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Blessington's incorporation and loss of franchise at the Union
Blessington · town · Wicklow · 1669–1801
Blessington was built by Archbishop Boyle and incorporated by charter in 1669 as a borough; at the Act of Union £15,000 was paid to the Marquis of Downshire for the loss of the franchise.
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17 uphill miles from Terenure, was built by Archbishop Bo^-le, and incorporated by charter in 1669, the corporation being styled " The Sovereign, Bailiffs, and Burgesses of the Borough and Town of Blessington." At the Union ;^i5,ooo was paid to the Marquis of Downshire for the loss of the franchise. Downshire House, the seat of the Earls of Downshire, to the right of the town, was burnt by the '98 rebels and has never been rebuilt. Blessington consists of a wide street, with a church, a courthouse, and a couple of small inns.
By turning to the left, off the main street, the Liffey is reached. The Rocky Pool grounds and wooded banks over the river are very pretty.
Internet Archive pictorialdescrip19ward, Chapter 82
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You are coming through Blessington now, a town built by Archbishop Boyle and incorporated by charter in 1669. Its corporation was styled, in the words of the charter, "The Sovereign, Bailiffs, and Burgesses of the Borough and Town of Blessington." At the Act of Union, £15,000 was paid to the Marquis of Downshire for the loss of the franchise. Downshire House, the seat of the Earls of Downshire, was burnt by the '98 rebels and has never been rebuilt.
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Dunsink Observatory built and endowed
Dunsink · townland · Dublin · 1785
The Dunsink Observatory was built in 1785 and endowed by Dr. Andrews, Provost of Trinity College, and now controls certain clocks in Dublin.
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Opening from the main avenue on the left, near the Phoenix Pillar, are the entrances to the Chief Secretary's and the Under Secretary's Lodges. Some distance from the further end of the Park is the Dunsink Observatory, with the residence of the Astronomer Royal of Ireland. The Observatory was built in 1785, and endowed by Dr. Andrews, Provost of Trinity College. Certain clocks in DubUn are controlled by the Observatory clock. The Observatory is open on the ■first Saturday of each month from 7.30 to 9.30 in winter.
Turning down any of the roads to the left of the Phoenix we reach, near the Chapelizod gate of the Park, the Royal Hibernian Military School and a Cromlech discovered in 1836 ; the two human skulls and necklace contained in the cromlech are in the National Museum. Between the Chapelizod gate and Parkgate the beautiful lower road near the Lifiey runs, and here also is one of the most beautiful and least-known parts of the Park, the Hawthorn or Fairy (Furry) Glen. This glen ought, of course, to be visited in May or early June, when the hawthorns are in blossom. There are an immense number of these trees, many evidently very old. The undulating ground and the sheets of water add to the picturesqueness and beauty of this secluded part of the Park. Another beautiful glen lies to the right of the Hibernian School.
Internet Archive pictorialdescrip19ward, Chapter 38
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Close to Dunsink stands the Dunsink Observatory, with the residence of the Astronomer Royal of Ireland. It was built in 1785 and endowed by Dr. Andrews, who was Provost of Trinity College. The observatory clock controls certain clocks in Dublin. If you happen to be passing on the first Saturday of a winter month, it is open to visitors from 7.30 to 9.30.
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Henry Roe funds restoration of Christ Church Cathedral
Christ Church Cathedral · ecclesiastical site · Dublin · 1871
The Cathedral remained in a deplorable state until 1871, when Henry Roe, a Dublin distiller, offered to fund a thorough restoration costing about a quarter of a million pounds.
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were neglected and allowed to fall into decay, and a year or two afterwards the walls and roof of a great part of the south and west portions fell in, crushing everything beneath. The Cathedral remained in a deplorable state, getting worse every year, until 1871, when the late Mr. Henry Roe, a distiller of Dublin, offered to defray the expense of a thorough restoration. The work cost Mr. Roe something like a quarter of a million pounds. Mr. Street, the architect, adhered as closely as possible to the original plan, making some interesting discoveries during the rebuilding, and the result is a magnificent pile of buildings, probably bearing a close resemblance to the ancient cathedral. The plan is cruciform, with nave, transepts, choir, and chancel, a square battlemented tower rising from the intersection.
The Crypt, which is the oldest part, is well worth a visit. Many fragments of the old stonework may be distinguished, by their darker colour, in the pillars and other parts of the Cathedral.
Internet Archive pictorialdescrip19ward, Chapter 27
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This is Christ Church Cathedral, standing in Dublin. For years the building was neglected and left to fall into decay. The walls and roof of a great part of the south and west portions fell in, crushing everything beneath. The cathedral remained in a deplorable state, growing worse every year, until 1871. That year, Henry Roe, a distiller of Dublin, offered to pay for a thorough restoration. The work cost him something like a quarter of a million pounds. The architect, Mr. Street, followed the original plan as closely as he could and made some interesting discoveries during the rebuilding. The result is a magnificent pile of buildings, probably close in appearance to the ancient cathedral. The plan is cruciform, with nave, transepts, choir, and chancel, and a square battlemented tower rising from the intersection. The crypt is the oldest part. Many fragments of the old stonework can still be seen by their darker colour in the pillars and other parts of the cathedral.
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Legend of the Deer Stone feeding St Kevin during famine
Glendalough · electoral division · Wicklow
The Deer Stone at Glendalough bears a circular depression which, according to local tradition, was filled with milk by a mountain deer during a famine, to support the saint.
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Following the path over the stream, a stone with a circular depression will be noticed. This is the Deer Stone, which, according to local tradition, was filled with milk by the mountain deer during a famine, for the support of the saint.
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In the electoral division of Glendalough there is a stone with a circular depression in it. People call it the Deer Stone. The local tradition says that during a famine, a mountain deer filled that hollow with milk, for the support of the saint.
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Round Tower of Swords, ninth century
Swords · town · Dublin · 800–899
The Round Tower of Swords, considered one of the finest of its kind, dates from the beginning of the ninth century. It stands 78 feet high, has no cap, but is otherwise perfect.
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About two and a half miles west of Malahide (by public car, 6d.), and ten from Dublin, may be seen the Round Tower of Swords, considered one of the finest of its kind, and dating from the beginning of the ninth century. It is 78 feet high, and has no cap, but is otherwise perfect.
The object of these curious Round Towers, of which there are stni 118 in Ireland, chiefly along the north-west coast and in the central parts, has long been disputed ; but it is now generally agreed that they were built by the Christians, from the ninth to the thirteenth centuries, as watch-towers (all have windows, very high up, just under the conical roof, looking north, south, east and west) and as treasure-houses and places of refuge against the Danes. They are all buHt
Internet Archive pictorialdescrip19ward, Chapter 48
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The road takes you through or near Swords, a town with a round tower that people have called one of the finest of its kind. It dates from the beginning of the ninth century. It stands 78 feet high and has no cap, but is otherwise perfect. There are still 118 of these round towers in Ireland, chiefly along the north-west coast and in the central parts. For a long time people disputed what they were for, but it is now generally agreed that Christians built them from the ninth to the thirteenth centuries. They served as watch-towers. All of them have windows set very high up, just under the conical roof, looking north, south, east and west. They were also treasure-houses, and places of refuge against the Danes.
