A Pictorial and descriptive guide to the Lakes of Killarney, Glengariff, and south-west Ireland, including a guide to Cork

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1. Innisfallen celebrated in Moore's poetry

   Innisfallen · townland · Kerry

   Innisfallen is described as the most charming island on Lough Leane, made famous worldwide by Thomas Moore's verses. Its landscape combines flowers, shrubs, forest-trees, hill, valley and meadow with views of overlooking mountains.

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   certainly the most charming of the isles on Lough Leane, and made famous the world over by Moore’s beautiful lines : — -

   “ Sweet Innisfallen, fare thee well,

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   Somewhere close to Innisfallen lies the most charming of the isles on Lough Leane. It was made famous the world over by Moore's beautiful lines: "Sweet Innisfallen, fare thee well."

2. Killarney water supply from the Devil's Punch Bowl on Mangerton

   Mangerton · townland · Kerry · 1896

   Killarney's water supply is drawn through pipes from the Devil's Punch Bowl, near the summit of Mangerton. The town's sewage system was entirely remodelled in 1896, replacing old built sewers with pipes and moving the outfall over a mile from the nearest house.

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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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   Somewhere around here on Mangerton, near the summit, lies the Devil's Punch Bowl, the source of Killarney's water supply, brought down in pipes to the town below. Killarney is a small market town, 186 miles south-west of Dublin, 40 north of Cork, and 21 to the south-east of Tralee. It belongs to the Earl of Kenmare. Some of its streets are good, though a few thoroughfares remain narrow and old-fashioned. The town's prosperity depends largely on the influx of visitors during the summer and autumn. Boot factories employ a number of men, and two rug and carpet factories have recently given work to a considerable number of girls. Killarney is governed by an Urban Council. The sewage system was entirely remodelled in 1896. Pipes replaced the old built sewers, and the outfall was moved over a mile from the nearest house. The town is lighted by both gas and electricity. It is very healthy, with zymotic and lung diseases practically unknown. An authority already quoted says: "The climate is remarkably mild and equable."

3. Lake View, residence of James O'Connell

   Beaufort · town · Kerry

   On the shore near Beaufort Bridge stands Lake View, at one time the residence of James O'Connell, brother of the great statesman Daniel O'Connell, passed on the route from Carran Tual back to Killarney.

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   In this way the foot of the mountain is reached, and having duly rewarded the guides we again seat ourselves in the car, and desire the driver to take us home by Churchtown, in order that we may visit the grave of the great chief whose ancient territory we are in. We leave the castle of the O’Sullivan More (Dunloe) on the right, and get on to the Cahirciveen road at Beaufort Bridge. On the shore we see Lake View, at one time the residence of James O’Connell, brother of the great statesman. Then we pass the Catholic Church, near Aghadoe House. On our left are the Aghadoe Ruins, Saint Finian’s ancient shrine, and the Pulpit— perhaps the Bishop’s palace.

   For those who are a little more active a third descent may be recommended. It is possible to cross by a long ridge, showing a wonderful view, from Carran Tual to Curraghmore. Here a good path leads down to CummeendufT Glen — rarely visited — and from thence visitors can pass to the far end of the Gap of Dunloe by Gap Cottage, where they will have arranged that the ponies which they left at the Hag’s Glen shall be waiting for them.

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   As you come through Beaufort, near the bridge, there is a house called Lake View on the shore. It was at one time the residence of James O'Connell, brother of the great statesman Daniel O'Connell. The road here is part of an old route travelers took coming back from Carran Tual toward Killarney. Having reached the foot of the mountain and rewarded the guides, they would seat themselves again in the car and ask the driver to take them home by Churchtown, so they might visit the grave of the great chief whose ancient territory they were in. They left the castle of the O'Sullivan More at Dunloe on the right, and got onto the Cahirciveen road at Beaufort Bridge. On the shore they saw Lake View. Beyond that they passed the Catholic Church, near Aghadoe House, and on their left were the Aghadoe Ruins, Saint Finian's ancient shrine, and the Pulpit, which was perhaps the Bishop's palace.

4. Lough Allua and chain of broads

   near Lough Allua · lake or lakes · Cork

   Five miles after leaving Inchigeela village, a chain of six lakes or 'broads' lies close to the road, the largest being Lough Allua. The lakes are an expansion of the River Lee, fringed with rushes and white water-lilies.

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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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   About five miles past Inchigeela village, the road runs near a chain of six lakes, or "broads," the largest being Lough Allua. These lakes are really an expansion of the River Lee, their edges fringed with rushes and white water-lilies, with firs set among them. The waters are "distinctly picturesque," though they lack the overshadowing heights that give the lakes of Cumberland and Westmorland so much of their grandeur. A curiously shaped height, Sheehy Mountain at 1,747 feet, has been conspicuous for some time. The mountains now close in on either side. This stretch belongs to a drive from Inchigeela to Gougane Barra, a route noted for presenting almost every kind of scenery. From Macroom to Inchigeela is chiefly interesting for the prospect ahead. From Inchigeela to Gougane Barra is for the soft loveliness of the lakes. Gougane Barra and Keimaneigh bring stern, rugged mountain scenery, and Keimaneigh to Glengariff offers fine distant seascapes and mountain backgrounds. Three miles westward of Ballingeary is Gougane Barra cross-roads, twenty miles from Macroom.

5. Ovens limestone caves and name origin

   Ovens · electoral division · Cork

   At the hamlet of Ovens, whose name is a corruption of St. Owen, patron saint of the parish, there are noted caves in the limestone rock.

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   Cemetery, and glimpses of other parts of the city, and have a run of nearly seven miles to Ballincoiig (“ 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. About 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 Kilcrea 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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   The road passes through Ovens, a hamlet whose name is a corruption of St. Owen, the patron saint of the parish. At this place there are some noted caves in the limestone rock. Before reaching Ovens, there is a run of nearly seven miles to Ballincollig, meaning

6. Rostellan Castle and its accessible grounds

   Rostellan · townland · Cork

   Rostellan Castle features beautiful woods and grounds to which visitors are freely admitted on Wednesdays. It lies along the drive from Aghada toward Cloyne, skirting the harbour.

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   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 (5^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 1 1|- 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

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   Close to Rostellan stands the castle, with its beautiful woods and grounds. The route skirts the harbour as far as the castle, on the drive from Aghada toward Cloyne and Ballycotton. Visitors are freely admitted to the grounds on Wednesdays. The drive onward 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, 5 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 11 feet from the ground, and the interior is divided into 6 storeys. The tower is cylindrical from top to bottom, of a uniform diameter of 9 feet. The walls are 33 inches thick. The origin and use of these towers, of which there are more than 100 in Ireland and scarcely any elsewhere, has long puzzled antiquaries.

7. Ruined Templenakilla Church above Derrynane Bay

   Templenakilla · ecclesiastical site · Kerry

   About a mile after Coomakista Pass on the road from Waterville, the ruined Templenakilla Church is passed on the left. The road then descends to the sea on the shore of Derrynane Bay, a small inlet of the Atlantic.

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   Leaving Waterville, and crossing the bridge at its southern end, we enter on the most interesting section of the drive. Our road at first winds upwards, till at Coomakista Pass it is 700 feet above the sea. We get charming views of the mountains on the left, and of the almost circular bay, with its numberless islands, on the right. In about a mile we pass, on the left, the ruined Templenakilla Church. Driving on for about five miles, our road descends to the sea on the shore of Derrynane Bay, a small inlet of the Atlantic separated from Ballinskelligs Bay by Hog’s Head and from the Kenmare estuary by Lamb Head, the most southerly cape of county Kerry. In Derrynane Bay are Scariff Island and many other rocky islets. On our right, close to the road leading to Caherdaniel, is a circular fort in remarkably good preservation. On the shore of the bay is —

   Derrynane,

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   Templenakilla Church is a ruined church in the townland of Templenakilla, Kerry, above Derrynane Bay. The road from Waterville crosses the bridge at its southern end and winds upwards, till at Coomakista Pass it stands 700 feet above the sea. About a mile from the pass, the ruined church is passed. The road then descends for about five miles to the shore of Derrynane Bay, a small inlet of the Atlantic. Derrynane Bay is separated from Ballinskelligs Bay by Hog's Head and from the Kenmare estuary by Lamb Head, the most southerly cape of county Kerry. In the bay are Scariff Island and many other rocky islets. Close to the road leading to Caherdaniel is a circular fort in remarkably good preservation. On the shore of the bay is Derrynane.

8. Scenic drive round Dunmanus and Bantry Bays

   Kilcrohane · townland · Cork

   A fine six hours' drive of about 35 miles circles Dunmanus and Bantry Bays, passing pretty coves with views of Mount Gabriel, Three Castle Head, and Mizen Head. The route includes the sequestered village of Kilcrohane and the steep ascent of Seefin (1,136 feet), from which the whole stretch of Bantry Bay is visible.

