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Corkbeg promontory in Cork Harbour
Corkbeg · townland · Cork
Corkbeg is a queer-shaped promontory on the Crosshaven route through Cork Harbour. The text notes it bids fair one day to become another island in the harbour's archipelago.
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Leaving Queenstown, one service of vessels proceeds in a south-easterly direction to Aghada, but it will be more convenient to regard this as a separate trip (see p. 54), and to continue the description of the Crosshaven route. We round the ugly but useful Spit Light, and presently have on the right the fortifications of Spike Island (p. 48) and on the left the queer-shaped promontory of Corkbeg, which bids fair one day to add another island to the already numerous archipelago in the harbour.
Carlisle Fort frowns above us on the east, and to the west we have a much indented coast-line, backed by hills and woods. Nearing Currabinny we sight to the right what is apparently a wide creek running inland as far as some woods, a mile or so away. To this creek a pretty story is attached which Englishmen cannot but love to hear. In the first place the creek is not a creek at all, but a river, known variously as the Carrigaline River, or the Owenabwee, “‘ Amber Water.’ Then, instead of a seeming course of one mile, it extends inland, after a sharp twist, for something like twenty miles, further, in fact, than to Kinsale Junction, on the Bandon line. For the first five miles or so, to the Carrigaline road, the water is fairly deep, and navigable at high tide. In the year 1587 Admiral Sir Francis Drake, having singed the Spaniard’s beard and committed other enormities, found it conyenient to show a clean pair of heels to a powerfy]
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Druidic stone circles and abbeys around Killarney
Aghadoe · parish · Kerry
The district around Killarney contains scattered memorials of the past, including mystic stone circles associated with Druidic rites and the venerable abbeys of Aghadoe, Innisfallen, and Muckross. These ruins loom over the placid lake water and are conspicuous in the landscape.
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Throughout the entire district, as if to enhance its purely natural attractiveness with the touch of human sympathy, are scattered numerous memorials of the greatness or piety of the past—the mystic stone circles wherein the Druids celebrated their mysterious rites; the venerable abbeys of | Aghadoe, Innisfallen and Muckross, looming out over the placid water of the lake, conspicuous in the landscape.
Killarney, in the numberless objects of interest, scenic and historic, that it offers to the sightseer, may be said to present an embarras de richesse.
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Fortifications on Bere Island
near Bear Island · island or archipelago · Cork
Bere Island is strongly fortified and lies across the water from the summit of Seefin. It serves to shelter the harbour and town of Castletown Bearhaven.
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The Drive round Dunmanus and Bantry Bays, about 35 miles. This isa fine six hours’ drive, for which circular tickets are issued from Cork. Lunch can be taken in the car, but a good hotel has recently been opened at Ahakista, on the shore of Dunmanus Bay, 12 miles from Bantry. The chief charm of the drive is due to the fact that the sea is close at hand all the way, except for the first 7 miles or so to Durrus. We drive past a succession of pretty coves, with fine views across Dunmanus Bay of Mount Gabriel (1,339 feet) and the rugged coast-line to Three Castle Head and Mizen Head. At Ahakista, as already stated, is a good hotel. When about two-thirds of the way down the promon- - tory we reach the sequestered village of Killerohane, and turning rightwards commence the steep ascent of Seefin (1,136 feet). How the horse manages to drag the car up is a mystery, and tourists will probably be glad of the opportunity of stretching their legs and showing mercy at the same time, particularly as the road winds so much that the scrambler by path has only about half the distance to go. The backward view is magnificent, but is surpassed, if only the mountain be free from mist, by that which bursts on the gaze in front when the summit is reached. The whole stretch of Bantry Bay, certainly one of the finest in the world, lies before one. Across the water is the strongly fortified Bear Island, sheltering the harbour and town of Castletown Bearhaven (see p. 158). Behind the island tower the Slieve Miskish and Caha Mountains. To westward is the boundless ocean, and eastward we have, as we turn and slowly descend, a sight of the Bay as far as Whiddy Island. The road during the first part of the homeward journey must be something like a thousand feet above the sea, which it directly overhangs.
Bantry Bay, it should be said, is twenty-one miles long and from six to eight wide. It affords safe anchorage for ships of the largest tonnage. The depth of water at the entrance is about forty fathoms, and the largest warships can
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Kilcrea Abbey and Cormac's Castle
Kilcrea · townland · Cork · 1465
Near Killumney station stand the ruins of Kilcrea Abbey and a castle built in 1465 by Cormac, Lord of Muskerry. Both are visible from the railway line.
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Cemetery, and glimpses of other parts of the city, and have a run of nearly seven miles to Ballineolig (‘‘ the town of the wild boar’’), with its barracks and gunpowder works. The conspicuous square tower is part of the,ruin of a castle built by the Barretts in the reign of Edward III. Atkout two miles from Ballincollig, at the hamlet of Ovens (a corruption of St. Owen, the patron saint of the parish), there are some noted caves in the limestone rock. Shortly after leaving Killumney station, we have, on the right, the ruins of Kilerea Abbey, and on the left the Castle, built in 1465, by Cormac, Lord of Muskerry.
A mile further are the ruins of Castlemore (‘‘ the great castle’’), built by the MacSwineys in the fifteenth century. Close to Crookstown station is the Castle of Clogh-dha (‘‘ the stone building of David’’), restored and used as a fishing station by the Earl of Bandon. Crossing the Lee near the station at Dooniskey, and also the rivers Sullane and Laney, we reach the terminus of the railway at—
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Roche's Point Lighthouse, signalling station
near Roche's Point · promontory · Cork
Roche's Point Lighthouse, familiar to Atlantic voyagers, serves as the signalling station for homeward-bound vessels at the entrance to Cork Harbour.
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The coach trip (a), to Roche’s Point, etc., affords excellent views of the harbour, and is breezy and exhilarating. Tvabolgan is a seat of Lord Fermoy. Roche’s Point Lighthouse, familiar to Atlantic voyagers, is the signalling station for homeward-bound vessels.
The route (b), in the other direction, requires rather more notice. We skirt the harbour as far as Rostellan Castle, with its beautiful woods and grounds, to which visitors are freely admitted on Wednesdays. The drive onward to Cloyne and Ballycotton cannot for a moment be compared with the drives about Killarney, but it is pretty, and for cyclists the roads are distinctly good. Castlemary, a mile or so from Cloyne, possesses an interesting Druidical cromlech. At Cloyne (54 miles from Aghada) a halt is made and tickets collected. The town is remarkable for its famous Round Tower, which adjoins the Cathedral, and is in good preservation. It was originally 92 feet high, and, like others of its class, had a conical roof. Being fitted up with lofts and used as a belfry, the metal attracted lightning, which rent the roof and tore away the upper portion of the wall. It has been repaired, and a battlement, which increases the height to 102 feet, placed round the top. The door is 114 feet from the ground, and the interior is divided into six storeys. The tower is cylindrical from top to bottom, and of an uniform diameter of 9 feet. The walls are 33 inches thick. The origin and use of these towers, of which there are more than a hundred in Ireland, and scarcely any elsewhere, is a question which has long puzzled antiquaries, but Dr. Petrie is
Internet Archive pictorialdescrip00unse_1, Chapter 22
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Church Island early monastery
Church Island · island or archipelago · Kerry
On Church Island in Valentia Harbour stand the remains of an early monastery, an oratory, and some beehive cells. These are listed among the interesting antiquities near Cahirciveen.
