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Glengariff and Bantry Bay coach route
Glengarriff · townland · Cork
A four-horse coach travels along the head of Bantry Bay to Glengariff, described as a beautiful glen on the northern shore where a halt is called for the night. Alternatively, a steamer provides an opportunity to survey the bay.
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This route is so-called by reason of its having Prince of been followed by His Majesty, when Prince of Rout" Wales, in 1858. The tourist proceeds to the ' Albert Quay station of the Cork, Bandon and South Coast Railway, and thence travels to the western terminus of the line at Bantry. Here he has a choice of two modes of making the next stage of the journey : (a) By the four-horse coach which awaits the arrival of the train and proceeds along the head of Bantry Bay to Glengariff a beautiful glen on the northern shore, where a halt is called for the night ; or (b) Glengariff may be reached by the new steamer Lady Elsie, which runs in connection with the trains and coaches, and provides a welcome opportunity of surveying this lovely bay. The tickets are available by either coach or steamer. Resuming the journey from Glengariff next morning, the tourist is carried into Kerry near Kenmare, from which town travellers have a choice of two routes to Killarney. They may proceed by the branch of the Great Southern and Western Railway which joins the mam line at Headford, the station next to that at Killarney ; or they may retain their seats on the coach, and drive through the mountains of Kerry. The ticket is available by both routes. The Prince of Wales route is, as befits its importance, more fully described on pp. 149-173-
Circular tours by the Prince of Wales Route to Killarney and back are arranged in connection with the Great Southern and Western ; Great Northern (Ireland) ; Midland Great Western ; Waterford, Limerick and Western ; London and North- Western ; Great Western ; Lancashire and Yorkshire ;
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Somewhere around here the old coach road comes along the head of Bantry Bay toward Glengariff. The route was called the Prince of Wales Route because His Majesty followed it when he was Prince of Wales in 1858. Travellers took the train from Albert Quay station in Cork, on the Cork, Bandon and South Coast Railway, to the western terminus at Bantry. From there they had two choices. They could take the four-horse coach, which waited for the train and drove along the head of Bantry Bay to Glengariff, described as a beautiful glen on the northern shore, where a halt was called for the night. Or they could take the new steamer Lady Elsie, which ran in connection with the trains and coaches and gave the chance to survey the bay. Tickets were valid by either coach or steamer. Next morning the journey resumed from Glengariff, and the coach carried travellers into Kerry near Kenmare. From Kenmare there were two routes to Killarney. They could go by the branch of the Great Southern and Western Railway, which joined the main line at Headford, the station next to Killarney. Or they could keep their seats on the coach and drive through the mountains of Kerry. The ticket covered both routes. Circular tours by the Prince of Wales Route to Killarney and back were arranged in connection with several railways: the Great Southern and Western, the Great Northern of Ireland, the Midland Great Western, the Waterford Limerick and Western, the London and North-Western, the Great Western, and the Lancashire and Yorkshire.
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Hop Island's dancing-school name origin
near Hop Island · townland · Cork
Hop Island, close to Rochestown station, is said to have derived its name from the fact that the family to whom it belonged taught dancing in Cork. The tradition links the island's placename to a local family's profession.
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We shortly cross a viaduct over the Douglas creek, and for the rest of the journey the railway skirts the water, affording, especially if the tide be up, some most entrancing views. Lough Mahon, as the wide expanse of the Lee is here called, has the appearance of a land-locked lake. It is bordered by hills and woods and far-stretching pastures, and dotted here and there with islands. The land to the north, nearly opposite Blackrock Castle, is not the mainland, but Little Island. Conspicuous on a small eminence is the Mathew Tower, a tribute to the memory of the Apostle of Ten iperance. Eastward, beyond the island of Fota, with its tower, is the lovely demesne of Lord Barrymore. Hop Island, close to Rochestown station, is said to have derived its name from the fact that the family to whom it belonged taught dancing in Cork.
