Name: Black's guide to Killarney and the south of Ireland
Author: Adam and Charles Black (Firm)

Cork surprised and taken in 1649

Cork · city · Cork · 1649

During the war of the Protectorate, Cork held out as a loyal city and was surprised and taken in 1649. Cromwell is said to have caused the church bells to be cast into cannon during his short sojourn.

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In the war of the protectorate, Cork held out as a loyal
* " Corroch or Corcagh, the Irish name of Cork, is, like all Irish names of places, strikingly descriptive. It signifies a sicamjp, to which the situation of the city, on two marshy islands, fully entitles it. The whole district on the south 'and west of the River Lee was called Corcagh Lirighe, i.e. Cork of the Lee."

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As you pass through Cork, this city held out as loyal in the war of the Protectorate. In 1649 it was surprised and taken. Cromwell is said to have caused the church bells to be cast into cannon during his short sojourn here.

Eagle's Nest — pyramidal rock above the Long Range

Eagle's Nest · island or archipelago · Donegal

The Eagle's Nest is a rugged, precipitous mass of rock rising 1,000 feet above the Long Range river. Its base is covered with trees and underwood while its upper part bears only stunted trees and heath among the crevices, and eagles historically built their eyries in its interstices.

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The Eagles Nest rears its pyramidal head 1000 feet above the river. It is a rugged, precipitous mass of rock, in whose interstices the lordly eagle builds its eyry. The base is tolerably covered with trees, shrubs, and underwood, but towards the upper part it is destitute of covering, save from a few stunted trees which find nourishment among the crevices, or the heath and other lowly sub-alpine plants which clothe it.
" The people of the country," Kohl informs us, " contrive to rob the poor birds every year of their young, and sell them to this or that nobleman, who generally pays four or five poimds for the stolen goods. In the space of two or three miles, we were told, there were known to be five eagles' nests. A regular trade is carried on in the young birds who are sent to England. Between the 15th of June and the 1st of July, they are old enough to be brought up by the hand, and this, therefore, is the time when the robberies begin. The rocks on which the nests are built are usually so steep and dangerous, that they can only be reached by ropes from above. The people watch for the departure of the old birds, who fly away at regular hours in search of food. The men are then let down in baskets, to deprive the feathery parents of their tender care. It happens sometimes, however, that the business is not accomplished before the birds return, and then a desperate conflict takes place with the spoilers, who are provided for such a contingency with an old sabre or a pistol."

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Earl of Cork monument at Youghal Abbey

Youghal · town · Cork

A monument to the Earl of Cork in the south transept of Youghal Abbey shows him recumbent with his two wives kneeling on either side. Figures of his nine children are underneath, and the church contains many tombs of the Boyles and Fitzgeralds.

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is still used as a place of worship, but the greater part is abandoned to ruin. A monument to the Earl of Cork is in the south transept ; he is in a recumbent position, with his two wives kneeling, one on each side of him. Figures of his nine children are underneath. The church contains many interesting tombs, including those of the Boyles and Pitzgeralds. At Youghal, Oliver Cromwell embarked for England after his campaign in Ireland. During the rebellion of the Earl of Desmond, Sir Walter Raleigh sailed to Ireland as captain of a few troops sent over to assist the Lord-Deputy. For his skill and bravery, he was rewarded with a grant of land in the counties Cork and Waterford. He had two residences, one at Lisraore, and the other at Youghal. In 1602, he sold his property to Boyle, afterwards Earl of Cork. It was stated that Boyle overreached Sir Walter in the bargain, a charge which does not appear to be well founded. It is said that Sir Walter expressed himself satisfied with the bargain before many witnesses, affirming that. " if he" (meaning Boyle) "had not bought my Irish land, it would have fallen to the crown, and then one Scot or other would have begged it." Youghal is connected with the county Waterford bv a Ions: narrow bridge.

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Fethard Abbey and parliamentary borough

Fethard · town · Tipperary · 1300–1399

An abbey at Fethard was founded early in the fourteenth century. Before the Union, Fethard was a borough returning two members to Parliament, with patronage held by the O'Callaghan family.

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Caliirdearg. " the crimson city," is the ruin of an old fortress on the outside of the town ; it is now covered with grass. Banetstown Castle is also near, the spot where Ambrose Power was murdered in his own house by a number of the ruffians known as Whiteboys. The abbey was founded early in the fourteenth century. This was a borough before the Union, returning two members to Parliament. The patronage was in the family of O'Callaghan.
MitcheUstown Caves are at the extreme south-west of the county, about six miles from the town of the same name (which is in County Cork), and ten miles from the Cahir station, in a south-western direction. There is an old cave which is seldom visited, and a new cave which was only discovered in 1833. by a quarryman who lost his crowbar, and going in search of it came upon the entrance of the cavern. The entrance to this cave is along a narrow passage for a distance of nearly 300 feet. Several caves are met with in the expedition, which should never be undertaken without the assistance of one or two guides. AVhat is termed the lower-middle cave is thus described : —

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Kilkenny Castle held by Butler family since 1319

Kilkenny · city · Kilkenny · 1319–1399

James Butler, third Earl of Ormond, purchased Kilkenny Castle from the Pembroke family in 1319, and it remained with his descendants. Richard II spent two weeks there with the Earl in 1399. The castle retains Vandyke paintings and modern interior decorations.

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The castle is still in possession of the family of Butler, descendants of the Ormonds. The appearance at the present day conveys the idea of comfort and elegance, as well as strength. The towers and bastions have been lately reeastellated. and the whole structure brought into a state of general repair. The building, with the exception of three massive towers, is of modern construction. The interior decorations are modern in style. Two valuable paintings by Vandyke, of Charles and Henrietta, are much admired, as also a portrait of one of the Marchionesses of Ormond. In 1319 James Butler, third Earl of Orruond, purchased the castle from the Pembroke family, and with his descendants it has remained until the present day. Richard II. spent two weeks in it with the Earl in 1399. In March 1650, Cromwell having invested the city, opened his cannon upon the castle, H and a breach was effected on the 25th, about mid-day; but the besiegers were twice gallantly repulsed, and the breach was quickly repaired." The mayor and townsmen having traitorously admitted Cromwell into the city, and the latter being joined by Ireton, Sir Walter Butler judged it expedient, in order to save the people from massacre, to capitulate, which he did upon honourable terms, being complimented, as he marched, on his stout resistance, by Cromwell, who remarked, that he had " lost more men in storming that place than in taking Drogheda, and that he should have gone without it, had it not been for the treachery of the townsmen."
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Narrow lanes and old theatre of Cork

Cork · city · Cork · 1740–1760

Cork's old streets were extremely narrow, with Broad Lane barely a dozen feet wide and the corn market in Bridewell Lane only four feet across. The old theatre in Dingle Lane saw performances by Barry and Mossop in the mid-eighteenth century.

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One narrow lane, not a dozen feet wide, still bean the distinguishing title of ,; Broad Lane." ""In old Bridewell Lane, a passage not more than four feet in breadth, stood the corn market. In similar narrow lanes were to be found the fish market, post office, and assembly rooms. In Dingle Lane stood the old theatre, upon whose boards Barry and Mossop delighted their audience, about the middle of the last century." The principal modern streets are in that portion of the town known as the island, bounded almost completely by the river. This island is connected with the shores on either side by six bridges, four spanning the stream on the south, and two on the north.
Patrick's Bridge crosses the stream which bounds the city on the north. It is a beautiful bridge, supported on three elliptical arches with a handsome balustrade. It was erected in 1798. The material is entirely hewn limestone. In 1851 an accident attended with fatal results occurred to it. The rain, which had for some weeks been almost incessant in the mountainous districts, and flooded more than one house in the city, gave such an impulse to the stream, that it roared through the arches of the bridge like a cataract, and eventually earned away a portion of one of them.

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As the road passes through Cork, the old streets were narrow. One lane, barely a dozen feet wide, still bore the distinguishing title of Broad Lane. In old Bridewell Lane, a passage not more than four feet in breadth, stood the corn market. The fish market, the post office, and the assembly rooms were to be found in similar narrow lanes. In Dingle Lane stood the old theatre, upon whose boards Barry and Mossop delighted their audience about the middle of the eighteenth century. The principal modern streets lie in the portion of the town known as the island, bounded almost completely by the river. This island is connected with the shores on either side by six bridges, four spanning the stream on the south and two on the north. Patrick's Bridge crosses the stream which bounds the city on the north, a beautiful bridge supported on three elliptical arches with a handsome balustrade. It was erected in 1798, built entirely of hewn limestone. In 1851 rain that had for weeks been almost incessant in the mountainous districts gave such an impulse to the stream that it roared through the arches like a cataract and carried away a portion of one of them.

St. Canice's Cathedral founded by Felix O'Dullany

Kilkenny · city · Kilkenny · 1180

St. Canice's Cathedral in Kilkenny was commenced about 1180 by Felix O'Dullany, who transferred the see from Aghaboe to Kilkenny. The cruciform structure extends 226 feet east to west with a transept of 123 feet, featuring pointed arches on black marble pillars and numerous ancient monuments in its aisles.