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   The Drive round Dunmanus and Bantry Bays, about 35 miles. This is a 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 promontory we reach the sequestered village of Kiilcrohane, 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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   Somewhere around here, you are on a fine drive of about 35 miles that circles Dunmanus and Bantry Bays, and it takes a good six hours. The sea stays close at hand nearly the whole way, except for the first 7 miles or so to Durrus. The road runs past a succession of pretty coves, with views across Dunmanus Bay of Mount Gabriel, rising 1,339 feet, and the rugged coast-line out to Three Castle Head and Mizen Head. At Ahakista, 12 miles from Bantry, a good hotel opened on the shore of Dunmanus Bay. Close to Kilcrohane lies the sequestered village of Kilcrohane itself, where the route turns rightwards and begins the steep ascent of Seefin, 1,136 feet high. How the horse manages to drag the car up is a mystery. Tourists would likely be glad to stretch their legs and show mercy at the same time, since the road winds so much that a scrambler by path has only about half the distance to go. The backward view is magnificent, but if the mountain is free from mist, it is surpassed by what bursts on the gaze in front when the summit is reached. The whole stretch of Bantry Bay lies before you. Across the water is the strongly fortified Bear Island, sheltering the harbour and town of Castletown Bearhaven. Behind the island tower the Slieve Miskish and Caha Mountains. To westward is the boundless ocean, and eastward, as the road turns and slowly descends, there is 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 itself is 21 miles long and from 6 to 8 wide. It affords safe anchorage for ships of the largest tonnage. The depth of water at the entrance is about 40 fathoms, and the largest warships can ride there.

9. Shehy Mountain curiously shaped height

   Shehy Mountain · mountain or mountain range · Kerry

   The curiously shaped Shehy Mountain, rising to 1,747 feet, is a conspicuous landmark on the left of the route between Inchigeela 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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   As the road runs between Inchigeela and Gougane Barra, it passes near Shehy Mountain, a curiously shaped height rising to 1,747 feet. This stretch of the route is known for the soft loveliness of its lakes. About five miles on from Inchigeela village, a chain of no fewer than six lakes sits close to the road, the largest of them called Lough Allua. These lakes are really an expansion of the River Lee. They have a fringe of rushes and white water-lilies, set among firs, and the waters are distinctly picturesque, though they lack the overshadowing heights that give the lakes of Cumberland and Westmorland so much of their grandeur. The mountain has been conspicuous for some time along this part of the drive. Beyond it the mountains close in on either side. Three miles westward of the hamlet of Ballingeary, the road reaches Gougane Barra cross-roads, twenty miles from Macroom.

10. Tore Waterfall: finest cascade in Ireland after Glenariff

    Torc · townland · Kerry

    The Tore cascade tumbles over a rock some 60 feet in height, first in a broad unbroken sheet then dividing and leaping from rock to rock. With the single exception of the upper waterfall at Glenariff in County Antrim, the Tore is the finest cascade in the country.

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    Visitors to the Tore may be warned that drivers of cars are sometimes in so great a hurry that they do not encourage the tourist to continue to the top of the fall. In this case one of the finest sights in Ireland is missed, as the full beauty of the cascade cannot be seen from any other point. With the single exception of the upper waterfall at Glenariff in County Antrim, the Tore is the finest cascade in the country.

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    Somewhere close to Torc, the Tore waterfall tumbles over a rock some 60 feet in height. Visitors have been warned that drivers are sometimes in such a hurry they do not encourage you to continue to the top of the fall. The full beauty of the cascade cannot be seen from any other point. With the single exception of the upper waterfall at Glenariff in County Antrim, the Tore is the finest cascade in the country.

11. Caragh Lake described as virgin touring ground

    near Lough Caragh · population centre · Kerry

    Caragh Lake is a beautiful sheet of water, six miles long and a mile broad, praised as surpassing Killarney in beauty and remaining largely virgin touring ground.

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    a beautiful sheet of water about six miles long and in places a mile broad. Near the station is a fine hotel, under the control of the Great Southern and Western Railway Company, the white castellated tower of which, on the wooded shore of the lake, attracts attention from the railway. The pretty river Caragh, five miles long, connecting the lough with the sea, is famous for salmon and trout. Indeed, all the streams hereabouts are fishful. A salmon and trout hatchery has been constructed in the hotel grounds. Good rough shooting — grouse, woodcock, duck, etc. — can be had in plenty on the neighbouring moors and mountains. There are golf links at Dooks close by. Even Killarney cannot show anything more beautiful than Caragh Lake, and it has the advantage of being to a great extent virgin touring ground. Some delightful trips can be had on the lake by means of the hotel boats. A good short trip is to car or walk to Blackstones Bridge, at the south end of the lake, and boat back. Or one can continue southward from Blackstones by the riverside track for another two miles or so to Glencar, where there is a good hotel, much frequented by sportsmen. The surroundings of Glencar are in every way delightful, and the district well deserves its growing popularity.

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    Lough Caragh is a beautiful sheet of water about 6 miles long and in places a mile broad. A fine hotel stands near the station, under the control of the Great Southern and Western Railway Company, its white castellated tower on the wooded shore drawing the eye from the railway. The pretty river Caragh, 5 miles long, connects the lough with the sea and is famous for salmon and trout. All the streams hereabouts are fishful, and a salmon and trout hatchery has been built in the hotel grounds. Good rough shooting, grouse, woodcock, duck, can be had in plenty on the neighbouring moors and mountains. There are golf links at Dooks close by. Even Killarney cannot show anything more beautiful than Caragh Lake, and it has the advantage of being to a great extent virgin touring ground. Delightful trips can be had on the lake by means of the hotel boats. A good short trip is to car or walk to Blackstones Bridge at the south end of the lake, and boat back. Or you can continue southward from Blackstones by the riverside track for another 2 miles or so to Glencar, where there is a good hotel much frequented by sportsmen. The surroundings of Glencar are in every way delightful, and the district well deserves its growing popularity.

12. Dromore Castle and Cappanacuss Castle ruins

    Dromore · townland · Kerry

    Near the bridge over the Blackwater is the Castle of Dromore, a Gothic building with beautiful grounds containing the ruins of Cappanacuss Castle. Cappanacuss was once a seat of the O'Sullivans.

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    There is a carriage-road from Blackwater Bridge, via the Gap of Ballaghbeama, to Glencar (15^ miles, or from Parknasilla, 22). This road, a great part of which is comparatively new, is the one referred to on p. 132. A mile or two to the west are the pretty Cloone Lakes. Near the bridg3 over the Blackwater is the Castle of Dromore, a Gothic building, with beautiful grounds in which are the ruins of Cappanacuss Castle. The road passes Lough Brinn, near which a road (which may be traversed by an outside car but is not practicable for carriages) turns off to the Upper Lake of Killarney and the Gap of Dunloe. Just off the coast are the Greenan and the Dunkerron Islands, the former chain joined to the shore at low water. Three miles from the bridge we pass the ruins of Dunkerron Castle, like Cappanacuss once a seat of the O’Sullivans.

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    Somewhere around here, near the bridge over the Blackwater, stands Dromore Castle, a Gothic building with beautiful grounds. Within those grounds are the ruins of Cappanacuss Castle, once a seat of the O'Sullivans. A carriage-road runs from Blackwater Bridge, via the Gap of Ballaghbeama, to Glencar, fifteen miles. A mile or two to the west are the Cloone Lakes. The road passes Lough Brinn, near which a road turns off to the Upper Lake of Killarney and the Gap of Dunloe. Just off the coast are the Greenan and the Dunkerron Islands, the former joined to the shore at low water. Three miles from the bridge stand the ruins of Dunkerron Castle, which, like Cappanacuss, was once a seat of the O'Sullivans.

13. Druidical cromlech at Castlemary

    Castlemary · townland · Cork

    Castlemary, about a mile from Cloyne, possesses an interesting Druidical cromlech. It is noted along the route from Aghada to Cloyne and Ballycotton.

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    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 (5^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 1 1|- 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

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    Somewhere around here, close to Castlemary, stands a Druidical cromlech. The road that brings you past it skirts the harbour as far as Rostellan Castle, with its woods and grounds, then runs on toward Cloyne and Ballycotton. Castlemary lies about a mile from Cloyne. The guidebook calls the cromlech interesting, but says nothing more of it. The drive itself is described as pretty, with good roads for cyclists, though the writer notes it cannot be compared with the drives about Killarney.

14. Early Christian remains at Aghadoe

    Aghadoe · parish · Kerry

    Aghadoe preserves early Christian and later architectural remains, alongside many holy places, islands, and wells that remain objects of pilgrimage or desired burial-places.

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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.

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    The parish of Aghadoe holds early Christian and later architectural remains. Kerry is full of older antiquities too, cromlechs and standing stones the locals call gallauns, some carrying writing in the Ogham character. The Bishop of Limerick gathered stones with Ogham inscriptions, long undeciphered, and they can 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. All those are pre-Christian. But at Aghadoe and elsewhere the early Christian and later remains survive, and many are the holy places, islands, and wells still the objects of pilgrimages or much-desired burial-places.

15. Grand Canal crossing at Sallins

    Sallins · town · Kildare

    At Sallins, eighteen miles from Dublin, the railway crosses the Grand Canal, which connects the Liffey and the Shannon to form a waterway from east to west Ireland.

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    Our onward journey is through pretty country, At Sallins, eighteen miles from Dublin, we cross the Grand Canal, which connects the Liffey and the Shannon and so forms a waterway from the east to the west of Ireland. Then we see the Hill of Allen, rising to a height of three hundred feet from the Bog of Allen. Newbridge is the station for the Curragh of Kildare, a vast common belonging to the Crown. A permanent camp of instruction was formed here in 1853. The Curragh, too, is the Epsom of the Emerald Isle, and is four times a year the scene of races which occupy the highest place in the estimation of Irish sportsmen.