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Killarney town and its water supply from Mangerton
Killarney · town · Kerry · 1896
Killarney is a small market town and the property of the Earl of Kenmare, its prosperity dependent on summer visitors. Its water supply is piped from the Devil's Punch Bowl near the summit of Mangerton, and the sewage system was remodelled in 1896.
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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, Fellow and Member of Council of the British Institute of Public Health.
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Maryborough Castle bastion
Portlaoise · municipal district · Laois
Maryborough stands on a small tributary of the Barrow with a bastion of its old Castle, erected when the town was built to overawe the natives of the then newly conquered neighbourhood.
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range of mountains, brings us to Maryborough, standing on a small tributary of the Barrow. Its chief attractions are a bastion of the old Castle, erected when the town was built to overawe the natives of the then newly conquered neighbourhood ; and the ruins of Dunamase Castle, at one time in the possession of Strongbow. It crowned the summit of a singularly-shaped rock, known as Dun Mall or Dunamase
At Maryborough the branch to Kilkenny and Waterford leaves the mam line ; and Ballybrophy station (ref. room) 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 Templars 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
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Ballynacarriga Castle ruins
Ballynacarriga Castle · monument · Cork
The ruins of Ballynacarriga Castle stand on the summit of a rock 40 feet above a lake. The castle is a square pile of buildings visible from the railway journey along 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 Junction (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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Courtaparteen Church ruins near Kinsale
Courtmacsherry · town · Cork
In the neighbourhood of the Old Head of Kinsale are the ruins of Courtaparteen Church, an antiquarian site noted alongside Ringrone Castle.
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a bold promontory, the name of which — derived from ceann saille, " a headland in the sea " — is happily descriptive. The summit is crowned by a lighthouse. In the neighbourhood are the ruins of Courtaparteen Church and Ringrone Castle, the latter of which was built by Milo de Courcey, the ancestor of the present Lord Kingsale, premier baron of Ireland (the title goes back to 118 1). De Courcey was selected by King John as his champion in a quarrel with Philip of France ; and, being adjudged the conqueror— his rival ran away without striking a blow — received as a reward for his gallantry the privilege of remaining covered in the presence of his sovereign, a privilege still preserved.
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As the companion tells it
As you pass through Courtmacsherry, the Old Head of Kinsale rises nearby as a bold promontory, its name from ceann saille, meaning a headland in the sea, with a lighthouse crowning its summit. In the neighbourhood stand the ruins of Courtaparteen Church and Ringrone Castle. Milo de Courcey built the castle and was ancestor of the present Lord Kingsale, premier baron of Ireland. King John chose de Courcey as his champion in a quarrel with Philip of France, and his rival ran away without striking a blow. For that, de Courcey received the privilege of remaining covered in the presence of his sovereign, a privilege still preserved.
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Sheehy Mountain prominence
Shehy Mountains · mountain or mountain range · Cork
Sheehy Mountain, rising to 1,747 feet, is a curiously shaped height that stands out conspicuously on the route to Gougane Barra.
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Leaving Inehigeela, 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 Inehigeela is chiefly interesting for the prospect ahead ; Inehigeela 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 Inehigeela 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 (i,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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The Marina, Cork's riverside promenade
The Marina · street · Cork
A tree-lined promenade overlooking the River Lee, considered by many the most pleasant feature of Cork. It is accessed via a ferry from near the Great Southern and Western Station to the south side of the river.
