Guide to Galway, Connemara and the West of Ireland

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1. Menlough Castle seen from Galway railway

   near Menlo · street · Galway

   Travelling by rail from Galway towards Connemara, Menlough Castle is visible amid thickly wooded hills along the river Corrib, with little else of note along some miles of flat, monotonous scenery.

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   Leaving the large station of Galway, we notice one of the chief features of the town, the curious and top-heavy tower of the R.O. Church, bristling with pinnacles. Then after backing inland a short way, we make for the wilds of Connemara across the flat -banked river Corrib. As the line steers midway between that river and, on the left side, the thickly wooded hills, Menlough Castle (see p. 236) with perhaps a straggling cow or a sunburnt turf-cutter, are the only varieties along some miles of monotony.

   Connemara is the western section of County Galway, cut off on the east and north by Lough Corrib, Lough Mask, and Killery Harbour, and bounded on the wxst by the sea. It has many and varied attractions. It possesses, perhaps, few treasures for the archaeologist, and perchance the golfer may too often find the coff'ee-room carpet his only putting-green, but the walker no less than the artist who explores the beauties of Ballynahinch, the Killery, and the coast, will find some of the finest scenes in Erin ; the angler in a happy season, who whips

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   Somewhere about Menlo, Menlough Castle stands among thickly wooded hills along the river Corrib. The railway leaves the large station at Galway, where the curious and top-heavy tower of the R.O. Church bristles with pinnacles. Then the train backs inland a short way before steering for the wilds of Connemara across the flat-banked river Corrib. The track runs midway between the river and the thickly wooded hills. Menlough Castle appears, with perhaps a straggling cow or a sunburnt turf-cutter, and these are the only varieties along some miles of monotony. Connemara is the western section of County Galway, cut off on the east and north by Lough Corrib, Lough Mask, and Killery Harbour, and bounded on the west by the sea. The walker and the artist who explores the beauties of Ballynahinch, the Killery, and the coast will find some of the finest scenes in Erin.

2. Mullingar fishing centre and horse fair

   Mullingar · town · Westmeath

   Mullingar is a famous fishing centre with hotels and a very large trade in horses, cattle, wool and butter. The November horse fair is attended by dealers from all parts of Europe. Nearby loughs provide sport from April to October.

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   A very large trade is carried on in horses, cattle, wool and butter. The horse fair in November is attended by dealers from all parts of Europe.

   Loughs Ennel (or Belvidere)^ Iron, Owel, and Derevaragh, a few miles from the town, give sport from April to October, and a little further afield is Lough Shielin, which, on the authority of one well qualified to judge, is **the best in the division."

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   Mullingar carries on a very large trade in horses, cattle, wool, and butter. The November horse fair draws dealers from all parts of Europe. Nearby loughs give sport from April to October. Ennel, or Belvidere, Iron, Owel, and Derevaragh are a few miles away. A little further afield is Lough Shielin, which, on the authority of one well qualified to judge, is "the best in the division."

3. Ruined arcading remnant of the Old Exchange, Limerick

   Limerick · city · Limerick

   Arcading just outside the churchyard of St Mary's Cathedral in Limerick, now in ruins, is a remnant of the Old Exchange which was taken down along with Ireton's House some years before publication.

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   The arcading just outside the churchyard, and now in ruins, is a remnant of the Old Exchange which was taken down with Ireton's House some years ago.

   The bells are eight in number and in the key of F. The oldest, the D and F bells, bear Latin inscriptions with the date 1673. During the siege of the city in 1690 a cannon was mounted by the Irish on the battlements of the cathedral, from which a shot, directed by a very skilful gunner of the name of Burke, nearly proved fatal to King William.

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   As you pass through Limerick, the ruined arcading just outside the churchyard of St Mary's Cathedral is all that remains of the Old Exchange, taken down along with Ireton's House some years ago. The cathedral itself saw action in the siege of 1690, when the Irish mounted a cannon on its battlements and a gunner named Burke nearly killed King William with a single shot.

4. St. Peter's Abbey, Connaught side of Athlone

   Athlone · town · Westmeath

   On the Connaught side of the river at Athlone once stood the abbey of St. Peter. It is now only remembered by its name, which survives in the place-name St. Peter's Port.

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   On the Connaught side of the river, once stood the abbey of St. Peter — now only remembered by its name, which survives in St. Peter's Port.

   Dublin Museum has swallowed up several ''finds" belonging properly to Athlone, chief among them the finest stone battleaxe in the Museum, and the gold "lunulae " (or "minn "), also from this town.

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   Athlone keeps one ghost of its old faith. On the Connaught side of the river stood the abbey of St. Peter, now gone, remembered only in the name St. Peter's Port. Dublin Museum holds finds that belong properly to Athlone — the finest stone battleaxe in the Museum, and gold lunulae, also from this town.

5. Striking views of the Bens from Lough Inagh

   Lough Inagh · lake or lakes · Galway

   The most striking views of the Twelve Bens are obtained from the road along the eastern shore of Lough Inagh. From this vantage, three successive rounded shoulders rise from the island-studded lake to the peaks.

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   heart of some of the loveliest scenery in the world, full of varied and interesting scrambles, and botanically are pre-eminently the richest in mountain plants in Connaught" {M. C. Hart), The geologist will find in these mountains the same * * quartzite rising in great arches or folds, which after disappearing northwards for some 20 miles, rises again in Croagh Patrick on Clew Bay. Sometimes the sides of these hills are destitute of vegetation, where it cannot cling to the dry gritty substance. They have also undergone considerable polishing from former glacial action ; so that it will be easily understood how, seen from certain directions and under favourable sunlight, the mountain sides glisten like glass, or rather with the rich yellowish hue of burnished gold." The views of the Bens which to us appear most striking are those obtained from the road along the eastern shore of Lough Inagh ; from this are clearly seen the three successive *' shoulders," like rounded cushions, which rise from the island-studded lake buttressing up the tapering peaks above. Bengorm, 2336 feet high, forms a very graceful summit, but the loftiest point of the group is Benbaun, which is 2395 feet.

   At Recess is the principal quarry of the famous ornamental stone known as Conwemara Marble, described by Dr. Hull as composed of ^' crystalline limestone and serpentine. " Those who have seen the pillars and facings of the Entrance Hall at the New Geological Museum of Trinity College, Dublin, will remember the beautiful green colouring of this exquisite rock. There is also a magnificent specimen in the Natural History department of the Dublin Museum.

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   Lough Inagh gives the most striking views of the Twelve Bens. The road runs along the eastern shore. From there, three successive shoulders, like rounded cushions, rise from the island-studded lake, buttressing up the tapering peaks above. Bengorm stands at 2336 feet, a graceful summit. Benbaun is the loftiest point of the group at 2395 feet. These mountains are quartzite, rising in great arches or folds, the same rock that disappears northwards for some 20 miles and rises again in Croagh Patrick on Clew Bay. Sometimes the hillsides are bare where nothing can cling to the dry gritty substance. They have been polished by former glacial action, so that under the right sunlight the mountain sides glisten with what the guide calls "the rich yellowish hue of burnished gold." M.C. Hart called the Bens the richest in mountain plants in Connaught, set in some of the loveliest scenery in the world, full of varied and interesting scrambles. At Recess is the principal quarry of Connemara Marble, which Dr. Hull described as composed of crystalline limestone and serpentine. Those who have seen the pillars and facings of the Entrance Hall at the New Geological Museum of Trinity College Dublin will remember the beautiful green colouring. There is also a magnificent specimen in the Natural History department of the Dublin Museum.

6. Croaghaun panorama praised by explorers

   Croaghaun · townland · Mayo · 1902

   Sir Harry Johnston wrote in the visitors' book at the Slievemore Hotel in 1902 that the side view of Croaghaun cliffs ranked among the finest scenery in all his travels. Sir John Franklin also said the view from Croaghaun's summit was the grandest panorama he had encountered.

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   All this part of the western coast is of great interest ; and from Erris Head round these cliffs of Achill and Clare island ipto Westport the coast abounds in fine scenery which is at present little known. Sir Harry Johnston, the great African traveller, wrote in the visitors' book at the Slievemore Hotel, in 1902, " The side view of Croaghaun cliffs I include amongst the thousand bits of choice scenery I have met in all my travels." Sir John Franklin also said, just before starting on his last fatal voyage, that the view from the summit of Croaghaun was the grandest panorama he had met with in all his travels.

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   Somewhere close to Croaghaun, travellers have long stopped to admire what they saw. Sir Harry Johnston, the African explorer, stayed at the Slievemore Hotel in 1902 and wrote in the visitors' book that the side view of Croaghaun cliffs he included among the thousand bits of choice scenery he had met in all his travels. Sir John Franklin said, just before setting out on his last fatal voyage, that the view from the summit of Croaghaun was the grandest panorama he had encountered in all his travels.

7. Dooagh village and Meenaun Cliffs

   Dooagh · town · Mayo

   Dooagh, a tiny hamlet on Achill Island, was described as a miserable place with many houses tumbling into ruin and the rest of poor unmortared stone construction. From the village the famous Meenaun Cliffs, 1,000 feet high, could be visited.