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Cahirciveen, though unimportant in itself, makes a good centre for sportsmen, and even the ordinary tourist will find plenty to occupy him in the numerous walks and drives through the little known scenery of this rugged western promontory. He can make his headquarters either here or at Valentia Island. Among the interesting spots in the neighbourhood are the ruins of Ballyearberry Castle, one of the seats of the McCarthy-More, of which the O’Connells were the hereditary constables. It is near Doulus Head, a promontory to the north-west, separated from the town by the mouth of the river. Near the castle is an ancient circular fort, similar to Staigue Fort (see p. 142), but not so perfect. The interior of one of the caves beneath Doulus Head is very lofty, and bears some resemblance to that of a cathedral. On Church Island, in Valentia Harbour, are the remains of an early monastery, an oratory, and some beehive cells.
A mile and a half north-east of Cahirciveen are the few remains of Carhan House, the old mansion of the O’Connell family, said to have been the birthplace of the famous statesman.
Internet Archive pictorialdescrip00unse_1, Chapter 53
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Dundareirke Castle of the MacCarthys
Dundareirke · townland · Cork
At Toon Bridge stands the ruined tower of Dundareirke Castle, a fortress of the MacCarthys, visible from the road between Macroom and Inchigeelagh.
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expanse of Cork Harbour. At Toon Bridge we notice the ruined tower of Dundarieke Castle, a fortress of the Mac- Carthys. Presently on the left we have Castle Masters.
At Inchigeela (Lake Hotel) a halt is called. We are now ten miles from Macroom, and thirty-four from Cork. The village is mostly resorted to by anglers, trout being plentiful in the neighbouring lakes and rivers. Boats can be hired at sixpence an hour.
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Oratory on Innisfallen, older than the monastery
Innisfallen · townland · Kerry
Among the ruins scattered across Innisfallen is an Oratory of older date than the monastery itself. Visitors walk round the island visiting all spots worth seeing, including this ancient structure.
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Having walked round the island, and visited all the spots worth seeing, not omitting the ruins of the Oratory, of older date than the monastery, we row across the lake to—
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Pass of Keimaneigh: dangerous mountain road
near Keimaneigh · pass · Cork
The Pass of Keimaneigh is named as a waypoint on the road from Macroom through Inchigeela to Glengariff. The road through this pass is noted for its many steep descents and dangerous turns.
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Or leaving Macroom (25 miles from Cork), the road through Toonesbridge, Inchigeela, the Pass of Keimaneigh (47 miles from Cork), and on to Glengariff (60) may be taken. Ken-
mare (78), Killarney (99). This road has many steep descents and dangerous turns.
Internet Archive pictorialdescrip00unse_1, Chapter 51
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Perched glacial block near Dunmanway
Dunmanway · town · Cork
Near Dunmanway in County Cork, a massive glacial erratic boulder weighing some thousand tons can be seen, illustrating the glacial history of the region.
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from Kenmare to Killarney. Glacial lakes also abound in Kerry : Lough Coomanassig, 1,500 feet above the sea, is one. This basin was hollowed out by a glacier; lower down the moraine blocked the valley, forming a second tarn—the eagle’s lough. Ice helped to deepen, if not to form, the lakes of Killarney. Rounded and polished limestone is frequently seen, and many perched blocks—one near Dunmanway weighs some thousand tons. Near Kenmare may be seen a huge block of Old Red Sandstone resting on a limestone pillar 6 feet high, while in another direction a great block of limestone is found resting on Old Red Sandstone. Chalybeate springs are common in county Cork. Good slates are also found, and copper, but the latter cannot be profitably worked. Various coloured marbles are found ; anthracite coal is worked. Lead, iron, manganese and ochre are also found, and were once much more worked than now. County Cork has many caves and underground streams. Climate.—The mean temperature of Kerry and part of Cork is 51°, of the extreme south-west 52°. The rainfall is from 40 to 50 inches, but in the south-west it is over 50 and under 75 inches—this is exceeded in parts of Wales, Scotland and the Lake District in England. Winter and summer temperature are very equable, and the air pure. June and September are the driest months in Ireland. Zoology.—Ked deer are now found wild only at Killarney. Elk were once there. The zoology of the Kerry district is specially interesting, both fauna and flora having apparently a Spanish or Portuguese origin, hence they are called Lusttanian—the former name of the Roman province now Portugal. A black slug with yellow spots is found only in the south-west of Ireland and Portugal—nowhere else in the world. Other molluscs have a similar origin, but two are peculiar to Kenmare. Other very rare creatures may be found in this region, a dark wood-mouse, etc. But the district also contains North American and Arctic forms of life —fresh-water sponge, certain beetles, butterflies, etc. The great wolf spider, the large grasshopper, and the clear-wing moth are all found here, and many rare insects. Botany.—Here also a Lusitanian origin may be seen in many specimens, for Mediterranean or Pyrenean flowering plants are found, as well as some American. Some of the semi-tropical mosses, etc., are found nowhere else in Europe, possibly the Gulf Stream has carried them over. It is
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Statue of Father Mathew by Foley
Cork · city · Cork · 1864
A fine bronze statue of Father Mathew by the sculptor Foley was erected in 1864 on the Grand Parade and is said to be a remarkably good likeness. Father Mathew's centenary was enthusiastically celebrated in 1890.
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a fine work in bronze, by Foley, erected in 1864, and said to be a remarkably good likeness.
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Thurles Roman Catholic Cathedral
Thurles · town · Tipperary
The Roman Catholic Cathedral at Thurles is described as one of the finest structures in Ireland. Thurles is the seat of the Archbishop of Cashel.