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Ferries.— From near the Great Southern and Western Station there is a ferrv across to the south side of the Lee. This is useful in providing easy access to the Marina, a tree-lined promenade overlooking the river, considered bv many the most pleasant feature of Cork. Another ferry likely to be useful
day's3 Well°r 15 at ^ WeSt °f the dty' fr°m the Mardyke to Sun- Post Office, a stone-fronted building in George's Street, a little off St. Patrick's Street. English mails are delivered at 7.0 and 11.20 a.m. and 3.15 pm and despatched at 3.15 and 9.51 p.m. Telegraph Office at the General Post Office, is open night and day : and there are branch offices in the Butter Market, Great George's Street, Sunday's Well, and York Stree1, Blackpool, all of which are open from 9 0 am till 7-°A^\°n Zee$~day% only- The telegraph office of the Great Southern and Western Railway Station is open all day on week-days, and from o o a.m. till 2.0 p.m. on Sundays. y' Banks.— Bank of Ireland, Munster and Leinster, National, Hibernian and Provincial Bank of Ireland, all in South Mall ; Ulster Bank 88 St' Patrick's Street ; Provincial, 69, St. Patrick's Street. ' '
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Galtee Mountains from Limerick Junction
near Galty Mountains · mountain or mountain range · Limerick
Leaving Limerick Junction there is a good view leftward of the Galtee Mountains, which embrace some of the most lofty peaks in the south of Ireland, with the long hill of Slieve-na-Muck extending east and west in front.
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Passing Dundrum, we reach Limerick Junction (ref. room) where the Waterford, Limerick and Western Railway crosses the Great Southern and Western line. Leaving the station we have a good view leftward of the Galtee Mountains, which embrace some of the most lofty in the south of Ireland, the long hill of Slieve-na-Muck extending east and west in front
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Antiquities of Kerry and Cork
Kerry · county · Kerry
Kerry and Cork abound in antiquities including cromlechs, standing stones (gallauns), some bearing Ogham inscriptions. Holy places, islands, and wells remain objects of pilgrimage or much-desired burial-places throughout the region.
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Archaeology. — Antiquities abound in Kerry and in Cork, such as cromlechs, standing stones, or gallauns, some of which show writing in the Ogham character. The Bishop of Limerick collected stones with inscriptions in the Ogham character — so long undeciphered — and these may now be seen in the grounds of Parknasilla Hotel, formerly his own residence. Staigue Fort, near Sneem, is an almost unique example of an ancient Cathair. These are all pre-Christian, but early Christian and later architectural remains may be seen at Aghadoe, and elsewhere, and many are the holy places, islands, wells, etc., still the objects of pilgrimages or much-desired burial-places.
For Index see pp. 183-8.
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Carrigabrick Castle ruin beside the Blackwater
Carrigabrick · townland · Cork
The ruin of Carrigabrick Castle stands by the side of the River Blackwater, coming into sight after Clondulane Station. The scenery is particularly beautiful where the railway crosses the river near the ruins.
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river, is Glencairn 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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Castlemore: MacSwiney castle ruins
Castlemore · townland · Cork · 1400–1499
About a mile beyond the previous ruins stand the ruins of Castlemore, meaning 'the great castle,' built by the MacSwineys in the fifteenth century.
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A mile further are the ruins of Castlemore ("the great castle ") bmt by the MacSwineys in the fifteenth centorv Uose to Crookstown station is the Castle of Clogh-dha ("the stone budding of David »), restored and used as a fishing station by the Earl of Bandon. Crossing the Lee near thf station at Dooniskey, and also the rivers Sullane andTL^ we reach the terminus of the railway at— ^
Macro om,
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Caves and underground streams of County Cork
Cork · city · Cork
County Cork has many caves and underground streams, part of its distinctive limestone geology. The county also yields various coloured marbles, anthracite coal, lead, iron, manganese, and ochre.
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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 510, of the extreme south-west 520. 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.
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Coastal panorama from Howth to Tuskar
Howth · townland · Dublin
A steamer from Glasgow skirts the east coast of Ireland, providing a daylight panorama of wonderful variety. The landscape seen from Hill of Howth in Dublin Bay to Wexford Harbour and Tuskar Lighthouse is full of interest if the weather is favourable.
