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Blarney Village description
near Blarney · townland · Cork
Blarney Village contains a couple of inns, a prettily situated church, and a prosperous tweed factory which visitors may usually inspect on application.
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Blarney Village will not detain the visitor long. It contains a couple of inns, a prettily situated church, and a prosperous tweed factory, which visitors may usually inspect on application.
IV.— YOUGHAL AND THE BLACKWATER.
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Druidic stone circles of the Killarney district
Killarney · town · Kerry
Stone circles in the Killarney district are described as mystic monuments where the Druids celebrated their mysterious rites, part of the memorials of past greatness scattered throughout the area.
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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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Innisfallen Abbey over the Killarney lakes
Innisfallen · townland · Kerry
Innisfallen Abbey is named among the venerable abbeys of the Killarney district, described as a memorial of past piety looming conspicuously over the placid lake waters.
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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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Kerry: most westerly point and loftiest mountain
Kerry · county · Kerry
Kerry is described as the fourth largest and most romantic of Irish counties, containing the most westerly point of land in the European continent and the loftiest Irish mountain, Carran Tual, peaking at 3,414 feet above sea level.
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county of Kerry — the fourth in size and the most romantic in character of Irish counties, enjoying the distinction of including within its borders the most westerly point of land in the European continent, and the loftiest of the Irish mountains, Carran Tual, the peak of which is 3,414 feet above sea-level.
The district has long been admitted to be “ in point of scenery the finest portion of the British Isles.” * In no other part of these Islands is there to be found in such luxuriance all those features of landscape that appeal by their beauty to the gazer’s heart, elevate by their grandeur the mind of the beholder, or, by their stern magnificence, impress the imagination with the images of awe and majesty. Scenes of soft loveliness, rich with the decoration of an almost tropical vegetation, intermingle on every hand in graceful contrast with views of wild Alpine splendour, each reacting on the other for the production of a perfect whole. So that, be the mood of the traveller what it may, he here finds fully the satisfaction of the eye, and yields with a sense of grateful ease to the characteristic charm of this most lovely spot.
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Loosecaunaugh Lough halfway to Kenmare
Looscaunagh Lough · lake or lakes · Kerry
Loosecaunaugh Lough, a mile-long sheet of water, marks the halfway stage on the coach journey from Killarney to Kenmare.
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At Windy Gap we have a fine view northward of Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, the prominent hollow so conspicuous being the Gap of Dunloe. Loosecaunaugh Lough, a mile-long sheet of water, marks the half-way stage to Kenmare, and we pull
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Lough Mahon views from Cork to Youghal rail
near Lough Mahon · channel sound · Cork
On the railway journey from Cork to Youghal, after passing the riverside suburbs of Tivoli and Dunkettle, the line skirts the northern shore of Lough Mahon offering pretty peeps down the harbour.
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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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Muckross Abbey over the Killarney lakes
Muckross · townland · Kerry
Muckross Abbey is named among the venerable abbeys of the Killarney district, described as a memorial of past piety looming conspicuously over the placid lake waters.
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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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The Blarney Stone in the castle parapet
near Blarney · townland · Cork
The Blarney Stone is set in the parapet on the western side of the tower at Blarney Castle. The guide sells postcards and souvenirs and points out its situation to visitors before they ascend.
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The Blarney Stone is set in the parapet on the western side of the tower. The fair conductress who sells postcards and other souvenirs will not fail to point out its situation
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The hamlet of Kells in Kerry
Kells · townland · Kerry
The railway line turns inland to Kells, a small hamlet in Kerry, which is noted as not to be confused with the several other Kells in Ireland.
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Leaving Glenbeigh, the line ascends and comes quite close to the coast, and we have superb views on the right of Dingle Bay and its background of lofty mountains. We continue to ascend, and at Mountain Stage (so named from its having been the stage-house in the not very remote days of cars and coaches) we are on a piece of genuine mountain railway, more than 400 feet above the sea. The line presently turns inland to Kells (a small hamlet merely, and not to be confused with the several other Kells in Ireland). A long descent brings us to —
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As the companion tells it
Somewhere around here the railway line turns inland to Kells, a small hamlet in Kerry. It is just a hamlet, and worth noting it is not to be confused with the several other Kells in Ireland. The line has come from Glenbeigh, climbing and running close to the coast with views of Dingle Bay and its background of lofty mountains. At Mountain Stage, named from having been the stage-house in the days of cars and coaches, the railway reaches more than 400 feet above the sea on a piece of genuine mountain railway. Then it turns inland to this place, Kells, before a long descent continues on.