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At Maryborough the branch to Kilkenny and Waterford leaves the main line; and Ballybrophy station (vef. voom) is the junction of the Parsonstown and Nenagh branches, both of which open up the beautiful scenery of the Shannon. Then we enter the county of Tipperary and the province of Munster. At Templemore we find traces of the Knights Tem- ~ plars who founded the town and have left an interesting relic of one of their preceptories, now forming the entrance to the grounds of the Abbey. The view from the carriage window westward at this spot is interesting, as in the background are the famous Devil’s-Bit Mountains. This range obtained its name from a legend that the Devil, being benighted and hungry on the summits, bit a piece out of one, but finding it too hard and tough to eat dropped it in disgust. The tourist will plainly observe a gap in part of the range, said to have been the Satanic mouthful. The “ bit,” we are told, formed the Rock of Cashel, views of which we get after passing Thurles, the seat of the Archbishop of Cashel and the site of the once great Cistercian foundation known as Holy Cross Abbey, from its having been built (1168-9) to hold a relic of the true cross. It was here, in 1850, that the famous synod assembled, which, after condemning the Queen’s Colleges as ““ godless,’’ recommended the foundation of a Roman Catholic University for Ireland, a course adopted by Parliament in 1879. The Roman Catholic Cathedral is one of the finest structures in Ireland.
From the next station, Goold’s Cross, a new light railway, with steam motor coaches, runs to—
Internet Archive pictorialdescrip00unse_1, Chapter 12
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Tynte's Castle in Main Street, Youghal
Youghal · town · Cork
In Main Street, Youghal, stands an ancient tower known as Tynte's Castle, located on the right-hand side as one approaches from the Clock Tower.
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The town received its first charter from King John, and is said to derive its name from the Irish word for yew-wood, the hills having been formerly covered with yews. It was once strongly fortified, and a large part of its walls still stand on the western and northern sides. Cromwell entered it in 1649, by the Water Gate, and for a time made the town his headquarters. On the site of the ancient South Gate now stands a structure called the Clock Gate. In Main Street is an ancient tower known as Tynte’s Castle. (It is on the right-hand side as one comes from the Clock Tower.) A few yards from this, a street on the left leads to St. Mary’s Church, occupying the site of a church which existed before the Norman invasion, was rebuilt by the eighth Earl of Desmond, who founded a college in connection with it in 1464, and was restored early in the seventeenth century by the “great ”’ Earl of Cork.* (The college just mentioned is still standing in Nelson Street, close to the church. It was, for a time, the residence of William Congreve, the dramatist, and his father, the latter being the earl’s agent.) The massive tower of the church has a height of 50 feet, and is known as Cromwell’s
* The first Earl of Cork, who arrived in Ireland in 1588, says in his autobiography: ‘‘ All my wealth was £27 3s. in money, a diamond ring, a bracelet of gold, a taffety doublet, a pair of black velvet breeches, laced and cut upon taffety, two cloaks, competent linen and necessaries, with my rapier and dagger.” Before his death his income was at the rate of {50 a day, exclusive of the value of his houses and parks,
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Aghada village and harbour views
Aghada · townland · Cork
Aghada, meaning 'long ford,' is a straggling street of mean-looking houses, picturesque only from the water. The steamer route gives views of the great harbour, with Great Island and the East Ferry River visible to the north.
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Aghada, “long ford’”’ (pronounced A-had’-a, with accent on second syllable), is little more than a straggling street of mean-looking houses, picturesque only from the water.
The coach trip (a), to Roche’s Point, etc., affords excellent views of the harbour, and is breezy and exhilarating. Tvabolgan is a seat of Lord Fermoy. Roche’s Point Lighthouse, familiar to Atlantic voyagers, is the signalling station for homeward-bound vessels.
Internet Archive pictorialdescrip00unse_1, Chapter 22
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Innisfallen Abbey overlooking the lakes
Innisfallen · townland · Kerry
Innisfallen Abbey is listed among the venerable monastic ruins around Killarney that loom over the placid waters of the lake and remain conspicuous features of the landscape, enhancing the district's natural beauty with memorials of past piety.
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Throughout the entire district, as if to enhance its purely natural attractiveness with the touch of human sympathy, are scattered numerous memorials of the greatness or piety of the past—the mystic stone circles wherein the Druids celebrated their mysterious rites; the venerable abbeys of | Aghadoe, Innisfallen and Muckross, looming out over the placid water of the lake, conspicuous in the landscape.
Killarney, in the numberless objects of interest, scenic and historic, that it offers to the sightseer, may be said to present an embarras de richesse.
Internet Archive pictorialdescrip00unse_1, Chapter 8
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MacSwiney castle at Castlemore
Castlemore · townland · Cork · 1400–1499
The ruins of Castlemore, meaning 'the great castle,' were built by the MacSwineys in the fifteenth century.
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A mile further are the ruins of Castlemore (‘‘ the great castle’’), built by the MacSwineys in the fifteenth century. Close to Crookstown station is the Castle of Clogh-dha (‘‘ the stone building of David’’), restored and used as a fishing station by the Earl of Bandon. Crossing the Lee near the station at Dooniskey, and also the rivers Sullane and Laney, we reach the terminus of the railway at—
Macroom, Hotels.—Dennehy’s, Murphy s, Williams’, etc,
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Muckross Abbey by the lakes
Muckross · townland · Kerry
Muckross Abbey is named among the venerable abbeys scattered around the Killarney lakes district, described as looming over the placid lake water and standing conspicuous in the landscape as a memorial of past piety.
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Throughout the entire district, as if to enhance its purely natural attractiveness with the touch of human sympathy, are scattered numerous memorials of the greatness or piety of the past—the mystic stone circles wherein the Druids celebrated their mysterious rites; the venerable abbeys of | Aghadoe, Innisfallen and Muckross, looming out over the placid water of the lake, conspicuous in the landscape.
Killarney, in the numberless objects of interest, scenic and historic, that it offers to the sightseer, may be said to present an embarras de richesse.
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Shehy Mountain landmark
Shehy Mountains · mountain or mountain range · Cork
The curiously shaped Shehy Mountain, at 1,747 feet, is a conspicuous landmark on the route between Inchigeelagh and Gougane Barra.
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Leaving Inchigeela, we commence the second section of the drive. It is a noteworthy feature of this route that it presents a sample of almost every kind of scenery. Macroom to Inchigeela is chiefly interesting for the prospect ahead ; Inchigeela to Gougane Barra for the soft loveliness of the lakes ; Gougane Barra and Keimaneigh for stern, rugged, mountain scenery; Keimaneigh to Glengariff for the fine distant seascapes and mountain backgrounds. Five miles after leaving Inchigeela village we have, close to the road, a chain of no less than six lakes or “‘ broads,’ the largest of which is Lough Allua. The lakes are really an expansion of the Lee. With their fringe of rushes, white water-lilies and setting of firs, the waters are distinctly picturesque, though they lack the overshadowing heights which give to the lakes of Cumberland and Westmorland so much of their grandeur. The curiously shaped height to the left, which has been for some time conspicuous, is the Sheehy Mountain (1,747 feet). The mountains now close in on either side, and three miles westward of the hamlet of Ballingeary, we stop at Gougane Barra cross-roads, twenty miles from Macroom.
Gougane Barra.