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1903 storm devastated Phoenix Park's trees
Phoenix Park · electoral division · Dublin · 1903
A great part of Phoenix Park is beautifully wooded, although a heavy gale in February 1903 destroyed thousands of trees, leaving hardly any of the splendid elms in the main avenue and blowing down nearly two thousand old hawthorns.
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one of the finest and most beautiful. The name is a corruption of the Irish word for a spring of running or clear water, Fionn-uisge. The Park originally belonged to the Knights Hospitallers. They surrendered it to Henry VIII, and it was enclosed as a deer park in the reign of Charles II. It was given to the people of Dublin for a public park in 1747 by the Earl of Chesterfield, Lord Lieutenant, who laid the ground out in an ornamental manner and erected the pillar, 30 feet high, with its imaginary phoenix rising out of flames, which stands at the intersection of four of the main avenues. A great part of the Park is beautifully wooded, although a heavy gale in February, 1903, destroyed thousands of trees. Of the splendid rows of elms in the main avenue, hardly any were left, and nearly two thousand of the beautiful old hawthorns were blown down. The deer are very tame.
The great extent of the Park may be realized when it is known that, besides the large tracts open to the public, the People's Park, the cricket and polo grounds, extensive review grounds, etc., it also contains the Viceregal Lodge and grounds, the residences of the Chief and of the Under-Secretary for Ireland, and of the Lord Lieutenant's Secretary, a large Military School for the sons of soldiers, the Zoological Gardens, a Military Hospital, the offices of the Ordnance Survey and an immense depot and barracks of the Royal Irish Constabulary. The last-named is near the North Circular Road entrance.
Internet Archive pictorialdescrip19ward, Chapter 37
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You are passing through Phoenix Park, whose name comes from the Irish Fionn-uisge, meaning a spring of clear water. It belonged to the Knights Hospitallers, who surrendered it to Henry VIII, and it was enclosed as a deer park under Charles II. The Earl of Chesterfield gave it to the people of Dublin in 1747 and laid it out with a pillar, 30 feet high, topped with a phoenix rising from flames. A great part of the park is beautifully wooded, but a heavy gale in February 1903 destroyed thousands of trees. Of the splendid rows of elms in the main avenue, hardly any were left, and nearly 2,000 of the old hawthorns were blown down. The park is vast, holding not only open ground for cricket and polo but also the Zoological Gardens, a military hospital, a military school for soldiers' sons, and the residences of the Chief Secretary and the Under-Secretary for Ireland.
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Bank of Ireland built as Irish Parliament Houses
near College Green · street · Dublin · 1729–1739
The Bank of Ireland building was originally constructed for the Irish Parliament Houses, begun in 1729 under George II and finished in 1739 at a cost of £40,000, designed by architect Pearce.
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It was originally built for the Irish Parliament Houses, which were begun in 1729, in the reign of George II, and finished in 1739, costing ;^40,ooo. The original architect was Pearce. In 1785 the Lords wished for an enlargement, and the East Front, in Westmoreland Street, was added. Six lofty Corinthian columns support the pediment, on the apex and angles of which are emblematic figures of Fortitude, Justice and Liberty, the whole forming one of the most perfect specimens of Corinthian architecture in the kingdom. The columns of the portico being Corinthian, there is incongruity, the rest of the building being of the Ionic order. The story goes that a man passing while the Corinthian capitals were being fixed asked the architect, James Gandon, " What order is that ? " " Oh," said Gandon, " a very substantial order ; the order of the House of Lords." The addition cost ;^25,ooo.
In 1787 an extension of the House of Commons was necessary, and the West Front, with a portico of four Ionic columns, was added. This cost nearly ^^2 6,000, and other expenses incurred brought up the total cost to ;i^95,ooo.
Internet Archive pictorialdescrip19ward, Chapter 24
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Somewhere about College Green, that building you can see was originally built for the Irish Parliament Houses. Construction began in 1729, in the reign of George II, and finished in 1739, costing 40,000 pounds. The original architect was Pearce. In 1785 the Lords wanted more space, so the East Front in Westmoreland Street was added, with six lofty Corinthian columns supporting a pediment. On the apex and angles sit emblematic figures of Fortitude, Justice and Liberty. The story goes that a man passing while the Corinthian capitals were being fixed asked the architect James Gandon what order that was. Gandon replied it was a very substantial order, the order of the House of Lords. That addition cost 25,000 pounds. In 1787 the House of Commons needed extending too, and the West Front went up with a portico of four Ionic columns, costing nearly 6,000 pounds. Other expenses brought the total cost to 195,000 pounds.
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Leixlip Castle erected by Adam Fitz Herefort
Leixlip · town · Kildare
Leixlip Castle, still in occupation, was erected by Adam Fitz Herefort some time after the Anglo-Norman invasion, its ivy-covered towers rising above the surrounding trees.
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The village of Leixlip stands on the north bank of the Liffey, and is celebrated in song and story for its bright sunny river, its dark leafy bowers, and its spacious domain. The castle^ still in occupation, was erected by Adam Fitz Herefort, some time after the Anglo-Norman invasion. Its towers, covered with ivy from base to battlement, rise finely above the surrounding trees. There are charming walks on both sides of the river. Some hand-looms may still be seen in use here and at Chapelizod, and there are also woollen factories.
At Leixlip the visitor should take the steep road on the left of the Roman Catholic Chapel, and then again to the left, when he will shortly come to what is the oldest bridge in Ireland, certainly the oldest on the Liffey, though it bears the paradoxical name of New Bridge. This picturesque fourarched structure was built so long ago as 1308 by John le Decer, then Mayor of Dublin. It was preserved from destruction a few years ago by the owner of St. Wolstans, an adjoining estate. In the latter demesne are the fragments of the old Monastery of St. Wolstans, which Fitz Herefort of Leixlip erected in 1208.
Internet Archive pictorialdescrip19ward, Chapter 38
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Leixlip stands on the north bank of the Liffey, a place celebrated in song and story for its bright sunny river, its dark leafy bowers, and its spacious domain. The castle here is still lived in. It was erected by Adam Fitz Herefort some time after the Anglo-Norman invasion. Its towers, covered with ivy from base to battlement, rise finely above the surrounding trees. There are charming walks on both sides of the river, and hand-looms may still be seen in use here, along with woollen factories. The oldest bridge in Ireland stands at Leixlip, certainly the oldest on the Liffey, though it bears the name of New Bridge. This picturesque four-arched structure was built as long ago as 1308 by John le Decer, then Mayor of Dublin. It was preserved from destruction a few years ago by the owner of St. Wolstans, an adjoining estate. In that demesne are the fragments of the old Monastery of St. Wolstans, which Fitz Herefort of Leixlip erected in 1208.
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Monasterboice's Irish crosses and Round Tower
Monasterboice · townland · Louth
Monasterboice is noted for its wonderful Irish crosses and Round Tower, forming part of a day of unique historical and archaeological interest near Drogheda.
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Boyne is most picturesque, and a visit to the ruins of Mellifont Abbey and of Monasterboice, with the wonderful Irish crosses of the latter place, and the Round Tower, make up a day of unique interest. The Great Northern Railway Company run almost daily excursions in the summer from Dublin at a cheap rate for this round, including train and car fares.