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   To see the island properly it is necessary to run right round the south end by some means or another, following the grandly named ''Atlantic Drive," a very rough road, degenerating at times on the western side into a mere grass-grown mountain track, with one zigzag and precipitous descent. There is no doubt whatever that this road will soon be greatly improved and form one of the features of the island. The views from the south end looking down Achill Sound are bewilderingly beautiful. The giant Corraun peninsula near at hand, the hills of Murrisk behind, and the heights of Clare island to the west, blending in a grand panorama. The rock-fringed shore on the west recalls parts of Cornwall. From the tiny hamlet of Dooagh the famous Meenaun Cliffs may be visited. Dooagh is a miserable little place, with many houses tumbling in ruin, and the rest with their unmortared stone and thatch roofs weighted by stones of a poor kind. If the tide is low the cliffs may be seen by taking a longish walk on the sands, but if high the only way is to follow one of the numerous paths between the peasants' neatly cultivated holdings and breast the hill to the turf -cutting colony above — very rough walking — after this there is a stretch of slippery heather -grown upland, but neither so steep nor rough as what has preceded it ; the total distance from the village is about 1^ miles. The Cliffs are 1000 feet in height, and as they are totally unguarded, care must be taken in the approach. They are not vertical, but razor-edged and streaked with yellow and grey strata. The action of the waves has hollowed out some into the semblance of great arches known as the Cathedral Cliffs.

   A visit should be paid, if time permit, to Inisglore and Iniskea islands, celebrated in ancient legend, and formerly the haunts of saints and recluses, of whose long-gone tenancy there is still abundant evidence in numerous crosses and the ruins of sacred edifices.

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   You're coming through Dooagh, a small hamlet on Achill Island. A guide from the past called it a miserable little place, with many houses tumbling into ruin and the rest built of unmortared stone, their thatch roofs weighted down with stones. From the village the famous Meenaun Cliffs can be visited, about 1 mile away. The cliffs stand 1000 feet high and are totally unguarded, so care is needed in the approach. They are not vertical but razor-edged, streaked with yellow and grey strata. The action of the waves has hollowed some out into great arches known as the Cathedral Cliffs. At low tide you could take a long walk on the sands to see them, but at high tide the only way is to follow paths between neatly cultivated holdings and climb the hill to a turf-cutting colony above — very rough walking — then across a stretch of slippery heather-grown upland.

8. Oyster beds of Ardbear and Mannin

   Ardbear · townland · Galway

   At the head of the two bays of Ardbear and Mannin, south of Clifden, lay well-known oyster beds belonging to Mr. Corless of Dublin.

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   At the head of the two bays of Ardbear and Mannin, south of Clifden, are the well-known oyster beds belonging to Mr. Corless of Dublin.

   Clifden Castle, formerly belonging to the D'Arcys, stands about 2 miles up the bay. "After reaching the entrance of the harbour of Clifden, and rounding a promontory, the castle comes into view. It is in a ruinous state, but stands in a fine situation. Mountain and wood rise behind, and a fine sloping lawn in front reaches down to the land-locked bay, while to the right the eye ranges over the ocean until it mingles with the far and dim horizon." The D'Arcys, who had done so much to improve this portion of Connemara, became so reduced by their liberality as to be compelled to sell their property.

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   Somewhere close to Ardbear, at the head of two bays, lay well-known oyster beds belonging to Mr. Corless of Dublin. The beds sat at Ardbear and Mannin, south of Clifden, and Clifden Castle, formerly belonging to the D'Arcys, stood about 2 miles up the bay. The D'Arcys had done much to improve this part of Connemara, but became so reduced by their own liberality that they were compelled to sell their property. The castle is in a ruinous state, standing in a fine situation with mountain and wood rising behind and a sloping lawn reaching down to the land-locked bay.

9. Boyle barrack and King-Harman family

   Boyle · town · Roscommon

   The barrack in Boyle was formerly the residence of the King-Harman family, who were the proprietors of the town and granted the inhabitants a small park.

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   Boyle {Hotels : Royal ; Rockingham Arms) is well situated on the banks of the Boyle river, and exhibits an aspect of thrift and comfort. The handsome Roman Catholic cathedral, erected 1882, occupies a prominent position to the east of the town. The barrack was formerly the residence of the family of King-Harman, the proprietors of the town, who granted the inhabitants a small park. Boyle is the best centre from which to fish Loughs Arrow, Gara, and Key.

   The Abbey of Boyle, on the river (north), is of a Cistercian foundation, built between 1150 and 1200. It is of considerable interest owing to the various periods of early architecture it exhibits, the good condition of the church, the kitchen and other outbuildings, and the unusual elaboration of some of the carvings. Of the Church the oldest part is the south side of the Nave, pierced by Norman arches ; opposite are Early Pointed arches of the same character as the chancel arch ; it has a large central tower. About 2 miles away (north-east) is Lough Key.

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   The town of Boyle sits on the banks of the Boyle river, showing an aspect of thrift and comfort. The barrack was formerly the residence of the King-Harman family. They were the proprietors of the town, and they granted the inhabitants a small park. The Roman Catholic cathedral, erected in 1882, occupies a prominent position to the east. The town is noted as the best centre from which to fish Loughs Arrow, Gara, and Key. The Abbey, a Cistercian foundation on the river to the north, was built between 1150 and 1200. It is of considerable interest for the various periods of early architecture it exhibits. The oldest part of the church is the south side of the nave, pierced by Norman arches. Opposite are Early Pointed arches of the same character as the chancel arch. It has a large central tower. Lough Key lies about 2 miles to the north-east.

10. Kilfenora high cross and ruined church

    Kilfenora · town · Clare

    Kilfenora, about 5 miles south-east of Lisdoonvarna, is noted for its remarkable high cross and ruined church. The author remarks that County Clare abounds in ancient ruins, any one of which would make the fortune of an English resort.

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    To the sea- shore westward, where sea-bathing may be had, the distance is only 4 miles. County Clare abounds in ancient ruins, any one of which would make the fortune of an English resort. Kilfenora, about 5 miles south-east of Lisdoonvarna, is of interest from its remarkable high cross and ruined church. At Dysart O'Dea are other interesting ruins.

    Ennistymon (8 miles) on the West Clare Railway is the station for Lisdoonvarna. Before reaching it the line from Ennis passes Corofin with beautiful Lough Inchiquin with the ridge of Keentlea, the "serpents' hill" rising above it.

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    Kilfenora is a place the road passes through, about 5 miles south-east of Lisdoonvarna. County Clare abounds in ancient ruins, any one of which, the guide says, would make the fortune of an English resort. What makes Kilfenora of interest is its remarkable high cross and ruined church.

11. Leenane local industries: crochet-lace and tweeds

    Leenaun · townland · Galway

    The local industries at Leenane are crochet-lace and tweeds. Specimens of both, in the process of manufacture and as finished articles, can be seen at the town.

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    Thus we pass along Killery which means *'red valley" and the name is well-deserved, as the rocks on every side have a curious, reddish-purple tinge, giving the impression of blooming heather. Also here, more than elsewhere, a rich red dye for their home- spun woollen is in great favour with women and girls, and many a fine view is touched up in the foreground by a flaming bit of colour. The local industries are crochet-lace and tweeds, specimens of which, both in the process of manufacture and as the finished article, can be seen at Leenane.

    The direct road [good cycling) from Letterfrack tol Leenane, a distance of 12J miles, after passing the Post Office, and for a mile and a half, consists of an avenue of fuchsias of unusual height and flower. We have never seen this shrub growing in greater luxuriance in our islands ; not even in the Port Erin country in the Isle of Man. The air at Letterfrack is of that mild freshness characteristic of the neighbourhood. The little town lies between the Twelve Pins and the sea.

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    Somewhere around here in Leenaun, the local industries are crochet-lace and tweeds. You can see specimens of both, in the process of manufacture and as finished articles, at the town. The surrounding area is called Killery, meaning "red valley," and the name fits, as the rocks on every side have a reddish-purple tinge, giving the impression of blooming heather. Women and girls here favour a rich red dye for their homespun woollen, and many a fine view is touched up in the foreground by a flaming bit of colour.

12. Recess as a centre for Ballynahinch fishery

    Ballynahinch · townland · Galway

    Recess is noted as a centre for exploring the Ballynahinch fishery district at the foot of the Twelve Bens. The principal waters include Lough and River Ballynahinch, along with Loughs Glendalough, Inagh, Derryclare, and Oorid.

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    The fame of Recess, doubtless increasing every year, is due to its advantage as a centre for fishing or exploring the fine fishery district of Ballynahinch, at the foot of the ''Twelve Bens." The Railway Hotel, with a platform of its own, stands in beautiful grounds, and is in the first rank for comfort.

    To the fisherman and the scenery-hunter alike this district is, in the words of an enthusiast, '' a dream of pleasure." It is pre-eminently an angler's resort, and, indeed, one of the best fishing centres in Ireland. The two principal fisheries are the ^^Ballynahinch'' and ^^ Gowla'' or ^^ Cashel'' Fisheries. For latter see below. The principal waters of the " Ballynahinch " are the lough and river of that name, also Loughs Glendalough, Inagh, Derryclare, and Oorid. Visitors staying at the hotel are allowed free fishing on all of the above waters which lie east of the hotel down to where the Owentovey and Recess rivers join, and occasionally beats may be rented at £1 a day in Ballynahinch Lough, etc. Full information from Mr. A. Mathews, Estate Ofiice, Ballynahinch. Salmon begin running in spring, the big run taking place in June and July. Sea-trout run in July and August.