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An enjoyable method of reaching Killarney from Clyde Scotland is by the steamers of the Clyde Shipping Company. Company. Every Tuesday and Saturday afternoon a powerful, well-appointed vessel, electrically lighted throughout, leaves Glasgow for Cork, and the passage of 352 nautical miles from the Clyde to the Lee is full of interest. The steamer skirts the east coast of Ireland, and if the weather is favourable the land from Hill of Howth
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Dundarieke Castle ruins at Toon Bridge
Toon Bridge · bridge · Cork
At Toon Bridge stands the ruined tower of Dundarieke Castle, which was historically a fortress belonging to the MacCarthy family.
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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 Inehigeela (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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Killorglin at the mouth of the Laune
Killorglin · town · Kerry
Killorglin sits at the mouth of the River Laune, twenty-four miles from Killarney by rail and thirteen by road. It serves as a gateway to routes leading southwest to Glencar and Waterville.
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Killorglin, at the mouth of the Laune, is twenty-four miles by rail, and thirteen by road from Killarney.
A good road leads south-westward to Glencai : < ,i .1 , miles), whirh is however more often visited from Caragh Lake. Inother road runs 'right through the heart of the promontory to Waterville (28 miles).
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Ovens caves and St. Owen patron saint
Ovens · electoral division · Cork
The hamlet of Ovens derives its name from St. Owen, the patron saint of the parish. Noted caves exist in the limestone rock at this location.
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w * u T rm rdgn °f Edward ilL Ato"t two Ss from Balhncolhg, at the hamlet of Ovens (a corruption of St, Owen, the patron saint of the parish) there aro ~ noted caves in the limestone rock^hortl^ Ster Teavi Kdlumney statmn, we have, on the right, the ruins of mZl Sr^sTerry. ^ ^ ^ *** * * ^
A mile further are the ruins of Castlemore ("the great castle ") bmt by the MacSwineys in the fifteenth centorv Uose to Crookstown station is the Castle of Clogh-dha ("the stone budding of David »), restored and used as a fishing station by the Earl of Bandon. Crossing the Lee near thf station at Dooniskey, and also the rivers Sullane andTL^ we reach the terminus of the railway at— ^
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Ruined Castle of Ballyduff on the Blackwater
Ballyduff · townland · Waterford
The ruined Castle of Ballyduff stands on the southern bank of the River Blackwater. The river is crossed close to the castle on the road from Lismore toward Fermoy.
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river, is Glencairn 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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Blarney House, residence of Sir George Colthurst
near Blarney · townland · Cork
A modern mansion adjoining Blarney Castle serves as the residence of Sir George Colthurst, the owner of the demesne. An excellent view over the surrounding country is obtained from the castle battlements, extending over undulating country intersected by the rivers Martin and Col.
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aZnshtoeUr;! °f ^ ^ ^ ™d™ -n^n adjoins the castle is the residence of Sir George Colthurst the owner 0f the demesne. The view extends o^ a S undulating country, intersected by the rivers Martin, Col
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Burial ground near Aghadoe racecourse
Aghadoe · parish · Kerry
A cycling route from Killarney through the Deer Park passes a burial ground near the racecourse before turning right to Aghadoe. The route also features a dangerous hill in Deer Park.
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On leaving park near racecourse, pass burial ground
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Entrance to Cork Harbour via Roches Point
near Cork Harbour · estuary · Cork
The Clyde steamer makes a straight course across from Tuskar to Roches Point, situated at the entrance to Cork Harbour. This approach offers passengers views of the southern Irish coast and the River Lee.
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(Dublin Bay) to Wexford Harbour and Tuskar ighthouse affords a panorama of wonderful variety, this portion of the journev being performed in daylight. After passing Tuskar the land recedes from view, the steamer making a straight course across to Roches Point, at the entrance to Cork Harbour. For further particulars, fares, etc., apply to Clyde Shipping Company, Limited, Glasgow.
Cork to Killarney.
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Macroom town origin and oak forests
Macroom · town · Cork
The town of Macroom derives its name from "the plain of the croom" or "the crooked oak," reflecting a large oak forest that once grew in the area.
