slip out.
Happy hunting and enjoy the beautiful Ranelagh Gardens