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" It was commenced about the year 1180 by Felix O'Dullany, who translated the see of Sagir from Aghaboe to Kilkenny. The greatness of the first design was such as its authors could never expect to see completed, which induced them to cover in and finish the choir, and proceed at once to consecration, leaving to posterity the sacred task of conducting the noble
E' Ian to its consummation. This vast pile is cruciformed, extending 226 feet •om east to west, and the length of the transept measuring 123. The nave is distributed into a centre and two lateral aisles, communicating by pointed arches, springing from plain pillars of black marble. Four pointed' windows iUuminate each aisle, and the upper part of the nave is lighted by five quatrefoil windows. Many ancient monuments, differing in degrees of pomp and costliness, are erected in the side aisles, and augment the solitary graves of the venerable place, and the luxurious melancholy which such memorials inspire. The tower, much too low in proportion to the lengths of the choir and transept, is supported upon groined arches, springing from massive columns of marble. The western window is triplicated, and a cross and two Gothic finals crown the centre and angles of the great gable."

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Burial of Rev. Charles Wolfe on Great Island

near Great Island · townland · Cork · 1828

Rev. Charles Wolfe, who composed the famous lines on the burial of Sir John Moore, died at Cove of consumption in 1828 and was buried on Great Island. The author Tobin of the comedy 'The Honeymoon' was also buried on Great Island after dying within sight of land.

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Tt is interesting to note, that Tobin. the author of the admired comedy of the Honeymoon, died within sight of land, on his way to the West Indies, and was buried on Great Island ; so was "Wolfe, who composed the incomparable lines on the burial of Sir John Moore, beginning —
" Not a drum was heard, nor a funeral note.5' The Rev. Charles Wolfe died at Cove, of consumption, in 1823.

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Gap of Dunloe described by Mr. Inglis

near Gap of Dunloe · pass · Kerry

Mr. Inglis offers a dissenting view of the Gap of Dunloe, calling it merely a deep valley with unremarkable flanking rocks, neither lofty nor notable in form. He found the approaches to sublimity distant, preferring the view up the Dark Valley beyond the Gap.

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rugged footpath, constructed on the frequent brink of precipices, follows the course of the stream, and in two places, crosses it by means of bridges. One of these stands at the head of a beautiful rapid, where the water rushes in whitening foam over the rocky bed of the torrent. The part of the glen which attracts most admiration, is that where the valley becomes so contracted as scarcely to leave room between the precipitous sides for the scanty pathway and its accompanying strand. The peasantry have given to this romantic pass the name of k the Pike.!;; Mr. Inglis writes in a different strain. '"The Gap of Dunloe," says he, " did not seem to me worthy of its reputation. It is merely a deep valley, but the rocks which flank the valley are neither lofty nor very remarkable in their form ; and although, therefore, the Gap presents many features of the picturesque, its approaches to sublimity are very distant. I was more struck by the view after passing the Gap, up what is called the Dark Valley, a wide and desolate hollow, surmounted by the finest peaks of this mountain range." The road for a little way up the Gap keeps to the right of the stream, passing the lowest of the tarns, sometimes called Cosaun Lough, which is about nine miles from Killarney. Quarter of a mile further on, it crosses the stream below the second, or Black Lough, and keeps to the left of Cnshvally Lough, and Auger Lough. The Pike Rock is situated at the upper end of the latter, being about eleven miles from our starting point.
Cars are never taken beyond this point, from whence the tourist may either walk or ride the four miles to Lord Brandon's cottage, where he embarks. It would be well even to send back the car at the first lake, as the road is very trying for the horse. Parties frequent this valley with cannon, which they discharge in order to awake the magnificent echo, which passes from hill to hill.

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The Blarney Stone and its legend

near Blarney · townland · Cork · 1703–1799

The Blarney Stone, long a byword among the Irish, gained world-wide fame after Millikin wrote his song 'The Groves of Blarney' in 1799. The stone generally pointed out is on top of the building, bears a sculptured trefoil and the date 1703; many writers say the real stone can only be reached by being lowered twenty feet from the top.

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The stone generally pointed out as the "real stone" is situated on the top of the building, and besides a sculptured trefoil bears the date 1703. Many writers assert that the "real stone" is not to be reached unless the "curious traveller " will have himself to be lowered a distance of twenty feet from the top. It bears an inscription —

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The Curragh: crown pasture plain

near The Curragh · locality · Kildare

The Curragh is a large plain, property of the crown, containing 6000 acres of excellent pasture. Neighbouring proprietors and tenantry had the right of grazing to an almost unlimited amount.

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The Curragh is a large plain, the property of the crown, containing 6000 acres of excellent pasture, on which the neighbouring proprietors and tenantry have the right of grazing to an almost unlimited amount.
Xaas. which is most conveniently reached from Sailing Station, being two miles distant from it, is one of the principal towns in the county, having been long the royal seat of Leinster. Xear the town is a mount or rath, of undoubted Danish origin. During the sixth, seventh, and eighth centuries, the states of the province of Leinster assembled there to deliberate on the affairs of the state ; the town was hence called Xass. which signifies "the place of the elders.'' On the arrival of the English. Xaas was fortified and bastions and towers erected to protect the walls, some of the remains of which are still visible. The Baron of Xaas founded in the twelfth century an Augustinian priory, dedicated to St. John the Baptist. Another was erected in the centre of the town by the Eustace family, for Dominican friars. Xaas is. alternately with Athy. the assize town.

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You are coming near the Curragh, a large plain in Kildare. It is the property of the crown, containing 6000 acres of excellent pasture. The neighbouring proprietors and tenantry have the right of grazing on it to an almost unlimited amount.

Aghadoe Church: twin chapels of Holy Trinity and St. Finian

Aghadoe · parish · Kerry · 1158

The church at Aghadoe consists of two distinct chapels: an eastern one in pointed style dated 1158 dedicated to the Holy Trinity, and an earlier western chapel in Romanesque style under the patronage of St. Finian, dating between the sixth and twelfth centuries. The whole building is about eighty feet long by twenty feet wide.

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The CJiurch, writes Windele, " is a low oblong building, consisting of two distinct chapels, of unequal antiquity, lying east and west of each other ; that to the east is in the pointed style, date 1158, and dedicated to the Holy Trinity; the other, or western chapel, is of an earlier period, between the sixth and twelfth centuries, in the Romanesque style, and was under the patronage of St. Finian. These are separated by a solid wall, through which had once been a communication, but closed up long before the destruction of the building. The whole of the church is about eighty feet in length, by twenty in breadth."
The Bound Toioer is in no better condition than the castle, Its present height is about 15 feet. "Its masonry is greatly superior to that of the church. The stones are large, regular, and well dressed. The greater part of the facing stone of the north side has been unfortunately taken away for the erection of tombs in the adjacent burying-ground. Within and without, the spoliator has been effectually at work, aided by those worst pests, the gold-seekers — fellows, whose unhallowed dreams are most fatal to our antiquities." Continuing the drive for another mile, we take a sharp turn to the left, passing to the right

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County Gaol, Cork

Cork · city · Cork

The County Gaol is separated from the City Gaol by the Mardyke river and the Western Road. The prison is nearly self-supporting, with inmates taught weaving, matt-making, shoe-making, and tailoring. In one year, 634 prisoners were reportedly instructed in trades they had not known on entry.

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The County Gaol is separated from the last by the two rivers, the Mardyke and the Western Road. From the latter it is approached. This prison is nearly self-supporting. The inmates are taught weaving, matt-making, shoe-making, tailoring, &c. It is affirmed that " 634 have been instructed in one year, in various trades and employments, of which they knew nothing whatever on entering the prison."
QUEEN'S COLLEGE occupies a picturesque site on a rock rising fully forty feet above the level of the southern branch of the stream. Gill Abbey, founded in the seventh century by Gill Ada, Bishop of Cork, stood on the same site. The college buildings consist of three sides of a quadrangle, in the Gothic style of architecture, and composed of mountain limestone. Sir Thomas Deane was the architect, and Mr. John Butler of Dublin, the builder. In 1849 the college was opened. The examination hall, the museum, the lecture rooms, and the library are worthy a visit. The northern side of the quadrangle is occupied as residences by the president Sir Robert Kane, F.R.S., and the vice-president John Ryall, LL.D.

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As you pass through Cork, the County Gaol stands near the Western Road, separated from the City Gaol by the Mardyke river. The approach is from the Western Road. This prison is nearly self-supporting. The inmates are taught weaving, matt-making, shoe-making, and tailoring. The record affirms that 634 prisoners were instructed in one year in various trades and employments of which they knew nothing whatever on entering the prison. Nearby, Queen's College occupies a site on a rock rising fully 40 feet above the southern branch of the stream. Gill Abbey, founded in the 7th century by Gill Ada, Bishop of Cork, stood on the same site. The college buildings form three sides of a quadrangle in the Gothic style, composed of mountain limestone. Sir Thomas Deane was the architect, and John Butler of Dublin the builder. The college opened in 1849. The examination hall, the museum, the lecture rooms, and the library are worthy of a visit. The northern side of the quadrangle serves as residences for the president, Sir Robert Kane, and the vice-president, John Ryall.

Derrycunihy Waterfall and the leaping personage legend

Derrycunihy · townland · Kerry

A waterfall on the stream from the Black Valley derives its name from a remarkable personage who leapt over the stream and left a footmark-print in a stone. Such marked stones are common across Ireland and have had various origins ascribed to them, including Spencer's theory that they served as sign-manuals for chiefs taking oaths.