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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 Inehigeela (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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Ruins of Mocollop Castle with modern residence
Mocollop · townland · Waterford
The ruins of Mocollop Castle stand on the northern side of the River Blackwater, accompanied by an adjacent modern residence. They are visible from the road between Ballyduff and Fermoy.
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river, is Glencairn 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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Ballycotton Bay and Lighthouse
Ballycotton · town · Cork
Ballycotton is a secluded seaside spot with wild cliffs to the west and an excellent harbour protected by massive piers. Its lighthouse stands on a tiny island separated from the town by a narrow channel, making it a favoured subject for picture-making.
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Ballycotton lies right out of the beaten track of the tourist and is not known as it deserves to be. Cork people have discovered it, however, and make good use of their knowledge, judging by the villas that are springing up. It is a pleasant, unsophisticated spot, where a family may rusticate with great content and ease. The cliffs to the west are wild and bold, and the sea has scooped out little bays here and there for the very purpose of providing conveniences for bathers. At low tide long stretches of seaweed-covered rock are exposed. Persons who take the cliff paths may be advised not to go too near the edge. There is an excellent harbour, with massive piers running round it, though it seems all too large and expensive for the comparatively few fishing vessels and yachts that shelter here. The Lighthouse stands on a tiny island, separated from the town by a narrow channel. Lighthouses lend themselves to picture-making, and we have rarely seen one better adapted to the purpose than this, though the amateur daubs which adorn the hotels hardly do it justice. To the east can be seen the cliffs that mark the entrance to Youghal Harbour.
III.— TO BLARNEY CASTLE.
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Blarney Castle caves and secret passages
near Blarney · townland · Cork
Caves and secret passages run in all directions through the rock on which Blarney Castle stands. The subterranean chambers are very lofty and were formerly used as prisons, though memento-hunters have chipped off nearly all the stalactites and stalagmites.
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The attendant guide will first conduct the visitor to the Caves and the secret passages which run in all directions through the rock on which the castle stands. These subterranean chambers are very lofty — and occasionally very dirty — but the irrepressible memento-hunter has chipped off nearly all the stalactites and stalagmites. The caves were formerly used as prisons.
Persons who prefer the light of day will at once make their way to the Keep, a square, well-preserved structure, 120 feet high, capped by machiolated battlements, which, it will be noticed do not form part of the wall, but are built out from it in a sort of staging, with the object of enabling defenders to drop stones and other trifles on to the heads of assailants. In addition to the keep, there are extensive remains of other buildings.
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Blarney Castle Keep and its history
near Blarney · townland · Cork · 1446
The Keep at Blarney Castle is a square, well-preserved structure 120 feet high, capped by machiolated battlements built out from the wall on staging. The castle, the third on the site, dates from about 1446 and was built by Cormack MacCarthy, surnamed Láidir, 'the strong.'
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The history of Blarney Castle might be related at great length, but the doings of MacCarthys and Desmonds in the brave days of old are not likely greatly to interest the present generation. Suffice it to say that the structure, the third on the site, dates from about 1446, and was built by the then powerful Cormack MacCarthy, surnamed Ldidir, " the strong." Of the siege of the castle by Cromwell's forces under Ireton we have the following picturesque account in Kipling-like verse : —
" It was now the poor boys of the Castle looked over the battlement wall,
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Carlisle Tower at Lismore Castle
Lismore · town · Waterford · 1850–1860
At the western angle of the river face of Lismore Castle rises the Carlisle Tower, named after the Earl of Carlisle, Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland in the mid-nineteenth century, who laid its foundation stone.
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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.
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.
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Coachford village favoured by anglers
Coachford · town · Cork
Coachford is described as a prettily situated village much favoured by anglers, located on the Coachford railway line west of Cork.
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The principal stations on the Coachford line are at Cloghroe near to which is Ardrum Castle ; Dripsey, a place of much picturesqueness, containing the remains of Carrignamuck Castle, a kind of companion fortress to Blarney, and said to have been built by the same lord ; and Coachford, a prettily situated village much favoured by anglers.