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View of Macgillycuddy's Reeks from Windy Gap
Windy Gap · pass · Kerry
At Windy Gap, there is a fine view northward of Macgillycuddy's Reeks. The prominent hollow visible from this spot is identified as the Gap of Dunloe.
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At Windy Gap we have a fine view northward of Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, the prominent hollow so conspicuous being the Gap of Dunloe. Loosecaunaugh Lough, a mile-long sheet of water, marks the half-way stage to Kenmare, and we pull
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Views of Kenmare Sound from the town outskirts
Kenmare · townland · Kerry
The outskirts of the town of Kenmare offer grand views of the Kenmare Sound and the surrounding country. Coaches run daily during the tourist season to nearby destinations.
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This House has been quite recently built, and will be found replete with every modern comfort and convenience, including Electric Light. It is just on the outskirts of the town, and commands a grand view of the Kenmare Sound and surrounding country. Coaches run daily during the Tourist Season from this Hotel to Parknasilla, Waterville, Cahirciveen, and also to Glengarriff and Killarney. There are excellent Golf Links adjoining the Hotel Grounds.
Coupons issued to any of above Hotels at Dublin (Kingsbridge), Cork, and Waterford Stations.
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As the companion tells it
Somewhere close to Kenmare, the outskirts open up to a grand view of the Kenmare Sound and the surrounding country. A house recently built here offers every modern comfort, including electric light. During the tourist season, coaches run daily from this hotel to Parknasilla, Waterville, Cahirciveen, Glengariff, and Killarney. There are golf links adjoining the hotel grounds.
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Carran Tual: Ireland's loftiest mountain at 3,414 feet
near Carrauntoohil · mountain or mountain range · Kerry
Carran Tual (Carrauntoohil) is identified as the loftiest of the Irish mountains, its peak rising 3,414 feet above sea level within County Kerry.
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county of Kerry — the fourth in size and the most romantic in character of Irish counties, enjoying the distinction of including within its borders the most westerly point of land in the European continent, and the loftiest of the Irish mountains, Carran Tual, the peak of which is 3,414 feet above sea-level.
The district has long been admitted to be “ in point of scenery the finest portion of the British Isles.” * In no other part of these Islands is there to be found in such luxuriance all those features of landscape that appeal by their beauty to the gazer’s heart, elevate by their grandeur the mind of the beholder, or, by their stern magnificence, impress the imagination with the images of awe and majesty. Scenes of soft loveliness, rich with the decoration of an almost tropical vegetation, intermingle on every hand in graceful contrast with views of wild Alpine splendour, each reacting on the other for the production of a perfect whole. So that, be the mood of the traveller what it may, he here finds fully the satisfaction of the eye, and yields with a sense of grateful ease to the characteristic charm of this most lovely spot.
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Parknasilla on a sheltered sea inlet
Parknasilla · sub-townland · Kerry
Parknasilla is situated on an inlet of the sea, located 15 miles by road from Kenmare Railway Station. The grounds covering over 200 acres are described as well wooded and sheltered.
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This Hotel is a comparatively recently built one. It stands on an inlet of the sea, 15 miles by road from Kenmare Railway Station. Its grounds of over 200 acres are well wooded and sheltered. It affords excellent Sea Bathing, Fishing, and Boating, and is an ideal holiday resort.
Bishop’s House Hotel, Parknasilla
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Unrivalled scenery at Caragh Lake
near Lough Caragh · population centre · Kerry
Caragh Lake is described as being surrounded by unrivalled scenery. A hotel is beautifully situated on its shore, half a mile from the railway station.
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Within half a mile of G. S. & W. Railway Station ; beautifully situated on the shore of Caragh Lake, and surrounded by unrivalled scenery. The Company has secured extensive and exclusive Fishing and Shooting rights, and good Links, for the use of its guests. Trout Hatchery in grounds.
Southern Hotel, Kenmare.
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Waterville by Lough Currane and the sea
Waterville · townland · Kerry
Waterville is located on the shore of Lough Currane and within half a mile of the sea. The area was known for its salmon and trout fishing.