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Derrycunihii Waterfall occurs on a stream which m the river from the Black Valley. The name is supposed to be derived from a remarkable personage who leapt over the stream, and left his footmark- print 1 in a stou marked stones are common all over Ireland, and have had various origins ascribed to them. Spencer concluded that they were a sort of sign-manual of the chiefs wh -landing on the stone, "received an oath I r all the auncient for-
mer customs of the country inviolable." The vale of Coom-adhuv is but the upper end of a larsre valley, stretching from ondei the Lofty Carrantuohill 3414 feet), the loftiest mountain in Ireland, in a western Erection, until under Mangerton [2751 and Comaglan . . it widens out into the

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Echo of the Eagle's Nest

Eagle's Nest · island or archipelago · Donegal

The Eagle's Nest cliff near the Upper Lake produces remarkable echoes, described by travellers as sublime when awakened by bugle or cannon. The echo repeats up to a dozen times, startling hearers and evoking Alpine thunder.

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" To enjoy the echoes to the utmost," he says. K a number of musicians should he placed on the hanks of the river, about fifty yards below the face of the cliff, while the auditors excluded from their view, seat themselves at the opposite bank above the cliff behind a small rocky projection. The primary notes are quite lost; while those reverberated" meet the ear, increased in strength, brilliancy, and sweetness; sometimes multitudes of musicians seem playing upon instruments formed for more than mortal use, concealed in the caverns or belrind the trees in different parts of the cliff. "Whilst the auditor still remains in breathless admiration, it is usual to discharge a cannon from the promontory opposite the cliff, which never fails to startle and stun the ear, ill-prepared as it must be for the shock, after dwelling upon the sweet melody which has preceded it."
Even Inglis. who is usually so nicely just in his estimation of much lauded scenes and resorts, speaks in high terms of the echo of the Eagle's Nest.

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Kilkenny divided into Irish-town and English-town

Kilkenny · city · Kilkenny

Kilkenny is divided into two parts: Irish-town around the cathedral and English-town around the castle. English-town is described as thrifty-looking, well-built, and having an air of gentility lacking in many second-class Irish towns.

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"The entrance to Kilkenny," writes >". P. Willis, "and the romantic view of the castle of the Ormonds rising above the river, remind me strongly of one of the views of Warwick Castle. The first impression of the town from a cursory glance is extremely fine; the cathedral of St. Canice. the castle, and other very imposing structures, coming into almost every view, from the unevenness'of the ground, and the happily chosen sites of ail these edifices. Kilkenny is divided into two parts, called Irish-town the neighbourhood of the cathedral) and English-town ''that of the castle. . the latter thrifty-looking and well-built, and having an air of gentility, in which many of the* second-class of Irish towns are rather deficient"
Kilkenny Castle was built in 1195, on the site of an older one destroyed by the Irish twenty-two years before.

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Kilkenny's medieval market-cross removed 1771

Kilkenny · city · Kilkenny · 1771

Kilkenny, whose population in 1789 was computed at 20,000 including Irish Town and which returned four members to Parliament, once possessed a market-cross bearing the date 1300 (MCCC). The cross was removed in 1771.

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, In 1789, the computed ■ population of Kil- \ kennv, including Irish : Town, was 20,000, and i four members were re- ; turned to Parliament : now the population is \ 20,283, with one representative. The market-cross, bearing date mccc, was removed in 1771.
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Round tower and sculptured cross at Kilree

Kilree · townland · Kilkenny

A short distance from Jerpoint Abbey stands the round tower of Kilree, accompanied by a sculptured cross. These ancient monuments are noted as nearby antiquities to the more famous abbey.

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Jerpoint Abbey is near Thomastown. a station on the Irish South Eastern Railway, and eleven miles south of Kilkenny. It is situated on the river Xore. " In wealth, honours, and architectural splendours," writes X. P. Willis, " Jerpoint exceeded by no other monastic institution in Ireland. The demesne lands extended over 1500 acres of fertile ground, and the buildings included the abbey-church and tower, a refectory, dormitory, and offices, that occupied an area of three acres. The whole of this property, bequeathed for objects purely sacred, was granted at the dissolution to Thomas Butler, tenth Earl of Ormonde, at an annual rent of £49 : 3 : 9." The founder was Donald M'Gilla Patrick. Prince of Ossory ; his tomb is placed opposite the high altar, ornamented with two recumbent figures. The architecture combines the Anglo- Norman and the Gothic styles : what remains is extremely beautiful, but wantonness and neglect have well nigh completed the destruction of this, one of Ireland's chief attractions. A little way from Jerpoint is the round tower of Eilree. and near it a sculptured cross.
Kelts is also reached from Thomastown Station. It is an ancient city, founded by a follower of Earl Strongbow's, called Geoffrey Fitz-Kobert, his object being to provide a garrison for the subjugation of the Tipperary Irish. Like most other of the invaders, he sought peace to his conscience by founding a religious house, which gradually became a place of greater importance until the grasp of Henry VJJL1. crashed it. The Prior was a spiritual lord in Parliament. Portions of the ruins now exist. There is a town of Kells in the county of Meath. where a monastery was founded by the famous St. Columbkille ; also a third place of the same name in the county Antrim.

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Union Workhouse, Cork

Cork · city · Cork · 1840

Described as the largest union in Ireland, the Cork workhouse opened for paupers in 1840. The building consists of a centre and two wings with workshops, schools, and hospitals. Inmates work at tailoring, weaving, and other trades, with a large corn-mill worked by the paupers.

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The Union Workhouse is an appendage to every town in Ireland. "This is the largest union in Ireland." The workhouse was opened for paupers in 1840. The building consists of a centre and two wings, with workshops, schools, and hospitals. The inmates work at tailoring, weaving, and other trades. A large corn-mill is attached, which is worked by the paupers.
The New Cemetery is about a mile distant from town. It was formerly the Botanic Garden, and was converted into a cemetery by Father Mathew in 1826. The ground is well laid out, and neatly planted. Among the finer specimens of sepulchral architecture which it contains, is a sarcophagus of Portland stone, surmounted by a figure in wThite Italian marble of an angel by Hogan, a native of Cork.

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As you pass through Cork, the city holds the largest union workhouse in Ireland. It opened for paupers in 1840. The building has a centre and two wings, with workshops, schools, and hospitals inside. The inmates work at tailoring, weaving, and other trades. A large corn-mill is attached to the workhouse, and it too is worked by the paupers themselves.

Upper Lake of Killarney — finest of the three lakes

near Upper Lake · lake or lakes · Kerry

The Upper Lake, though smaller than the Lower, is considered the finest of Killarney's three lakes due to its wild rocky shores and mountain scenery. Multiple writers including Weld, Inglis, and Coyne praise its picturesque variety and romantic grandeur, combining softer beauties of wood and water with stern mountain landscapes.

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the terminations of the branches, that the waxen flask-like flowers, which hang in graceful racemes among them or the rich crimson strawberry-like fruit, seem cradled in a nest of verdure. The arbutus is never lofty enough to entitle it to the rank of a tree ; and its bare trunk and unclothed branches require the thicket of unrestricted vegetation to hide them. All islands in the lakes have a share of this " Myrtle of Killamey." and the road sides in the vicinity are plentifully adorned with it. Though small in proportion, the Upper Lake is generally admitted to be the finest of the three, not as a simple sheet of water, in which the lower far surpasses it, but on account of the wild rocky shores which hem it in on every side. Although we cannot agree with Mr. Coyne that this lake possesses " every variety of landscape that can delight the eye or gratify the imagination,'' still in the main we are inclined to agree with him in his account of the spot. " The wild grandeur/' he writes, " of the Upper Lake strikes the observer on first beholding it with feelings of awe and admiration. Perfectly distinct in the character of its romautic scenery from that of the Turk and Lower Lake, it combines many of the softer beauties of wood and water, with all the stern reality of mountain scenery — possessing in a surpassing degree every variety of landscape that can delight the eye or gratify the imagination. Embosomed amidst majestic mountains whose fantastical summits seem to pierce the sky. the lake appears to be completely landlocked. On the south lie the Derryeunihy mountain ranges, and on the left the lofty Eeeks
1 Lift to the clouds their craggy heads on high,

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Blackrock Castle and William Penn's embarkation

near Blackrock · population centre · Cork

Blackrock is a picturesque promontory on the River Lee, appearing from a distance like a formidable old castle. It is supposed to be the place from which William Penn embarked for America. The mansion is of modern construction and well known from published views.

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BLACKROCK is the first promontory worthy of note From the distance its appearance is truly picturesque, presenting the idea of a formidable old castle, standing out on a tongue of land against the clear waters of the Lee. The mansion is one of modern construction, and is familiar to almost every one from the many views of it published. Blackrock is supposed to be the place from which William Penn embarked for America. The steamer, shortly after leaving this station, enters a wider portion of the river, known as Loch Mahon. Foaty Island, the property of J. Barry, Esq., is passed on the left.
PASSAGE, which is about five miles from Cork, is the

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As the companion tells it

Coming up now is Blackrock, on the River Lee. From a distance it looks like a formidable old castle standing out on a tongue of land against the clear waters. The mansion itself is modern construction, familiar to most people from the many published views of it. This is supposed to be the place from which William Penn embarked for America.

St. Coleman's sixth-century church at Cloyne

Cloyne · town · Cork · 500–599

A Christian church was erected at Cloyne in the sixth century by St. Coleman, a disciple of St. Finbar. The place was anciently called Cluaine-uamhach, meaning retreat of the caves, owing to numerous caves in the neighbourhood, including one in the Episcopal demesne called the Rock Meadow.