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    Somewhere around here, Recess built its fame as a centre for fishing and exploring the Ballynahinch fishery district, at the foot of the Twelve Bens. The Railway Hotel had a platform of its own, stood in beautiful grounds, and was in the first rank for comfort. The book calls the district, in the words of an enthusiast, "a dream of pleasure" for fisherman and scenery-hunter alike. It was pre-eminently an angler's resort, and one of the best fishing centres in Ireland. The two principal fisheries were the Ballynahinch and the Gowla, or Cashel, Fisheries. The principal waters of the Ballynahinch were the lough and river of that name, along with Loughs Glendalough, Inagh, Derryclare, and Oorid. Visitors staying at the hotel were allowed free fishing on all the waters east of the hotel down to where the Owentovey and Recess rivers join. Beats could occasionally be rented at 1 pound a day on Ballynahinch Lough and elsewhere. Full information came from Mr. A. Mathews at the Estate Office, Ballynahinch. Salmon began running in spring, with the big run in June and July. Sea-trout ran in July and August.

13. Remaining town walls: Lyon Tower and Quay gateway

    Eglinton Street · street · Galway

    Though Galway's town walls were largely removed, portions remain, notably the Lyon Tower in Eglinton Street and the gateway at the Quay. These remnants are singled out as especially worthy of notice.

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    The walls of the town were removed, but some portions still remain, the Lyon Tower in Eglinton Street, and the gateway at the Quay being specially worthy of notice. In the centre of the town is the spacious Eyre Square, with an enclosure laid out in walks, and planted with trees. A carved doorway, dated 1627, which once belonged to the house of a

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    This is the Lyon Tower, part of what remains of Galway's town walls. The walls were largely removed, but portions still survive. The Lyon Tower in Eglinton Street and the gateway at the Quay are noted as specially worthy of notice.

14. Rosses Point: sea-bathing and golf course near Sligo

    Rosses Point · town · Sligo

    Rosses Point, four or five miles from Sligo, offers sea-bathing with accommodation and a capital 18-hole golf course with a club-house. It is listed among the advantages of the Sligo neighbourhood.

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    Among other advantages of the neighbourhood, there is good sea-bathing, with accommodation, at Rosses Point, 4 or 5 miles away, and also a capital 18-hole golf course with a club-house.

    The principal excursion from Sligo is that to Lough Gill or Gilly, as it is sometimes called. This may be done by row-boat (hire 5s. to head of lough) ; or, in summer by motor-boat leaving Sligo daily at 3 p.m., charge Is. 6d. This goes to Dromohair, and allows 2 hours there before return. The round of the lough may be made by road. In this case it is best to start on the north side. After leaving the town in a direct line with the Victoria Bridge, keep to the right at all turns after the first. The first leads to the desmesne of Hazlewood situated at the north-west end of the lough. Permission may sometimes be obtained to pass through it. The main road is good, but for 3J miles nothing is seen of the lough, until, on climbing a hill, it is discovered lying below. Its many islands and sloping, wooded shores give it a resemblance to Killarney. The first object of interest on the north shore is Breffny Castle ^ near which is the Fern Glen, which should be explored if time allows. Then pass on through O'Rourke's '* smiling valley" to

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    Coming up near Sligo is Rosses Point, a spot noted for its sea-bathing and accommodation. It also has what the old guide calls a capital 18-hole golf course with a club-house. The guide lists it among the advantages of the Sligo neighbourhood, four or five miles from the town. That is all the record gives us, so there is nothing more to add about its history or any event here.

15. Burrishoole Abbey ruins near Newport

    Burrishoole · parish · Mayo

    In the neighbourhood of Newport, situated on Clew Bay, stand the ruins of Burrishoole Abbey along with a beautiful glen in the heart of the mountains. Newport also offers fishing on the Newport River and in the Beltra Lakes.

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    Westport to Achill Island (26J miles by train^ and 9 on to Dugort by road). The route embraces varied views of the mountains and of Clew Bay. At Newport, finely situated on Clew Bay, there is an hotel, and fishing on the Newport River and in the Beltra Lakes. In the neighbourhood are the ruins Burrishoole Abbey, and a beautiful glen in the heart of the mountains.

    Arrived at Mallaranny, often spelt and always pronounced, Mulranny, we find the hotel (I.A.C.) of the Midland Great Western Railway ; it is connected with the station by a short path leading between hedges of rhododendron and fuchsia. Whoever had the idea of planting an hotel here had an inspiration, for the situation is perfect, one of the sweetest spots in the west. The land narrows to a neck, not a mile across, which connects the great Curraun Peninsula with the mainland. On this neck, facing Clew Bay, is the famous hotel. It stands on ground rising from the beach, and looks over a fringe of trees to the sweeping sands of its own small bay, and beyond to Croagh Patrick and the further shore. Low-lying green islets stud the foreground, and a raised causeway, built by the Company, leads across to the pier or quay. The hotel is provided with electricity from its own power-house. The green lawns (croquet and tennis) are well tended, and surrounded by a rich growth of flowering shrubs. Behind are acres of rough hilly ground belonging to the hotel, covered by heather and bramble, and traversed by paths provided with seats, while a man might walk for days on the hills beyond. The hotel is open all the year round, and as the freshness of the air is tempered by the direct action of the

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    As you pass through the parish of Burrishoole, near Newport on Clew Bay, the ruins of Burrishoole Abbey stand somewhere in this neighbourhood. The old abbey sits in a beautiful glen in the heart of the mountains. Newport itself offers fishing on the Newport River and in the Beltra Lakes.

16. Falls of Feogh near Oughterard

    Oughterard · town · Galway

    A little distance from the town of Oughterard, near the bridge, the river forms a series of pretty cascades called the Falls of Feogh. The valley is well planted and more sheltered by trees than most of the bare hillsides of this district.

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    Oughterard {Hotels. (C.) Angler's; Railway; (I.A.C.) Murphy's ; Monaghan), about 17 miles from Galway, is a wellknown fishing centre. There is a fish-hatchery here. A little distance from the town, near the bridge, the river forms a series of pretty cascades, called the Falls of Feogh. The valley is well planted, and is more sheltered by trees than most of the bare hillsides>f this district.

    The attractive form of Carrigogue soon comes out on the right ; behind which, high up are, so tradition saith, the Bed and Holy-Well of St. Patrick. At Maam Cross Station (26J miles), a direct north and south road crosses the line, going (north) to Maam Bridge, and Leenane (p. 226), and south to Screeb Bridge.

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    The town of Oughterard sits about 17 miles from Galway, a well-known fishing centre with a fish-hatchery. A little distance from the town, near the bridge, the river forms a series of pretty cascades called the Falls of Feogh. The valley is well planted and more sheltered by trees than most of the bare hillsides of this district. The guide calls these falls pretty, and the planting of the valley sets them apart from the open ground around. Oughterard itself draws anglers, and the river here is part of what brings them.

17. Knocknarea's ochre screes

    near Knocknarea · mountain or mountain range · Sligo

    The road northward from Ballysadare gives a full view of Knocknarea, whose southern face presents a cataract of ochre-coloured screes.

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    Here the road turns northward, in full view of Knocknarea, on the left, with a southern face that is a very cataract of ochrecoloured screes.

    A little south of Ballysodare is Collooney Junction (p. 205), already mentioned in connection with the projected railway line from Belmullet, which will form part of the *' All-Red Route."

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    Knocknarea rises into view as the road turns northward. Its southern face is a cataract of ochre-coloured screes, the words of the guidebook catching exactly what you see: ochre stone pouring down the mountainside like fallen water. A little south of Ballysadare lies Collooney Junction, once meant to anchor a railway line from Belmullet, part of the so-called All-Red Route.

18. Longford Cathedral and Abbey Remains

    Longford · townland · Galway

    Longford possesses a fine Roman Catholic cathedral and some remains of an old castle and a Dominican abbey. These surviving structures point to the town's medieval ecclesiastical and defensive history.

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    Longford {Hotel : Longford Arms) possesses a fine Roman Catholic cathedral and some remains of an old castle and a Dominican abbey.

    Nine miles farther on we pass Edgeworthstown, the home of Maria Edgeworth. Miss Edgeworth, one of the greatest of Ireland's literary children, was born at her grandfather's house at Black Bourton, near Oxford, but though she thus failed to own Ireland as her birthplace, her family had been associated with it for many generations, and the family place at Edgeworthstown was retained through all vicissitudes. She went to live there on her father's second marriage, which occurred only a few months after the death of her own mother. Mr. Edgeworth indeed married quickly and married often ; when the second wife died he persuaded her sister to be his wife within the year in spite of the Deceased Wife's Sister prohibition, and on her death it was not six months before he married again, Maria seems to have got on well with her numerous stepmothers, and the large family of growing sons and daughters were left

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    Somewhere around here, Longford has a fine Roman Catholic cathedral and some remains of an old castle and a Dominican abbey. Nine miles farther on is Edgeworthstown, the home of Maria Edgeworth. Miss Edgeworth was one of the greatest of Ireland's literary children. She was born at her grandfather's house at Black Bourton, near Oxford, and though she failed to own Ireland as her birthplace, her family had been associated with it for many generations. The family place at Edgeworthstown was retained through all vicissitudes. She went to live there on her father's second marriage, which occurred only a few months after the death of her own mother. Mr. Edgeworth married quickly and married often. When the second wife died he persuaded her sister to be his wife within the year, in spite of the Deceased Wife's Sister prohibition. On her death it was not six months before he married again. Maria seems to have got on well with her numerous stepmothers.