To the south of Dublin the expedition to Killiney (the hill should be ascended for the sake of the magnificent views). Bray, and some parts of County Wieklow should on no account be omitted by the lover of the beautiful.
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Somewhere around here is Monasterboice, known for its wonderful Irish crosses and its Round Tower. A visit to this place, along with the ruins of Mellifont Abbey, makes up a day of unique historical and archaeological interest. The Boyne is most picturesque in this part. In the days of the Great Northern Railway Company, almost daily excursions ran from Dublin in the summer at a cheap rate for this round, including train and car fares. People came out from the city to walk among these stones and see the crosses and the tower for themselves.
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Sir Henry Sidney lands at Skerries in 1575
Skerries · town · Dublin · 1575
Skerries is noted as the port at which Sir Henry Sidney, Queen Elizabeth's deputy, landed in 1575.
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Beyond the little fishing village of Skerries — the port at which Sir Henry Sidney, Queen Elizabeth's deputy, landed in 1575 — the line strikes the sea-board again, and we have a view of the rocky islets from which the village takes its name and of the Rockabill Lighthouse ; while ahead, if the day be clear, the Louth Hills are visible. On one of these islets (called St. Patrick's, with a ruined chapel) St. Patrick first landed in Ireland. Then passing Balbriggan, which gives its name to the fine hosiery made here ; Gormanstown, with its castle amid surrounding trees ; and the bright little watering-place of Laytown (9-hole golf links here and at Baltrae), the line crosses the pretty valley of the river Nanny, and turning inland reaches the old town of —
Drogheda.
Internet Archive pictorialdescrip19ward, Chapter 49
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Skerries is a fishing village, and it was the port where Sir Henry Sidney landed in 1575. Sidney was Queen Elizabeth's deputy, her representative in Ireland, and his arrival at this port marked one of the moments when English authority came ashore on this coast. The village takes its name from the rocky islets off the shore, and one of them is called St. Patrick's, where a ruined chapel still stands. Tradition says St. Patrick first landed in Ireland on that islet. Beyond the rocks stands the Rockabill Lighthouse, and on a clear day the Louth Hills can be seen.
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St Laurence O'Toole's Lenten retreat in St Kevin's Bed
Glendalough · electoral division · Wicklow
St Kevin's Bed is a tiny cell in the cliff overhanging the Upper Lake at Glendalough. St Laurence O'Toole, Archbishop of Dublin, used to spend Lent in this cell.
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A somewhat awkward path leads to the " Bed," a tiny ceU in the cliff overhanging the Upper Lake. St. Laurence O'Toole, Archbishop of Dublin, used to spend Lent in this cell.
A little distance beyond are the remains of a building caUed Temple-na-Skellig, or " The Church of the Rocks."
Internet Archive pictorialdescrip19ward, Chapter 75
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Glendalough holds a tiny cell in the cliff overhanging the Upper Lake, known as St Kevin's Bed. St Laurence O'Toole, Archbishop of Dublin, used to spend Lent in this cell. A little distance beyond are the remains of a building called Temple-na-Skellig, the Church of the Rocks.
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Ballymurtagh copper mines mar the Vale of Ovoca
Ballymurtagh · townland · Wicklow
The exquisite sweetness of the Vale of Ovoca celebrated in Moore's time is now marred in places by heaps of debris from the Ballymurtagh copper mines and nearby ochre and sulphur works.
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Crossing the Meeting Bridge (the road on the right is that to Drumgoff and Glenmalure), we take the road down the right side of the " sweet Vale of Ovoca,'* with the united waters of the Avonmore and Avonbeg on the left, and the wooded slopes of the banks on both sides. The exquisite sweetness of the Vale in Moore's time is now considerably marred in places by heaps of debris and the plant of the Ballymurtagh copper mines and some ochre and sulphur works, but it is still a very charming scene.
In about three miles we reach the railway station, church, and village of Ovoca, with its fine bridge over the river. From here the beauty of the valley, with its wooded, hilly sides stretching as far as eye can see, can hardly be exaggerated, especially if seen in late spring, when the many wild cherry trees in blossom give an effect of snow having been sprinkled over the fresh green foliage. The roads are beautiful, both
Internet Archive pictorialdescrip19ward, Chapter 78
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Somewhere around here, Thomas Moore once found what he called the "sweet Vale of Ovoca," where the Avonmore and Avonbeg flow together through wooded slopes. That beauty is now marred in places by heaps of debris and the plant of the Ballymurtagh copper mines, along with some ochre and sulphur works nearby. It is still a very charming scene, though the mines have left their mark on the valley Moore knew.
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Strongbow's tomb damaged by roof collapse
Christ Church Cathedral · ecclesiastical site · Dublin
The tomb supposed to be Strongbow's, with a recumbent figure and a smaller mutilated effigy, was greatly injured by the fall of the roof of Christ Church Cathedral in the sixteenth century.
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The interior is very fine. Six pointed arches on clustered columns separate the nave from the aisles, which are lit by lancet windows. The triforium and clerestory are also pointed, with chevron mouldings. The roof is groined. The west window is pierced by five lancets. The screen, pulpit and reredos are handsome, and the general effect of the choir and chancel, with their stained-glass windows, is very rich. The tiles of the floor are copied from some found in the ancient flooring. Among the tombs the one which attracts most interest is that supposed to be Strongbow's, on which is a recumbent figure, with a smaller mutilated effigy by his side. The tomb was greatly injured by the fall of the roof in the sixteenth century.
In the choir is a fine brass to the late Archbishop Trench, the scholar and poet, and one to Archbishop Lord Plunket.
Internet Archive pictorialdescrip19ward, Chapter 27
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In the sixteenth century, the roof of Christ Church Cathedral fell, and the tomb long supposed to be Strongbow's was greatly injured by the collapse. The tomb carries a recumbent figure, with a smaller, mutilated effigy beside it. The cathedral interior is very fine. Six pointed arches on clustered columns separate the nave from the aisles, lit by lancet windows. The triforium and clerestory are pointed, with chevron mouldings. The roof is groined. The west window is pierced by five lancets. The screen, pulpit, and reredos are handsome, and the general effect of the choir and chancel, with their stained-glass windows, is very rich. The tiles of the floor are copied from some found in the ancient flooring. In the choir is a fine brass to the late Archbishop Trench, the scholar and poet, and one to Archbishop Lord Plunket.
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Wicklow Abbey founded by O'Tooles and O'Byrnes
Wicklow · townland · Wicklow · 1216–1272
The ruins of Wicklow Abbey, a Franciscan Friary, stand on the road from the station to the town. It was founded in the time of Henry III by the Wicklow O'Tooles and O'Byrnes of Imaile and Ballymanus.
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The road from the station to the town passes on the left the ruins of Wicklow Abbey, a Franciscan Friary founded in the time of Henry III by the Wicklow O'Tooles and O'Byrnes of Imaile and Ballymanus. The old part of the town is at the entrance to the harbour, at the far end of the street. On the headland above are the remains of Wicklow Castle, or Black Castle, as it is generally called, a picturesque ruin, the property of the Esmond family. During the great rising of 1641 the O'Tooles gained possession of this castle, but abandoned it on the approach of Sir Charles Coote.