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CLOYNE is situated in the vale of Imokilly about a mile from Castle Mary. Thus near a heathen altar a Christian church was erected in the sixth century by the pious St. Coleman, a disciple of St. Fionn Bar or Finbar, the founder of Cork. "The ancient name of the place, " we are told, "was Cluaine-uamhach, or the retreat of the caves, the propriety of the designation being evident from the numerous caves which exist in the neighbourhood. One very remarkable cavern may be seen in a part of the Episcopal demesne, called the Bock Meadow. " The portions of the cathedral remaining are the choir, nave, and north and south transepts, the former of which had been rebuilt by Bishop Agar in 1776 in a style not at all in harmony with the ancient character of the original design.f On the death of the celebrated astronomer Brinkley, in 1835, the see merged into that of Cork and Ross.
Bishop Berkeley, celebrated as an immaterialist, whose private character called from Pope the declaration that he possessed " Every virtue under heaven,"

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Athassel Priory founded by William Fitz-Adelin de Burke

Relickmurry and Athassel · parish · Tipperary · 1200–1204

Athassel Priory, near Golden Bridge, was founded about 1200 by William Fitz-Adelin de Burke for Augustinian canons regular. The founder died in 1204 and was buried there; the finest remaining feature is its transition-style doorway.

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Athassel, celebrated for its priory, is situated about a mile from Golden Bridge, about six miles from Dundrum station, five from Cashell, and seven from Tipperary. The priory was founded about the year 1200, by William Fitz-Adelin de Burke, for canons regular of the Augustinian order. The choir is stated to be forty-four feet by twenty-six, with lateral aisles. The finest remnant of the priory is its doorway in the transition style of architecture. The founder died in 1204, and was buried at Athassel. He had been steward for Henry II.
Cahir is a small town on the banks of the Suir. This is a " Quaker town," and has an appearance of cleanness and comfort. The castle was built at a very remote period, and has been at various times added to and repaired. In 1599 it was taken by the Earl of Essex, and in 1650 by Cromwell. In the neighbourhood is the seat of Lord Glengall.

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Clonmel's woollen manufactures and spa water

Clonmel · town · Tipperary

Clonmel had risen above the original county town of Tipperary to usurp its position. The river Suir is navigable from Clonmel to Carrick and Waterford. The town's manufactures are woollen but not very extensive, and there is a spring of spa water.

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Clonmel has now risen so much above the original county town as~to usurp its positions. The river is navigable from Clonniel to Carrick and Waterford. The manufactures are woollen, but not very extensive. ;: There is" a spring here of Spa water.
Clonmel. Its population in IS 21 was •346.596 : in 1581. . and in IS 51. 323,829. It is estimated to contain 1.013.173 statute acres of land, of which only 319,698 are under cultivation, the remainder being mountain or unreclaimed bog.

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As the companion tells it

Coming up near Clonmel now. Clonmel rose above the original county town of Tipperary and took its place. The river Suir runs navigable from here down to Carrick and Waterford. The town has woollen manufactures, though they are not very extensive. There is a spring of spa water here too.

Cromlech and Ogham pillar-stones at Blarney

near Blarney · townland · Cork

On the river Coman within the Blarney pleasure-grounds stands a fine cromlech and a number of pillar-stones inscribed with ancient Ogham characters. These monoliths are considered of Pagan origin and possibly connected with sun-worship circles.

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On the river Coman, within the pleasure-grounds, is a very fine cromlech, and a number of pillar-stones inscribed with ancient Ogham characters.
" These monolith pillars," writes the accomplished Sterling Coyne, " so commonly met with in Ireland, are now generally admitted to be of Pagan origin. And as they are frequently to he found* in the neighbourhood of those circles of stones which are supposed to have been consecrated to the purposes of sun-worship, there is every reason to conclude that they were in some way connected with the religious mysteries of the primeval inhabitants of Ireland, although the precise nature of that religion still remains buried in obscurity, in order, it might seem, to give to the antiquarians a debateable ground* on which to create numerous fanciful theories."

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Long Range — river linking Upper and Middle Lakes

Long Range · street · Cork

The Long Range is a narrow river little more than two miles long that connects the Upper Lake with the Middle Lake of Killarney. Along its course are named rocks and islets including Colman's Eye, the Man-of-War, and the Four Friends, each with legends recited by boatmen.

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Towards the eastern end the lake becomes attenuated into a narrow strip of water rather more than half a mile long, called Newfoundland Bay, and to the north of it passes the Long Range, a river little more than two miles in length connecting the Upper with the Middle Lake. Every little rock or islet has its peculiar name or legend, which the boatmen are eager to recite for the edification of the tourist. On entering the Long Eange, we pass Colman's Eye, the Man-of-\Var, a mass of rock resembling, though remotely, the hulk of a vessel, and the Four Friends, a series of little isles.
The Eagles Nest rears its pyramidal head 1000 feet above the river. It is a rugged, precipitous mass of rock, in whose interstices the lordly eagle builds its eyry. The base is tolerably covered with trees, shrubs, and underwood, but towards the upper part it is destitute of covering, save from a few stunted trees which find nourishment among the crevices, or the heath and other lowly sub-alpine plants which clothe it.

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Royal Cork Institution and Ogham stones

Cork · city · Cork · 1803

The Royal Cork Institution, founded in 1803 for the diffusion of knowledge and improvement of arts and sciences, held an extensive library with Irish manuscripts and a museum containing stones inscribed with the Ogham character, peculiar to Ireland and used by the Druids before the introduction of Christianity.

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The Royal Cork Institution was founded in 1803 ufor the diffusion of knowledge, and the improvement of the arts and sciences." The library is extensive, embracing valuable modern works, and interesting Irish manuscripts. The museum contains, among other treasures, a series of the stones " inscribed with the Ogham character, peculiar to Ireland, and used by the Druids previous to the introduction of Christianity, when those simple letters were gradually discarded, and the Boman substituted."
The Cathedral of St. Fionn Bar is on the south side of the southern stream. " In the reign of Edward IV., there were eleven churches and parishes in and adjoining the city. Some of these have long ceased to exist, but their loss has been amply compensated by the number of churches, chapels, and dissenting houses of worship, which have sprung up in modern times." The cathedral has no great beauty to recom mend it to the tourist's special attention. It is a small building, with plain exterior and interior. The original edifice stood in a state of ruin until 1725, when it was taken down and rebuilt ten years after. In the churchyard stood until this time a round tower, described as 100 feet in height. * Crofton Croker.

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As the companion tells it

As you pass through Cork, this city was home to the Royal Cork Institution, founded in 1803 for what its founders called the diffusion of knowledge, and the improvement of the arts and sciences. Its library was extensive, holding valuable modern works alongside Irish manuscripts of real interest. But the museum held something older. Among its treasures was a series of stones inscribed with the Ogham character, a script peculiar to Ireland, used by the Druids previous to the introduction of Christianity. Those simple letters were gradually discarded, and the Roman alphabet substituted in their place. So in one building in Cork, you had the learning of the present age sitting beside the written marks of a pre-Christian Ireland, the stones carrying a script that was already fading when the new faith arrived. The institution gathered both under one roof, the modern library and the ancient stones, each pointing to a different chapter of the country's story.

St. John's, the Lantern of Ireland

Kilkenny · city · Kilkenny

St. John's church in Kilkenny, known as the Lantern of Ireland from the number of its windows, serves as a parish church. It is one of several notable ecclesiastical structures in a city rich with ruins and memorials.

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St. John's, known as the Lantern of Ireland, from the number of its windows, is now used as a parish church. Black Abbey is also an interesting ruin. It would be impossible within our limits to notice all the ruins and memorials with which Kilkenny abounds, or to do full justice to those which we do notice. Days may be well spent in searching them out, Kilkenny was the birth-place of " Banim, one of the first of the novelists." At Kilkenny several trials for witchcraft have
* So numerous are church ruins in Kilkenny, that an elegant writer on Ireland makes the following characteristic remark -. — " Our way was guided through numerous alleys and by-lanes, to examine relics of the" olden'time ; we found wretched hovels propped up by carved pillars ; and in several instances discovered Gothic doorways converted into entrances to pig-styes." — HalVs Ribernia Mustrata.

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Templemore Priory and Knights Templar castle ruins

Templemore · town · Tipperary

The Priory at Templemore, seat of Sir John C. Garden, is entered through a portion of an ancient castle of the Knights Templars. The grounds include a lake with ruins of a square keep on its southern shore and part of an ancient priory with a Gothic window on the northern shore.

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approaching the character of ancient monasteries. The entrance from the town is through a portion of an ancient castle of the Knights Templars. The grounds are extensive and well wooded. A sheet of water gives variety to the scene. On the southern side of this lake are the ruins of a large square keep, while the northern shore is ornamented by a portion of an ancient priory, exhibiting in its western wall a fine Gothic window. The present proprietor is resident ; he is the sod of a distinguished Waterloo officer.
TJie Devil's Bit Mountain rises to the north-west of Templemore. This is a hill to which superstition has affixed a tradition and a name. Unlike that of Allen, it rises from a rich fertile tract ; its height is 1572 feet above the sea. When viewed from a distance a sudden gap is visible, not unlike that made in a piece of bread by a hungry school-boy ; judging that no teeth could be so sharp as those of " Xiekie Ben."' he has got the credit of the operation.

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Thomastown founded by Thomas Fitzanthony

Thomastown · town · Kilkenny

Thomastown is a borough and post town founded by Thomas Fitzanthony, an early Saxon settler. It formerly returned two members to Parliament with the patronage in the Clifden family, and is now chiefly notable for its proximity to Jerpoint.