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Kildare round tower and restored cathedral
Kildare · town · Kildare
A round tower 132 feet high rises on a ridge above the town of Kildare. The ancient Cathedral at Kildare was recently restored at a cost of £12,000.
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The town of Kildare is half concealed from the railway by a ridge, on the summit of which rises a round tower, 132 feet high. The ancient Cathedral has recently been restored at a cost of £12,000.
A branch line runs off to the west from Portarlington (vefreshment room at station), chiefly through the famous Bog of Allen, to Tullamore and Athlone, where it connects with the Midland Great. Western Railway.
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Lough Allua chain of lakes
near Lough Allua · lake or lakes · Cork
Five miles after leaving Inchigeelagh village, a chain of no less than six lakes or 'broads' lies close to the road, the largest being Lough Allua. The lakes are really an expansion of the River Lee.
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Leaving Inchigeela, we commence the second section of the drive. It is a noteworthy feature of this route that it presents a sample of almost every kind of scenery. Macroom to Inchigeela is chiefly interesting for the prospect ahead ; Inchigeela to Gougane Barra for the soft loveliness of the lakes ; Gougane Barra and Keimaneigh for stern, rugged, mountain scenery; Keimaneigh to Glengariff for the fine distant seascapes and mountain backgrounds. Five miles after leaving Inchigeela village we have, close to the road, a chain of no less than six lakes or “‘ broads,’ the largest of which is Lough Allua. The lakes are really an expansion of the Lee. With their fringe of rushes, white water-lilies and setting of firs, the waters are distinctly picturesque, though they lack the overshadowing heights which give to the lakes of Cumberland and Westmorland so much of their grandeur. The curiously shaped height to the left, which has been for some time conspicuous, is the Sheehy Mountain (1,747 feet). The mountains now close in on either side, and three miles westward of the hamlet of Ballingeary, we stop at Gougane Barra cross-roads, twenty miles from Macroom.
Gougane Barra.
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Skellig Michael lighthouses
near Skellig Rock Great · townland · Kerry · 1826
Two lighthouses were erected on Great Skellig in 1826 and connected by a road along the face of the cliff. The island is described as an enormous mass of slaty rock divided into two pyramidal summits, a favourite haunt of gannets and sea-birds.
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tached rocks, the largest of which—the Great Skellig—is about nine miles from Bolus Head, the southern cape of county Kerry, and some twelve to the south-west of Bray Head. They are the favourite haunt of sea-birds, notably gannets; at times, indeed, they are nearly covered with them. The larger island is an enormous mass of slaty rock, divided, at the height of about fifty yards, into two pyramidal summits, the higher of which reaches an altitude of some 700 feet; the other is 100 feet lower. In early times there was a monastery here, the ruins of which may still be seen; but the island was devastated by the Danes in 812, and the monks were starved in their cells. Until recently, the island was a place of penance, and was annually visited by great numbers of devotees, who climbed the highest summits, stopping at various stations and performing orisons at each. Two lighthouses were erected on the island in 1826 and are connected by a road along the face of the cliff.
Cahirciveen to Parknasilla.
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Temple Michael Church and Castle ruins on the river
Templemichael · townland · Waterford
Picturesque ruins of Temple Michael Church and Castle are passed by the steamer on the river journey. The text identifies them as notable landmarks along the route.
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After passing the bridge with its five 100-feet spans, the river banks rise on either side to a considerable height. The conspicuous Rhinerew Castle, on the left, was once a preceptory of the Knights Templars, and was founded by Raymond -le Gros, a companion-in-arms of Strongbow. The steamer glides past the picturesque ruins of Temple Michael Church and Castle ; and the ruins of Molana Abbey, where Raymond le Gros lies buried. The fine modern mansion of Ballinatray next comes into sight; then the river widens again into a lake known as the Broad of Clashmore, and we have a composite prospect of hills, meadows, mountains, lake and river extremely beautiful. Straneally Castle rises over the deepest part of the river, and its ivied ruins, blending with the mossy
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The Marina, Cork's finest promenade
The Marina · street · Cork
The Marina is a delightful tree-lined promenade commanding views of the Lee and the villas and gardens on the opposite bank. Seats and rustic shelters are placed at intervals, and in recent years it has been greatly improved, making it the part of Cork most likely to please visitors.
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a delightful tree-lined promenade, commanding exquisite peeps of the Lee and the pretty villas and gardens on the opposite bank. Seats and rustic shelters. are placed at intervals, and the thirsty may imbibe from a number of not very inviting wayside fountains. In recent years this promenade has been greatly improved, and it is certainly the part of Cork most likely to please visitors. There is a small band-
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View from Blarney Castle tower and Colthurst mansion
near Blarney · townland · Cork
An excellent view over the surrounding country is obtained from the summit of the tower. The modern mansion adjoining the castle is the residence of Sir George Colthurst, owner of the demesne. The view extends over a rich, undulating country intersected by the rivers Martin, Comane and Shournagh.
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An excellent view over the surrounding country is obtained from the summit of the tower. The modern mansion which adjoins the castle is the residence of Sir George Colthurst, the owner of the demesne. The view extends over a rich, undulating country, intersected by the rivers Martin, Co-
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Lake near Blarney Castle
near Blarney · townland · Cork
About half a mile south of Blarney Castle lies a pretty lake, described in verse as well stocked with fishes and eels, with groves of beeches ranged in order to guard the flood.
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mane and Shournagh. To the north-east rise the Boggerah Mountains; and to the south, about half a mile from the castle, lies a pretty lake,
“Well stored with fishes, And comely eels in the verdant mud ; Besides good leeches, and groves of beeches All ranged in order to guard the flood.”
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Blarney Village description
near Blarney · townland · Cork
Blarney Village contains a couple of inns, a prettily situated church, and a prosperous tweed factory which visitors may usually inspect on application.
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Blarney Village will not detain the visitor long. It contains a couple of inns, a prettily situated church, and a prosperous tweed factory, which visitors may usually inspect on application.
IV.—YOUGHAL AND THE BLACKWATER.
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Dingle Bay: scenic southern Kerry coastline
near Dingle Bay · bay · Kerry
Dingle Bay is described as a beautiful bay whose southern shore is followed for twenty-six miles by rail. The opposite side features a background of lofty hills terminating at Brandon Mountain.
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For twenty-six miles now our journey is chiefly along the southern shore of the beautiful—
Dingle Bay,
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Atlantic Coach Route through Kerry
Killarney · town · Kerry
The Great Southern Hotels at Kenmare, Parknasilla-on-Sea, Waterville, and Caragh Lake are situated on the picturesque New Atlantic Coach Route to Killarney, surrounded by magnificent mountain and lake scenery. The hotels form part of a 150-mile circular coach route to and from Killarney.
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Are beautifully situated on the picturesque New Atlantic Coach Route to Killarney in the midst of magnificent Mountain and Lake Scenery.