19. O'Connell statue in Richmond Place

    Richmond Place · street · Dublin · 1857

    A statue of Daniel O'Connell was erected in Richmond Place in 1857. The principal street, Georges Street (futilely re-named O'Connell Street by the Nationalists), passes through to Richmond Place and the Military Road.

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    appearance. Westwards it is continued on the one side through Richmond Place to the Military Road, and on the other along Patrick Street through Rutland Street to New Bridge. It passes through the west part of Irish Town, which is connected by the same bridge with English Town ; the old gables of the houses in both districts are noticeable. In Richmond Place there is a statue of Daniel O'Connell erected in 1857.

    In the PeopU^s Parh^ south-west of the railway station, is a monument to Spring Rice — a lofty Ionic column surmounted by a statue. At the junction of Glentworth Street with Upper Baker Street there is a handsome Clock-Tower, erected in 1867 in honour of Alderman Tait. A statue of General Sarsfield was erected in 1881 behind the Roman Catholic Cathedral.

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    A statue of Daniel O'Connell stands in Richmond Place, Dublin. It was erected in 1857. Richmond Place lies where Georges Street, which the Nationalists re-named O'Connell Street, continues through to the Military Road. The street also runs along Patrick Street through Rutland Street to New Bridge, and passes through the west part of Irish Town, connected by the same bridge with English Town. The old gables of the houses in both districts are noticeable.

20. Ross Abbey near Headford, well preserved

    Ross · townland · Galway

    About a mile from Headford, picturesquely situated on the Owenduff river, Ross Abbey is described as being in remarkably fine preservation and containing a number of old monuments.

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    At Killabeg, Iwhere there is a ferry, tea can be got at a cottage J mile from the pier. 3 miles off is Headford {Hotel : Macormack's), a clean and prosperous town, about 1 mile from which, picturesquely situated on the Owenduff, is Ross Abbey, in remarkably fine preservation, and containing a number of old monuments. To the north of the abbey is the old castle of Moyne.

    After we enter the upper reaches of the lake the islands become more numerous, some of them being of considerable extent. On Inchagoil {Inis-au-Ghoil, the ** island of the foreigner"), Lugnat, or Lugnauld, a contemporary, and believed to be a nephew of St. Patrick, took up his residence. His pillar stone, with the inscription — Lie Lugnaedon Macc Lmenueh — is still to be seen, and near it the remains of a church supposed to have been founded by St. Patrick.

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    Close to Ross, Ross Abbey stands picturesquely on the Owenduff river, about a mile from Headford. It is in remarkably fine preservation and contains a number of old monuments. To the north of the abbey is the old castle of Moyne.

21. Boyle Roman Catholic cathedral erected 1882

    Boyle · town · Roscommon · 1882

    A handsome Roman Catholic cathedral was erected in Boyle in 1882, occupying a prominent position to the east of the town. The town itself presents an aspect of thrift and comfort.

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    Boyle {Hotels : Royal ; Rockingham Arms) is well situated on the banks of the Boyle river, and exhibits an aspect of thrift and comfort. The handsome Roman Catholic cathedral, erected 1882, occupies a prominent position to the east of the town. The barrack was formerly the residence of the family of King-Harman, the proprietors of the town, who granted the inhabitants a small park. Boyle is the best centre from which to fish Loughs Arrow, Gara, and Key.

    The Abbey of Boyle, on the river (north), is of a Cistercian foundation, built between 1150 and 1200. It is of considerable interest owing to the various periods of early architecture it exhibits, the good condition of the church, the kitchen and other outbuildings, and the unusual elaboration of some of the carvings. Of the Church the oldest part is the south side of the Nave, pierced by Norman arches ; opposite are Early Pointed arches of the same character as the chancel arch ; it has a large central tower. About 2 miles away (north-east) is Lough Key.

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    Boyle sits well on the banks of the Boyle river, and presents an aspect of thrift and comfort. The handsome Roman Catholic cathedral, erected in 1882, occupies a prominent position to the east of the town. The barrack was formerly the residence of the family of King-Harman, the proprietors of the town, who granted the inhabitants a small park. Boyle is the best centre from which to fish Loughs Arrow, Gara, and Key. The Abbey of Boyle, on the river to the north, is of a Cistercian foundation, built between 1150 and 1200. It is of considerable interest owing to the various periods of early architecture it exhibits, the good condition of the church, the kitchen and other outbuildings, and the unusual elaboration of some of the carvings. Of the church the oldest part is the south side of the nave, pierced by Norman arches. Opposite are Early Pointed arches of the same character as the chancel arch. It has a large central tower. About 2 miles away to the north-east is Lough Key.

22. King Rory O'Connor's true burial place at Clonmacnoise

    Clonmacnoise · townland · Offaly

    Although Cong claims a reputed grave of King Rory O'Connor, the text clarifies that the royal recluse was really buried at Clonmacnoise, distinguishing tradition from historical fact.

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    The very plain and unattractive Church is entered from the road ; a fine late Norman arch forms an entrance ; notice its capitals. The east window, of three lancet-shaped lights, is smothered in ivy. Beneath a grave - slab, railed over, in the middle of the chancel floor ^ rest some of the old abbots of this house ; and adjoining it is the reputed grave of King Rory O'Connor, over which is a curious incised cross, without arms. The royal recluse was really buried at Clonmacnois.

    South of the chancel are some gloomy chambers, one vaulted, of early character.

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    Somewhere around Clonmacnoise is the true burial place of King Rory O'Connor. There is a church elsewhere, entered from the road through a fine late Norman arch, with capitals worth noticing. Its east window has three lancet-shaped lights, smothered in ivy. Beneath a grave-slab, railed over, in the middle of the chancel floor, rest some of the old abbots of that house. Adjoining it is the reputed grave of King Rory O'Connor, marked by a curious incised cross, without arms. But the royal recluse was really buried somewhere around here.

23. Kylemore demesne and its grounds

    Kylemore · townland · Galway

    The demesne of Kylemore, accessible on application, features a bridge over a glittering stream through crowded copse, trees of every timber including holly, fir, ash and birch, and abundant fuchsia, laurestinus and rhododendron. The slopes of Kylemore Hill roll mantled in foliage to the Castle lawn.

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    enter one of the most charming bits in all this land of intermittent beanty — the demesne of Kylemore {admission to grounds granted on application). By a bridge you cross a stream which falls and glitters through the crowded copse. Here are trees of every timber — holly, fir, ash and birch ; around you the blossoms of fuchsia, laurestinus and rhododendron are seen in profusion ; whilst above, the slopes of Kylemore Hill roll mantled in foliage to the Castle lawn.

    A little past the church, and 5 miles from Letterfrack, the wild road from Lough Inagh and Recess comes in on the right ; 2| miles beyond (left) the main road is joined by the readjust described from Salruck and Renvyle ; then we approach the southern shore of the Geeat Killeey, which is touched at the inn opposite Bundorragh "Quay."

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    Somewhere around here lies the demesne of Kylemore, and it is one of the most charming spots in all this land. Admission to the grounds is granted on application. You cross a bridge over a stream that falls and glitters through a crowded copse. Here are trees of every timber: holly, fir, ash and birch. Around you the blossoms of fuchsia, laurestinus and rhododendron grow in profusion. Above, the slopes of Kylemore Hill roll mantled in foliage down to the Castle lawn.

24. Lehinch golf links on Liscannor Bay

    Lehinch · town · Clare

    Lehinch is known for its excellent 18-hole golf links laid out on the sandhills by Liscannor Bay. A large hotel of Norwegian-style architecture aims at exclusiveness, alongside the comfortable Kerin's Aberdeen Arms.

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    The next station is Lehinch {Hotels : (I. A.C.) *' Golf Links," of the "late Norwegian style of architecture; (C.) Kerin's Aberdeen Arms, comfortable). In itself calling for little remark the place is well known on account of its excellent golf-links, 18 holes, laid out on the sandhills by Liscannor Bay. The large hotel aims at exclusiveness, which is delightful for those who can afford it.

    The ''lion" of the district is the Cliffs of Moher (6 miles). To gain them follow the road round the bay northward through Liscannor and on until a road at right angles leads straight

    Internet Archive guidetogalwaycon00lang, Chapter 27

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    Coming up through Lehinch, the place is known for its golf links, 18 holes laid out on the sandhills by Liscannor Bay. There is a large hotel of Norwegian style of architecture that aims at exclusiveness, delightful for those who can afford it. Kerin's Aberdeen Arms is the comfortable alternative. The place itself calls for little remark, but the golf has made its name.

25. St. Cavan's Church on Inisheer

    Inisheer · townland · Galway

    St. Cavan's Church is an early ruin on Inisheer, the South Island of the Aran archipelago. It is named after St. Cavan, the brother of Kevin of Glendalough and a disciple of St. Enda.