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On the shore of Lough Currane, and within half a mile of the sea. Salmon and Trout Fishing commences here on 1st February. There is an excellent 9-hole Golf Links within 1 J miles. Hotel Cars meet guests, if advised, at Cahirciveen Railway Station.
Southern Hotel, Caragh Lake.
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Kenmare hotel overlooking Kenmare Sound
Kenmare · townland · Kerry
The recently built Southern Hotel at Kenmare stands on the outskirts of town and commands a grand view of the Kenmare Sound. Coaches run daily during the tourist season to Parknasilla, Waterville, Cahirciveen, Glengarriff, and Killarney.
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This House has been quite recently built, and will be found replete with every modern comfort and convenience, including Electric Light. It is just on the outskirts of the town, and commands a grand view of the Kenmare Sound and surrounding country. Coaches run daily during the Tourist Season from this Hotel to Parknasilla, Waterville, Cahirciveen, and also to Glengarriff and Killarney. There are excellent Golf Links adjoining the Hotel Grounds.
Coupons issued to any of above Hotels at Dublin (Kingsbridge), Cork, and Waterford Stations.
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As the companion tells it
Somewhere around here stands the Southern Hotel, recently built and fitted with every modern comfort, including electric light. It sits just on the outskirts and commands a grand view of the Kenmare Sound and the surrounding country. During the tourist season, coaches run daily from the hotel to Parknasilla, Waterville, Cahirciveen, Glengarriff, and Killarney. There are excellent golf links adjoining the hotel grounds.
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Caragh Lake hotel with fishing and shooting rights
near Lough Caragh · population centre · Kerry
The Southern Hotel at Caragh Lake is beautifully situated on the lake shore, half a mile from the railway station. The company secured extensive fishing and shooting rights and a trout hatchery for guests' use.
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Within half a mile of G. S. & W. Railway Station ; beautifully situated on the shore of Caragh Lake, and surrounded by unrivalled scenery. The Company has secured extensive and exclusive Fishing and Shooting rights, and good Links, for the use of its guests. Trout Hatchery in grounds.
Southern Hotel, Kenmare.
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Dingle Bay and Brandon Mountain views
near Dingle Bay · bay · Kerry
The southern shore of Dingle Bay is followed for twenty-six miles, with the lofty Brandon Mountain forming a backdrop in the far distance on the opposite side.
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For twenty-six miles now our journey is chiefly along the southern shore of the beautiful — y
Dingle Bay,
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Parknasilla hotel and grounds on sea inlet
Parknasilla · sub-townland · Kerry
The Southern Hotel at Parknasilla stands on an inlet of the sea, 15 miles by road from Kenmare Railway Station. Its grounds of over 200 acres are well wooded and sheltered, affording excellent sea bathing, fishing, and boating.
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This Hotel is a comparatively recently built one. It stands on an inlet of the sea, 15 miles by road from Kenmare Railway Station. Its grounds of over 200 acres are well wooded and sheltered. It affords excellent Sea Bathing, Fishing, and Boating, and is an ideal holiday resort.
Bishop’s House Hotel, Parknasilla
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Valentia Island recommended for visitors from Cahirciveen
near Valencia Island · island or archipelago · Kerry
A visit to the Island of Valentia from Cahirciveen is described as worthwhile. There is a good road through the Island for travellers.
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* A visit to* the Island of Valentia from Cahirciveen is worth while. L There is a good road through the Island-
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Waterville hotel on Lough Currane with fishing
Waterville · townland · Kerry
The Southern Hotel at Waterville sits on the shore of Lough Currane, within half a mile of the sea. Salmon and trout fishing commences there on 1st February, and a nine-hole golf links lies within one and a half miles.
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On the shore of Bough Currane, and within half a mile of the sea. Salmon and Trout Fishing commences here on 1st February. There is an excellent 9-hole Golf Links within 1 J- miles. Hotel Cars meet guests, if advised, at Cahirciveen Railway Station.
Southern Hotel, Caragh Lake.
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Glenbrook village and Royal Victoria Hotel
Glenbrook · valley · Cork
Glenbrook is a growing village favoured by Cork people for summer residence. The Royal Victoria Hotel and Baths, suggestive of primitive lake dwellings in construction, offers a large salt-water swimming bath.