The Hotels are situated on the delightful 150 mile Circular Coach Route to and from Killarney.
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Ballynacarriga Castle ruins on a lakeside rock
Ballynacarriga Castle · monument · Cork
The ruins of Ballynacarriga Castle, a square pile of buildings, stand on the summit of a rock 40 feet above the level of a lake at its foot, along the course of the river Bandon.
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We now follow the course of the river Bandon, and see on the right the ruins of Ballynacarriga Castle, a square pile of buildings, standing on the summit of a rock 40 feet above the level of a lake at its foot.
From Clonakilty Junetion (twenty-four miles distant from Cork and four from Bandon) a short branch runs down to the sea, some nine miles distant, at
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Galley Head lighthouse at Clonakilty Bay
near Galley Head · promontory · Cork
On Galley Head, the western horn of Clonakilty Bay, stands a powerful, modern lighthouse. It marks the western side of the inlet where vessels must discharge at the village of Ring.
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The bay consists of two portions, divided by a sand bar which forbids the further progress of large vessels and compels them to discharge their cargoes at the small village of Ring. .On Galley Head, the western horn of the bay, is a powerful, modern lighthouse.
Rossearbery Bay indents the coast somewhat deeply to the west of Galley Head. Hanmer tells us that the town was once the site of “‘a famous university, whereto resorted all the south-west part of Ireland for learning’s sake.’”’ The place acquired great celebrity from the sanctity of St. Faughnan, abbot of Moelanfaidh, in county Waterford, who, removing to Rosscarbery, founded an abbey here. The church of this abbey was in due time made into the cathedral of a new see, of which the saint became the first bishop. In 1612, the cathedral was rebuilt on a new site, and the old abbey and its church were allowed to decay. Its ruins are now to the south of the cathedral, a carved head in the south wall being
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Cappoquin town and its name
Cappoquin · town · Waterford
Cappoquin's name signifies 'Conn's tillage plot' according to P. W. Joyce. The town had a population of rather more than a thousand, was picturesquely situated, and served as a centre for anglers with salmon and trout fishing nearby.
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The name signifies ‘“‘ Conn’s tillage plot” (P. W. Joyce). The little town, which has a population of rather more than a thousand, is delightfully situated, the surrounding country being very picturesque and containing some handsome seats. The fine species of cherry introduced by Raleigh still flourishes, Cappoquin is a good centre for anglers. Salmon-fishing can be obtained on certain conditions. Trout-fishing may be freely enjoyed within a minute’s walk of Morrissey’s Hotel. The town is also a point from which some charming excursions may be taken.
The most important is that to—
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Carrigabrick Castle ruin by the Blackwater
Clondulane · parish · Cork
The ruin of Carrigabrick Castle stands by the side of the Blackwater, near where the railway line crosses the river beyond Clondulane. The scenery at this crossing is described as particularly beautiful.
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river, is Gleneairn Abbey, in a charming demesne open to visitors. The monks’ cells are still to be seen in a portion of the building that rises perpendicularly from the brink of the river. About a mile farther the ruined Castle of Ballyduff _may be seen on the southern bank. The river is crossed close to the castle, and the traveller must then turn to the right. Rather more than a mile from the bridge he will pass Ballyduff Station, while another mile will bring him abreast of the ruins of Mocollop Castle, with the adjacent modern residence, on the northern side of the river, and a little beyond that he will pass under the line, which runs between the high-road and the river for the next 34 miles. When that distance has been traversed he will again go under the line, and will see Kilmurry House on. the opposite bank. After passing Clondulane Station, the road once more crosses the line, and then the ruin of Carrigabrick Castle, by the side of the river, comes in sight.
Lismore to Fermoy by Rail.
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Convamore, seat of Lord Listowel near Ballyhooley
Ballyhooly · town · Cork
Convamore, the seat of Lord Listowel, stands near Ballyhooley on the route between Fermoy and Mallow. It is the only castle or seat along that stretch of railway calling for remark.
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Most people will prefer to train this portion of the route, as, although pretty, it cannot compare with the road between Cappoquin and Fermoy. A number of castles and seats are passed, but the only one calling for remark is Convamore, the seat of Lord Listowel, near Ballyhooley.
Mallow is described on p. 14. For the journey from Mallow to Cork (21 miles) and Killarney (41 miles), see p. 15.
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Devil's Punch Bowl supplies Killarney water
Devil's Punch Bowl · lake or lakes · Kerry · 1896
Killarney's water supply is piped from the Devil's Punch Bowl, a feature near the summit of Mangerton. The town's sewage system was remodelled in 1896 and it is lighted by both gas and electricity.
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Killarney is a small market town, 186 miles south-west of Dublin, forty north of Cork, and twenty-one to the southeast of Tralee. It is the property of the Earl of Kenmare, and contains some good streets, though a few of the thoroughfares are narrow and old-fashioned. Its prosperity is mainly dependent on the influx of visitors during the summer and autumn. Boot factories give employment to a number of men, and recently the establishment of two rug and carpet factories has given employment to a considerable number of girls. The town is governed by an Urban Council. The water supply is brought in pipes from the Devil’s Punch Bowl, near the summit of Mangerton. The sewage system was entirely remodelled in 1896, and is now perfect, pipes having been substituted for the old built sewers and the outfall removed over a mile from the nearest house. The town is lighted both by gas and electricity. It is very healthy, zymotic and lung diseases being practically unknown. An authority already quoted says: *‘‘ The climate is remarkably mild and equable. During the early spring months an invalid convalescing from an attack of serious illness would
* Irish Health Resorts and Watering Places. Dr. Edgar Flinn, thie and Member of Council of the British Institute of Public
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Dromana Castle: birthplace of the Countess of Desmond
Dromana · townland · Waterford · 1461–1625
Dromana Castle, environed with beautiful plantations and overlooking the river, was the birthplace of the Countess of Desmond, celebrated for living 140 years. She was born in the reign of Edward IV and lived into the reign of James I.
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rocks, have a peculiarly venerable and pleasing appearance. The new castle of Strancally is seen embowered in extensive woods, above which rise its lofty towers and battlements. Further on, and also overlooking the river, is Dromana Castle, environed with beautiful plantations. Here was born the Countess of Desmond, celebrated for longevity, who is said to have lived 140 years, and whose vitality was only then crushed by a fall from a tree.
She was born in the reign of Edward IV, and lived far into the reign of James I. The tradition, preserved by the Earl of Leicester, is that her life was emded by accident. ‘‘She must needs,” says he, ‘‘ climb a nut-tree to gather nuts; so, falling down, she hurt her thigh, which brought a fever and that brought death.” She was the second wife of the twelfth Earl of Desmond, a family of such immense possessions and influence that it could place 5,000 or 6,000 men in the field. The Countess was personally known to Raleigh, who received a grant out of the Desmond property, which had been forfeited by the rebellion of the sixteenth earl, in 1579. Raleigh was under an obligation to plant it with English families, and we find him excusing himself for the nonfulfilment of this engagement by saying, ‘“‘ There remaynes unto me but an old castle and demayne which are yet in the occupation of the old Countess of Desmond for her jointure.”