Following the Blarney branch line we pass the wayside station at Tower Bridge, and draw up at St. Ann's, near to whicfo is the well-known St. Ann's Hill Hydropathic Establishment, founded in 1843 by the late Dr. Barter, and entitled to be considered the precursor of the many establishments of the kind now in existence,* It is picturesquely situated on a sandy soil, and, though elevated, is sheltered by wooded hills. These advantages, combined with the mildness and salubrity of the climate, have made St. Ann's a favourite health resort.
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Devonshire inheritance of Lismore Castle
Lismore · town · Waterford · 1750–1800
On the death of the last Earl of Cork in the mid-eighteenth century, Lismore Castle became the property of the fourth Duke of Devonshire through his marriage to the earl's daughter. The sixth duke later practically rebuilt the castle.
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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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Donoughmore market town
Donaghmore · townland · Cork
Donoughmore is described as a market town some eight miles distant from St. Ann's station, connected by a branch line chiefly used for agricultural purposes.
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From St. Ann's station a branch line, chiefly used for agricultural purposes, runs north-westward to Donoughmore, a market town some eight miles distant.
The terminus of the branch line at Blarney is close to the extensive grounds attached to the castle, and it is only necessary to cross the line to gain admission.
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Dromana Castle and the Countess of Desmond
Dromana · townland · Waterford · 1461–1625
Dromana Castle, overlooking the river and environed with beautiful plantations, was the birthplace of the celebrated Countess of Desmond. She is said to have lived 140 years, born in the reign of Edward IV and dying in the reign of James I, her death caused by a fall from a nut-tree.
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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 ended 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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James II shelters at Lismore Castle
Lismore · town · Waterford · 1689
After being captured and burnt during the Civil War of the seventeenth century, Lismore Castle was rebuilt. In 1689 it gave shelter for a night to James II as he fled from the Battle of the Boyne toward Waterford.
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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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King John's Tower and first Irish parliament
Lismore · town · Waterford
Behind the Tower of King James at Lismore Castle stands King John's Tower, traditionally said to have been the scene of the first parliament held in Ireland under the presidency of Prince John.
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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.
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.
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Lismore Castle founded by Prince John
Lismore · town · Waterford · 1185–1189
Lismore Castle was founded in 1185 by Prince John, son of Henry II. Four years later it was almost destroyed by the natives, and the restored building was long held by the Bishops of Lismore as a residence.
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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 Castle, seat of the Duke of Devonshire
Lismore · town · Waterford
Lismore Castle, one of the seven seats of the Duke of Devonshire, occupies a magnificent situation on a wood-clad cliff rising almost perpendicularly from the River Blackwater. It was open to visitors on week-days from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Lismore Castle is one of the seven seats of the Duke of Devonshire (the others are Chatsworth, Hardwick, Holker, Compton Place, Bolton Abbey, and Devonshire House, Piccadilly). On week-days it is open to visitors from 10.0 a.m. to 6.0 p.m. It occupies a magnificent situation on a wood-clad cliff rising almost perpendicularly from the water's
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Lismore Cathedral and its ancient slabs
Lismore · town · Waterford · 1200–1700
Lismore Cathedral (Church of Ireland) stands on a height east of the town. Mostly seventeenth-century work funded by the Earl of Cork, it retains thirteenth-century nave pillars and 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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Lismore market town and its setting
Lismore · town · Waterford
Lismore is described as a well-built market-town occupying the summit of a steep hill, famed for the scenery amidst which it stands, its fishing, and its castle.
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a well-built market-town, occupying the summit of a steep hill, and famed for the scenery amidst which it stands, its fishing, and its castle.