There are fine walks and drives about here. The Silver
Internet Archive pictorialdescrip19ward, Chapter 71
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Somewhere around here stand the ruins of Wicklow Abbey, a Franciscan friary. It was founded in the time of Henry the Third, sometime between 1216 and 1272, by the Wicklow O'Tooles and the O'Byrnes of Imaile and Ballymanus. The old road from the station to the town passes the ruins. The friary was placed here by those families, the same O'Tooles who later, during the great rising of 1641, seized the Black Castle on the headland above the harbour. They abandoned it when Sir Charles Coote approached. The Esmond family held that castle, a picturesque ruin overlooking the old part of the town, which sits at the entrance to the harbour, at the far end of the street.
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Ancient Oratory and Milesian Fort on Dalkey Island
Dalkey Island · townland · Dublin
On Dalkey Island are fragments of a tiny oratory dedicated to Saint Benedict, and a martello tower built on the site of an old Milesian fort. The island commands a charming view of the coast scenery.
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About a quarter of a mile off the coast is Dalkey Island, now used only for pasturage and picnics. On it are fragments of a tiny oratory dedicated to Saint Benedict, and a martello tower on the site of an old Milesian fort. It commands a very charming view of the coast scenery, with the hills behind. In the eighteenth century the mock " Kingdom of Dalkey Island " was established, a monarch being elected every year with the title of " His facetious Majesty King of Dalkey, Emperor of Muglins, defender of his own faith and respecter of all others, and Sovereign of the Illustrious Order of the Lobster and Periwinkles." This potentate had his Prime Minister, Archbishop, nobility, and great officers of state, and at his coronation was anointed with whisky ; but the Government, suspecting conspiracy in the affair, suppressed it. Stephen Armitage, a bookseller of Dublin, is said to have been the last king, and when one of the Dublin Castle officials tried to learn from him the secrets of the society with the question, " You have some privileges in return for the large sums of money you expend, I suppose ? " the king replied, *' Surely ; we have the privilege of importing thirty thousand barrels free of duty." " Good heavens ! " said the official, " thirty thousand barrels of what ? " " Salt-water, my lord."
During the summer months a char-a-banc (fare 3^. each way) meets the train at Dalkey for the beautiful run to the entrance gate of Killlney Hill (now the Victoria Park, the hill having been purchased for the public). Every visitor should, if possible, go to the top of the hill, about a mile's walk from Dalkey Station. The view from the summit is unrivalled, even by the famous Bay of Naples. The hills all round, the mountains far away, the green wooded valleys and the rich, deep blue of the bay make up a magnificent scene. The return may be made along the new Vico Road, with its lovely views, to Dalkey or to Killiney.
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Close to Dalkey Island, there is an island now used only for pasturage and picnics. On it stand fragments of a tiny oratory dedicated to Saint Benedict, and a martello tower built on the site of an old Milesian fort. The island commands a very charming view of the coast scenery, with the hills behind. In the eighteenth century, the mock Kingdom of Dalkey Island was established. A monarch was elected every year with the title of His facetious Majesty King of Dalkey, Emperor of Muglins, defender of his own faith and respecter of all others, and Sovereign of the Illustrious Order of the Lobster and Periwinkles. This potentate had his Prime Minister, his Archbishop, his nobility, and his great officers of state. At his coronation he was anointed with whisky. But the Government, suspecting conspiracy in the affair, suppressed it. Stephen Armitage, a bookseller of Dublin, is said to have been the last king. When one of the Dublin Castle officials tried to learn from him the secrets of the society, he asked, You have some privileges in return for the large sums of money you expend, I suppose? The king replied, Surely; we have the privilege of importing thirty thousand barrels free of duty. Good heavens, said the official, thirty thousand barrels of what? Salt-water, my lord.
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Clontarf Castle rebuilt in 1835
Clontarf · parish · Dublin · 1660–1835
Clontarf Castle, seat of the Irish Vernons since 1660, is a handsome castellated mansion that was rebuilt in 1835.
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founded here in 550, though no traces remain. Its name signifies " the plain of the bull," a large sandbank near having been considered to resemble a bull. It is also known as " the Marathon of Ireland," from the desperate battle fought upon its plain between the brave Brian Boru and the Danish invaders in the beginning of the eleventh century, though late researches would seem to indicate a spot nearer Dublin as the scene of the conflict. Clontarf Castle, the seat of the Irish Vernons since 1660, a handsome castellated mansion, was rebuilt in 1835.
Marino House, now a Roman Catholic training institution for the Christian Brothers, is a fine stone mansion, and has in its day been the shrine of rich treasures of sculpture and painting. These collections, with those from the town house in Rutland Square, have been removed to the Caulfeilds' seat in County Tyrone. Grattan, Curran, and Flood were frequent visitors during the residence here of the Earl. The demesne, some two hundred acres in extent, contains some fine trees, and from the roof of the Doric Temple a splendid view is obtained of the Bay, Howth Hill, and the Dublin and Wicklow hiUs. It is, however, difficult to obtain entrance to the demesne. At Clontarf also is the O'Brien Institute for Roman Catholic Orphan Boys.
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This parish of Clontarf takes its name from a plain of the bull, after a large sandbank nearby thought to resemble one. It has also been called the Marathon of Ireland, for the desperate battle fought on its plain between Brian Boru and the Danish invaders at the beginning of the eleventh century, though later research suggests the fighting may have taken place nearer Dublin. Clontarf Castle has been the seat of the Irish Vernons since 1660. It is a handsome castellated mansion, and it was rebuilt in 1835. Marino House, a fine stone mansion in the parish, has in its day held rich treasures of sculpture and painting. Those collections, along with others from a town house in Rutland Square, were removed to the Caulfeilds' seat in County Tyrone. Grattan, Curran, and Flood were frequent visitors there during the residence of the Earl. The demesne runs to some 200 acres and contains fine trees, and from the roof of the Doric Temple there is a view of the Bay, Howth Hill, and the Dublin and Wicklow hills.
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Earl of Meath's Estate at Bray from the Dissolution
Bray · town · Wicklow · 1536–1541
Part of the Bray township is owned by the Earl of Meath, whose ancestors came into the property at the time of the Dissolution of the Monasteries.
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Bray is partly in County Wicklow and partly in County Dublin, the little Dargle river forming the boundary. Part of the township is owned by the Earl of Meath, whose ancestors came into the property at the time of the Dissolution of the Monasteries {see p. 65),
The place is generally referred to as the " Irish Brighton." This appellation is true enough in the sense that Bray is to Dublin what Brighton is to London — its most fashionable
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As you pass through Bray, part of this town belongs to the Earl of Meath. His ancestors came into the property at the time of the Dissolution of the Monasteries, between 1536 and 1541. The Dargle river forms the boundary between the Wicklow and Dublin sides of the township. People call Bray the Irish Brighton, because it stands to Dublin as Brighton does to London.
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Poet Mangan born at Lord Edward Street
Lord Edward Street · street · Dublin
At No. 3, Lord Edward Street, the poet Mangan was born, opposite the ancient Priory Church of the Holy Trinity, now Christ Church Cathedral.