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Franciscan Friary near Killarney station
Killarney · town · Kerry
The Franciscan Friary and Church in Killarney stand in ornamental grounds near the railway station. Presbyterian and Methodist churches are also present in the town.
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The Parish Church of St. Mary (Church of Ireland) is a handsome edifice in the Early English style, built in 1868. The interior is richly decorated. The Catholic Cathedral (St. Mary’s), designed by Pugin, is a building of magnificent proportions, cogtaining a fine organ. It is cruciform in shape, with a massive square central tower. The Bishop’s Palace adjoins. The Franciscan Friary and Church stand in ornamental grounds near the railway station. There are also Presbyterian and Methodist Churches. There are three Con-
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Gleneairn Abbey monks' cells above the river
Lismore · town · Waterford
Gleneairn Abbey stands in a charming demesne open to visitors near the Bridge of Ballysaggartmore, on the southern side of the river. The monks' cells can still be seen in a portion of the building rising perpendicularly from the river's brink.
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river, is Gleneairn Abbey, in a charming demesne open to visitors. The monks’ cells are still to be seen in a portion of the building that rises perpendicularly from the brink of the river. About a mile farther the ruined Castle of Ballyduff _may be seen on the southern bank. The river is crossed close to the castle, and the traveller must then turn to the right. Rather more than a mile from the bridge he will pass Ballyduff Station, while another mile will bring him abreast of the ruins of Mocollop Castle, with the adjacent modern residence, on the northern side of the river, and a little beyond that he will pass under the line, which runs between the high-road and the river for the next 34 miles. When that distance has been traversed he will again go under the line, and will see Kilmurry House on. the opposite bank. After passing Clondulane Station, the road once more crosses the line, and then the ruin of Carrigabrick Castle, by the side of the river, comes in sight.
Lismore to Fermoy by Rail.
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Killarney town and the Earl of Kenmare
Killarney · town · Kerry
Killarney is a small market town 186 miles south-west of Dublin, owned by the Earl of Kenmare. It contains good streets alongside narrow, old-fashioned thoroughfares, and its prosperity depends mainly on summer and autumn visitors.
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Killarney is a small market town, 186 miles south-west of Dublin, forty north of Cork, and twenty-one to the southeast of Tralee. It is the property of the Earl of Kenmare, and contains some good streets, though a few of the thoroughfares are narrow and old-fashioned. Its prosperity is mainly dependent on the influx of visitors during the summer and autumn. Boot factories give employment to a number of men, and recently the establishment of two rug and carpet factories has given employment to a considerable number of girls. The town is governed by an Urban Council. The water supply is brought in pipes from the Devil’s Punch Bowl, near the summit of Mangerton. The sewage system was entirely remodelled in 1896, and is now perfect, pipes having been substituted for the old built sewers and the outfall removed over a mile from the nearest house. The town is lighted both by gas and electricity. It is very healthy, zymotic and lung diseases being practically unknown. An authority already quoted says: *‘‘ The climate is remarkably mild and equable. During the early spring months an invalid convalescing from an attack of serious illness would
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Lismore Castle founded by Prince John in 1185
Lismore · town · Waterford · 1185–1750
Lismore Castle was founded in 1185 by Prince John, son of Henry II, and almost destroyed by the natives four years later. It passed through the Bishops of Lismore, Sir Walter Raleigh, and Richard Boyle, first Earl of Cork, and was largely rebuilt by the sixth Duke of Devonshire.
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The Castle was founded in 1185 by Prince John, the son of Henry II, and four years later was almost destroyed by the natives. By whom the damage was repaired is unknown, but the restored building was long held by the Bishops of Lismore and served them as a residence. In 1587 it passed into the possession of Sir Walter Raleigh, and some fifteen years later was sold by him to Richard Boyle, afterwards first Earl of Cork, by whom it was rebuilt. In 1627 the earl’s youngest and famous son, Robert Boyle, was born within its walls. During the Civil War of the seventeenth century it was captured and burnt, but ten years after its destruction was rebuilt, and in 1689 gave shelter for a night to James II, when he was fleeing from the Boyne to Waterford. On the death of the last Earl of Cork, in the middle of the eighteenth century, it became the property of the fourth Duke of Devonshire through his marriage with the earl’s daughter, and was practically rebuilt by the sixth duke.
At the eastern angle of the river front is the Tower of King James, so called from its having afforded brief shelter to that sovereign. In the rear of this is King John’s Tower, said to have been the scene of the first parliament held in Ireland under the presidency of that prince. At the western angle of the river face rises the Carlisle Tower, named after the Earl of Carlisle, Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland in the middle of the nineteenth century, by whom the foundation stone was laid. The drawing-room is renowned for the loveliness of the view from the great bay window.
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Lismore Cathedral inscribed slabs and ancient pillars
Lismore · town · Waterford · 1200–1699
Lismore Cathedral (Church of Ireland) is mostly seventeenth-century work, funded by the 'great' Earl of Cork, with a more modern spire, but some nave pillars date to the thirteenth century. It is chiefly remarkable for its inscribed slabs of ancient date.
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Lismore Cathedral (Church of Ireland) is mostly of seventeenth century work, the “ great ’’ Earl of Cork having expended a large sum upon it, but the spire is more modern ; while, on the other hand, some of the pillars in the nave belong to the thirteenth century. It stands on a height to the east of the town, and is chiefly remarkable for its inscribed slabs of ancient date.
The cyclist or motorist who makes his way from—
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Mitchelstown Caves: House of Commons and Organ
Mitchelstown · townland · Cork
The celebrated caves near Mitchelstown, about ten miles north of Fermoy, contain chambers called the House of Commons and the House of Lords, fluted 'Organ' columns, and Sadleir's Cave with a large stalactite nicknamed 'Lot's wife.' They are richer in stalactites than the Peak Cavern.
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Waterford). ‘The caves are smaller than the Peak Cavern, but are richer than it in stalactites. They are more extensive than Cox’s Cave at Cheddar but less beautiful. A low narrow passage gives place to a tunnel of ampler. dimensions, leading to a large, circular chamber called the House of Commons. Near this another passage leads past a number of fluted musical columns, appropriately named the “‘ Organ,”’ to the House of Lords, a capacious and well-lighted cavern containing many beautiful and fantastic formations. From the House of Commons access is obtained to Sadleir’s Cave, containing an immense stalactite that has been humorously
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Mocollop Castle ruins near Ballyduff
Mocollop · townland · Waterford
The ruins of Mocollop Castle, with an adjacent modern residence, stand on the northern side of the Blackwater about a mile from Ballyduff station. They are visible from both road and rail routes between Lismore and Fermoy.