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A borough and post town, founded by Thomas Eitzanthony, an early Saxon settler. Eormerly it returned two members, the patronage being in the family of Clifden It is only now noticeable from its proximity to Jerpoint.
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Cloyne Cathedral remains and Fitzgerald altar tomb

Cloyne · town · Cork · 1776

The remaining portions of Cloyne Cathedral include the choir, nave, and transepts, with the choir rebuilt by Bishop Agar in 1776 in a style not harmonious with the original design. An altar tomb in the north transept with a mailed figure is said to belong to the Fitzgeralds.

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CLOYNE is situated in the vale of Imokilly about a mile from Castle Mary. Thus near a heathen altar a Christian church was erected in the sixth century by the pious St. Coleman, a disciple of St. Fionn Bar or Finbar, the founder of Cork. "The ancient name of the place, " we are told, "was Cluaine-uamhach, or the retreat of the caves, the propriety of the designation being evident from the numerous caves which exist in the neighbourhood. One very remarkable cavern may be seen in a part of the Episcopal demesne, called the Bock Meadow. " The portions of the cathedral remaining are the choir, nave, and north and south transepts, the former of which had been rebuilt by Bishop Agar in 1776 in a style not at all in harmony with the ancient character of the original design.f On the death of the celebrated astronomer Brinkley, in 1835, the see merged into that of Cork and Ross.
Bishop Berkeley, celebrated as an immaterialist, whose private character called from Pope the declaration that he possessed " Every virtue under heaven,"

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Fethard town walls and castellated archways

Fethard · town · Tipperary

Fethard, about nine miles south-east of Cashel, is remarkable for the preservation of its walls and fortifications erected in the time of King John. Three of the five town entrances pass through ancient castellated archways.

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Fetlihrdis about nine miles fromCashel, to the south-east ; it is twelve miles from Cahir, and eight from Clonmel. This town is remarkable for the preservation of its walls and fortifications, erected in the time of King John. The town is at present entered by five ways, and three of these are through ancient castellated archways.
Caliirdearg. " the crimson city," is the ruin of an old fortress on the outside of the town ; it is now covered with grass. Banetstown Castle is also near, the spot where Ambrose Power was murdered in his own house by a number of the ruffians known as Whiteboys. The abbey was founded early in the fourteenth century. This was a borough before the Union, returning two members to Parliament. The patronage was in the family of O'Callaghan.

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Spike Island convict depot

Spike Island · townland · Cork

Spike Island is the most conspicuous island in Cork Harbour and serves as a convict depot with accommodation for 2000 convicts. The convicts are employed in excavating, building, and various handicrafts, with visits requiring an order from the governor.

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SPIKE ISLAXD is most conspicuous, being the largest. It is a convict depot, with accommodation for 2000 convicts, who are employed in excavating, building, and various handicrafts. An order from the governor is required by those visiting the depot.
ROCKY ISLAND contains the powder magazine, which occupies six chambers excavated in the solid rock. It usually contains about 10.000 barrels of gunpowder, besides other species of ammunition. An order frorn the commandant of the ordnance department is required for the magazine.

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Arbutus Island in the Lakes of Killarney

Arbutus Island · island or archipelago · Kerry

Arbutus Island, the largest island in the Lakes of Killarney by dimensions, is named for the arbutus shrub that completely covers it. The island's distinctive flora sets the Killarney lake islands apart from English lake islands.

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Arbutus Island is the largest :u the like, leiur twentylive perches by eleven. In area it is inferior to another called Eagle Island, ::t::: one acre and twenty-six perches ^vhile the latter is one acre and thirty perches. Here can be no doubt of the origin of this island's title, seeing that it is ::npletely covered with the beantifbJ plan — hose name it bears. The islands in the lakes of Cumberland are ritiirt grassy holms, with sometimes a piece :: yellow whin U satch thr eye, Or perhaps a solitary tree or shrub, or, if larger : _ as St. Herbert's ani Lira's Isle en Derwentwater bear shady groves of ash and plane trees, mix^a with every other variety of English forest tree. The islands :n tire Killamey lakes have a totally different aspect, prodnced entirely by the presence of the arbutus 'Aviv.: us i ".-vv Tire leaves ere even in winter, of a rich rlossv ereen. en;; sc clustered at

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Carrick-on-Suir castle and Butler family seat

Carrick-on-Suir · town · Tipperary

Carrick-on-Suir, a formerly walled town with part of the wall still remaining, had a castle and park belonging to the Butler family. It gave the title of Earl to a Butler branch and formerly to the Duke of Ormond; woollen manufacture was carried on extensively.

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Carrick-on-Suir is the next station after Clonmel. It is 41 miles from the Limerick junction, 14 from Waterford, and 168 from Dublin. This town is situated on the outside of Tipperary. being united to the County "Waterford by a bridge over the Suir, and within a few minutes' walk of the county Kilkenny. " The castle and park adjoining," writes Seward, " belong to the Butler family ; but both are now neglected. It was formerly a walled town, and part of the wall still remains. The woollen manufacture is carried on here very extensively, both of broad-cloths and rateens. It has a barrack for two troops of horse, and gives title of Earl to a branch of the Butler family, as it did formerly to the Duke of Ormond."
COUXTY CABLOAV is. with the exception of Louth, the smallest county in Ireland, containing only 340 square miles of surface, and 219,863 acres, of which fully nine-tenths are under cultivation. The population in 1851 was 67,157. The county is completely inland, nor is it traversed by any considerable rivers. The Barrow passes through on the west side, and the Slaney runs almost parallel with it on the east. To the north Wicklow, Kildare, and Queen's County are the

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Corn Exchange and National Exhibition, Cork

Cork · city · Cork · 1852

The Corn Exchange is a spacious building containing a Northern Hall seventy-five feet square and a larger Fine Arts Hall. The National Exhibition of 1852 was held in this building.

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The Corn Exchange is a spacious erection, containing a Northern Hall seventy-five feet square, by forty-five feet high ; and a Fine Arts Hall, of much larger dimensions. In this building was held the National Exhibition of 1852.
The Union Workhouse is an appendage to every town in Ireland. "This is the largest union in Ireland." The workhouse was opened for paupers in 1840. The building consists of a centre and two wings, with workshops, schools, and hospitals. The inmates work at tailoring, weaving, and other trades. A large corn-mill is attached, which is worked by the paupers.

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Emo Park, seat of the Earls of Portarlington

Emo Park · townland · Laois

Emo Park, formerly known as Dawson's Court, is the seat of the Earls of Portarlington and is described as one of the finest modern mansions in Ireland. Its extensive demesne is noted for its undulating ground, which enhances its appearance.

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Dawson's Couet. now termed Emo Park, the seat of the Earls of Portai'lington. One of the finest modern man sions in Ireland. The demesne is extensive, and the undulating ground highly favours its appearance.
Buins oe Kil iiixcHT House,

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Gap of Dunloe: wild mountain pass between Macgillicuddy's Reeks and Purple Mountain

near Gap of Dunloe · pass · Kerry

The Gap of Dunloe is a wild and narrow mountain pass about four miles long, bounded by Macgillicuddy's Reeks and the Purple Mountain, which is a shoulder of the Tomies. The Loe stream traverses the glen, expanding into five small lakes known collectively as the Cummeen Thumeen Lakes.

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THE GAP OF DUNLOE is one of those notable places about which there exists so much diversity of opinion. It is a wild and narrow mountain pass, between the range of hills known as Macgillicuddy's Reeks, and the Purple Mountain, which is a shoulder of the Tomies. The entire length of the defile is about four miles. The principal feature of the pass is the height of the rocks which bound it, compared with the narrow tract of road, and the insignificant streamlet which courses through it. We will quote the accounts of two distinguished writers. " On either hand," writes Sterling Coyne, "the craggy cliffs, composed of huge masses of projecting rocks, suspend fearfully over the narrow pathway, and at every step threaten with destruction the adventurous explorer of this desolate scene. In the interstices of these immense fragments, a few shrubs and trees shoot out in fantastic shapes, which, with the dark ivy and luxuriant heather, contribute to the picturesque effect of the landscape. A small but rapid stream called the Loe, traverses the whole length of the glen, expanding itself at different points into five small lakes, each having its proper name, but which are known in the aggregate as the Cummeen Tlwmeen Lakes. The road, which is a mere * Hall's Hibernia Illustrata.

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Gill Abbey site and Queen's College, Cork

Cork · city · Cork · 600–1849

Queen's College occupies a picturesque site on a rock forty feet above the southern branch of the river. Gill Abbey, founded in the seventh century by Gill Ada, Bishop of Cork, formerly stood on the same spot. The college, designed by Sir Thomas Deane in Gothic style of mountain limestone, opened in 1849.

