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O'Brien residence at Tromora
Trimragh · townland · Donegal · 1276
Tromora, opposite Mutton Island, was historically the residence of a branch of the Clan O'Brien. In 1276, Donald, the son of Teige-a-luinn O'Brien, lived there.
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Spanish Point, in Summer or Winter, is certainly a charming place to reside in, and having seen it under both aspects we speak from experience : Mutton Island, near the shore, adds to the interest of its position; to it pic-nic parties often resort in canoes or other suitable boats supplied by the Handheld fishermen. In Tromora, opposite Mutton Island, once resided a branch of the great Clan O’Brien. Here, in 1276, Donald, the son of Teige-a-luinn O’Brien, lived, when Torlough fled to him, from his uncle, King Brian and his allies, who attacked the Palace of Torlough, at Clonroad, near Ennis. Torlough, it ap-
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Internet Archive holidayhauntsonw00harr, Chapter 1
As the companion tells it
Somewhere around here is Tromora, a place opposite Mutton Island, where a branch of the great Clan O'Brien once resided. In 1276, Donald, the son of Teige-a-luinn O'Brien, lived there. It was to Donald that Torlough fled, escaping his uncle King Brian and his allies, who had attacked the Palace of Torlough at Clonroad, near Ennis. So this was a refuge, a house on the shore where a hunted man came looking for shelter among his own people.
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Doulough and Coor lakes fishing
Doolough · townland · Clare
Not far from the coast are Doulough and Coor lakes, along with several rivers, all well stocked with fish and attracting those who enjoy fishing as a pastime.
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of the world, with this difference, of course, that within a few hours drive of Mount Callan, association with civilized life, is possible, and other advantages may he enjoyed, not to be met witli in less favoured situations. An ascent to the top of Mount Callan reveals an ancient monument, whose history is lost in obscurity, or like almost all other ancient monuments is mixed up with fact and fable. Not far from the coast are Doulough and Coor lakes, and several rivers also, which, like the lakes, are well stocked with fish, to which many who delight in fishing as a pastime are attracted. The drives, both south and east, through mountain, valley, and plain, are most interesting, so that he who cannot enjoy a month or two at Spanish Point must be hard to please indeed.
Proceeding still northward, by road or rail, the sea is never lost sight of, and we soon reach
Internet Archive holidayhauntsonw00harr, Chapter 1
As the companion tells it
Somewhere close to Doolough, not far from the coast, are Doulough and Coor lakes, and several rivers as well. The lakes and the rivers are well stocked with fish, and many who delight in fishing as a pastime are drawn to them. This is country where an ascent to the top of Mount Callan reveals an ancient monument, whose history is lost in obscurity, or like almost all other ancient monuments is mixed up with fact and fable. The drives through mountain, valley, and plain are described as most interesting, both south and east. The writer says that he who cannot enjoy a month or two at Spanish Point must be hard to please indeed. All of this lies within a few hours drive of Mount Callan, where association with civilized life is possible, and other advantages may be enjoyed, not to be met with in less favoured situations.
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Drive to New Quay from Ballyvaughan
New Quay · street · Tipperary
A drive to New Quay is described as enjoyable, with many objects and places of interest to be seen along the route from Corcomroe Abbey, which can be diversified through the limestone valley.
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A drive to New Quay is also an enjoyable one, and in going and returning there are many objects and places of interest to be seen.
We hear and read of “ Arabia Petra,” and tourists and explorers have written about it, but nowhere, we think, is there such a wealth of rock as in this valley of limestone in the neighbourhood of Ballyvaughan.
Internet Archive holidayhauntsonw00harr, Chapter 1
As the companion tells it
This is New Quay. The drive to it is an enjoyable one, and going and returning there are many objects and places of interest to be seen. The route from Corcomroe Abbey can be diversified through the limestone valley. Tourists and explorers have written of "Arabia Petra," but nowhere is there such a wealth of rock as in the valley of limestone in the neighbourhood of Ballyvaughan.
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