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A comparatively narrow channel separates the mainland from Great Island, on which Queenstown stands. The ledges of steep sandstone rock on the Passage side are known as the Giant’s Stairs, and are said to have been constructed by the giant O’Mahony, a member of the powerful sept of Mahonys, from whom Lough Mahon takes its name. Glenbrook, where is the next station, is a growing village much favoured by Cork people for summer residence. The Royal Victoria Hotel and Baths will arrest the eye by their curious construction, suggestive of primitive lake dwellings, though it is only fair to say that there is nothing primitive about the hotel itself, which is a very comfortable place of residence. The saltwater swimming-bath is 200 feet by 30 feet. Special bathers’ tickets are issued from Cork at reduced rates, which include fare and bath.
half a mile further south, is believed to derive its name from a colony of Benedictine monks. The place contains the ruins of an Elizabethan fortified residence, known diversely as Monkstown Castle and O'Mahony's Castle. Tradition declares Anstatia Goold, whose lord, one John Archdecken, was fighting under Philip of Spain (possibly against his lawful sovereign), feeling “ lonesome like ” during his long absence from home, conceived the idea of erecting this castle to while away the time and to surprise him on his return. Being, like John Gilpin’s spouse, of a frugal mind, she shrewdly stipulated that the workmen should buy all their food from her. They either lived very extravagantly, or were greatly overcharged, for the lady’s profits were so considerable that it was
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Monkstown Castle and the Anstatia Goold tradition
Monkstown · townland · Cork
Monkstown contains ruins of an Elizabethan fortified residence known as Monkstown Castle or O'Mahony's Castle. Tradition holds that Anstatia Goold built it while her husband John Archdecken fought under Philip of Spain, profiting so shrewdly from selling food to workmen that the castle cost her only a groat.
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half a mile further south, is believed to derive its name from a colony of Benedictine monks. The place contains the ruins of an Elizabethan fortified residence, known diversely as Monkstown Castle and O'Mahony's Castle. Tradition declares Anstatia Goold, whose lord, one John Archdecken, was fighting under Philip of Spain (possibly against his lawful sovereign), feeling “ lonesome like ” during his long absence from home, conceived the idea of erecting this castle to while away the time and to surprise him on his return. Being, like John Gilpin’s spouse, of a frugal mind, she shrewdly stipulated that the workmen should buy all their food from her. They either lived very extravagantly, or were greatly overcharged, for the lady’s profits were so considerable that it was
Monkstown,
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Monkstown Church, first Protestant worship after Reformation
Monkstown · townland · Cork · 1550–1650
Monkstown Church, an Early English ivy-grown structure on a picturesque elevation, is said to have been the first Protestant place of worship erected in the neighbourhood after the Reformation.
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found when the work was done that the house had only cost her a groat. Her husband returned in due course, and seems to have appraised his treasure of a wife at her proper value, though the chronicler tells us only that they were eventually interred together in their family vault, in the burial-ground of the ruined church of Temple-en-Bryn, adjoining the castle. Monkstown Church, an Early English, ivy-grown structure, standing on a picturesque elevation, is said to have been the first Protestant place of worship erected in the neighbourhood after the Reformation.
At Monkstown the railway until recently ended, but the extension to Crosshaven is now complete, and the traveller bound for that place can keep his seat instead of having to change from train to steamer. Many passengers, however, if not pressed for time, still prefer to complete the journey by steamer, via Queenstown, as this affords an opportunity of seeing the Harbour. On leaving Monkstown, the Queensland steamer heads westward round White’s Point for the channel between Great Island and Haulbowline Island. We have an excellent opportunity of seeing Haulbowline Island, and may even, if the tide permits, call at its pier, though an order must be obtained from the authorities before this and neighbouring islands can be visited. Haulbowline is a most important naval dockyard and military station, and extensive works are still in progress. Rocky Island, to the south, is principally used for the storage of ammunition. Spike Island, or Fort Westmoreland, still further south, is the largest of the group. It was formerly a convict station, and many of the government works were executed by convict labour. We see it to better advantage after leaving Queenstown.