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river, is Gleneairn Abbey, in a charming demesne open to visitors. The monks’ cells are still to be seen in a portion of the building that rises perpendicularly from the brink of the river. About a mile farther the ruined Castle of Ballyduff _may be seen on the southern bank. The river is crossed close to the castle, and the traveller must then turn to the right. Rather more than a mile from the bridge he will pass Ballyduff Station, while another mile will bring him abreast of the ruins of Mocollop Castle, with the adjacent modern residence, on the northern side of the river, and a little beyond that he will pass under the line, which runs between the high-road and the river for the next 34 miles. When that distance has been traversed he will again go under the line, and will see Kilmurry House on. the opposite bank. After passing Clondulane Station, the road once more crosses the line, and then the ruin of Carrigabrick Castle, by the side of the river, comes in sight.
Lismore to Fermoy by Rail.
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Molana Abbey: burial place of Raymond le Gros
Molana Abbey · ecclesiastical site · Waterford
The ruins of Molana Abbey stand along the river, and Raymond le Gros, companion-in-arms of Strongbow, is said to lie buried there.
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After passing the bridge with its five 100-feet spans, the river banks rise on either side to a considerable height. The conspicuous Rhinerew Castle, on the left, was once a preceptory of the Knights Templars, and was founded by Raymond -le Gros, a companion-in-arms of Strongbow. The steamer glides past the picturesque ruins of Temple Michael Church and Castle ; and the ruins of Molana Abbey, where Raymond le Gros lies buried. The fine modern mansion of Ballinatray next comes into sight; then the river widens again into a lake known as the Broad of Clashmore, and we have a composite prospect of hills, meadows, mountains, lake and river extremely beautiful. Straneally Castle rises over the deepest part of the river, and its ivied ruins, blending with the mossy
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Raleigh's cherry tree at Affane
Affane · townland · Waterford
In the grounds of Affane House, a short distance up the Finisk River, Sir Walter Raleigh is said to have planted the first cherry tree seen in Ireland, brought from the Canary Isles. The species was said to still flourish at the time of writing.
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Tourin Castle lies on the left bank, whilst on the right are the massive mountains of Knockmealdown, and we can distinguish in the distance the spire of the abbey on Mount Melleray. From Camphire to Cappoquin is considered by many the finest part of the river. The many islets add greatly to the picturesqueness of the waterway. In the grounds attached to Affane House, a short distance up the Finisk (right), Raleigh is said to have planted the first cherry tree — seen in Ireland, being one that he brought from the Canary ~ Isles,
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Round Hill ancient stronghold near Lismore
Lismore · town · Waterford
The Round Hill, an ancient stronghold near Lismore, was formerly known by the name now borne by the neighbouring town — Lismore, meaning 'the great fort.' It stands adjacent to the south-side road along the Blackwater between Cappoquin and Lismore.
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The road on the south side of the river affords most delightful views of the opposite and more wooded part of the valley. The tourist who makes it his choice must cross Cappoquin Bridge and then turn to the right. At the end of a mile he will be at the brink of the river, just opposite Salterbridge House, and for the next mile and a half will travel by the side of the stream. When he gets abreast of a wooded islet, he will find that the road turns to the left, while on the right is the Round Hill, an ancient stronghold formerly known by the name now borne by the neighbouring town— Lismore, the great fort. At the end of another quarter of a mile the traveller must bear to the right, and then a straight mile or so lies between him and—
Lismore,
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Ruined Castle of Ballyduff on the Blackwater
Ballyduff · townland · Waterford
About a mile from the road out of Lismore, the ruined Castle of Ballyduff may be seen on the southern bank of the Blackwater. The river is crossed close to the castle.
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river, is Gleneairn Abbey, in a charming demesne open to visitors. The monks’ cells are still to be seen in a portion of the building that rises perpendicularly from the brink of the river. About a mile farther the ruined Castle of Ballyduff _may be seen on the southern bank. The river is crossed close to the castle, and the traveller must then turn to the right. Rather more than a mile from the bridge he will pass Ballyduff Station, while another mile will bring him abreast of the ruins of Mocollop Castle, with the adjacent modern residence, on the northern side of the river, and a little beyond that he will pass under the line, which runs between the high-road and the river for the next 34 miles. When that distance has been traversed he will again go under the line, and will see Kilmurry House on. the opposite bank. After passing Clondulane Station, the road once more crosses the line, and then the ruin of Carrigabrick Castle, by the side of the river, comes in sight.
Lismore to Fermoy by Rail.
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St. Mary's Catholic Cathedral, designed by Pugin
Killarney · town · Kerry
The Catholic Cathedral of St. Mary in Killarney was designed by Pugin and is a building of magnificent proportions with a fine organ. It is cruciform in shape with a massive square central tower, and the Bishop's Palace adjoins.
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The Parish Church of St. Mary (Church of Ireland) is a handsome edifice in the Early English style, built in 1868. The interior is richly decorated. The Catholic Cathedral (St. Mary’s), designed by Pugin, is a building of magnificent proportions, cogtaining a fine organ. It is cruciform in shape, with a massive square central tower. The Bishop’s Palace adjoins. The Franciscan Friary and Church stand in ornamental grounds near the railway station. There are also Presbyterian and Methodist Churches. There are three Con-
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St. Mary's Parish Church, Killarney
Killarney · town · Kerry · 1868
The Parish Church of St. Mary (Church of Ireland) is a handsome Early English style edifice built in 1868 with a richly decorated interior. It stands in Killarney town.
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The Parish Church of St. Mary (Church of Ireland) is a handsome edifice in the Early English style, built in 1868. The interior is richly decorated. The Catholic Cathedral (St. Mary’s), designed by Pugin, is a building of magnificent proportions, cogtaining a fine organ. It is cruciform in shape, with a massive square central tower. The Bishop’s Palace adjoins. The Franciscan Friary and Church stand in ornamental grounds near the railway station. There are also Presbyterian and Methodist Churches. There are three Con-
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Strancally Castle ivied ruins on the river
Strancally · townland · Waterford
Straneally (Strancally) Castle rises over the deepest part of the river, its ivied ruins blending with mossy rocks to create a venerable and pleasing appearance. A new castle of Strancally is also seen embowered in extensive woods.