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Leaving the Castle, we continue up Dame Street and its continuation, Lord Edward Street, at the end of which is the Dublin and Harding Working Boys' Home and Technical School, and cross the head of Fishamble Street, where the Exchequer and a famous music hall formerly stood. In this hall Handel's Messiah was first performed in 1742, under Handel's own conductorship, the proceeds being devoted to charity. At No. 3, Lord Edward Street, the poet Mangan was born. The house faces the east end of the ancient Priory Church of the Holy Trinity, commonly called —
Christ Church Cathedral.
Internet Archive pictorialdescrip19ward, Chapter 27
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The poet Mangan was born at No. 3, Lord Edward Street. The house faces the east end of the ancient Priory Church of the Holy Trinity, commonly called Christ Church Cathedral. The street continues from Dame Street, and at its end is the Dublin and Harding Working Boys' Home and Technical School. It crosses the head of Fishamble Street, where a famous music hall once stood. In that hall, Handel's Messiah was first performed in 1742, under Handel's own conductorship, the proceeds devoted to charity.
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The Giant's Cut legend near the Lower Lake
Glendalough · electoral division · Wicklow
A cleft in the rocks past the Lower Lake at Glendalough is called the Giant's Cut, from a tradition that a fabulous hero tried the strength of his arm and the temper of his axe upon the cliff.
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Turning to the right we skirt the small Lower Lake, some way past which a cleft in the rocks may be noticed. This is called the Giant's Cut, from a tradition that some fabulous hero tried the strength of his arm and the temper of his axe on this cliff. The path to the left leads to the pretty little Pollanass Waterfall, on the Lugduff Brook.
Descending again, we cross a stile into the field, turn to the left, and, following the path to the left up the hillside, reach by a quaint arrangement of terraces and stiles the remains of the stoutly-buHt Rhefert Church. This was the principal burial church of the city and of the O'Toole chieftains of these wHd hUls. Numerous crosses and incised tombs of ancient date still surround it, but its greatest treasures, the dated tomb of King O'Toole, with the inscription in Irish characters, " The body of King Mac ThuHl in Jesus Christ loio," and another, " Pray for Carbre mac Cahail," were shamefully broken to pieces and sold as " speciments of the grave of a rale ould Irish king " by the " guides " who hang about the place.
Internet Archive pictorialdescrip19ward, Chapter 75
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As the road passes through Glendalough, past the small Lower Lake, there is a cleft in the rocks known as the Giant's Cut. The name comes from a tradition that some fabulous hero tried the strength of his arm and the temper of his axe upon that cliff. A path to the left leads to the Pollanass Waterfall on the Lugduff Brook. Descending and crossing a stile into the field, then following the path up the hillside, one reaches by a quaint arrangement of terraces and stiles the remains of the stoutly-built Rhefert Church. This was the principal burial church of the city and of the O'Toole chieftains of these wild hills. Numerous crosses and incised tombs of ancient date still surround it. Its greatest treasures were the tomb of King O'Toole, with an inscription in Irish characters, "The body of King Mac Thuil in Jesus Christ," and another, "Pray for Carbre mac Cahail." These were shamefully broken to pieces and sold as "specimens of the grave of a rale ould Irish king" by the guides who hang about the place.
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Wicklow's Viking name origin
Wicklow · townland · Wicklow
The town of Wicklow derives its name from the Danes, who called it Wykinlo, meaning the Viking's Loch. This reflects the Norse settlement history of the town.
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Wicklow derives its name from the Danes, by whom it was called Wykinlo, or the Viking's Loch. It is an old and small town, with a bridge, a long street, some good shops and hotels, a lifeboat and a fair harbour, recently enlarged and improved. It is much frequented in summer for its excellent bathing. There are a number of clubs, both social and sporting, to which visitors are admitted, and there is also a good Assembly Hall. The pier, built in 1908, forms a pleasant promenade and a shelter for yachts. The long spit of greensward by the side of the lagoon, known as the Murrough, makes a capital natural promenade. Fishing on the Three Mile Waters and Potter's River is free.
The road from the station to the town passes on the left the ruins of Wicklow Abbey, a Franciscan Friary founded in the time of Henry III by the Wicklow O'Tooles and O'Byrnes of Imaile and Ballymanus. The old part of the town is at the entrance to the harbour, at the far end of the street. On the headland above are the remains of Wicklow Castle, or Black Castle, as it is generally called, a picturesque ruin, the property of the Esmond family. During the great rising of 1641 the O'Tooles gained possession of this castle, but abandoned it on the approach of Sir Charles Coote.
Internet Archive pictorialdescrip19ward, Chapter 71
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Somewhere around here is Wicklow, a town whose name comes from the Danes. They called it Wykinlo, meaning the Viking's Loch. It is an old and small town, with a bridge, a long street, good shops and hotels, a lifeboat, and a fair harbour that was recently enlarged and improved. It is much frequented in summer for its excellent bathing. There are social and sporting clubs, to which visitors are admitted, and a good Assembly Hall. The pier, built in 1908, forms a pleasant promenade and a shelter for yachts. The long spit of greensward by the side of the lagoon, known as the Murrough, makes a capital natural promenade. Fishing on the Three Mile Waters and Potter's River is free. The road from the station to the town passes the ruins of Wicklow Abbey, a Franciscan Friary founded in the time of Henry III by the Wicklow O'Tooles and O'Byrnes of Imaile and Ballymanus. The old part of the town is at the entrance to the harbour. On the headland above are the remains of Wicklow Castle, or Black Castle, as it is generally called, a picturesque ruin, the property of the Esmond family. During the great rising of 1641 the O'Tooles gained possession of this castle, but abandoned it on the approach of Sir Charles Coote.
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Arklow: poor and dirty ancient fishing town
Arklow · town · Wicklow · 1200–1299
Arklow is described as a poor and dirty though ancient fishing town and port, with Kynoch's cordite works located there and the ruins of a thirteenth-century castle visible.
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One of the most pleasant excursions (included in the summer Day Excursions from Dublin) is through the beautiful Glenart Castle demesne (orders can be obtained at Woodenbridge), the seat of the Earl of Carysfort, which stretches for nearly six miles along the right side of the Ovoca river to Arklow. The scenery on the road is delightful, but Arklow is a poor and dirty, though ancient, fishing town and port, with little to attract the tourist. Messrs. Kynoch's cordite works are here, and the ruins of a thirteenth-century CcLStle can be seen, (Car to Arklow and back from Woodenbridge, through Glenart, 55.)
Just above the town is a magnificent new church, built by Lord Carysfort at a cost of some ;^3o,ooo.
Internet Archive pictorialdescrip19ward, Chapter 78
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Up ahead is Arklow, an ancient fishing town and port, described as poor and dirty, with little to attract the tourist. The ruins of a thirteenth-century castle can be seen here, and there are cordite works in the town. Just above the town stands a church built by Lord Carysfort at a cost of some 30,000 pounds, and the Earl of Carysfort's demesne at Glenart stretches for nearly six miles along the Ovoca river to this place.
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Lord Edward Fitzgerald and Major Sirr buried at Werburgh Street church
Werburgh Street · street · Dublin
Lord Edward Fitzgerald and Major Sirr are buried in the church on Werburgh Street.