Lismore Castle is one of the seven seats of the Duke of Devonshire (the others are Chatsworth, Hardwick, Holker, Compton Place, Bolton Abbey, and Devonshire House, Piccadilly). On week-days it is open to visitors from 10.0 a.m. to 6.0 p.m. It occupies a magnificent situation on a wood-clad cliff rising almost perpendicularly from the water's
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Raleigh and Boyle acquire Lismore Castle
Lismore · town · Waterford · 1587–1602
In 1587 Lismore Castle passed to Sir Walter Raleigh, who sold it about fifteen years later to Richard Boyle, afterwards first Earl of Cork. Boyle rebuilt the castle, which became a major Boyle family seat.
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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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Raleigh and the forfeited Desmond property
Dromana · townland · Waterford · 1579–1603
Raleigh received a grant from the forfeited Desmond property after the rebellion of the sixteenth earl in 1579. He was obligated to plant it with English families but excused his non-fulfilment by noting the old Countess of Desmond still occupied the castle and demesne for her jointure.
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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 ended 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 Finish (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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Raleigh's first cherry tree at Affane
Affane · townland · Waterford
In the grounds attached to Affane House, a short distance up the Finish River, Raleigh is said to have planted the first cherry tree seen in Ireland, brought from the Canary Isles. The fine species of cherry still flourishes at nearby Cappoquin.
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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 Finish (right), Raleigh is said to have planted the first cherry tree seen in Ireland, being one that he brought from the Canary Isles.
, Cappoquin.
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Robert Boyle born at Lismore Castle
Lismore · town · Waterford · 1627
In 1627 the famous scientist Robert Boyle, youngest son of the first Earl of Cork, was born within the walls of Lismore Castle during the Boyle family's ownership of the estate.
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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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Siege of Blarney Castle by Cromwell's forces
near Blarney · townland · Cork
Blarney Castle was besieged by Cromwell's forces under Ireton. A picturesque verse account describes the event, referencing Ireton (called 'bold Irayton') as Cromwell's brother-in-law.
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The history of Blarney Castle might be related at great length, but the doings of MacCarthys and Desmonds in the brave days of old are not likely greatly to interest the present generation. Suffice it to say that the structure, the third on the site, dates from about 1446, and was built by the then powerful Cormack MacCarthy, surnamed Ldidir, " the strong." Of the siege of the castle by Cromwell's forces under Ireton we have the following picturesque account in Kipling-like verse : —
" It was now the poor boys of the Castle looked over the battlement wall,
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Strancally Castle on the Blackwater
Strancally · townland · Waterford
Strancally Castle, a new castle, is described as embowered in extensive woods along the River Blackwater, with lofty towers and battlements rising above the trees. It presents a venerable and pleasing appearance to travellers on the river.
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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 ended 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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Temple Michael Church and Castle ruins
Templemichael · townland · Waterford
The steamer glides past the picturesque ruins of Temple Michael Church and Castle on the Blackwater between Youghal and Cappoquin.
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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 Rhincrew 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. Strancally Castle rises over the deepest part of the river, and its ivied ruins, blending with the mossy
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The Blarney Stone and its legend
near Blarney · townland · Cork
The Blarney Stone is set in the parapet on the western side of the tower at Blarney Castle. The tradition holds that whoever kisses the stone will grow eloquent, and the name 'Blarney' came to mean saying what one never means.
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The Blarney Stone is set in the parapet on the western side of the tower. The fair conductress who sells postcards and other souvenirs will not fail to point out its situation
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Tourin Castle and Knockmealdown Mountains
Tourin · townland · Waterford
Tourin Castle lies on the left bank of the River Blackwater, while the massive Knockmealdown Mountains rise on the right bank. The spire of the abbey on Mount Melleray can be distinguished in the distance.
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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 Finish (right), Raleigh is said to have planted the first cherry tree seen in Ireland, being one that he brought from the Canary Isles.
, Cappoquin.
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Tower of King James at Lismore Castle
Lismore · town · Waterford · 1689
At the eastern angle of the river front of Lismore Castle stands the Tower of King James, so named because it afforded brief shelter to James II during his flight after the Battle of the Boyne in 1689.
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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.
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.
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