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    On South Island, the most interesting of several early ruins, is St. Cavan's Church, named alter the brother of Kevin of Glendalough, and the disciple of Enda.

    [The literature dealing with the islands is extensive. The general tourist will find an excellent and illustrated description in the R.S.A.I. Handbook, No. II., by T. J. Westropp (Hodges, Is.) For others, Lord Dunraven's "Notes" will prove exhaustive.]

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    Somewhere close to Inisheer are the ruins of St. Cavan's Church, one of several early churches on the island. St. Cavan was the brother of Kevin of Glendalough, and a disciple of Enda. The ruin is noted as the most interesting among the early churches on the South Island of the Aran archipelago.

26. Lough Nafooey as scenic highlight of the district

    near Lough Nafooey · lake or lakes · Galway

    Lough Nafooey is described as a beautiful sheet of water and one of the best scenic spots in the district. It lies about ten miles from Leenaun and is also noted for fishing waters supplied by the Partry Mountains.

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    Lough Nafooey is a beautiful sheet of water, and quite one of the best bits in this district. It can be reached in 10 miles by turning up the road referred to just above.

    The Joyce Country comprehends the north of the county of Gal way, including in its area Killery, part of Lough Corrib, Lough Mask, and the group of the Maamturk Mountains. The first Joyce is said to have come to Ireland in the reign of Edward I., and acquired extensive property in Jar-Connaught. The Joyces have the reputation of being the tallest and strongest race in Ireland.

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    Lough Nafooey is a beautiful sheet of water, one of the best scenic spots in this whole district. It lies about 10 miles from Leenaun, with fishing waters supplied by the Partry Mountains. The country around here is called Joyce Country, after a family said to have come to Ireland in the reign of Edward I and acquired extensive property in this part of Connaught. The Joyces have the reputation of being the tallest and strongest race in Ireland.

27. Carrick-on-Shannon, Assize Town of Leitrim

    Carrick-on-Shannon · town · Leitrim

    Carrick-on-Shannon is the assize town of County Leitrim, incorporated by James I. It features a court-house described as a good building with a Doric front.

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    At Carrick-on-Shannon {Hotel: The Bush) we enter the county of Leitrim, of which it is the assize town. It was incorporated by James I. The court-house is a good building with a Doric front.

    Drumsna is a pleasant little village near the well- planted estate of Mount Campbell, the residence of the late Admiral Rowley. Through a poorly cultivated country, improved by many mansions and woods, we proceed to Dromod, where interesting views are obtained of the Loughs Bofin and Boderg, both enlargements of the great river Shannon.

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    Carrick-on-Shannon is the assize town of County Leitrim. The town was incorporated by James 1. Its court-house is a good building with a Doric front. The Bush hotel stands here. At Carrick-on-Shannon you enter the county of Leitrim itself.

28. Land of Galway and intricate sea-lochs

    Kilkieran Bay · bay · Galway

    Beyond the Shannon district lies the land of Galway, or Connemara. The area around Lough Corrib and the intricate sea-lochs near Bertaghbhoy and Kilkieran Bays is noted for offering manifold opportunities for sport.

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    Beyond the Shannon district westward is the land of Galway, the Connemara of the tourist, with its endless opportunities for sport, and its wonderful freshness of air. Around Lough Corrib and on the intricate sea-lochs about Bertaghbhoy and Kilkieran Bays chances of sport are manifold. That land of legend and antiquities, Co. Clare, lies southward, and northward are Clew Bay, the Curraun Peninsula, and Achill island, all yearly attracting greater numbers of those who love scenery and wild nature.

    This book deals in detail with the districts thus roughly indicated. The proper way to strike them is by starting due west from Dublin on the Midland Great Western main line which cuts Ireland in half, and the best method of reaching Dublin is, as everyone knows, by the excellent service of the London and North Western Railway. The most convenient

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    Beyond the Shannon, westward, lies the land of Galway, the Connemara of the tourist. Kilkieran Bay is one of the intricate sea-lochs in this country, along with Bertaghbhoy, and around them and Lough Corrib the chances of sport are manifold. The air has a wonderful freshness. Southward lies County Clare, a land of legend and antiquities. Northward are Clew Bay, the Curraun Peninsula, and Achill Island, all drawing greater numbers each year of those who love scenery and wild nature. This country was reached by starting due west from Dublin on the Midland Great Western main line, which cuts Ireland in half. And Dublin itself was best reached by the London and North Western Railway.

29. Scenery of Lough Derg near Mountshannon

    Mountshannon · street · Sligo

    The scenery of the Shannon district is generally described as monotonous, but around Mountshannon on Lough Derg, it is noted as being particularly attractive. The area is also highlighted as one of the best centres for fishing.

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    It is not generally realised that throughout the centre of Ireland, from Sligo on the north to Limerick on the south, there runs an unparalleled fishing district, for the greater part free, consisting of a chain of lakes, almost all of which are linked together by the river Shannon. This water-way is navigable for steam launches for about a hundred miles. Salmon fishing can be had almost anywhere (except in well-known preserves such as at Killaloe), on payment of a pound a year for the licence. Trout fishing needs no licence, and the trout run large. The best centres are at Athlone, Boyle, Carrick-on-Shannon, Mountshannon, etc. The scenery is for the greater part monotonous, level green banks and an absence of trees tending to a peaceful uniformity, but in parts of the loughs as about Mountshannon in Lough Derg, and in Loughs Key and Arrow, there is much that is attractive. What little enterprise has been attempted in the way of running public steam-boats has been chilled, and the steamers of the Upper Shannon Navigation Company now run only in the height of the summer, and traverse only the comparatively short distance from Killaloe to Banagher.

    Beyond the Shannon district westward is the land of Galway, the Connemara of the tourist, with its endless opportunities for sport, and its wonderful freshness of air. Around Lough Corrib and on the intricate sea-lochs about Bertaghbhoy and Kilkieran Bays chances of sport are manifold. That land of legend and antiquities, Co. Clare, lies southward, and northward are Clew Bay, the Curraun Peninsula, and Achill island, all yearly attracting greater numbers of those who love scenery and wild nature.

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    This is the scenery of Lough Derg near Mountshannon. Through the centre of Ireland, from Sligo in the north to Limerick in the south, there runs a chain of lakes, for the greater part free, linked together by the river Shannon, forming a fishing district that the guide calls unparalleled. The waterway is navigable for steam launches for about 100 miles. Salmon fishing can be had almost anywhere, except in well-known preserves such as Killaloe, on payment of a pound a year for the licence. Trout fishing needs no licence, and the trout run large. The best centres for fishing include Athlone, Boyle, Carrick-on-Shannon, and Mountshannon. The scenery along the Shannon is for the greater part monotonous. Level green banks and an absence of trees tend to a peaceful uniformity. But in parts of the loughs, as about Mountshannon in Lough Derg, and in Loughs Key and Arrow, there is much that is attractive. What little enterprise has been attempted in the way of running public steamboats has been chilled. The steamers of the Upper Shannon Navigation Company now run only in the height of summer, and traverse only the short distance from Killaloe to Banagher.

30. Aasleagh waterfall at head of Killery Harbour

    near Aasleagh · waterfall · Mayo

    Aasleagh is a hamlet at the head of the Killery, about two miles from Leenaun. The Aasleagh Lodge Waterfall is described as a local 'lion' or notable attraction.

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    To Aasleagh, the hamlet at the head of the Killery, it is a little over 2 miles, and Aasleagh Lodge Waterfall is a local "lion." Five miles higher up the valley, along the direct Westport Eoadf is

    Ekriff Bridge. "A beautiful salmon river," says Hi- Regan of the Erriff ; it is a stream which forms a good centre for the fisherman, and is fed by the Owenduff stream and the Tanyard Lough, in which the latter rises, and by the Glendawaugh, and other higher rivers. Southwards, the Partry Mountains supply fishing waters in Lough Nafooey and the Upper Aille, well known to worm-baiters.

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    Somewhere about Aasleagh, near the head of Killery Harbour, you'll find a waterfall the guidebooks call a local "lion," meaning a sight worth the detour. Aasleagh itself is just a hamlet, a little over 2 miles from Leenaun, sitting at the head of the Killery. The waterfall here at Aasleagh Lodge is the noted attraction of the place. Further up the valley, the Erriff runs what one writer called "a beautiful salmon river," fed by the Owenduff stream, Tanyard Lough, and the Glendawaugh, making the whole area a good centre for fishermen.

31. Ice-flow evidence at Old Head, Louisburgh

    Old Head · population centre · Cork

    Geologists discovered marked rocks on Old Head near Louisburgh proving the movement of the ice-flow from east to west along Clew Bay. Great blocks of serpentine were found there, torn from the north slopes of Croagh Patrick Ridge.

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    Geologists have proved the movement of the ice-flow from east to west along the tay by the discovery of marked rocks on Old Head, Louisburgh, besides the great blocks there of "Serpentine, torn from the north slopes of Croagh Patrick Ridge " (Hull).