    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.

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    Sallins, eighteen miles from Dublin, is a town the road passes through where the railway crosses the Grand Canal, connecting the Liffey and the Shannon and forming a waterway from east to west of Ireland. The country around is pretty. Beyond, the Hill of Allen rises 300 feet from the Bog of Allen. Newbridge is the station for the Curragh of Kildare, a vast common belonging to the Crown. A permanent camp of instruction was formed there in 1853. The Curragh is the Epsom of the Emerald Isle, and four times a year is the scene of races that occupy the highest place in the estimation of Irish sportsmen. The town of Kildare lies half concealed from the railway by a ridge, on whose summit rises a round tower 132 feet high. The ancient cathedral has recently been restored at a cost of 12,000 pounds.

16. Keimaneigh Pass and Gougane Barra holy lake

    near Gougane Barra · population centre · Cork

    A coach route from Glengariff passes through the Kyber-like Pass of Keimaneigh to Gougane Barra, noted for its holy lake. The return to Cork can be made via Macroom.

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    Yet another good trip can be made by the coach which leaves daily about 1 1 for the Kyber-like Pass of Keimaneigh and Gougane Barra, with its holy lake. The return to Cork can now be made this way via Macroom : the route is fully described in the reverse direction on pp. 174-7.

    Glengariff to Bantry.

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    Gougane Barra lies near the road, known for its holy lake. A coach leaves daily about one from Glengariff, passing through the Kyber-like Pass of Keimaneigh to reach this place. The return to Cork can be made via Macroom.

17. Kinsale captured after Cork siege

    Kinsale · town · Cork · 1690

    Kinsale was captured a few days after Churchill's siege of Cork, an event which gave rise to a famous Jacobite song.

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    When, in due course, Charles II got his own again, he was proclaimed in Cork eleven days before that ceremony was performed in London. On the deposition of James II the city once more suffered for its loyalty to the Stuarts. Churchill appeared before its walls, at the head of an Orange army, and took it after a five days’ siege, during which the city suffered severely. Kinsale, it may be noted, was captured a few days later; and this gave rise to the famous Jacobite song : —

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    You're coming through Kinsale now. After James II was deposed, Churchill came before the walls of Cork with an Orange army and took it after a five days' siege, during which the city suffered severely. Kinsale was captured a few days later, and that gave rise to a famous Jacobite song.

18. Muckross village as a tourist base

    Muckross · townland · Kerry

    Muckross, two and a half miles south of Killarney, offers hotels and is frequently chosen as headquarters by tourists due to its proximity to Muckross Abbey and Demesne, Tore Waterfall, and Dinish Island. A lakelet behind the hotel provided good fishing for the Prince of Wales.

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    two and a half miles south of Killarney. The hotels here afford excellent quarters, and the village is frequently selected by tourists as headquarters, as it is close to Muckross Abbey and Demesne, and within walking distance of Tore Waterfall and Dinish Island. The lakelet at the back of the hotel afforded his Majesty and party some good fishing on the occasion of his visit as Prince of Wales, but it is by no means certain that it will be equally kind to more humble anglers. The little church of Killagey, on an eminence hard by, enjoys the reputation of being the smallest in the kingdom. We alight at Muckross to visit all that is left of —

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    Somewhere close to Muckross, about two and a half miles south of Killarney, the village has long served as headquarters for travellers. The hotels here offer excellent quarters, and it is a practical base, being close to Muckross Abbey and Demesne, and within walking distance of Tore Waterfall and Dinish Island. The lakelet behind the hotel gave good fishing to his Majesty and his party when he visited as Prince of Wales, though the guide warns it may not be equally kind to more humble anglers. The little church of Killagey stands on a rise nearby, and is said to be the smallest in the kingdom.

19. Pass of Keimaneigh on Macroom route

    near Keimaneigh · pass · Cork

    The Pass of Keimaneigh is described as Khyber-like, forming one of the attractions of the Macroom to Glengariff route along with the lakes of Inchigeela and the holy lake of Gougane Barra.

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    Wales route described in the last chapter, the Macroom, or “ Tourists ” route, was only properly opened in 1898, by the arrangement of inclusive fares for rail and coach. The road from Macroom to Glengariff has long been known to a few hardy and adventurous cyclists, but so far as tourists generally are concerned, we are safe in saying that it is almost terra incognita. We describe it here in the westward direction, as the scenery ahead is distinctly better this way ; but the route is, of course, equally available from Killarney and Glengariff, tickets being obtainable at either place, and at the principal stations of the Great Southern and Western Railway. The long chain of lakes at Inchigeela, the holy lake of Gougane Barra, and the Khyber-like Pass of Keimaneigh, make this route a very attractive one.

    The Capwell station at Cork is in the southern part of the city ( see plan), about a mile from St. Patrick’s Bridge. The railway journey presents some pretty pastoral scenery, but is chiefly interesting on account of the numerous ruined castles on either side.

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    Somewhere about Keimaneigh, on the road between Macroom and Glengariff, there is a pass that one old guidebook calls Khyber-like. The route itself was only properly opened in 1898, when inclusive fares for rail and coach were arranged. Before that, the road from Macroom to Glengariff was known mainly to a few hardy and adventurous cyclists. To most tourists it was almost unknown country. The guidebook recommends travelling westward, because the scenery ahead is distinctly better that way, though tickets are obtainable at either end, at Killarney or Glengariff, and at the principal stations of the Great Southern and Western Railway. Along with the Pass of Keimaneigh, the route takes in the long chain of lakes at Inchigeela and the holy lake of Gougane Barra, and together they make it very attractive. The railway begins at Capwell station in the southern part of Cork, about a mile from St Patrick's Bridge, and passes ruined castles on either side.

20. Queenstown seen from the water

    Cobh · municipal district · Cork

    Seen from the water, Queenstown is very attractive, dominated by its towerless cathedral. The town is built in terraces rising from the harbour.

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    Seen from the water, Queenstown, with its dominating but towcrJess cathedral, is very attractive. The town is built in

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    As you pass through or near Cobh, think of how it looks from the water. Queenstown, as it was called, is very attractive. A great cathedral dominates the town, though it has no tower. The houses rise in terraces from the harbour.

21. Strancally Castle, old and new, on the Blackwater

    Strancally · townland · Waterford

    Strancally Castle rises over the deepest part of the Blackwater, its ivied ruins blending with the mossy rocks. The new castle of Strancally is seen embowered in extensive woods, with lofty towers and battlements.

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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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    Close to Strancally, the Blackwater runs deep. Strancally Castle rises over the deepest part of the river, its ivied ruins blending with the mossy rocks. There is an old castle here, and a new one too. The new castle of Strancally stands embowered in extensive woods, with lofty towers and battlements rising above the trees. The river has carried travellers past other places on its way here. Rhincrew Castle was founded by Raymond le Gros, a companion-in-arms of Strongbow. The ruins of Molana Abbey stand where Raymond le Gros lies buried. Ballinatray's fine modern mansion comes into sight, and the river widens into the Broad of Clashmore, with hills, meadows, mountains, lake and river all together. But it is at Strancally that the Blackwater is deepest, and the old castle keeps its place above the water.

22. Circular fort near Caherdaniel

    Caherdaniel · townland · Kerry

    Close to the road leading to Caherdaniel, near the shore of Derrynane Bay, is a circular fort in remarkably good preservation. Near Caherdaniel itself, the adjoining hamlet, is a small stone fort.

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    Leaving Waterville, and crossing the bridge at its southern end, we enter on the most interesting section of the drive. Our road at first winds upwards, till at Coomakista Pass it is 700 feet above the sea. We get charming views of the mountains on the left, and of the almost circular bay, with its numberless islands, on the right. In about a mile we pass, on the left, the ruined Templenakilla Church. Driving on for about five miles, our road descends to the sea on the shore of Derrynane Bay, a small inlet of the Atlantic separated from Ballinskelligs Bay by Hog’s Head and from the Kenmare estuary by Lamb Head, the most southerly cape of county Kerry. In Derrynane Bay are Scariff Island and many other rocky islets. On our right, close to the road leading to Caherdaniel, is a circular fort in remarkably good preservation. On the shore of the bay is —

    Derrynane,

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    There is a circular fort somewhere around here, near the shore of Derrynane Bay, and the road to Caherdaniel passes close by it. The guidebook says it is in remarkably good preservation. Derrynane Bay is a small inlet of the Atlantic, separated from Ballinskelligs Bay by Hog's Head and from the Kenmare estuary by Lamb Head, the most southerly cape of county Kerry. Scariff Island and many other rocky islets lie in the bay. Close to Caherdaniel itself, the adjoining hamlet, stands a small stone fort as well. The drive from Waterville crosses the bridge at its southern end and winds up to Coomakista Pass, 700 feet above the sea. From there you can see the mountains and the almost circular bay with its numberless islands. About a mile along, the road passes the ruined Templenakilla Church before descending for about five miles to the sea and the shore of Derrynane Bay.

23. Courtaparteen Church ruins near Kinsale

    Courtmacsherry · town · Cork

    In the neighbourhood of the Old Head of Kinsale are the ruins of Courtaparteen Church, noted alongside Ringrone Castle as antiquities in the area.