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QUEEN'S COLLEGE occupies a picturesque site on a rock rising fully forty feet above the level of the southern branch of the stream. Gill Abbey, founded in the seventh century by Gill Ada, Bishop of Cork, stood on the same site. The college buildings consist of three sides of a quadrangle, in the Gothic style of architecture, and composed of mountain limestone. Sir Thomas Deane was the architect, and Mr. John Butler of Dublin, the builder. In 1849 the college was opened. The examination hall, the museum, the lecture rooms, and the library are worthy a visit. The northern side of the quadrangle is occupied as residences by the president Sir Robert Kane, F.R.S., and the vice-president John Ryall, LL.D.
As the principles of the Queen's Colleges of Cork, Galway, and Belfast are identical, it will not be out of place here to give a sketch of that of Cork as illustrating the whole. The college is open to all religious sects. There are twenty professors lecturing on, and teaching languages and sciences, including Greek, Latin, the modern and the Celtic tongues, medicine, surgery, natural history, botany, geology, mathe*

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King John's Castle and Ormond tower at Roscrea

Roscrea · town · Tipperary · 1199–1547

One tower of the castle of King John still stands at Roscrea, along with a tower built by the Ormonds during the reign of Henry VIII. These remnants attest to the town's strategic importance across medieval and Tudor periods.

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Boscrea. Though the station for Eoscrea is in Queen's County, yet the town, which is eight miles thence, is situated on a point of Tipperary, within ten minutes' walk of King's County. This is, like most of its neighbours, a very ancient town. It occupies a fertile piece of land at the foot of the Slievebloom mountains. The abbey was founded by St. Crcnan in the seventh century. A portion now stands with a rudely sculptured effigy of the saint. The " Shrine of St. Cronan," a circular cross with a carving of the crucifixion, stands in the churchyard. The round tower is situated near the abbey. In 1135 its summit was displaced by lightning. One of the towers of the castle of King John still stands, as also that built by the Ormonds in the reign of Henry VIII.
Templemore is the next station after Eoscrea. The seat of Sir John C. Garden, the Priory, is one of the most beautiful in the county. The mansion, though modern, is built in a style

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Patrick's Bridge over the Lee in Cork

Cork · city · Cork · 1798–1851

Patrick's Bridge crosses the stream bounding Cork on the north, supported on three elliptical arches with a handsome balustrade, erected in 1798 of hewn limestone. In 1851, flood waters carried away a portion of one of the arches.

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Patrick's Bridge crosses the stream which bounds the city on the north. It is a beautiful bridge, supported on three elliptical arches with a handsome balustrade. It was erected in 1798. The material is entirely hewn limestone. In 1851 an accident attended with fatal results occurred to it. The rain, which had for some weeks been almost incessant in the mountainous districts, and flooded more than one house in the city, gave such an impulse to the stream, that it roared through the arches of the bridge like a cataract, and eventually earned away a portion of one of them.
Parliament Bridge is on the south side, leading into the South Mall. It is a fine bridge, not much inferior to St. Patrick's. The other bridges are of no note. On the north is North Bridge, and on the south Clark's. South, and

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Ross Island's richly clothed shores

Ross Island · townland · Kerry

Ross Island is a richly clothed island on the Lower Lake. Its verdure contrasts with the bare rocky islets and enhances the mirror-like surface of the lake.

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Innisfallen. with an area of rather more than twenty- one acres. The names of the islands are derived, either from some fancied resemblance to animate or inanimate objects, or from being the resort of different animals. Thus we have Lamb Island, Elephant Island Gun Bocks. 0*Donahue;s Horse. Crow Island Heron Island. G-annet Bocks. Otter Island, and Stag Island. The chief beauty of the Lower Lake consists in its wide placid surface, and the mountains which form its barriers on the south and west. To the north-east the ground is level and uninteresting, save for the planting on the demesnes of Keumare and Muekross. which, while they lend a beauty of their own. want the wild grandeur of the craggy mountains which surround the Upper Lake. Innumerable nooks of surpassing beauty, however, do occur in the frequent bays and inlets which interrupt its margin, and even the bare rocky islets contrast amazingly with the verdure of the distant shores, the richly clothed islands of Innisfallen and Boss, and the mirrorlike surface of the lake whose bosom they disturb. This lake, though it cannot boast the magic halo thrown around Loch Katrine by the more than poetry of Sir Walter Scott, is not without its legendary interest. The legend of the great O'Donaghue. the tales of the M'Carthys. and a world of other matter in the hands of another border minstrel, would supply materials for poetry such as few countries can boast. One legend of O'Donaghue. from its beauty, and the general credence which it receives in the country, is perhaps worthy of record.

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South Mall, Cork, formerly a river

Cork · city · Cork · 1826

The South Mall, the most respectable street in Cork, was about a hundred years ago a river in its middle, with the south side forming part of a triangular island bounded by Charlotte Quay and Morrison Quay. The County Club House was erected in 1826 at a cost of £4,000.

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The South Matt runs at right angles with the Parade. Though not the widest, it is yet the most respectable street in Cork, being occupied by professional men. and men of business. About a hundred years ago the middle of this street was a river. and the south side formed one side of a triangular island, the other two sides being formed by Charlotte Quay and Morrison Quay. The Bank of Ireland, the Stamp Office, and the County Club IJouse, are situated in this street — the latter building erected in 1826 at an outlay of £4000 ; as also the Commercial Buildings and the Cork Library.
Great George Street is the newest and most regular street in Cork : it is continued as the Western Eoad. Parallel with this latter is the celebrated

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St. Coleman's Chapel ruins at Cloyne

Cloyne · town · Cork

In the churchyard adjoining Cloyne Cathedral are the ruins of a small building known as St. Coleman's Chapel, believed to have contained the remains of the founder until comparatively recent times.

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In the churchyard adjoining the cathedral are the ruins of a little building known as St. Coleman's Chapel. It is believed that, until within a comparatively recent period, this building contained the remains of the founder. In 707 a monastery was founded at Cloyne. Xear the church are the remains of a round tower, originally" ninety-two feet high. The summit being demolished by lightning, an embattlement has been placed round it, raising it to a height of 102 feet. Dr. Smith * gives the following account of the catastrophe : —
;; On the night of the 10th of January, a flash of hghtning rent the conical top. tumbled down the hell and three lofts, forced its way through one side of the building, and drove the stones, which were admirably well" joined and locked into each other, through the roof of an adjoining stable/5

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The Pike – a contracted romantic pass in the glen

The Pike · townland · Cork

The peasantry named a narrow, romantic section of the glen 'the Pike,' where the valley contracts so sharply that there is barely room for the pathway and strand between precipitous sides. The Pike Rock sits at the upper end of Auger Lough, about eleven miles from the starting point.

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rugged footpath, constructed on the frequent brink of precipices, follows the course of the stream, and in two places, crosses it by means of bridges. One of these stands at the head of a beautiful rapid, where the water rushes in whitening foam over the rocky bed of the torrent. The part of the glen which attracts most admiration, is that where the valley becomes so contracted as scarcely to leave room between the precipitous sides for the scanty pathway and its accompanying strand. The peasantry have given to this romantic pass the name of k the Pike.!;; Mr. Inglis writes in a different strain. '"The Gap of Dunloe," says he, " did not seem to me worthy of its reputation. It is merely a deep valley, but the rocks which flank the valley are neither lofty nor very remarkable in their form ; and although, therefore, the Gap presents many features of the picturesque, its approaches to sublimity are very distant. I was more struck by the view after passing the Gap, up what is called the Dark Valley, a wide and desolate hollow, surmounted by the finest peaks of this mountain range." The road for a little way up the Gap keeps to the right of the stream, passing the lowest of the tarns, sometimes called Cosaun Lough, which is about nine miles from Killarney. Quarter of a mile further on, it crosses the stream below the second, or Black Lough, and keeps to the left of Cnshvally Lough, and Auger Lough. The Pike Rock is situated at the upper end of the latter, being about eleven miles from our starting point.
Cars are never taken beyond this point, from whence the tourist may either walk or ride the four miles to Lord Brandon's cottage, where he embarks. It would be well even to send back the car at the first lake, as the road is very trying for the horse. Parties frequent this valley with cannon, which they discharge in order to awake the magnificent echo, which passes from hill to hill.

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Tore Lake's comparative beauty

near Muckross Lake · lake or lakes · Kerry

Tore Lake is considered more beautiful than the larger Lower Lake, though inferior to the Upper Lake. A quoted passage from Thackeray advises taking time to appreciate the lakes rather than rushing through them in a day.

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Of the beauty of Tore Lake much has been written, but that it is inferior to the smaller, or Upper, and superior to the Lower or larger lake, is generally conceded. The admired author of "the Irish Sketch-book,"* thus refers to the varied attractions of the spot. " What is to be said about Tore Lake ? When there we agreed that it was more beautiful than the large lake, of which it is not one-fourth the size ; then, when we came back, we said, ' Xo, the large lake is the most beautiful;' and so, at every point we stopped at, we determined that that particular spot was the prettiest in the whole lake. The fact is, and I don't care to own it, they are too handsome. As for a man coming from his desk in London or Dublin, and seeing ' the whole lakes in a day,' he is an ass for his pains. A child doing a sum in addition might as well read the whole multiplication table, and fancy he had it by heart. We should look at these things leisurely and thoughtfully ; and even then, blessed is he v:ho understands them ."
LOUGH LEAXE, OR THE LOWER LAKE, is now

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Rocky Island powder magazine

near Rocky Island · townland · Cork

Rocky Island contains a powder magazine occupying six chambers excavated in the solid rock. It usually contains about 10,000 barrels of gunpowder besides other ammunition, with visits requiring an order from the commandant of the ordnance department.

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ROCKY ISLAND contains the powder magazine, which occupies six chambers excavated in the solid rock. It usually contains about 10.000 barrels of gunpowder, besides other species of ammunition. An order frorn the commandant of the ordnance department is required for the magazine.
HAWLBOLIXE is an island opposite the last. It contains the ordnance stores, an armoury, and a fresh-water tank capable of holding 5000 tons. Xo restriction is placed upon visitors to the island.