    Glare Island, at the mouth of the bay, has an area of 3949 acres, and its highest elevation is the Hill of Knock (1520 feet) presenting bold and precipitous cliffs to the Atlantic. The island is most conveniently visited from Achill Sound. Of the Cistercian Abbey, founded in 1224, there are remains in Avhich may be seen some fragments of fresco paintings and the so-called tomb of Grace O'Malley. Notice the coat of arms, bearing a boar and the motto ( — of the Royal Marines !). The tower of Granuaile Castle, the ancient residence of the celebrated Grace O'Malley, is situated above the harbour on the east. This lady became the leader of her clan, and eventually gained the title of" Grace of the Heroes." She was first married to O'Flaherty, Prince of Connemara, and on his decease to Sir Richard Bourke. *' Tradition," says Otway, "hands down a singular item of the marriage-contract. The marriage was to last /or certain but one year, and if at the end of that period either said to the other,

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    As the road takes you past Old Head, near Louisburgh, the rocks here carry a story geologists read in stone. They found marked rocks on this headland proving the ice-flow moved from east to west along Clew Bay. Great blocks of serpentine lie among them, torn from the north slopes of Croagh Patrick Ridge, as Hull noted. Out at the mouth of the bay lies Clare Island, 3949 acres, with the Hill of Knock rising 1520 feet and bold cliffs facing the Atlantic. The island is most easily reached from Achill Sound. A Cistercian Abbey was founded there in 1224, and its remains still hold fragments of fresco paintings and the so-called tomb of Grace O'Malley. A coat of arms bears a boar and a motto matching that of the Royal Marines. Above the harbour on the east stands the tower of Granuaile Castle, the old residence of Grace O'Malley. She became leader of her clan and earned the title Grace of the Heroes. She was first married to O'Flaherty, Prince of Connemara, and after his death to Sir Richard Bourke. Otway records that tradition hands down a singular item of the marriage contract. The marriage was to last for certain but one year, and if at the end of that period either said to the other

32. Westport Protestant Church built by Marquis of Sligo

    Westport · town · Mayo

    The only architectural feature of Westport noted is the handsome Protestant Church built by the Marquis of Sligo. The town's attractions include sea-bathing and the beautiful demesne grounds belonging to Lord Sligo, to which the public are freely admitted.

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    Westport {Hotels : Railway (commercial) ; Bath). The only architectural feature of the place is the handsome Protestant Church built by the Marquis of Sligo, and the only attractions the sea-bathing and the beautiful desmesne grounds (belonging to Lord Sligo), to which the public are freely admitted.

    Otherwise the town is not very attractive. In summer steamers sail from the quay for Sligo, Glasgow, and Liverpool.

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    As you pass through Westport in Mayo, the one architectural feature worth noting is the handsome Protestant church, built by the Marquis of Sligo. The town itself was not considered very attractive, though Lord Sligo's demesne grounds are beautiful and open freely to the public. Sea-bathing was another draw, and in summer steamers sailed from the quay for Sligo, Glasgow, and Liverpool.

33. Cong Castle, a Clanricarde foundation

    Cong · town · Mayo

    Cong Castle is described as one of the Clanricarde foundations, linking it to the powerful Burke de Burgo earls. The cloisters and friary buildings of the nearby abbey stood on the south side.

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    Franciscan Abbey was built in 1290 in a picturesque situation ; and even after the dissolution in 1537 the faithful friars lingered round their home for two hundred years. The tower, with traceried windows, is graceful ; and on the north of it is a chapel still used once a year for celebration of Mass. The cast window of the chancel is of the same (15th century) date as the tower. The cloisters and friary buildings stood on the south side. The Castle was one of the Clanricarde foundations.

    At 5 miles we pass on the left the Incliacommaun islands, and shortly afterwards on our right Rabbit Island, where Lord Headley frequently camps. Further on, on the right, we see Annaghdown Castle and Abbey, both in ruins.

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    Cong is a town with a castle that was one of the Clanricarde foundations, and a Franciscan abbey built in 1290. The abbey stood in a picturesque spot, and even after the dissolution in 1537 the faithful friars lingered round their home for 200 years. The tower, with its traceried windows, is graceful. On the north of it is a chapel still used once a year for celebration of Mass. The cast window of the chancel is of the same 15th century date as the tower. The cloisters and friary buildings stood on the south side.

34. Cratloekeel woods on the Clare shore

    Cratloekeel · townland · Clare

    Extensive woods of Cratloekeel cover the mountain side on the Clare bank of the Shannon, opposite Lord Emly's demesne. They form a notable feature of the river landscape.

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    On the Clare side, nearly opposite Lord Emly's demesne, are the extensive woods of Cratloekeel, covering the mountain's side. Farther on we pass Dromore Castle, the magnificent residence of Lord Limerick, and Beagh Castle, and Horse Rock Lighthouse, the latter a prominent object in the middle of the river. On the Clare side (right), before reaching Foynes. we pass the estuary of the Fergus, called Lough Fergus. This is a very archipelago ; and on Canon Island is an ancient Norman monastery. Behind Beeves Lighthouse (left), in mid-stream, is the mouth of the Deel river, on which is —

    AsKEATON (railway station), remarkable for its ancient buildings. Its Nonnan castle of the Desmonds ; Knights Templars' Church ; and Franciscan Abbey (1419), with uncommon cloisters, are all worth visiting.

    Internet Archive guidetogalwaycon00lang, Chapter 15

    As the companion tells it

    Somewhere around here, the woods of Cratloekeel cover the mountain side on the Clare bank of the Shannon. They stand nearly opposite Lord Emly's demesne, and they form a notable feature of the river landscape. Travelling the Shannon, you would see these extensive woods rising on the Clare shore, the trees climbing the slope as the river carries you past.

35. Drumsna and Mount Campbell Estate

    Drumsna · town · Leitrim

    Drumsna is described as a pleasant village near the well-planted estate of Mount Campbell, the residence of the late Admiral Rowley. The surrounding country is poorly cultivated but improved by mansions and woods.

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    Drumsna is a pleasant little village near the well- planted estate of Mount Campbell, the residence of the late Admiral Rowley. Through a poorly cultivated country, improved by many mansions and woods, we proceed to Dromod, where interesting views are obtained of the Loughs Bofin and Boderg, both enlargements of the great river Shannon.

    Rooskey Bridge is an insignificant village, where the Shannon is crossed, below Lough Boderg. On our way thence we pass through Kewton Forbes, and on the right. Castle Forbes, the beautiful seat of the Earl of Granard, and proceeding over a flat rich country, soon arrive at Longford.

    Internet Archive guidetogalwaycon00lang, Chapter 50

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    Drumsna is a pleasant little village. Near it stands the well-planted estate of Mount Campbell, the residence of the late Admiral Rowley. The country around is poorly cultivated, but it is improved by many mansions and woods.

36. Edenderry and the source of the Boyne

    Edenderry · town · Offaly

    A tiny branch line runs southward from Enfield to Edenderry, which is noted as the source of the River Boyne crossed by the main line further on.

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    A tiny branch line runs southward from Enfield to Edenderry, the source of the Boyne, which river is crossed by the main line some miles further on.

    Just before Mullingar a glimpse is caught on the south of Lough Ennel, and with Mullingar itself we have reached a famous fishing centre {Hotels : Greville Arms ; Brophil's). This does not lie in the Shannon chain before referred to, but belongs to a subsidiary set of loughs, free, and affording excellent fishing.

    Internet Archive guidetogalwaycon00lang, Chapter 4

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    Edenderry is where the River Boyne begins. A tiny branch line runs south from Enfield to this town, and the Boyne itself is crossed by the main line some miles further on. That is the river you may cross again before long, but here at its source it is only starting out.

37. Ennistymon: river, falls and Macnamara house

    near Ennistimon · town · Clare

    Ennistymon, 8 miles from Lisdoonvarna on the West Clare Railway, is described as a quaint little place with a river and falls that give it character. The 'great' house of the district is that of H. Y. Macnamara, Esq.

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    Ennistymon (several hotels) is rather a quaint little place, and with its river and falls has some character. The " great " house is that of H. Y. Macnamara, Esq.

    The next station is Lehinch {Hotels : (I. A.C.) *' Golf Links," of the "late Norwegian style of architecture; (C.) Kerin's Aberdeen Arms, comfortable). In itself calling for little remark the place is well known on account of its excellent golf-links, 18 holes, laid out on the sandhills by Liscannor Bay. The large hotel aims at exclusiveness, which is delightful for those who can afford it.

    Internet Archive guidetogalwaycon00lang, Chapter 27

    As the companion tells it

    Ennistimon is a town the road passes through, 8 miles from Lisdoonvarna on the West Clare Railway. It is rather a quaint little place, and with its river and falls has some character. There are several hotels. The great house of the district is that of H. Y. Macnamara, Esq. The river and the falls are what the guide picks out as giving the place its character.

38. Grange: best boat-landing for Inismurray

    Grange · townland · Galway

    The road to Bundoran from Sligo runs northwards round the western foot of Benbulbin and passes through Grange after eleven miles. Grange is described as the best boat-landing for the island of Inismurray.

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    The Road to Bundoran (the only driving connection is the mail-car which starts at 6 A.M. and has a seat for one passenger) runs northwards round the western foot of Benbulbin, and passes, in 11 miles, through Grange, the best boat-landing for Inismurray.