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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 1181). 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 you pass through Courtmacsherry, over near the Old Head of Kinsale stand the ruins of Courtaparteen Church, alongside the ruins of Ringrone Castle. Ringrone was built by Milo de Courcey, ancestor of the present Lord Kingsale, premier baron of Ireland, a title going back to 1181. King John chose de Courcey as his champion in a quarrel with Philip of France. His rival ran away without striking a blow, and de Courcey was adjudged the conqueror. As a reward for his gallantry he received the privilege of remaining covered in the presence of his sovereign, a privilege still preserved.

24. Eccles Hotel at the head of Glengarriff Bay

    Glengarriff · townland · Cork

    The Eccles Hotel sits close to the shore at the head of the bay at Glengarriff, surrounded by lovely grounds and conveniently situated for water trips, with an excellent library.

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    The Eccles is close to the shore at the head of the bay. It is a comfortable establishment, surrounded by lovely grounds, and conveniently situated for water trips. It has the advantage of possessing an excellent library. Coming from Kenmare it is the first hotel called at, but the last in the reverse direction from Bantry.

    Roche's is about a mile from the Eccles, and is the first hotel reached in coming from Bantry. It stands on higher ground than the Eccles , and its mountain view, with three pyramid-like peaks for background, is superb.

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    Somewhere around here is the Eccles Hotel, close to the shore at the head of the bay. It was a comfortable establishment, surrounded by lovely grounds, and conveniently situated for water trips. It had the advantage of an excellent library. Coming from Kenmare, it was the first hotel called at, but the last in the reverse direction from Bantry. Roche's Hotel stood about a mile from the Eccles, on higher ground, and its mountain view, with three pyramid-like peaks for background, was superb.

25. Glacial erratics near Kenmare

    Kenmare · townland · Kerry

    Near Kenmare, a huge block of Old Red Sandstone rests on a limestone pillar 6 feet high, while elsewhere a great block of limestone rests on Old Red Sandstone, demonstrating glacial transport of material.

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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.

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    Somewhere around here you can find evidence of the glaciers that shaped this country. Near Kenmare, a huge block of Old Red Sandstone rests on a limestone pillar 6 feet high. In another direction, the opposite has happened: a great block of limestone sits on Old Red Sandstone. Neither stone belongs where it lies. The ice carried them and dropped them where they remain. The same glaciers hollowed out basins across Kerry. Lough Coomanassig sits 1,500 feet above the sea, a basin the ice carved. Lower down, a moraine blocked a valley and formed a second tarn, the eagle’s lough. The ice helped deepen the lakes of Killarney themselves. Rounded and polished limestone appears throughout, and perched blocks are common. One near Dunmanway weighs some thousand tons. The glaciers left their mark on the rock and the water alike.

26. Kilcrea Abbey ruins

    Kilcrea · townland · Cork

    The ruins of Kilcrea Abbey are visible on the right shortly after leaving Killumney station on the Macroom route.

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    Cemetery, and glimpses of other parts of the city, and have a run of nearly seven miles to Ballincoiig (“ 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. About 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 Kilcrea 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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    Somewhere around here are the ruins of Kilcrea Abbey. The old guide places them shortly after Killumney station, along the Macroom route. On the opposite side from the abbey, a castle was built in 1465 by Cormac, Lord of Muskerry. A mile further along are the ruins of Castlemore, the great castle, built by the MacSwineys in the fifteenth century. Close to Crookstown station stands the Castle of Clogh-dha, the stone building of David, restored and used as a fishing station by the Earl of Bandon. Before reaching Kilcrea, the route passes through Ballincollig, the town of the wild boar, with its barracks and gunpowder works. The conspicuous square tower there is part of the ruin of a castle built by the Barretts in the reign of Edward III. About two miles from Ballincollig, at the hamlet of Ovens, a corruption of St. Owen, the patron saint of the parish, there are noted caves in the limestone rock. Crossing the Lee near the station at Dooniskey, and also the rivers Sullane and Laney, the railway reaches its terminus.

27. Medicinal black shaly substance on Whiddy Island

    near Whiddy Island · island or archipelago · Cork

    A black shaly substance resembling black-lead, found on the northern side of Whiddy Island, was once highly valued in the neighbourhood for its supposed medicinal qualities.

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    formerly Lord Bantry’s deer-park, comprises an area of about 1,218 acres, and is remarkable for the diversified quality of its soil. A black shaly substance, soft and unctuous, resembling black-lead, found on the northern side, was at one time highly valued in the neighbourhood for its supposed medicinal qualities. There are some relics of an old church, with a cemetery attached ; and on the eastern point of the island are the ruins of a castle built in the reign of Henry VI by O’Sullivan Bere. Though apparently so near, it is almost a mile and three-quarters from Bantry.

    At Bantry, we are at the end of—

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    Whiddy Island sits off Bantry, a place of about 1,218 acres, once Lord Bantry's deer-park. On its northern side, people once found a black shaly substance, soft and unctuous, resembling black-lead. It was highly valued in the neighbourhood, for its supposed medicinal qualities. The island holds other traces of the past: relics of an old church with a cemetery attached, and on the eastern point, the ruins of a castle built in the reign of Henry VI by O'Sullivan Bere. The place looks close from Bantry, but it is almost a mile and threequarters out.

28. Midleton town and Curran's education

    Midleton · town · Cork

    Midleton, about halfway from Cork to Youghal, has a population of 2,795 and derives chief importance from its extensive whisky distillery and flour mills. The famous orator and statesman Curran was educated at the college there. The town confers the viscount title on the Brodrick family.

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    There is not much of interest in the journey from Cork to Youghal, except near the commencement, when after passing the riverside suburbs of Tivoli and Dunkettle, we skirt the northern shore of Lough Mahon (see p. 46), and have some pretty peeps down the harbour. At Queenstown Junction the main line trains proceed in a southerly direction to Queenstown, but we continue due eastward. Midleton (population 2,795), about half-way to Youghal, is a military centre, but derives its chief importance from its extensive whisky distillery and flour mills. Curran, the famous orator and statesman, was educated at the College here. Close to the distillery is the ford which Raleigh defended singlehanded against Fitzgerald and his “ wild Irish rebels ” till his own troops came up. Scott alludes to the incident in Kenilworth, ch. xv. Midleton confers the title of viscount in the peerage of Ireland upon the Brodrick family.

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    The journey from Cork to Youghal has not much of interest, except near the beginning, when after passing the riverside suburbs of Tivoli and Dunkettle, the line skirts the northern shore of Lough Mahon with some pretty peeps down the harbour. At Queenstown Junction, main line trains head south to Queenstown, but the way continues due east. Midleton, population 2,795, about halfway to Youghal, is a military centre, but derives its chief importance from its extensive whisky distillery and flour mills. The famous orator and statesman Curran was educated at the college there. Close to the distillery is the ford which Raleigh defended single-handed against Fitzgerald and his "wild Irish rebels" till his own troops came up. Scott alludes to the incident in Kenilworth, chapter 15. The town confers the title of viscount in the peerage of Ireland upon the Brodrick family.

29. Monument to the Knight of Kerry

    near Valencia Island · island or archipelago · Kerry

    A monument to the memory of the late Knight of Kerry stands on Valentia Island, built on a wild and romantic elevation. The visitor is advised not to leave the island without inspecting it.

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    The visitor should not leave without inspecting the lighthouse and the monument to the memory of the late Knight of Kerry, both of them built on wild and romantic elevations. The lighthouse stands at Cromwell' s Fort, as the headland is named, a reminiscence of the fact that Noll erected forts at each end of the island, as well to safeguard the coast as to prevent the captains of hostile privateers from using the

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    On Valencia Island, a monument stands to the memory of the late Knight of Kerry, built on a wild and romantic elevation. A lighthouse stands as well, at Cromwell's Fort. The headland takes its name from the fact that Cromwell erected forts at each end of the island, to safeguard the coast and to prevent captains of hostile privateers from using the island. You should not leave without inspecting both.

30. Ruined Castle of Ballyduff on the Blackwater

    Ballyduff · townland · Waterford

    The ruined Castle of Ballyduff stands on the southern bank of the Blackwater, about a mile beyond Glencairn Abbey on the road from Lismore to Fermoy. The river is crossed close to the castle.

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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 3^ 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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    Somewhere around here, the ruined Castle of Ballyduff stands on the southern bank of the Blackwater. About a mile along the road from Lismore to Fermoy lies 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. The river is crossed close to the castle. Rather more than a mile from the bridge is Ballyduff Station. Another mile brings the road abreast of the ruins of Mocollop Castle, with the adjacent modern residence, on the northern side of the river. A little beyond, the road passes under the railway line, which runs between the high road and the river for the next 3 miles. After that distance the road goes under the line again, and Kilmurry House appears on the opposite bank. Past Clondulane Station the road crosses the line once more, and the ruin of Carrigabrick Castle comes in sight by the side of the river.

31. Summit panorama of Mangerton at 2,756 feet

    Mangerton · townland · Kerry

    At the ordnance mark on the summit of Mangerton, 2,756 feet above sea level, a glorious panorama unfolds. To the east lie the Boggeragh Mountains and the Paps; northward the Shannon is discernible; westward are the ranges of Iveragh, Dingle Bay and Kenmare Fiord; southward the Caha Mountains over Glengariff and Bantry Bay.