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This district is the oldest part of the city. The courts, alleys, and streets around the Castle and Cathedrals are of great antiquity ; they are mostly narrow, dark, and dirty. The houses, in all stages of decay, are mostly let out as tenements to the poorest class ; yet hardly a street or a house but has sheltered some notable person. Castle Street, which runs west from the Castle ; Ship Street (corrupted from Sheep Street, occupying the site of a sheep-feeding meadow in the fourteenth century), now containing a large barrack ; Werburgh Street (in whose church Lord Edward Fitzgerald and Major Sirr are buried), Nicholas Street, Fish-
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Internet Archive pictorialdescrip19ward, Chapter 27
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Lord Edward Fitzgerald and Major Sirr are buried in the church on Werburgh Street. This is the oldest part of the city. The courts, alleys, and streets around the Castle and Cathedrals are of great antiquity, mostly narrow, dark, and dirty. The houses, in all stages of decay, are mostly let out as tenements to the poorest class. Yet hardly a street or a house but has sheltered some notable person.
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Ruins of St. Patrick's and St. Crispin's Churches on Bray Head
near Bray Head · promontory · Wicklow
There are ruins of two very ancient churches on Bray Head: St. Patrick's on the northern face, about 36 feet long, and the more perfect St. Crispin's on the southern face towards Greystones.
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There are ruins of two churches, both very ancient, on the Head; one is St. Patrick's, the other, and more perfect, St. Crispin's. The former, some 36 ft. long, is on the northern face of the Head, the latter on the south, towards Greystones.
THE WICKLOW TOURS.
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Somewhere about Bray Head there are ruins of two very ancient churches. One is St. Patrick's, about 36 feet long, on the northern face of the Head. The other, St. Crispin's, is the more perfect of the two, and stands on the south side, towards Greystones.
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Bellevue, ancient seat of the La Touche family
Bellevue Demesne · townland · Wicklow
The park and mansion of Bellevue in the Glen of the Downs was formerly the seat of the ancient La Touche family, with grounds open to the public on Mondays.
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Turning to the left through Delgany and after a time to the right, we enter the fine Glen of the Downs, which is seen to best advantage from this end, the soft-swelHng uplands giving place to a wooded defile about a mile long, with the cone of the Great Sugar Loaf peering above it. At one part the hills approach so closely that there is only room at the bottom for the road and the stream ; the densely-wooded banks, hundreds of feet high, completely shut in the road. On the right are the park and mansion of Bellevue, formerly the seat of the ancient La Louche family. The grounds are open to the public on Mondays, but little objection will be raised to a visit on other days. A rustic gateway and bridge at the far end lead to the pretty Glen Cottage, whence a path runs upward to an Octagon Temple, a conspicuous object from the road. The view from this point is so beautiful that no visitor should omit the ascent.
From the Glen of the Dowms the road runs northward between the two Sugar Loaf hills ; then, joining the road from the Rocky Valley, the route hence to Bray is the same as that from Powerscourt Waterfall, passing Wingfield, Hollybrook, and Newtown Vevay.
Internet Archive pictorialdescrip19ward, Chapter 70
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Somewhere around here is Bellevue, the old park and mansion that was once the seat of the La Touche family. You're in the Glen of the Downs, where the hills close in so tight there's barely room for the road and the stream, the wooded banks rising hundreds of feet on either side. The grounds of Bellevue were open to the public on Mondays, though the guide says little objection was raised to visitors on other days. A rustic gateway and bridge at the far end lead to Glen Cottage, and from there a path climbs to an Octagon Temple, a conspicuous object from the road. The view from that point was considered so beautiful that no visitor was told to skip the ascent. The Great Sugar Loaf peers above the wooded defile, about a mile long, where the soft-swelling uplands give way to this narrow passage.
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Charleville, Lord Monck's residence with Dutch garden
Charleville · street · Dublin
Beyond Tinnahinch lies Charleville, Lord Monck's residence, noted for its picturesque Dutch garden and an almost unequalled avenue of cedar trees, though not open to the public.
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by the present owner. Beyond Tinnahinch is LordMonck's residence, Charleville, beautifully situated amid woodland scenery, with an old and picturesque Dutch garden and an almost unequalled avenue of cedar trees, not, however, open to the public. Opposite the entrance gate of Charleville is Lord Monck's entrance to the Dargle, (Cyclists not admitted.)
Opposite Tinnahinch are the famous " Golden Gates," an entrance to another part of the Powerscourt demesne, containing almost every variety of conifer, many over 80 feet high, and all planted by the late Lord Powerscourt.
Internet Archive pictorialdescrip19ward, Chapter 64
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Charleville is Lord Monck's residence, beautifully situated amid woodland scenery. It has an old and picturesque Dutch garden and an almost unequalled avenue of cedar trees, though it is not open to the public. Opposite the entrance gate of Charleville is Lord Monck's entrance to the Dargle, where cyclists are not admitted. Beyond Tinnahinch, the famous Golden Gates stand opposite, an entrance to another part of the Powerscourt demesne, containing almost every variety of conifer, many over 80 feet high, all planted by the late Lord Powerscourt.
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Curran's Tomb modelled on Scipio Barbatus
Glasnevin · townland · Dublin
Curran's Tomb is a plain granite sarcophagus modelled on that of Scipio Barbatus, located off the path within Glasnevin Cemetery.
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To reach Curran 's Tomb, a plain sarcophagus of granite,
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Close to Glasnevin, somewhere around here, lies Curran's Tomb. It's a plain granite sarcophagus, modelled on the tomb of Scipio Barbatus, set off the path in Glasnevin Cemetery.
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Founding of the National University of Ireland
Earlsfort Terrace · street · Dublin
Under the Universities Act, the National University was constituted with constituent colleges in Dublin, Cork and Galway, formerly the Queen's Colleges, alongside the Queen's University Belfast. The former Royal University's grounds and buildings became National University property.
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The National University, with its constituent Colleges, Dublin, Cork and Gal way (formerly Queen's Colleges), and the Queen's University, Belfast, was constituted. The grounds and buildings of the former Royal University have now become the property of the National University, and Lord Iveagh has given some four acres of additional land. The Act authorized the expenditure of ;^i 50,000 on the necessary buildings in Dublin, for which a design has been accepted. There are at present 800 students, men and women. There are a number of hostels, both for men and women students, mostly under the management of religious bodies.
Facing the University are the Alexandra College and the Alexandra School for Girls, with residence houses. The frontage of the school is of original and striking design. The Jellicoe Memorial Hall, a building midway between the School and College, originally built in memory of the founder of Alexandra College, was reopened by H.R.H. Princess Christian in 1900, when in Ireland with Queen Victoria, At the corner of Earlsfort Terrace are some residential flats and a skating rink, and a little beyond is the large, but heavy-looking, St. Matthias* Church. Close by is a home for poor ladies, and beyond is the fine Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital.