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    Close to Grange, this is the best boat-landing for Inismurray. The road to Bundoran runs northwards round the western foot of Benbulbin and passes through here after 11 miles. The only driving connection is a mail-car that starts at 6 A.M. and has a seat for one passenger.

39. Letterfrack village in Connemara

    Letterfrack · townland · Galway

    Letterfrack is a little village nearly buried in fuchsias, described as one of the sweetest bits in all Ireland and vying with Ballynahinch as the sketcher's favourite haunt in Connemara. It lies at the foot of mountains of uncommon form and beauty between the Twelve Pins and the sea.

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    Letterfrack (9 miles ; Hotel : O'Grady's). This little village, well-nigh buried in fuchsias, is one of the sweetest bits in all Ireland, and vies with Ballynahinch for first place as the sketcher's favourite haunt in Connemara.

    It lies at the foot of mountains of no common form and beauty, and possesses a good hotel.

    Internet Archive guidetogalwaycon00lang, Chapter 33

    As the companion tells it

    Somewhere around here is Letterfrack, a little village nearly buried in fuchsias. The old guide calls it "one of the sweetest bits in all Ireland," vying with Ballynahinch as the sketcher's favourite haunt in Connemara. It lies at the foot of mountains of uncommon form and beauty, and O'Grady's hotel stands here too.

40. Wild scenery of Achill Island and Clew Bay

    near Achill Island · island or archipelago · Mayo

    Northward of the Shannon and Clare districts lie Clew Bay, the Curraun Peninsula, and Achill Island. These places are noted for attracting increasing numbers of visitors who love scenery and wild nature.

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    Beyond the Shannon district westward is the land of Galway, the Connemara of the tourist, with its endless opportunities for sport, and its wonderful freshness of air. Around Lough Corrib and on the intricate sea-lochs about Bertaghbhoy and Kilkieran Bays chances of sport are manifold. That land of legend and antiquities, Co. Clare, lies southward, and northward are Clew Bay, the Curraun Peninsula, and Achill island, all yearly attracting greater numbers of those who love scenery and wild nature.

    This book deals in detail with the districts thus roughly indicated. The proper way to strike them is by starting due west from Dublin on the Midland Great Western main line which cuts Ireland in half, and the best method of reaching Dublin is, as everyone knows, by the excellent service of the London and North Western Railway. The most convenient

    Internet Archive guidetogalwaycon00lang, Chapter 3

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    North of the Shannon district and County Clare lies Achill Island, with Clew Bay and the Curraun Peninsula nearby. A guidebook to Galway, Connemara and the west of Ireland noted that these places were yearly attracting greater numbers of those who love scenery and wild nature. The same book described Connemara as having endless opportunities for sport and wonderful freshness of air, with chances of sport manifold around Lough Corrib and the intricate sea-lochs about Bertaghbhoy and Kilkieran Bays. The guide advised travellers to reach the region by starting due west from Dublin on the Midland Great Western main line, which it said cuts Ireland in half. Achill and its neighbouring shores were counted among the districts the book dealt with in detail, singled out for those drawn to wild country.

41. Annaghdown Castle and Abbey in ruins

    Annaghdown · townland · Galway

    Seen from the lake on the right, both Annaghdown Castle and its abbey are described as standing in ruins. They are passed en route between Rabbit Island and Killabeg ferry.

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    At 5 miles we pass on the left the Incliacommaun islands, and shortly afterwards on our right Rabbit Island, where Lord Headley frequently camps. Further on, on the right, we see Annaghdown Castle and Abbey, both in ruins.

    At Killabeg, Iwhere there is a ferry, tea can be got at a cottage J mile from the pier. 3 miles off is Headford {Hotel : Macormack's), a clean and prosperous town, about 1 mile from which, picturesquely situated on the Owenduff, is Ross Abbey, in remarkably fine preservation, and containing a number of old monuments. To the north of the abbey is the old castle of Moyne.

    Internet Archive guidetogalwaycon00lang, Chapter 42

    As the companion tells it

    Somewhere around here, close to Annaghdown, stand the remains of a castle and an abbey, both in ruins. Travellers on the lake would have passed them on the way from Rabbit Island, where Lord Headley frequently camps, toward Killabeg, where there is a ferry and a cottage serving tea. Little is said of the ruins themselves beyond their fallen state. What is left is stone and water and the memory that people once built and worshipped here.

42. Dromore Castle, seat of Lord Limerick

    Dromore · townland · Limerick

    Dromore Castle, the magnificent residence of Lord Limerick, stands on the Shannon and is passed by steamers travelling down the river. It is one of several landmarks noted along this stretch.

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    On the Clare side, nearly opposite Lord Emly's demesne, are the extensive woods of Cratloekeel, covering the mountain's side. Farther on we pass Dromore Castle, the magnificent residence of Lord Limerick, and Beagh Castle, and Horse Rock Lighthouse, the latter a prominent object in the middle of the river. On the Clare side (right), before reaching Foynes. we pass the estuary of the Fergus, called Lough Fergus. This is a very archipelago ; and on Canon Island is an ancient Norman monastery. Behind Beeves Lighthouse (left), in mid-stream, is the mouth of the Deel river, on which is —

    AsKEATON (railway station), remarkable for its ancient buildings. Its Nonnan castle of the Desmonds ; Knights Templars' Church ; and Franciscan Abbey (1419), with uncommon cloisters, are all worth visiting.

    Internet Archive guidetogalwaycon00lang, Chapter 15

    As the companion tells it

    Near here is Dromore Castle, the magnificent residence of Lord Limerick. It stands on the Shannon, and steamers travelling down the river pass it by. The castle is one of several landmarks along this stretch of water. Beagh Castle is passed in the same stretch, and Horse Rock Lighthouse stands as a prominent object in the middle of the river. On the opposite bank, the extensive woods of Cratloekeel cover the mountain's side, nearly opposite Lord Emly's demesne. Farther along, before reaching Foynes, the estuary of the Fergus opens out, called Lough Fergus, described as a very archipelago. On Canon Island in that estuary stands an ancient Norman monastery.

43. Gowla or Cashel Fishery and Zetland Arms Hotel

    Cashel · townland · Galway

    The Gowla or Cashel Fishery is leased by Mr. O'Loghlen, who owns the Zetland Arms Hotel in Cashel. The hotel caters primarily to angling enthusiasts visiting the area.

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    The "Govtla" or Cashel Fishery is leased by Iklr. O'Loghlen, the proprietor of the Zetland Arms Hotel {1. A. C), Cashel, situated from 2 to 3 miles from the Gowla river and 5 miles from Recess Station. This is pre-eminently an Anglers' hotel, and those who are enthusiasts will thoroughly appreciate

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    As the companion tells it

    Close to Cashel, the Gowla or Cashel Fishery is leased by Mr. O'Loghlen, who owns the Zetland Arms Hotel. It sits 2 to 3 miles from the Gowla river and 5 miles from Recess Station. It is pre-eminently an anglers' hotel, and those who are enthusiasts will thoroughly appreciate it.

44. Bare moorland between Castletown and Streamstown

    Streamstown · townland · Westmeath

    Between Castletown and Streamstown, the railway passes through a bare waste and then 'dreary, dreary moorland' as the traveller moves from cultivated eastern land to western pastures where the haunts of men are few.

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    At Mullingar the railway branches off for Sligo, subdividing at Inny junction into another branch for Killeshandra and Cavan, joining at the latter place the Great North of Ireland Railway. The line to Galway bends in a south-west direction, and as we pass from the cultivated land of the east to the pastures of the west we note that the haunts of men are few, the sheep many and fat. Between Castletown and Streamstown, the junction for Clara, is a bare waste, and then the ** dreary, dreary moorland." At Moate there are two small hotels.

    Athlone (pop. 7472; M,G.W. (Refreshment Room) and G. S. and W, Railway Stations. Hotel : Prince of Wales) stands on both sides of the River Shannon, which is here a fine width, and is consequently partly in Connaught and partly in Leinster. The river is crossed by the railway bridge (M.G.AV.)>

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    As the companion tells it

    Somewhere close to Streamstown, the railway to Galway bends south-west toward the junction for Clara. The line leaves behind the cultivated land of the east and enters the pastures of the west. Here the haunts of men are few, and the sheep are many and fat. Between Castletown and Streamstown the track crosses a bare waste, and then what the guide calls "dreary, dreary moorland." At Moate further on there are two small hotels. The guidebook marks this stretch as the place where Ireland turns from settled and tilled ground toward the open grazing country of the west.

45. Dromod and Loughs Bofin and Boderg

    Drumod · town · Leitrim

    At Dromod, interesting views are obtained of Loughs Bofin and Boderg, both described as enlargements of the great river Shannon. The location offers a notable vantage point over these loughs.

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    Drumsna is a pleasant little village near the well- planted estate of Mount Campbell, the residence of the late Admiral Rowley. Through a poorly cultivated country, improved by many mansions and woods, we proceed to Dromod, where interesting views are obtained of the Loughs Bofin and Boderg, both enlargements of the great river Shannon.

    Rooskey Bridge is an insignificant village, where the Shannon is crossed, below Lough Boderg. On our way thence we pass through Kewton Forbes, and on the right. Castle Forbes, the beautiful seat of the Earl of Granard, and proceeding over a flat rich country, soon arrive at Longford.