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City Gaol, Cork

Cork · city · Cork

The City Gaol stands at the north-west angle of Cork town. It is a spacious castellated building with sixty-two separate cells for male and female prisoners, plus a section for prisoners awaiting committal by the magistrates.

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The City Gaol is at the north-west angle of the town, It is a spacious castellated building, with sixty-two separate cells, being fifty-four for male, and forty-eight for female prisoners. A portion is appropriated to the confinement of prisoners previous to their committal by the magistrates.
The County Gaol is separated from the last by the two rivers, the Mardyke and the Western Road. From the latter it is approached. This prison is nearly self-supporting. The inmates are taught weaving, matt-making, shoe-making, tailoring, &c. It is affirmed that " 634 have been instructed in one year, in various trades and employments, of which they knew nothing whatever on entering the prison."

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Clondalkin Round Tower and St. Mochua's church

near Clondalkin · town · Dublin

Clondalkin features an 84-foot round tower, noted as one of the most perfect in Ireland. The village's name is derived from a church founded by St. Mochua, known as Cluain Dolcain.

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Round tower seen from the line. Eighty-four feet in height. One of the most perfect in Ireland.
founded by St. Mo-

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Kilkenny birthplace of novelist Banim

Kilkenny · city · Kilkenny

Kilkenny was the birthplace of Banim, described as one of the first of the novelists, adding a literary distinction to the city's rich historical character.

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St. John's, known as the Lantern of Ireland, from the number of its windows, is now used as a parish church. Black Abbey is also an interesting ruin. It would be impossible within our limits to notice all the ruins and memorials with which Kilkenny abounds, or to do full justice to those which we do notice. Days may be well spent in searching them out, Kilkenny was the birth-place of " Banim, one of the first of the novelists." At Kilkenny several trials for witchcraft have
* So numerous are church ruins in Kilkenny, that an elegant writer on Ireland makes the following characteristic remark -. — " Our way was guided through numerous alleys and by-lanes, to examine relics of the" olden'time ; we found wretched hovels propped up by carved pillars ; and in several instances discovered Gothic doorways converted into entrances to pig-styes." — HalVs Ribernia Mustrata.

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Mardyke promenade, Cork

Cork · city · Cork

The Mardyke, once the fashionable promenade of Cork but by 1854 given over to tradespeople and shopkeepers, is a mile-long walk overshadowed by tall elm trees whose branches interlace overhead. The Queen's College is visible on an eminence over the southern fork of the river.

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Mardyke, once the promenade of the ton of Cork, though now consigned to the tradespeople and shopkeepers. It is certainly a very fine walk, extending to a distance of a mile, and overshadowed by tall elm trees, whose luxuriant branches entwine above in a roof of soft verdure. The aspect of this fine avenue is varied, if not heightened, by a row of lamps suspended overhead. To the left we have a view of the Queen's College, situated on a slight eminence over the southern fork of the river. Cork, though a well-built city, possesses no really magnificent buildings, such as the Four Courts, the Custom House, or the Bank, in Dublin. AVe will merely then give a cursory glance at a few of the principal.
The Custom House, which is a handsome building. occupies a tongue of land where the two streams meet at a somewhat acute angle on the western side of the city. To the west of it is the whole stretch of the river Lee : on the north the terminus of the railwav to Dublin ; and on the south

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Meeting of the Waters at Killarney

Meeting of the Waters · minor feature · Kerry

The Meeting of the Waters is the spot where the Long Range connects the Upper and Middle Lakes, skirting the west of Dinish Island. It is a well-known landmark on the Killarney tour route.

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Passing objects of minor interest, we at length gain the spot known as the " Meeting of Waters/' where the Long Range, calling as it were, at the corner of the Middle Lake, skirts round the west of Dinish Island, which is bounded on the west by the Middle, and on the north by the Lower Lake.
Old Weir Bridge is an antiquated structure, consisting of two arches, through which the water rushes with uncontrollable force. The boatmen, who are generally very skilful rowers, do nothing but guide the boat, and it dashes through, under one of the arches into

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Monastery of St. Columbkille at Kells, Co. Meath

Kells · town · Meath

The town of Kells in County Meath was the site of a monastery founded by the famous St. Columbkille, distinguishing it from Kells in Kilkenny and Kells in County Antrim.

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Kelts is also reached from Thomastown Station. It is an ancient city, founded by a follower of Earl Strongbow's, called Geoffrey Fitz-Kobert, his object being to provide a garrison for the subjugation of the Tipperary Irish. Like most other of the invaders, he sought peace to his conscience by founding a religious house, which gradually became a place of greater importance until the grasp of Henry VJJL1. crashed it. The Prior was a spiritual lord in Parliament. Portions of the ruins now exist. There is a town of Kells in the county of Meath. where a monastery was founded by the famous St. Columbkille ; also a third place of the same name in the county Antrim.
* The following is a paragraph from a letter by Mr. Croften Croker, on the subject of witchcraft in Ireland, published in the Dublin Journal : — " Ireland has been, in my opinion, unjustly stigmatized as a barbarous and superstitions country. It is certain that the cruel persecution carried on against poor and ignorant old women was as nothing in Ireland when compared with other countries. In addition to the three executions at Kilkenny, a town the inhabitants of which were almost entirely either English settlers or of English descent. I only remember to have met with an account of one other execution for the crime of witchcraft. The latter took place at Antrim in 1699. and it is. I believe, the last on record. The particulars of this silly tragedy were printed in a pamphlet entitled, ' The Bewitching of a Child in Ireland,' and from thence copied by Professor Sinclair, in his work entitled, ' Satan's Invisible World Discovered/ which is frequently referred to by Sir Walter Scott in his Letters on Demonologv."

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Rostellan Castle and the sword of Brian Boroimhe

Rostellan · townland · Cork

The modern mansion of the Marquis of Thomond at Rostellan is built on the site of an ancient castle of the Fitzgeralds, who were for centuries seneschals of Imokilly. An ancient sword said to have belonged to Brian Boroimhe is kept in the castle.

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Bostellan Castle, the princely seat of the Marquis of Thorn ond. The modern mansion is built on the site of an ancient castle of the Fitzgeralds, who were for centuries seneschals of Imokilly. In the castle is an ancient sword said
CORK — CLO YNE . 5 1

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Scott praises Upper Lake of Killarney as grandest sight except Loch Lomond

near Upper Lake · lake or lakes · Kerry

Sir Walter Scott, on the authority of Miss Edgeworth, declared the Upper Lake of Killarney the grandest sight he had ever seen, with only Loch Lomond as an exception. The remark underscores the early 19th-century literary fame of the Killarney lakes.

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judge, Sir Walter Scott, is reported, on the authority of Miss Edgeworth, to have said that he considered the "Upper Lake the grandest sight he had ever seen, except Loch Lomond." Another capital authority, Sir David Wilkie, wrote thus : — " I have more than once expressed my opinion that the county of Kerry, so nobly indented with hays of the Atlantic Ocean, and possessing a climate so favourable for vegetation, along with its mountains and inland waters, might, without injustice, be pronounced, in point of scenery, the finest portion of the British islands." Sir E. C. Hoare, in his journal, corroborates the opinion of Wilkie. " I have seen no spot" writes he, " more adapted for the school of the landscape-painter than Killarney, or where he may study all the component parts of a fine picture with greater advantage. The rocks that bound the shores of Muckross and the Lower Lake, with their harmonious tints and luxuriant decoration of foliage, stand unrivalled, both in form and colouring. The character of the mountains is as grand and varied as the lakes in which they reflect their rugged summits ; and the inconstant state of the climate subjects each to the most sudden changes, and produces the most admirable effects of light and shade."' We will leave the lakes with a quotation from Arthur Young: — "Upon the whole, Killarney. among the lakes that I have seen," (of course, he means in Great Britain), "can scarcely be said to have a rival. The extent of Loch Erne is much greater, the islands more numerous, and some scenes near Castle Caldwell of as great magnificence. The rocks at Keswick are more sublime, and other lakes may have circumstances in which they are superior ; but when we consider the prodigious woods of Killarney, the immensity of the mountains, the uncommon beauty of the promontory of Muckross and the Isle of Innisfallen. the character of the island, the singular circumstance of the arbutus, and the uncommon echoes, it will appear, upon the whole, to be in reality superior to all comparisons."
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Young praises beauty of Muckross promontory and Innisfallen

Innisfallen · townland · Kerry

Arthur Young compared Killarney favourably against other British lakes, citing the uncommon beauty of the Muckross promontory, the Isle of Innisfallen, the singular arbutus, and the uncommon echoes as distinguishing features.