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    By the time the ordnance mark on the summit is in sight, the path becomes less difficult, for we tread on a peaty soil. At the mound we are 2,756 feet above the sea, and a glorious panorama rewards our exertions. Away to the east, the Boggerah Mountains and the Paps loom cloud-like and blue ; far on the north, the river Shannon is just discernible, and nearer rise the Slieve Miskisli Mountains ; on the. west we view the rocky ranges of Iveragh, Dingle Bay and the Kenmare Fiord ; southward we see the distant Caha Mountains that shadow Glengariff and rise over Bantry Bay. But nearer there are greater charms of scenery, for the three lakes lie at our feet, and we overlook their fairy islands. The town seems but a stone’s-throw away, and we can trace the roads that converge to it for many a mile into the country. Like silver threads, we see the streams and rivers running amongst verdant meadows, with the gem like sheen of the arbutus bowers that gird the glancing lakes ; higher, is a darker zone of tasselled pines. The Macgillycuddy Reeks stand out in all their magnificence, Carran Tual like a monarch proudly overtopping all. Nearer yet, the Purple Mountain and the Tomies rear their peaks ; and closer still are the Drooping Mountain and Tore.

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    Somewhere around here is the summit of Mangerton, marked at 2,756 feet above the sea. The path grows easier as you near the top, the ground turning to peaty soil, and the ordnance mark comes into sight. What waits there is a glorious panorama. Away to the east, the Boggeragh Mountains and the Paps loom cloud-like and blue. Far to the north, the river Shannon is just discernible, and nearer rise the Slieve Miskish Mountains. To the west lie the rocky ranges of Iveragh, Dingle Bay, and the Kenmare Fiord. Southward stand the distant Caha Mountains, shadowing Glengariff and rising over Bantry Bay. But the nearer views hold greater charm. The three lakes lie at your feet, with their fairy islands. The town seems but a stone's-throw away, and you can trace the roads converging to it for many a mile into the country. Streams and rivers run like silver threads among verdant meadows, with the gem-like sheen of arbutus bowers girding the glancing lakes, and higher up, a darker zone of tasselled pines. The Macgillycuddy Reeks stand out in magnificence, Carran Tual like a monarch proudly overtopping all. Nearer, the Purple Mountain and the Tomies rear their peaks, and closer still are the Drooping Mountain and Tore.

32. Templemichael Church and Castle ruins on the Blackwater

    Templemichael · townland · Waterford

    The steamer passage up the Blackwater passes the picturesque ruins of Templemichael Church and Castle, overlooking the river 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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    Somewhere around here are the ruins of Templemichael Church and Castle, overlooking the Blackwater. A steamer used to carry travellers up the river, gliding past these picturesque ruins on its way between Youghal and Cappoquin. Before reaching this stretch, the steamer passed a bridge with 5 spans, each 100 feet long, and Rhincrew Castle, once a preceptory of the Knights Templars, founded by Raymond le Gros, a companion-in-arms of Strongbow. After these ruins came the ruins of Molana Abbey, where Raymond le Gros lies buried. Then Ballinatray, a fine modern mansion, comes into sight, and the river widens into the Broad of Clashmore, with hills, meadows, mountains, lake and river all together.

33. The Marina, Cork's pleasant riverside promenade

    Cork · city · Cork

    A ferry from near the Great Southern and Western Station crosses to the south side of the Lee, providing access to the Marina, a tree-lined promenade overlooking the river, considered by many the most pleasant feature of Cork.

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    Ferries. — From near the Great Southern and Western Station there is a ferry 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 by many the most pleasant feature of Cork. Another ferry likely to be useful to the visitor is that at the west end of the city, from the Mardyke to Sunday’s Well.

    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 p.m. and despatched at 3.15 and 9.51 p.m.

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    Cork has a river running through it, the Lee, and one of the best ways to enjoy it is from the Marina. A ferry crosses from near the Great Southern and Western Station to the south side of the river, giving easy access to this tree-lined promenade. Many people consider the Marina the most pleasant feature of Cork, and it is not hard to see why, with the river spread out before you and the trees standing along the walk. There is another ferry too, at the west end of the city, running from the Mardyke to Sunday's Well, which may also serve you well if you are exploring that way.

34. The wooded valley of Glenflesk and the cascading Flesk river

    near Glenflesk · population centre · Kerry

    Glenflesk is a richly-wooded valley through which the Flesk river carries the surplus waters of Lough Guittane into the Lower Lake. Immense rocks project from either side and the stream leaps in cascades over barriers in its path.

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    should be visited by every tourist ; it lies to the south-east of the town. The most beautiful spots may easily be reached from the railway station at Headford, eight miles from Killarney ; but it is best to drive through the glen on an outside car, as in that way its features can be seen at leisure. The glen is a richly-wooded valley through which the Flesk carries the surplus waters of Lough Guittane into the Lower Lake. Immense rocks project from either side of the glen, and the little stream leaps impetuously in a series of cascades over the barriers which obstruct its path. Filadown, the most picturesque part, was long the retreat of a celebrated outlaw, Owen MacCarthy ; his den, the Labig Owen, is a small cavern about half-way up the Demon’s Cliff. Near the upper entrance to the glen, on a commanding site, stand the ruins of Killaha Castle, formerly the stronghold of the O’Donoghues of the glens ; hard by are the remains of the old church. The Druids’ Circles at Lissivigeen should be inspected ; and we can also visit Flesk Castle, which stands on a picturesque, wooded knoll round the base of which the river sweeps in eddying currents. An extensive panoramic view of the Middle and Lower Lakes may be enjoyed from the castle terrace. The road home leads us past —

    Lough Guittane,

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    Glenflesk is a richly-wooded valley the road passes through, where the Flesk river carries the surplus waters of Lough Guittane down into the Lower Lake. Immense rocks project from either side of the glen, and the stream leaps in a series of cascades over the barriers that obstruct its path. Filadown, the most picturesque part of the glen, was long the retreat of a celebrated outlaw, Owen MacCarthy. His den, the Labig Owen, is a small cavern about halfway up the Demon's Cliff. Near the upper entrance to the glen, on a commanding site, stand the ruins of Killaha Castle, formerly the stronghold of the O'Donoghues of the glens. Hard by are the remains of the old church. The Druids' Circles at Lissivigeen should be inspected. Flesk Castle stands on a picturesque, wooded knoll, round the base of which the river sweeps in eddying currents. An extensive panoramic view of the Middle and Lower Lakes may be enjoyed from the castle terrace.

35. Tynte's Castle in Main Street, Youghal

    Youghal · town · Cork

    An ancient tower known as Tynte's Castle stands in Main Street, Youghal, on the right-hand side as one comes from the Clock Tower. It is a surviving medieval fortified structure within the town.

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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 £2 7 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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    Youghal takes its name from the Irish word for yew-wood. The hills here were once covered with yews. The town received its first charter from King John. It was strongly fortified, and a large part of its walls still stand on the western and northern sides. Cromwell entered the town in 1649 by the Water Gate and for a time made Youghal his headquarters. On the site of the ancient South Gate now stands a structure called the Clock Gate. In Main Street stands an ancient tower known as Tynte's Castle, a medieval fortified structure within the town. A street from there leads to St. Mary's Church, which occupies the site of a church that existed before the Norman invasion. It was rebuilt by the eighth Earl of Desmond, who founded a college in connection with it in 1464. The church was restored early in the 1600s by the "great" Earl of Cork. The college 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 arrived in Ireland in 1588. He wrote in his autobiography: "All my wealth was £2 7 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.

36. Venerable abbeys of Aghadoe, Innisfallen and Muckross

    Aghadoe · parish · Kerry

    The abbeys of Aghadoe, Innisfallen, and Muckross are described as venerable memorials of past piety, standing conspicuously over the placid waters of the Killarney lakes amid the district's scattered historic monuments.

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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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    Aghadoe is a parish the road takes you through or near, and it holds some of the oldest memorials in the Killarney district. The abbeys of Aghadoe, Innisfallen, and Muckross stand out over the placid water of the lake, conspicuous in the landscape. They are called venerable memorials of past piety. The district also holds mystic stone circles, where Druids celebrated their mysterious rites. Killarney offers so many objects of scenic and historic interest that it presents what the book calls an embarras de richesse.

37. Derreen – seat of the Marquis of Lansdowne

    Derreen · townland · Kerry

    Derreen, the seat of the Marquis of Lansdowne, is situated across the bay from Parknasilla. It would make a delightful holiday haven, but the Marquis does not permit the erection of a hotel.

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    area of fifty-eight acres. Boating, bathing, fishing, and mountain-climbing may all be enjoyed to perfection in this favoured locality. The adventurous may row or sail right across the bay to Derreen, the seat of the Marquis of Lansdowne. Derreen would make just such another delightful haven for the holiday-maker as Parknasilla or Glengariff, but his lordship will not permit the erection of a hotel.

    Parknasilla to Kenmare.

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    Close to Derreen, across the bay, stands the seat of the Marquis of Lansdowne. The guidebook says boating, bathing, fishing, and mountain-climbing can all be enjoyed to perfection in this area of 58 acres. Derreen itself would make as delightful a holiday haven as Parknasilla or Glengariff, but his lordship will not permit the erection of a hotel. So the bay keeps its peace, and the traveller passes on toward Kenmare.