    Internet Archive guidetogalwaycon00lang, Chapter 50

    As the companion tells it

    As you pass through Dromod, the surrounding country was poorly cultivated but improved by many mansions and woods. Interesting views are obtained here of Lough Bofin and Lough Boderg, both enlargements of the great river Shannon.

46. Fountain gift of the second Countess of Dunraven, 1851

    Adare · townland · Limerick · 1851

    The fountain adjoining the White Abbey at Adare was the gift of the second Countess of Dunraven in 1851.

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    The adjoining Fountain was the gift of the (second) Countess, 1851.

    Close to the Bridge, and nearer Limerick, is the Black Abbey of the Augustinians, founded in 1315 ; part of which is used as the Protestant Church. The slender proportions of the tower, as of that of the Franciscan Abbey, will strike the visitor, as well as the '* Muekross" tracery of the east window of the Church. This was restored in 1852, but the interior is still choked up, not only by the heavy tower supports, but by the Dunraven pews. The later cloisters have a lavatory sink ; the Refectory is now the school.

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    Somewhere close to Adare there is a fountain adjoining the White Abbey. It was the gift of the second Countess of Dunraven, given in 1851.

47. Old castle of Moyne, north of Ross Abbey

    Moyne · townland · Galway

    To the north of Ross Abbey stands the old castle of Moyne. It is mentioned alongside Ross Abbey's monuments as part of the cluster of antiquities near Headford.

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    At Killabeg, Iwhere there is a ferry, tea can be got at a cottage J mile from the pier. 3 miles off is Headford {Hotel : Macormack's), a clean and prosperous town, about 1 mile from which, picturesquely situated on the Owenduff, is Ross Abbey, in remarkably fine preservation, and containing a number of old monuments. To the north of the abbey is the old castle of Moyne.

    After we enter the upper reaches of the lake the islands become more numerous, some of them being of considerable extent. On Inchagoil {Inis-au-Ghoil, the ** island of the foreigner"), Lugnat, or Lugnauld, a contemporary, and believed to be a nephew of St. Patrick, took up his residence. His pillar stone, with the inscription — Lie Lugnaedon Macc Lmenueh — is still to be seen, and near it the remains of a church supposed to have been founded by St. Patrick.

    Internet Archive guidetogalwaycon00lang, Chapter 42

    As the companion tells it

    Somewhere around here stands the old castle of Moyne. It lies to the north of Ross Abbey, which sits picturesquely on the Owenduff, about a mile from Headford. Ross Abbey is in remarkably fine preservation and contains a number of old monuments. The castle belongs to this same cluster of antiquities near Headford. That is what the old guide records.

48. Panoramic view from hill near Letterfrack

    Letterfrack · townland · Galway

    From a hill crest about four and a half miles from Clifden, a magnificent view opens of the Letterfrack valley, Kylemore Mountains, and the Twelve Pins standing out boldly. The panorama includes a brown moorland waste studded with farmsteads and cabins, gleaming lakes, and Ballynakill Harbour almost completely land-locked.

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    far ahead, in part a great brown waste of moorland, studded with farmsteads and cabins, and bright spots in the midst of the sombre hues, showing the gleam of lakes of various sizes and shapes ; a splendid arm of the sea (Ballynakill Harbour), almost completely land-locked ; a magnificent mountain promontory, tinted with silver, grays, purples, and browns ; and away 12 miles north-east is Mweelrea over Killery Harbour.

    A little beyond Ballynakill Church and Renton (6 miles) we bear left, and then past the little pier in full view of the graceful cone of Diamond Mountain.

    Internet Archive guidetogalwaycon00lang, Chapter 33

    As the companion tells it

    Somewhere around here, from the hill crest, a grand panorama opens out over the Letterfrack valley and the Kylemore Mountains. The Twelve Pins stand out boldly across a brown moorland waste studded with farmsteads and cabins, with gleaming lakes catching the light. Ballynakill Harbour reaches in, almost completely land-locked. A mountain promontory is tinted with silver, grays, purples, and browns, and twelve miles north-east stands Mweelrea over Killery Harbour.

49. Round tower of Taghadoe near Maynooth

    Taghadoe · townland · Kildare

    A round tower stands at Taghadoe, situated two miles to the north of Maynooth.

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    tower. The round tower of Taghadoe is 2 miles to the north of Maynooth.

    The country soon begins to get bare and moorish. The Wicklow hills, which relieved the flatness at first quickly disappeared, and except for the wildness of the scene, attractive to some people, there is nothing to comment on.

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    Somewhere around here stands the round tower of Taghadoe, two miles north of Maynooth. The country soon begins to get bare and moorish. The Wicklow hills, which relieved the flatness at first, quickly disappeared, and except for the wildness of the scene, attractive to some people, there is nothing to comment on.

50. Co. Clare as a land of legend and antiquities

    near Clare · population centre · Clare

    County Clare is described as a land of legend and antiquities lying to the south of the Shannon district and the land of Galway.

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    Beyond the Shannon district westward is the land of Galway, the Connemara of the tourist, with its endless opportunities for sport, and its wonderful freshness of air. Around Lough Corrib and on the intricate sea-lochs about Bertaghbhoy and Kilkieran Bays chances of sport are manifold. That land of legend and antiquities, Co. Clare, lies southward, and northward are Clew Bay, the Curraun Peninsula, and Achill island, all yearly attracting greater numbers of those who love scenery and wild nature.

    This book deals in detail with the districts thus roughly indicated. The proper way to strike them is by starting due west from Dublin on the Midland Great Western main line which cuts Ireland in half, and the best method of reaching Dublin is, as everyone knows, by the excellent service of the London and North Western Railway. The most convenient

    Internet Archive guidetogalwaycon00lang, Chapter 3

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    County Clare is a place the road passes through or near, and the old guidebooks call it a land of legend and antiquities. It lies south of the Shannon district and the land of Galway. The same writer pairs it with the country northward, Clew Bay, the Curraun Peninsula, and Achill Island, all drawing more people each year who love scenery and wild nature. The book sets Clare apart from Connemara, which stretches westward beyond the Shannon with its endless sport and fresh air, around Lough Corrib and the sea-lochs of Bertaghbhoy and Kilkieran Bays. Clare is named in the same breath but held in a different light, the words "land of legend and antiquities" marking what the traveller finds there rather than sport or air. It is country the guide points to as worth its own journey.

51. Inishglora and Inishkea: islands of saints and ruins

    near Inishglora · townland · Mayo

    Inishglora and Inishkea islands off the Mayo coast were celebrated in ancient legend and formerly the haunts of saints and recluses. Abundant evidence of their long-gone tenancy survived in numerous crosses and the ruins of sacred edifices.

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    A visit should be paid, if time permit, to Inisglore and Iniskea islands, celebrated in ancient legend, and formerly the haunts of saints and recluses, of whose long-gone tenancy there is still abundant evidence in numerous crosses and the ruins of sacred edifices.

    236 GALWAY TO CLIFDEN

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    Somewhere close to Inishglora, you have the islands of Inishglora and Inishkea. They are celebrated in ancient legend. Saints and recluses once lived here. Their presence is long gone, but the evidence remains, in numerous crosses and the ruins of sacred buildings.

52. Menlough Castle ruins on the Corrib river

    near Menlough · townland · Galway

    Menlough Castle, located one mile from Galway on the right bank of the Corrib river as one steams up toward Lough Corrib, is associated with Sir Valentine Blake and is now in ruins.

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    Steaming up the Corrib river we pass, on the right, 1 mile from Galway, Menlough Castle (Sir Valentine Blake) now in ruins. A little beyond this the Clare-Galway river enters the lake.

    Clare-Galway is 5 miles up this stream. An account of its ruins, by Messrs. Kelly and Westropp, may be found in the Ant. Handbook, 1897. The

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53. Ballintober Edwardian Castle

    Ballintober · townland · Galway

    Four miles from Castlerea stands the Edwardian Castle of Ballintober, noted as a site of antiquarian interest.

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    Four miles from Castlerea is the Edwardian Castle of Ballintober.

    Ballyhaunis (43f miles) is the best station from which to visit the church of Knock (8 miles by hired car), where the miracles of healing and supernatural visions attracted large crowds of pilgrims some years ago. Crutches and other relics may be seen at the church, which is still visited by many devout Roman Catholics.

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54. Claregalway ruins on the Clare-Galway river

    Claregalway · town · Galway · 1897

    Clare-Galway, located five miles up the Clare-Galway river from where it enters Lough Corrib, possesses ruins documented by Messrs. Kelly and Westropp in the Antiquarian Handbook of 1897.

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    Clare-Galway is 5 miles up this stream. An account of its ruins, by Messrs. Kelly and Westropp, may be found in the Ant. Handbook, 1897. The

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55. Protestant Episcopal Church at Maynooth

    Maynooth · town · Kildare · 1500–1525

    A Protestant Episcopal Church at Maynooth was erected in the beginning of the 16th century by Earl Gerald Fitzgerald and has an imposing tower.

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    The Protestant Episcopal Church, erected in the beginning of the 16th century by Earl Gerald Fitzgerald, has an imposing 12

    178 DUBLIN TO GALWAY

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