Internet Archive pictorialdescrip19ward, Chapter 31
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This is the National University, on Earlsfort Terrace in Dublin. Under the Universities Act, the National University was constituted with constituent colleges in Dublin, Cork and Galway, formerly the Queen's Colleges, alongside the Queen's University Belfast. The grounds and buildings of the former Royal University became National University property, and Lord Iveagh gave some four acres of additional land. The Act authorized the expenditure of 50,000 on the necessary buildings in Dublin, for which a design had been accepted. There were 800 students, men and women. A number of hostels served both men and women students, mostly under the management of religious bodies. Facing the university are Alexandra College and the Alexandra School for Girls, with residence houses. The frontage of the school is of original and striking design. The Jellicoe Memorial Hall, midway between the school and college, was built in memory of the founder of Alexandra College. It was reopened by Princess Christian in 1900, when she was in Ireland with Queen Victoria. At the corner of Earlsfort Terrace are some residential flats and a skating rink, and a little beyond is the large Saint Matthias' Church. Close by is a home for poor ladies, and beyond is the fine Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital.
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Remains of Old Carrickmines Castle
near Carrickmines · street · Dublin
From Carrickmines station may be visited the remains of the old Carrickmines Castle, along with a very fine cromlech in the pretty grounds of the Druids' Glen, with a huge topstone 18 feet long.
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From Carrickmines station (golf links) may be visited the remains of old Carrickmines Castle, also a very fine cromlech in the pretty grounds of the Druids' Glen, with a huge topstone 18 feet long. From here, too, the walk through the Scalp (p. 116) may be taken, or to the pretty little Bride's Glen, through which the Shanganagh Brook runs. This water,
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Somewhere about Carrickmines are the remains of old Carrickmines Castle. In the pretty grounds of the Druids' Glen nearby there is also a very fine cromlech, with a huge topstone 18 feet long.
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Round Tower cap reconstructed by Board of Works in 1876
Glendalough · electoral division · Wicklow · 1876
The Round Tower at Glendalough is 110 feet high; its conical cap had given way and was reconstructed in 1876 by the Board of Works using the original stones found within.
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The Round Tower is no feet high and 52 feet in circumference. The stones are hammer-dressed to the curve of the wall, and show it to be of later date than some other towers. The doorway is ten feet above the ground-level ; there is a narrow window at each of the five storeys, and four windows in the topmost. The conical cap is the only part which has given way, and this was reconstructed in 1876 by the Board of Works (under whose charge all the buildings remain), from the stones found within.
South-west of this is Our Lady's Church, or St. Mary's Church, believed to have been the oratory built for St. Kevin, and his resting-place. The chevron moulding of the east window remains. A diagonal cross is cut on the lower face of the lintel.
Internet Archive pictorialdescrip19ward, Chapter 74
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The round tower at Glendalough stands 110 feet high and 52 feet in circumference. The stones are hammer-dressed to the curve of the wall, showing it to be of later date than some other towers. The doorway is ten feet above ground level. A narrow window marks each of the five storeys, and four windows the topmost. The conical cap is the only part which had given way, and this was reconstructed in 1876 by the Board of Works, under whose charge all the buildings remain, from the stones found within. South-west of this is Our Lady's Church, or St. Mary's Church, believed to have been the oratory built for St. Kevin and his resting-place. The chevron moulding of the east window remains. A diagonal cross is cut on the lower face of the lintel.
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Casts of the Monasterboice crosses displayed in the National Museum
Monasterboice · townland · Louth
The National Museum's central court displays casts of the singular old Irish crosses found at Monasterboice and elsewhere, alongside the Dunraven collection of photographs of Irish architecture.
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The ground floor of the Rotunda of the National Museum (right-hand wing) contains casts from antique statues and Indian bronze cannons from the Punjab. Beyond the Rotunda is a fine oblong central court with a gallery around. The ground floor of the court contains casts of models by Foley and other sculptors, some fine Eastern carved work, Irish, English, and foreign silver plate, and the Dunraven collection of photographs showing the development of Irish architecture. Here also are casts of the singular old Irish crosses found at Monasterboice {see p. 108) and elsewhere. In the West Rooms (door to right of main staircase facing the entrance) are Greek, Roman, Egyptian and Assyrian antiquities. In the next rooms (4 and 5) Ethnography, India and Persia, are represented ; room 7 has musical instruments, ancient and modern ; rooms 8 and 9 are devoted to furniture, both Continental and English ; while room 10 has varying loan collections. In the annexe are shown mineralogical and geological collections and a relief map of Ireland. These are among the most important of the exhibits. On the first floor, the gallery of the Rotunda exhibits casts of modern sculpture ; the gallery of the Central Court, Celtic antiquities,electrotype reproductions of works of art, etc. The West Rooms, Nos. i, 2, 3 and 4, contain the unique and magnificent Collection of Irish Antiquities from the Royal Irish
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Internet Archive pictorialdescrip19ward, Chapter 32
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Close to Monasterboice, the old Irish crosses were found, and their casts now stand in the National Museum in Dublin. The museum's central court is a fine oblong space with a gallery around it. On the ground floor of that court, among casts of models by Foley and other sculptors, some fine Eastern carved work, and Irish, English, and foreign silver plate, you can find casts of those singular old Irish crosses from Monasterboice and elsewhere. The same court holds the Dunraven collection of photographs, showing the development of Irish architecture. The museum building itself is arranged so that beyond the Rotunda, which contains casts from antique statues and Indian bronze cannons from the Punjab, lies this central court. The West Rooms off the main staircase hold Greek, Roman, Egyptian, and Assyrian antiquities. Further rooms represent ethnography from India and Persia, musical instruments ancient and modern, furniture Continental and English, and varying loan collections. An annexe shows mineralogical and geological collections and a relief map of Ireland. On the first floor, the gallery of the Rotunda exhibits casts of modern sculpture, and the gallery of the Central Court holds Celtic antiquities and electrotype reproductions of works of art. The West Rooms upstairs contain the unique and magnificent collection of Irish antiquities from the Royal Irish.
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Foundation of Clontarf church and monastery in 550
Clontarf · parish · Dublin · 550
Clontarf is a very ancient place where a church and monastery were founded in 550, though no traces remain today; its name signifies 'the plain of the bull'.
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with a station on the Great Northern line. Clontarf is a very ancient place, a church and monastery having been
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Internet Archive pictorialdescrip19ward, Chapter 42
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Clontarf is a very ancient place. A church and monastery were founded here in 550. No traces of them remain today. The name Clontarf means the plain of the bull.
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Ruins of Mellifont Abbey
near Mellifont Abbey · monument · Louth
The guide describes a visit to the ruins of Mellifont Abbey as part of a day trip of unique historical interest from Drogheda.
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Boyne is most picturesque, and a visit to the ruins of Mellifont Abbey and of Monasterboice, with the wonderful Irish crosses of the latter place, and the Round Tower, make up a day of unique interest. The Great Northern Railway Company run almost daily excursions in the summer from Dublin at a cheap rate for this round, including train and car fares.
To the south of Dublin the expedition to Killiney (the hill should be ascended for the sake of the magnificent views). Bray, and some parts of County Wieklow should on no account be omitted by the lover of the beautiful.
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Somewhere about Mellifont Abbey, the ruins stand along a stretch the Boyne makes most picturesque. A guidebook names this place as part of a day of unique interest, paired with Monasterboice and its wonderful Irish crosses and Round Tower. The Great Northern Railway Company ran almost daily excursions in summer from Dublin, a cheap rate for the round, train and car fares included.