38. Perched glacial block near Dunmanway

    Dunmanway · town · Cork

    Near Dunmanway in County Cork, a perched glacial block weighing some thousand tons can be seen, evidence of past ice movement across the landscape.

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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.

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    Dunmanway in County Cork sits in a landscape shaped by ice. The guide tells of many perched blocks scattered across the southwest, carried and dropped by glaciers long ago. One near Dunmanway weighs some thousand tons. That single stone, left sitting where the ice released it, is evidence of how the whole region was carved and covered in its deep past. The same book describes how glaciers hollowed out basins like Lough Coomanassig in Kerry, sitting 1,500 feet above the sea, and how moraines blocked valleys to form tarns, including one called the eagle's lough. Ice helped to deepen, if not to form, the lakes of Killarney themselves. Rounded and polished limestone appears frequently across the land. Near Kenmare, a huge block of Old Red Sandstone rests on a limestone pillar 6 feet high, while elsewhere a great block of limestone rests on Old Red Sandstone.

39. Chain of lakes at Inchigeela

    Inchigeelagh · townland · Cork

    Inchigeela features a long chain of lakes along the Macroom to Glengariff route. The Lake Hotel there served as the usual luncheon stop for coach parties.

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    Wales route described in the last chapter, the Macroom, or “ Tourists ” route, was only properly opened in 1898, by the arrangement of inclusive fares for rail and coach. The road from Macroom to Glengariff has long been known to a few hardy and adventurous cyclists, but so far as tourists generally are concerned, we are safe in saying that it is almost terra incognita. We describe it here in the westward direction, as the scenery ahead is distinctly better this way ; but the route is, of course, equally available from Killarney and Glengariff, tickets being obtainable at either place, and at the principal stations of the Great Southern and Western Railway. The long chain of lakes at Inchigeela, the holy lake of Gougane Barra, and the Khyber-like Pass of Keimaneigh, make this route a very attractive one.

    The Capwell station at Cork is in the southern part of the city ( see plan), about a mile from St. Patrick’s Bridge. The railway journey presents some pretty pastoral scenery, but is chiefly interesting on account of the numerous ruined castles on either side.

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    Somewhere around here, close to Inchigeelagh, there is a long chain of lakes that travellers on the Macroom to Glengariff road would have passed. This route was only properly opened in 1898, when inclusive fares for rail and coach were arranged. Before that, the road from Macroom to Glengariff was known to a few hardy and adventurous cyclists, but to most tourists it was, as the guidebook puts it, almost terra incognita. The guidebook describes the route heading westward, because the scenery ahead is distinctly better that way, though tickets were obtainable at either end and at the principal stations of the Great Southern and Western Railway. The chain of lakes here at Inchigeela was named alongside the holy lake of Gougane Barra and the Khyber-like Pass of Keimaneigh as the features that made this route attractive. The Lake Hotel at Inchigeela served as the usual luncheon stop for coach parties travelling along it.

40. Elizabeth Fort visible above Bishop Street

    Cork · city · Cork

    High up on the left approaching Bishop Street from Sullivan's Quay and French's Quay, the dingy wall of Elizabeth Fort is visible. The fort is noted as the Irish fort close to the cathedral site.

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    Crossing the South Channel by Parliament Bridge, with its single arch, we turn westward by Sullivan’s Quay and French’s Quay to Bishop Street, noticing high up on the left the dingy wall of Elizabeth Fort. We now reach what is by far the most noteworthy and imposing building in Cork,

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    As the road passes through Cork, the dingy wall of Elizabeth Fort can be seen high up off Bishop Street. The old guide calls it the fort close by St. Fin Barre's Cathedral, which it describes as the most noteworthy and imposing building in Cork.

41. Fermoy on the Blackwater

    Fermoy · townland · Cork

    Fermoy is pleasantly situated on the Blackwater with nearly seven thousand inhabitants, besides troops quartered in large barracks. Being comparatively modern, there is little in the town to interest the tourist, but it is a good centre for anglers.

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    Fermoy is pleasantly situated on the Blackwater, and contains nearly seven thousand inhabitants, besides the troops, both infantry and cavalry, quartered in the large barracks. Being comparatively modern, there is little in the town to interest the tourist, but it is a good centre for anglers, and, having railway communication with Mitchelstown, about ten miles to the north, is a convenient spot from which to visit the celebrated caves and castle (see our Guide to 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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    Somewhere around here is Fermoy, pleasantly situated on the Blackwater. It contains nearly 7,000 inhabitants, besides the troops, both infantry and cavalry, quartered in the large barracks. Being comparatively modern, there is little in the town to interest the tourist, but it is a good centre for anglers. Having railway communication with Mitchelstown, about 10 miles to the north, it is a convenient spot from which to visit the celebrated caves and castle. 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.

42. Finest general view of the Killarney lake country

    Killarney · town · Kerry

    The finest general view of the Killarney lake country is from the elevated ridges at the southern end of the Upper Lake on the road from Glengariff, where all three lakes are suddenly revealed at a single glance.

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    The finest general view of the lake country is that from the elevated ridges at the southern end of the Upper Lake, on the road from Glengariff. Here at a sudden turn, as at the lifting of a curtain, the three lakes flash upon the eye at a glance, lying in their wondrous valley as if sleeping secure in the guardianship of the encircling hills.

    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.

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    Killarney holds the finest general view of the lake country. It comes from the elevated ridges at the southern end of the Upper Lake, on the road from Glengariff. At a sudden turn, the three lakes flash upon the eye at a glance, lying in their valley as if sleeping secure in the guardianship of the encircling hills. Throughout the entire district, scattered memorials of the past enhance the natural beauty with human sympathy. There are the mystic stone circles where the Druids celebrated their mysterious rites, and the venerable abbeys of Aghadoe, Innisfallen and Muckross, looming out over the placid water of the lake, conspicuous in the landscape.

43. Leap as the old boundary of civilisation

    Leap · town · Cork

    Leap stands at the mouth of a small stream of the same name. It was of old considered the boundary between civilisation and the wild country beyond.

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    Leap stands at the mouth of a small stream of the same name, of old considered the boundary between civilisation

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    You're coming through Leap now, in Cork. It sits at the mouth of a small stream of the same name. Leap was of old considered the boundary between civilisation and the wild country beyond.

44. Lough Guitane: singularly lovely lake on Mangerton

    near Lough Guitane · lake or lakes · Kerry

    About a mile along the ascent of Mangerton, the tourist comes in sight of Lough Guitane, a considerable lake with three small islands, described as singularly lovely. The mountain becomes bleak and rugged beyond it.

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    and a half reaches a stream and gives place to a mere path- It is usual and much safer to leave the ponies here and to ascend to the top on foot. About a mile on, the tourist comes in sight of Lough Gulttana, a considerable lake, singularly lovely, with three small islands on it. The mountain now becomes bleak and rugged, but, as we proceed, more and more interesting, the views increasing in grandeur with every foot of elevation. After some tough climbing, we arrive at the curious lake which goes by the name of the Devil’s Punch Bowl. It is a tarn almost a quarter of a mile long, deep down in a dark gorge, and looking from the great overhanging steeps almost as black as ink. The water is cold as ice, and as unrippled as if it were really frozen over. No fish are found in it, though they are plentiful in the stream that flows out of it. The echo is fine, but rather peculiar ; it seems to ring round and round, as it bounds and rebounds from rock to rock. The Devil’s Punch Bowl is said to have no bottom — at least, the bottom has never been fathomed. Charles James Fox had the temerity to swim right round the tarn when on a visit to the Earl of Kenmare in 1772.

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    About a mile along the ascent of Mangerton, the traveller comes in sight of Lough Guitane, a considerable lake, singularly lovely, with three small islands on it. Before reaching the lake, the way gives place to a mere path at a stream, where it is usual and safer to leave ponies and ascend on foot. The mountain becomes bleak and rugged beyond the lake, but more and more interesting as the climb goes on, the views increasing in grandeur with every foot of elevation. After some tough climbing, the path reaches a curious lake called the Devil's Punch Bowl. It is a tarn almost a quarter of a mile long, deep down in a dark gorge, looking from the great overhanging steeps almost as black as ink. The water is cold as ice and as unrippled as if it were frozen over. No fish are found in it, though they are plentiful in the stream that flows out of it. The echo is fine but peculiar, seeming to ring round and round, bounding and rebounding from rock to rock. The Devil's Punch Bowl is said to have no bottom, at least the bottom has never been fathomed. Charles James Fox had the temerity to swim right round the tarn when on a visit to the Earl of Kenmare in 1772.

45. Molluscs peculiar to Kenmare

    Kenmare · townland · Kerry

    Two species of mollusc are peculiar to Kenmare and found nowhere else, part of the district's distinctive Lusitanian fauna of apparent Spanish or Portuguese origin.

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    Zoology. — Red 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 Lusitanian — 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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    Somewhere close to Kenmare, there are two molluscs found nowhere else in the world. They belong to what is called the Lusitanian fauna of the Kerry district, a name taken from the former name of the Roman province now Portugal. Both the animals and the plants of this region appear to have a Spanish or Portuguese origin. A black slug with yellow spots, for instance, is found only in the south-west of Ireland and in Portugal, and nowhere else. Other molluscs share that same origin, but two of them are peculiar to Kenmare alone. The district holds other rarities too. A dark wood-mouse may be found here, along with North American and Arctic forms of life such as fresh-water sponge, certain beetles and butterflies. The great wolf spider, the large grasshopper and the clear-wing moth are all found in this region. Mediterranean and Pyrenean flowering plants grow here as well, and some American ones. Certain semi-tropical mosses found here exist nowhere else in Europe. Possibly the Gulf Stream has carried them over.