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judge, Sir Walter Scott, is reported, on the authority of Miss Edgeworth, to have said that he considered the "Upper Lake the grandest sight he had ever seen, except Loch Lomond." Another capital authority, Sir David Wilkie, wrote thus : — " I have more than once expressed my opinion that the county of Kerry, so nobly indented with hays of the Atlantic Ocean, and possessing a climate so favourable for vegetation, along with its mountains and inland waters, might, without injustice, be pronounced, in point of scenery, the finest portion of the British islands." Sir E. C. Hoare, in his journal, corroborates the opinion of Wilkie. " I have seen no spot" writes he, " more adapted for the school of the landscape-painter than Killarney, or where he may study all the component parts of a fine picture with greater advantage. The rocks that bound the shores of Muckross and the Lower Lake, with their harmonious tints and luxuriant decoration of foliage, stand unrivalled, both in form and colouring. The character of the mountains is as grand and varied as the lakes in which they reflect their rugged summits ; and the inconstant state of the climate subjects each to the most sudden changes, and produces the most admirable effects of light and shade."' We will leave the lakes with a quotation from Arthur Young: — "Upon the whole, Killarney. among the lakes that I have seen," (of course, he means in Great Britain), "can scarcely be said to have a rival. The extent of Loch Erne is much greater, the islands more numerous, and some scenes near Castle Caldwell of as great magnificence. The rocks at Keswick are more sublime, and other lakes may have circumstances in which they are superior ; but when we consider the prodigious woods of Killarney, the immensity of the mountains, the uncommon beauty of the promontory of Muckross and the Isle of Innisfallen. the character of the island, the singular circumstance of the arbutus, and the uncommon echoes, it will appear, upon the whole, to be in reality superior to all comparisons."
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Cenotaph of Bishop Pococke in Kilkenny Cathedral

Kilkenny · city · Kilkenny

A cenotaph in Kilkenny Cathedral commemorates Dr. Pococke, bishop of Meath, who during his connection with Kilkenny contributed significantly to the restoration of St. Canice's Cathedral.

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Among the monumental remains is the tomb of Peter Butler, eighth Earl of Ormond, and his termagant Countess, known by the Irish as Moryhyhead Ghearhodh. They both died in the sixteenth century. The Countess was a Fitzgerald, and warlike as any of the race. " She was always attended by numerous vassals well clothed and accoutred, and composing a formidable army." It is related that she levied black mail on her less powerful neighbours, much in the style of Rob Boy. There is a cenotaph to the memory of Dr. Pococke, bishop of Meath, who, while connected with Kilkenny, did much towards the restoration of St. Canice's Cathedral.
St. John's, known as the Lantern of Ireland, from the number of its windows, is now used as a parish church. Black Abbey is also an interesting ruin. It would be impossible within our limits to notice all the ruins and memorials with which Kilkenny abounds, or to do full justice to those which we do notice. Days may be well spent in searching them out, Kilkenny was the birth-place of " Banim, one of the first of the novelists." At Kilkenny several trials for witchcraft have

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Cromwell's departure from Youghal

Youghal · town · Cork

Oliver Cromwell embarked for England from Youghal after completing his campaign in Ireland. Youghal is connected to County Waterford by a long narrow bridge over the River Blackwater.

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is still used as a place of worship, but the greater part is abandoned to ruin. A monument to the Earl of Cork is in the south transept ; he is in a recumbent position, with his two wives kneeling, one on each side of him. Figures of his nine children are underneath. The church contains many interesting tombs, including those of the Boyles and Pitzgeralds. At Youghal, Oliver Cromwell embarked for England after his campaign in Ireland. During the rebellion of the Earl of Desmond, Sir Walter Raleigh sailed to Ireland as captain of a few troops sent over to assist the Lord-Deputy. For his skill and bravery, he was rewarded with a grant of land in the counties Cork and Waterford. He had two residences, one at Lisraore, and the other at Youghal. In 1602, he sold his property to Boyle, afterwards Earl of Cork. It was stated that Boyle overreached Sir Walter in the bargain, a charge which does not appear to be well founded. It is said that Sir Walter expressed himself satisfied with the bargain before many witnesses, affirming that. " if he" (meaning Boyle) "had not bought my Irish land, it would have fallen to the crown, and then one Scot or other would have begged it." Youghal is connected with the county Waterford bv a Ions: narrow bridge.

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Hoare describes Muckross and Lower Lake rocks as unrivalled for landscape painting

Muckross · townland · Kerry

Sir E. C. Hoare wrote in his journal that Killarney was the ideal school for the landscape-painter. He particularly praised the rocks bounding the shores of Muckross and the Lower Lake for their unrivalled form and colouring.

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judge, Sir Walter Scott, is reported, on the authority of Miss Edgeworth, to have said that he considered the "Upper Lake the grandest sight he had ever seen, except Loch Lomond." Another capital authority, Sir David Wilkie, wrote thus : — " I have more than once expressed my opinion that the county of Kerry, so nobly indented with hays of the Atlantic Ocean, and possessing a climate so favourable for vegetation, along with its mountains and inland waters, might, without injustice, be pronounced, in point of scenery, the finest portion of the British islands." Sir E. C. Hoare, in his journal, corroborates the opinion of Wilkie. " I have seen no spot" writes he, " more adapted for the school of the landscape-painter than Killarney, or where he may study all the component parts of a fine picture with greater advantage. The rocks that bound the shores of Muckross and the Lower Lake, with their harmonious tints and luxuriant decoration of foliage, stand unrivalled, both in form and colouring. The character of the mountains is as grand and varied as the lakes in which they reflect their rugged summits ; and the inconstant state of the climate subjects each to the most sudden changes, and produces the most admirable effects of light and shade."' We will leave the lakes with a quotation from Arthur Young: — "Upon the whole, Killarney. among the lakes that I have seen," (of course, he means in Great Britain), "can scarcely be said to have a rival. The extent of Loch Erne is much greater, the islands more numerous, and some scenes near Castle Caldwell of as great magnificence. The rocks at Keswick are more sublime, and other lakes may have circumstances in which they are superior ; but when we consider the prodigious woods of Killarney, the immensity of the mountains, the uncommon beauty of the promontory of Muckross and the Isle of Innisfallen. the character of the island, the singular circumstance of the arbutus, and the uncommon echoes, it will appear, upon the whole, to be in reality superior to all comparisons."
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Cathedral of St. Fionn Bar, Cork

Cork · city · Cork · 1725–1735

The Cathedral of St. Fionn Bar, on the south side of the southern stream, is a small plain building rebuilt in 1735 after the original edifice had stood in ruin. A round tower, described as 100 feet in height, formerly stood in the churchyard until the time of rebuilding.

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The Cathedral of St. Fionn Bar is on the south side of the southern stream. " In the reign of Edward IV., there were eleven churches and parishes in and adjoining the city. Some of these have long ceased to exist, but their loss has been amply compensated by the number of churches, chapels, and dissenting houses of worship, which have sprung up in modern times." The cathedral has no great beauty to recom mend it to the tourist's special attention. It is a small building, with plain exterior and interior. The original edifice stood in a state of ruin until 1725, when it was taken down and rebuilt ten years after. In the churchyard stood until this time a round tower, described as 100 feet in height. * Crofton Croker.

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Black's guide to Killarney and the south of Ireland

The stories, best first

Cork surprised and taken in 1649

Eagle's Nest — pyramidal rock above the Long Range

Earl of Cork monument at Youghal Abbey

Fethard Abbey and parliamentary borough

Kilkenny Castle held by Butler family since 1319

Narrow lanes and old theatre of Cork

St. Canice's Cathedral founded by Felix O'Dullany

Burial of Rev. Charles Wolfe on Great Island

Gap of Dunloe described by Mr. Inglis

The Blarney Stone and its legend

The Curragh: crown pasture plain

Aghadoe Church: twin chapels of Holy Trinity and St. Finian

County Gaol, Cork

Derrycunihy Waterfall and the leaping personage legend

Echo of the Eagle's Nest

Kilkenny divided into Irish-town and English-town

Kilkenny's medieval market-cross removed 1771

Round tower and sculptured cross at Kilree

Union Workhouse, Cork

Upper Lake of Killarney — finest of the three lakes

Blackrock Castle and William Penn's embarkation

St. Coleman's sixth-century church at Cloyne

Athassel Priory founded by William Fitz-Adelin de Burke

Clonmel's woollen manufactures and spa water

Cromlech and Ogham pillar-stones at Blarney

Long Range — river linking Upper and Middle Lakes

Royal Cork Institution and Ogham stones

St. John's, the Lantern of Ireland

Templemore Priory and Knights Templar castle ruins

Thomastown founded by Thomas Fitzanthony

Cloyne Cathedral remains and Fitzgerald altar tomb

Fethard town walls and castellated archways

Spike Island convict depot

Arbutus Island in the Lakes of Killarney

Carrick-on-Suir castle and Butler family seat

Corn Exchange and National Exhibition, Cork

Emo Park, seat of the Earls of Portarlington

Gap of Dunloe: wild mountain pass between Macgillicuddy's Reeks and Purple Mountain

Gill Abbey site and Queen's College, Cork

King John's Castle and Ormond tower at Roscrea

Patrick's Bridge over the Lee in Cork

Ross Island's richly clothed shores

South Mall, Cork, formerly a river

St. Coleman's Chapel ruins at Cloyne

The Pike – a contracted romantic pass in the glen

Tore Lake's comparative beauty

Rocky Island powder magazine

City Gaol, Cork

Clondalkin Round Tower and St. Mochua's church

Kilkenny birthplace of novelist Banim

Mardyke promenade, Cork

Meeting of the Waters at Killarney

Monastery of St. Columbkille at Kells, Co. Meath

Rostellan Castle and the sword of Brian Boroimhe

Scott praises Upper Lake of Killarney as grandest sight except Loch Lomond

Young praises beauty of Muckross promontory and Innisfallen

Cenotaph of Bishop Pococke in Kilkenny Cathedral

Cromwell's departure from Youghal

Hoare describes Muckross and Lower Lake rocks as unrivalled for landscape painting

Cathedral of St. Fionn Bar, Cork