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After passing the bridge with its five 100-feet spans, the river banks rise on either side to a considerable height. The conspicuous Rhinerew Castle, on the left, was once a preceptory of the Knights Templars, and was founded by Raymond -le Gros, a companion-in-arms of Strongbow. The steamer glides past the picturesque ruins of Temple Michael Church and Castle ; and the ruins of Molana Abbey, where Raymond le Gros lies buried. The fine modern mansion of Ballinatray next comes into sight; then the river widens again into a lake known as the Broad of Clashmore, and we have a composite prospect of hills, meadows, mountains, lake and river extremely beautiful. Straneally Castle rises over the deepest part of the river, and its ivied ruins, blending with the mossy
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Tradition of the Countess of Desmond's death from a nut-tree fall
Dromana · townland · Waterford · 1461–1625
A tradition preserved by the Earl of Leicester recounts that the old Countess of Desmond died after climbing a nut-tree to gather nuts, falling and hurting her thigh, which brought a fever and death. She was personally known to Raleigh, who held her old castle and demesne as part of a grant from forfeited Desmond property.
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She was born in the reign of Edward IV, and lived far into the reign of James I. The tradition, preserved by the Earl of Leicester, is that her life was emded by accident. ‘‘She must needs,” says he, ‘‘ climb a nut-tree to gather nuts; so, falling down, she hurt her thigh, which brought a fever and that brought death.” She was the second wife of the twelfth Earl of Desmond, a family of such immense possessions and influence that it could place 5,000 or 6,000 men in the field. The Countess was personally known to Raleigh, who received a grant out of the Desmond property, which had been forfeited by the rebellion of the sixteenth earl, in 1579. Raleigh was under an obligation to plant it with English families, and we find him excusing himself for the nonfulfilment of this engagement by saying, ‘“‘ There remaynes unto me but an old castle and demayne which are yet in the occupation of the old Countess of Desmond for her jointure.”
Tourin Castle lies on the left bank, whilst on the right are the massive mountains of Knockmealdown, and we can distinguish in the distance the spire of the abbey on Mount Melleray. From Camphire to Cappoquin is considered by many the finest part of the river. The many islets add greatly to the picturesqueness of the waterway. In the grounds attached to Affane House, a short distance up the Finisk (right), Raleigh is said to have planted the first cherry tree — seen in Ireland, being one that he brought from the Canary ~ Isles,
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Ascent of the Sugarloaf from Glengariff
Sugarloaf Hill · hill or hills · Tipperary
The Sugarloaf, rising 1,887 feet, can be ascended from the Eccles Hotel, about seven miles distant, via the south-eastern slope. The climb rewards the mountaineer with a fine view of the whole extent of Bantry Bay.
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to the rightand ascend the south-eastern slope of the mountain. A fine view is gained of the whole extent of Bantry Bay.
Half a mile on the Castletown Bearhaven road is an iron gate. Here there is a road to the right passing Lady Bantry’s Look-Out, which affords a capital evening walk for those who wish to see really effective colour. By taking a sharp ‘oad to the right one comes back to the main road again.
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Bantry Bay and Glengariff harbour
near Bantry Bay · bay · Cork
Bantry Bay opens out as a noble expanse below the descent to Glengariff, with an island-dotted harbour. The bay is sheltered by islands so as to resemble a serene lake, and was famously praised by Thackeray.
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‘“ Were such a bay lying upon English shores,” said Thackeray, in often quoted words, ‘‘ it would be a world’s wonder.” It is that now, and it is perhaps just as well that the Glen, as the local people affectionately call it, does not lie upon English shores, or its charm would probably have been spoilt long ago. As an American writer put it, “‘ What appears chiefly to impress the mind in this secluded region is the deep
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Cobduff peak behind Glengariff
Cobduff · mountain or mountain range · Cork
Cobduff is described as a green peak behind Glengariff village, with an easy ascent obvious from the high-road. It forms part of the celebrated panoramic view of Glengariff and its surrounding mountains.
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Castle, a private residence, being conspicuous in the midst of it. The one side that is not girdled by woodland shows a stretch of open sea, with Whiddy Island in the distance. The woodland is succeeded by bare mountain slopes, crowned by the sharply-defined peaks of the Sugar Loaf, Throne Hill, or the Little Sugar Loaf, and the Gowlbeg Mountain. Further westward is Hungry Hill. The green peak behind us is Cobduff (the ascent is easy, and the way obvious from the high-road). We have no hesitation in declaring that this view, seen under favourable circumstances, is hardly to be beaten in the British Isles.
(2) From the Eccles Hotel, walk through the village to the turning on the left which crosses the stream just beyond Cromwell’s Bridge (see below). A few yards from the stream is a gateway on the right, opening on to a cart-track. Follow this as it winds for 1a mile or more, steadily uphill, until near another gate, when a rough path will be seen leading up the steep crag to the left. Be careful in wet weather not to get into the sticky bed of the tiny stream which here tumbles down. Some boys or beggars are generally about, and though somewhat of a nuisance their assistance may save trouble. The view makes a good companion picture to No. 1 on the opposite side of the bay, and need not again be described, though, of course, the mountain outlines are very different.
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Sugarloaf mountain above Glengariff
Sugarloaf · hill or hills · Kerry
The Sugarloaf is a prominent height to the right of the descent towards Glengariff, noted as the most prominent feature in a panoramic view of the mountains of Kerry visible from a hilltop between Kenmare and Glengariff.
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the mountains grouped about the head of Bantry Bay, towards which we now descend, great valleys, with here and there a mountain tarn, stretching away on either hand. The prominent height to the right is the Sugarloaf. Presently a glimpse is caught of the sparkling sea, and the driver points out, far below, the village of Glengariff, almost buried in foliage. But though the actual distance to the Glen is only five or six miles, it takes no little time to get down, the steepness of the mountain and the windings of the road necessitating a constant application of the brake. It is a remarkable tribute to the carefulness and competence of the drivers on this route that not a single accident has happened since it has been opened for tourist traffic. The driver will point out Lord Bantry’s Shooting Lodge some distance away on the right, and ahead the tourist will see for himself the noble expanse of Bantry Bay, and the island-dotted harbour of Glengariff.
Note Contributed by Correspondent (we have not personally tested this divergence. Ep.).—Between Kenmare and Glengariff is the best mountain view in the south of Ireland, but as it lies apart from the coach-road it is apt to be overlooked. Seven and a half miles trom Kenmare the coach passes a Roman Catholic chapel. If time permits, the tourist would do well to dismount and take the road which leads to the left, following it until it comes, by rather a bad surface, to the very top of the hill which divides the Kenmare valley from the Glengariff valley. Excepting the last portion— about one hundred yards—the road is a gentle incline and is quite negotiable by easy walkers. From the top is the best view of the whole of the mountains of Kerry—the Sugarloaf being most prominent. They lie, an enormous panorama in brilliant purple, at one’s feet. Southward is beautiful Glengariff—the village being three miles of rather hard descent from the summit, the whole distance from the Chapel to Glengariff being about 4? miles. The walker will miss portions of the coach-road, especially that which includes the long tunnel, but he will be more than repaid by one of the best views of mountain, valley and sea which can be obtained anywhere. In actual distance, this road is somewhat shorter than the coach route (say 124+ miles against 18 miles).
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