46. North Abbey, Youghal, founded by a Fitzgerald in 1269

    Youghal · town · Cork · 1269

    Just beyond the town walls at the north end of Main Street in Youghal stand the west gable of the church and a few other fragments of North Abbey, founded by a Fitzgerald in 1269.

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    Just beyond the town walls, at the north end of Main Street, are the west gable of the church and a few other fragments of North Abbey, founded by a Fitzgerald in 1269.

    From Youghal the tourist can take the half-hourly ferry and proceed to Ardmore (6 miles), with its interesting ecclesiastical remains (see our Guide to Waterford, etc.).

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    Youghal is a town on the road where North Abbey once stood, founded by a Fitzgerald in 1269. What remains are the west gable of the church and a few other fragments, just beyond the town walls at the north end of Main Street.

47. River Laune drains the lakes to Castlemaine Harbour

    Castlemaine Harbour · bay · Kerry

    The surplus water of the Killarney lakes is discharged by the river Laune, which flows from the south-west corner of the Lower Lake to Castlemaine Harbour on the coast of Kerry, linking the lake system to the Atlantic.

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    The chief attraction of the district is the beautiful scenery surrounding the famous lakes, which are three in number, known respectively as the Upper ; the Middle, or Tore ; and the Lower, or more properly Lough Leane. The lakes are connected by a tortuous stream, called the Long Range, which winds in and out in the most pleasant manner. The lakes are fed by a number of mountain streams, their surplus water being discharged by the river Laune, which flows from the south-west corner of the Lower Lake to Castlemaine Harbour, on the coast of Kerry. The Long Range was admitted by Sir Walter Scott to be finer than anything in his beloved Scottish lake district. The head of the Lower Lake and the whole of the other two are surrounded by high mountains and scenery of the most romantic nature ; and after exploring the lakes as recommended in the following pages, we believe most tourists will agree with Thackeray when he pronounces them “ too handsome.”

    If the visitor is pressed for time and does not fear fatigue, he may, by “ galloping over the lakes in one day,” get a glimpse of their more prominent features. To do so, he may proceed by Aghadoe ; visit Dunloe Castle, and ascend Carran Tual, descending by the Black Valley ; and return by boat through the lakes. Or he may proceed back through the Gap of Dunloe, and home by Lord Brandon’s Cottage, Derrycunnihy, Eagles’ Nest, Tore and Muckross. Another one day excursion is by Aghadoe, Beaufort Bridge, through the Pass of Dunloe, and back by water from the head of the Upper Lake, visiting Dinish Island, O’Sullivan’s Cascade, Innisfallen and Ross.

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    Castlemaine Harbour sits on the coast of Kerry, where the river Laune carries the surplus water of the Killarney lakes out to the Atlantic. The lakes are three in number: the Upper, the Middle or Tore, and the Lower, properly called Lough Leane. They are connected by a tortuous stream called the Long Range, which winds in and out in what the guide calls the most pleasant manner. The lakes themselves are fed by a number of mountain streams, and all that surplus water finds its way to the harbour you are passing near now, by way of the Laune, which flows from the south-west corner of the Lower Lake. The Long Range was admitted by Sir Walter Scott to be finer than anything in his beloved Scottish lake district. The head of the Lower Lake and the whole of the other two are surrounded by high mountains and scenery of the most romantic nature. After exploring the lakes, the guide believes most tourists will agree with Thackeray when he pronounces them, in his words, too handsome. If a visitor is pressed for time and does not fear fatigue, he may, by galloping over the lakes in one day, get a glimpse of their more prominent features. He may proceed by Aghadoe, visit Dunloe Castle, ascend Carran Tual, descend by the Black Valley, and return by boat through the lakes. Or he may go back through the Gap of Dunloe, and home by Lord Brandon's Cottage, Derrycunnihy, Eagles' Nest, Tore and Muckross. Another one day excursion is by Aghadoe, Beaufort Bridge, through the Pass of Dunloe, and back by water from the head of the Upper Lake, visiting Dinish Island, O'Sullivan's Cascade, Innisfallen and Ross. All of that water, every mountain stream feeding those lakes, reaches the sea here.

48. The Royal Oak near O'Sullivan's Cascade

    Royaloak Road · street · Carlow

    A magnificent oak tree near the cascade, known as the Royal Oak, measuring 14 feet in circumference and probably not less than 90 feet in height. It is noted as a landmark visitors should seek out before embarking.

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    Before embarking, the tourist should find out a magnificent oak tree in the neighbourhood of the fall, known as the Royal Oak. It measures 14 feet in circumference, and probably is not less than 90 feet in height. We next direct our boat along the shore to —

    Glena Bay.

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    The Royal Oak is a magnificent oak tree near O'Sullivan's Cascade. It measures 14 feet in circumference, and probably stands not less than 90 feet in height. Visitors were advised to seek it out before embarking on the lake.

49. Tore Cascade entrance on coach route

    near Torc Waterfall · waterfall · Kerry

    The coach drive passes the entrance to the Tore Cascade. The landscape features a wealth of foliage including fir, beech, ash, oak, arbutus, and holly, contrasting with bare mountain heights.

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    The coach drive from Killarney to Glengariff is one of the finest in the three kingdoms. A start is made from New Street about 9.30 a.m„, the coach calling at the principal hotels before finally getting under way. When the Muckross Hotel at the pretty village of Cloghereen is reached, a halt is called for the examination of tickets. We drive past the entrance to the Tore Cascade, and commence the long ascent. At almost every point scenes of the greatest beauty present themselves. The wealth of foliage — fir, beech, ash, oak, arbutus, holly — and the profusion of ferns of all sizes and sorts form a marked contrast to the bare mountain heights and moorland wastes that are shortly to be passed. It has well been said, “ The mingling of soft foliage and bare rocks is a delightful feature of Irish scenery, and seems to carry out faithfully the wildness and tenderness, the poverty and refinement of the people.” Farther on, the Long Range is passed, and magnificent views of the Eagles’ Nest, Purple Mountain, Glena Bay, and Derrycunnihy Cascade can be obtained. To the left the lofty Tore Mountain and Manger-

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    Somewhere about Torc Waterfall, the coach drive from Killarney to Glengariff passes the entrance to the Tore Cascade, and from there begins a long ascent. The guide calls this drive one of the finest in the three kingdoms. The coach starts from New Street at about 9:30 in the morning, calling at the principal hotels before getting under way. At the Muckross Hotel in the pretty village of Cloghereen, a halt is called for the examination of tickets. Past the cascade entrance, scenes of great beauty present themselves at almost every point. There is a wealth of foliage, fir and beech, ash and oak, arbutus and holly, and ferns of all sizes and sorts. This forms a marked contrast to the bare mountain heights and moorland wastes that follow. It has been said, "The mingling of soft foliage and bare rocks is a delightful feature of Irish scenery, and seems to carry out faithfully the wildness and tenderness, the poverty and refinement of the people."

50. Blarney Castle demesne and Sir George Colthurst

    near Blarney · townland · Cork

    A modern mansion adjoining Blarney Castle is the residence of Sir George Colthurst, owner of the demesne. From the tower summit, views extend over a rich country intersected by the rivers Martin, Comane and Shournagh, with the Boggerah Mountains to the north-east and a pretty lake half a mile south.

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    An excellent view over the surrounding country is obtained from the summit of the tower. The modem 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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    Somewhere around here is Blarney Castle demesne, owned by Sir George Colthurst, who lives in a modern mansion adjoining the old castle. From the tower's summit you can see rich, undulating country crossed by the rivers Martin, Comane and Shournagh, the Boggerah Mountains to the north-east, and a lake half a mile to the south.

51. Cappoquin town and its name meaning

    Cappoquin · town · Waterford

    Cappoquin's name signifies 'Conn's tillage plot' according to P. W. Joyce. The little town has a population of rather more than a thousand and is delightfully situated in picturesque country with some handsome seats.

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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 bhng very picrturesque 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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    The town of Cappoquin takes its name from Conn's tillage plot, as P. W. Joyce gave it. Rather more than a thousand people live here, in countryside that is picturesque and holds some handsome seats. A fine species of cherry introduced by Raleigh still flourishes. It is a good centre for anglers. Salmon-fishing can be had on certain conditions, and 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.

52. Clock Gate on site of ancient South Gate, Youghal

    Youghal · town · Cork

    On the site of the ancient South Gate of Youghal now stands a structure called the Clock Gate, marking the transition from medieval fortification to later town architecture.

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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 £2 7 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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    Youghal received its first charter from King John. The name is said to come from the Irish word for yew-wood, the hills having been formerly covered with yews. On the site of the ancient South Gate now stands a structure called the Clock Gate. The town 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. In Main Street is an ancient tower known as Tynte's Castle. A street nearby leads to St Mary's Church, occupying the site of a church which existed before the Norman invasion. It was rebuilt by the eighth Earl of Desmond, who founded a college in connection with it in 1464. The church was restored early in the seventeenth century by the first Earl of Cork, who arrived in Ireland in 1588. He wrote in his autobiography of his arrival: his wealth was £2 7s 3d 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 his 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. The college he founded still stands in Nelson Street. It was for a time the residence of William Congreve, the dramatist, and his father, who was the earl's agent. The massive tower of the church has a height of 50 feet.