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St. Joseph's Cemetery and Father Mathew's grave
Cork · city · Cork · 1826
St. Joseph's Cemetery, formerly botanic gardens, was purchased in 1826 by Father Mathew for use as a cemetery. Mathew himself is interred there with a simple stone cross, and the ground contains notable monuments by sculptors Buckley, Foley, Ambrose, and Hogan.
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About a mile to the south-east is St. Joseph’s Cemetery, at one time used as botanic gardens. They were purchased in 1826, as Thackeray has told us, for their present use, by Father Mathew, who was himself interred therein, and whose grave, with its simple stone cross, is visited annually by thousands. The ground contains some beautiful monuments by Buckley, Foley, and Ambrose, all citizens of whom Cork is proud. The most remarkable tomb consists of a sarcophagus of Portland stone, resting on a base of limestone. On the sarcophagus is the figure of a mourning angel, in white marble — one of the masterpieces of Hogan, the wellknown sculptor, who was a native of the city.
Walking or driving westward along Gill Abbey Street and College Road for about half a mile we reach —
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Temple-en-Bryn burial-ground at Monkstown
Monkstown · townland · Cork
Anstatia Goold and her husband John Archdecken were eventually interred together in their family vault in the burial-ground of the ruined church of Temple-en-Bryn, adjoining Monkstown Castle.
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found when the work was done that the house had only cost her a groat. Her husband returned in due course, and seems to have appraised his treasure of a wife at her proper value, though the chronicler tells us only that they were eventually interred together in their family vault, in the burial-ground of the ruined church of Temple-en-Bryn, adjoining the castle. Monkstown Church, an Early English, ivy-grown structure, standing on a picturesque elevation, is said to have been the first Protestant place of worship erected in the neighbourhood after the Reformation.
At Monkstown the railway until recently ended, but the extension to Crosshaven is now complete, and the traveller bound for that place can keep his seat instead of having to change from train to steamer. Many passengers, however, if not pressed for time, still prefer to complete the journey by steamer, via Queenstown, as this affords an opportunity of seeing the Harbour. On leaving Monkstown, the Queensland steamer heads westward round White’s Point for the channel between Great Island and Haulbowline Island. We have an excellent opportunity of seeing Haulbowline Island, and may even, if the tide permits, call at its pier, though an order must be obtained from the authorities before this and neighbouring islands can be visited. Haulbowline is a most important naval dockyard and military station, and extensive works are still in progress. Rocky Island, to the south, is principally used for the storage of ammunition. Spike Island, or Fort Westmoreland, still further south, is the largest of the group. It was formerly a convict station, and many of the government works were executed by convict labour. We see it to better advantage after leaving Queenstown.
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The Giant's Stairs at Passage West
Passage West · town · Cork
Steep sandstone rock ledges on the Passage side are known as the Giant's Stairs, traditionally said to have been constructed by the giant O'Mahony, a member of the powerful sept from whom Lough Mahon takes its name.
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A comparatively narrow channel separates the mainland from Great Island, on which Queenstown stands. The ledges of steep sandstone rock on the Passage side are known as the Giant’s Stairs, and are said to have been constructed by the giant O’Mahony, a member of the powerful sept of Mahonys, from whom Lough Mahon takes its name. Glenbrook, where is the next station, is a growing village much favoured by Cork people for summer residence. The Royal Victoria Hotel and Baths will arrest the eye by their curious construction, suggestive of primitive lake dwellings, though it is only fair to say that there is nothing primitive about the hotel itself, which is a very comfortable place of residence. The saltwater swimming-bath is 200 feet by 30 feet. Special bathers’ tickets are issued from Cork at reduced rates, which include fare and bath.
half a mile further south, is believed to derive its name from a colony of Benedictine monks. The place contains the ruins of an Elizabethan fortified residence, known diversely as Monkstown Castle and O'Mahony's Castle. Tradition declares Anstatia Goold, whose lord, one John Archdecken, was fighting under Philip of Spain (possibly against his lawful sovereign), feeling “ lonesome like ” during his long absence from home, conceived the idea of erecting this castle to while away the time and to surprise him on his return. Being, like John Gilpin’s spouse, of a frugal mind, she shrewdly stipulated that the workmen should buy all their food from her. They either lived very extravagantly, or were greatly overcharged, for the lady’s profits were so considerable that it was
Internet Archive pictorialdescrip00ward_1, Chapter 28
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