53. Lord Bantry's Shooting Lodge on the Glengarriff road

    Glengarriff · townland · Cork

    Lord Bantry's Shooting Lodge is visible some distance to the right of the coach road descending towards Glengarriff, pointed out by drivers to tourists on the route.

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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.

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    Somewhere around here is Lord Bantry's Shooting Lodge. The road down toward Glengarriff passes through mountains grouped about the head of Bantry Bay, with great valleys stretching away on either hand and here and there a mountain tarn. The prominent height is the Sugarloaf. Presently a glimpse is caught of the sparkling sea, and far below lies the village of Glengarriff, almost buried in foliage. The actual distance to the Glen is only five or six miles, but it takes no little time to get down. The steepness of the mountain and the windings of the road necessitate 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. Ahead lies the noble expanse of Bantry Bay and the island-dotted harbour of Glengarriff.

54. Macaulay on south-west Kerry's romantic landscape

    Kerry · county · Kerry

    Lord Macaulay described south-west Kerry as the most beautiful tract in the British Isles, praising its mountains, glens, capes stretching into the Atlantic, eagle-nested crags, and lakes overhung by groves sheltering wild deer.

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    “ The south-western part of Kerry is well-known as the most beautiful tract in the British Isles. The mountains, the glens, the capes stretching far into the Atlantic, the crags on which the eagles build, the rivulets brawling down the rocky passes, the lakes overhung by groves in which the wild deer find coverts, attract every summer crowds of wanderers, sated with the business and the pleasures of great cities.” — Lord Macaulay.

    HK world-famed Lakes of Killarney are situated in the

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    Lord Macaulay called south-west Kerry the most beautiful tract in the British Isles. He wrote of mountains and glens, capes stretching far into the Atlantic, crags where eagles build, rivulets brawling down rocky passes, and lakes overhung by groves where wild deer find coverts. Every summer, he said, crowds of wanderers come here, sated with the business and the pleasures of great cities.

55. Tomies Mountain on the Lower Lake

    Tomies Mountain · mountain or mountain range · Kerry

    Tomies Mountain rises precipitously to a height of 2,413 feet above the shore of the Lower Lake along the voyage to Glena Bay. Its base appears as a mass of tangled verdure with arbutus, while ravines and watercourses furrow the slopes above the forest belt.

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    The voyage takes us along the foot of Tomies Mountain, which rises precipitously to a height of 2,413 feet. We see many beautiful islands, in whose rifted rocks the ash and the oak have anchored their strong roots, and creeks and promontories where the arbutus displays its brilliant berries and wild roses are plentiful. Passing Stag Island, Burnt Island, Minister’s Back and Barbie’s Garden, we enter the lovely bay of Glena, “ the glen of good fortune,” and seek out the charming Cottage built by Lord Ivenmare. Here we find every accommodation for luncheon. The cottage is another of the “ Queen’s Cottages,” and in Queen Victoria’s diary the in-

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    Tomies Mountain rises precipitously to 2,413 feet above the shore of the Lower Lake. The voyage runs along its foot. Beautiful islands appear, where ash and oak have anchored their strong roots in rifted rock. There are creeks and promontories where the arbutus displays its brilliant berries, and wild roses are plentiful. You pass Stag Island, Burnt Island, Minister's Back and Barbie's Garden. Then the voyage enters the lovely bay of Glena, the glen of good fortune. There stands a charming cottage built by Lord Ivenmare, one of the Queen's Cottages, offering every accommodation for luncheon. In Queen Victoria's diary the cottage too finds its place.

56. Views of the Long Range and surrounding mountains

    Purple Mountain · mountain or mountain range · Kerry

    Passing the Long Range, tourists obtain magnificent views of the Eagles' Nest, Purple Mountain, Glena Bay, and Derrycunnihy Cascade. To the left, Tore Mountain and Mangerton tower above the route.

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    The coach drive from Killarney to Glengariff is one of the finest in the three kingdoms. A start is made from New Street about 9.30 a.m„, the coach calling at the principal hotels before finally getting under way. When the Muckross Hotel at the pretty village of Cloghereen is reached, a halt is called for the examination of tickets. We drive past the entrance to the Tore Cascade, and commence the long ascent. At almost every point scenes of the greatest beauty present themselves. The wealth of foliage — fir, beech, ash, oak, arbutus, holly — and the profusion of ferns of all sizes and sorts form a marked contrast to the bare mountain heights and moorland wastes that are shortly to be passed. It has well been said, “ The mingling of soft foliage and bare rocks is a delightful feature of Irish scenery, and seems to carry out faithfully the wildness and tenderness, the poverty and refinement of the people.” Farther on, the Long Range is passed, and magnificent views of the Eagles’ Nest, Purple Mountain, Glena Bay, and Derrycunnihy Cascade can be obtained. To the left the lofty Tore Mountain and Manger-

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    This stretch of road was once travelled by coach from Killarney to Glengariff, described as one of the finest drives in the three kingdoms. The coach started from New Street about 9.30 in the morning, calling at the principal hotels before getting under way. When it reached the Muckross Hotel at the pretty village of Cloghereen, a halt was called for the examination of tickets. Then came the drive past the entrance to the Tore Cascade, and the long ascent began. At almost every point scenes of the greatest beauty presented themselves. The wealth of foliage, fir, beech, ash, oak, arbutus, holly, and the profusion of ferns of all sizes and sorts formed a marked contrast to the bare mountain heights and moorland wastes that were shortly to be passed. It has well been said, "The mingling of soft foliage and bare rocks is a delightful feature of Irish scenery, and seems to carry out faithfully the wildness and tenderness, the poverty and refinement of the people." Farther on, the Long Range is passed, and magnificent views of the Eagles' Nest, Purple Mountain, Glena Bay, and Derrycunnihy Cascade can be obtained. To the left the lofty Tore Mountain and Mangerton tower above the route.

57. Great Blasket's steep sea cliffs

    Great Blasket Island · townland · Kerry

    The largest of the rocky isles surrounding Dunmore Head is the Great Blasket, which presents lofty and steep cliffs to the sea.

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    with, on the opposite side, a background of lofty hills, termi nated in the far distance by the Brandon Mountain (3,127 feet). Dunmore Head, the bluff extremity of the northern peninsula, is the most westerly land in Ireland — nearer America than any point of the European shores. It is surrounded by a number of rocky isles, the largest of which, the Great Blasket, presents some lofty and steep cliffs to the sea. These features of the northern coast of the bay will attract attention successively as we make our way westward ; Brandon is much in evidence as we leave Killorglin and at other points on the journey. To the south are the peaks of Killarney ( k ) 129

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    Somewhere around here, off Dunmore Head, the most westerly land in Ireland, there are a number of rocky isles. The largest of them is the Great Blasket, and it presents some lofty and steep cliffs to the sea. Dunmore Head itself is the bluff extremity of the northern peninsula, nearer to America than any other point of the European shores. Behind it all, a background of lofty hills rises, terminated in the far distance by Brandon Mountain, standing at 3,127 feet. These features of the northern coast of the bay attract attention as you travel westward. Brandon is much in evidence leaving Killorglin and at other points on the journey. To the south are the peaks of Killarney.

58. Oratory on Innisfallen older than the monastery

    Innisfallen · townland · Kerry

    Among the ruins scattered across Innisfallen are the remains of an Oratory, which is of older date than the monastery itself. Visitors to the island are directed not to omit this ancient site.

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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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    Somewhere around here on Innisfallen, among the ruins scattered across the island, there are the remains of an Oratory. It is older than the monastery itself. The guidebook tells visitors not to omit it when walking round the island and visiting all the spots worth seeing.

59. Roche's Hotel above Glengarriff with pyramid-peak backdrop

    Glengarriff · townland · Cork

    Roche's Hotel stands about a mile from the Eccles on higher ground, reached first when coming from Bantry, with a superb mountain view framed by three pyramid-like peaks.

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    Roche's is about a mile from the Eccles, and is the first hotel reached in coming from Bantry. It stands on higher ground than the Eccles , and its mountain view, with three pyramid-like peaks for background, is superb.

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    Close to Glengarriff there's a hotel called Roche's, about a mile from the Eccles. It's the first hotel you reach coming from Bantry. It stands on higher ground than the Eccles, and its mountain view is superb, with three pyramid-like peaks for background.

60. Schull at the foot of Mount Gabriel

    Skull · town · Cork

    Schull nestles at the foot of brown and barren Mount Gabriel, on the shore of the sound dotted by Carbery's hundred isles.

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    some 15 miles long, is a useful assistance to the trade of this far west nook of Ireland, but is not greatly used by tourists. Schull nestles at the foot of brown and barren Mount Gabriel, on the shore of the sound dotted by “ Carbery’s hundred isles.” The largest of these is

    Cape Clear Island,

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    As you come through Schull, it sits at the foot of Mount Gabriel, brown and barren above the town. The shore looks out over a sound scattered with what the old guide calls "Carbery's hundred isles," the largest being Cape Clear Island. The sound runs some 15 miles and serves local trade, though few tourists use it.