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Sally Gap as gateway to the mountain fastnesses
near Sallygap · pass · Wicklow
Before the construction of the Military Road, Sally Gap was the chief gateway to the Wicklow mountain fastnesses; the name is a corruption of 'Sallow (the Irish Willow) Gap'.
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In three and a half miles the elevated pass of Sally Gap, 1,600 feet high, is reached. Until the construction of the excellent Military Road, along which we have proceeded, this Gap was the chief gateway to the mountain fastnesses. The name — which, it will be observed, is not in the possessive case — is a corruption of " Sallow (the Irish " Willow ") Gap." The road seen on the right leads to Blessington, or, turning to the right at Ballysmuttan, to Tallaght.
After leaving Sally Gap (the summit of the pass where four roads meet) we turn to the left.
Internet Archive pictorialdescrip19ward, Chapter 68
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Somewhere about Sallygap, there is an elevated pass, 1,600 feet high. Before the Military Road was built, this gap was the chief gateway to the Wicklow mountain fastnesses. The name is not in the possessive case. It is a corruption of Sallow Gap, the Irish willow. At the summit of the pass, four roads meet.
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St. Kevin's Church at Ballyman with Druidical Lintel Stone
Ballyman · townland · Dublin
St. Kevin's Church at Ballyman, Bray, is specially interesting as an inscribed stone, probably Druidical, is used as the lintel.
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Amongst the antiquities may be named the numerous cromlechs to be found in both Co. Dublin and Co. Wicklow. The largest crowns Mount Venus, one of the Dublin hills. Thetopstoneof thisis 15 feet by 9 feet by 5 feet. " Giants' graves " or cairns, moats and raths, etc., are also to be found. These raths or earthen mounds gave rise to the numerous names beginning with this word — as Rathmines, Rathfarnham, etc. There are ruins of many very old churches, e.g., at Kill, and one, enclosed by high walls and not visible from the road, at Killiney. The prefix Kill is also a common one in Ireland (Killiney, Kiltiernan, etc.) ; it means a church, and is derived from Cella. There are many more of these ruined churches — at Tully, Kilgobbin, Rathmichael, etc. St. Kevin's Church at Ballyman, Bray, is specially interesting, as an inscribed stone, probably Druidical, is used as the lintel. Icework is visible in many places in the shape of rock-grinding, transported blocks and moraine-blocked lakes. A sad feature of County Wicklow (and elsewhere in Ireland) is the number of deserted, idle mills that are constantly seen,
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Somewhere around here in Ballyman stood St. Kevin's Church, and what made it specially interesting was its lintel stone. That stone was inscribed, and was thought to be Druidical, repurposed into the church doorway. It's a reminder that older sacred places often fed directly into newer ones.
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Ruined Castles and Ancient Church in Dalkey Town
Dalkey · townland · Dublin
There are remains of two old castles in the town of Dalkey, and fragments of an ancient church in the churchyard off the main street.
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ago), and a number of charming villas scattered on the hillside. There are remains of two old castles in the town, and fragments of an ancient church in the churchyard off the main street. From Sorrento Terrace, a little beyond the station, and from the public park above, lovely views are gained. The air is much esteemed for its dryness, less rain falling here than at adjacent parts of the coast.
About a quarter of a mile off the coast is Dalkey Island, now used only for pasturage and picnics. On it are fragments of a tiny oratory dedicated to Saint Benedict, and a martello tower on the site of an old Milesian fort. It commands a very charming view of the coast scenery, with the hills behind. In the eighteenth century the mock " Kingdom of Dalkey Island " was established, a monarch being elected every year with the title of " His facetious Majesty King of Dalkey, Emperor of Muglins, defender of his own faith and respecter of all others, and Sovereign of the Illustrious Order of the Lobster and Periwinkles." This potentate had his Prime Minister, Archbishop, nobility, and great officers of state, and at his coronation was anointed with whisky ; but the Government, suspecting conspiracy in the affair, suppressed it. Stephen Armitage, a bookseller of Dublin, is said to have been the last king, and when one of the Dublin Castle officials tried to learn from him the secrets of the society with the question, " You have some privileges in return for the large sums of money you expend, I suppose ? " the king replied, *' Surely ; we have the privilege of importing thirty thousand barrels free of duty." " Good heavens ! " said the official, " thirty thousand barrels of what ? " " Salt-water, my lord."
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Somewhere around here, in Dalkey, there are the remains of two old castles in the town, and fragments of an ancient church in the churchyard off the main street. The air in this part of the coast is noted for its dryness, with less rain falling here than in the surrounding areas. About a quarter of a mile off the coast lies Dalkey Island, now used only for pasturage and picnics. On it are fragments of a tiny oratory dedicated to Saint Benedict, and a martello tower standing on the site of an old Milesian fort. The island commands a charming view of the coast, with the hills behind. In the eighteenth century, the mock Kingdom of Dalkey Island was established. A monarch was elected every year with the title of His facetious Majesty King of Dalkey, Emperor of Muglins, defender of his own faith and respecter of all others, and Sovereign of the Illustrious Order of the Lobster and Periwinkles. This potentate had his Prime Minister, Archbishop, nobility, and great officers of state. At his coronation he was anointed with whisky. The Government, suspecting conspiracy in the affair, suppressed it. Stephen Armitage, a bookseller of Dublin, is said to have been the last king. When one of the Dublin Castle officials tried to learn from him the secrets of the society, he asked, You have some privileges in return for the large sums of money you expend, I suppose? The king replied, Surely; we have the privilege of importing thirty thousand barrels free of duty. The official said, Good heavens, thirty thousand barrels of what? The king answered, Salt-water, my lord.
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Sale of the Parliament building to the Bank of Ireland
near College Green · street · Dublin · 1802
After the Irish Parliament was extinguished by the Act of Union in 1802, the College Green building was sold to the Bank of Ireland for £40,000 and a ground rent of £240 per annum.
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In 1802, the Irish Parliament having been extinguished by the Act of Union, the building was sold to the Bank of Ireland for ;/^40,ooo and a ground rent of £2^0 per annum. The exterior and the House of Lords were left untouched, but the remainder of the interior was reconstructed to meet the requirements of the establishment. If desired, the
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Somewhere about College Green, the old Parliament building passed into new hands in 1802. The Act of Union had extinguished the Irish Parliament, and the Bank of Ireland bought the place for £40,000 with a ground rent of £20 per annum. The exterior and the House of Lords were left untouched, but the rest of the interior was reconstructed to suit the bank's needs.
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Lough Bray Cottage given to Sir Philip Crampton
near Lough Bray · lake or lakes · Wicklow
On the north side of Lower Lough Bray stands Lough Bray Cottage, which was presented to Sir Philip Crampton by the Duke of Northumberland.
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Turning to the left here, the road bears southward, and passes first Lower Lough Bray, a picturesque hillside tarn, 1,225 feet above sea-level, with the dark walls of the mountainsides rising steeply around ; it is hemmed in by a glacial moraine. On its north side is Lough Bray Cottage, presented to Sir Philip Crampton by the Duke of Northumberland. The Glencree River, which afterwards joins the Dargle, has its source in this lough and in the next. The road must be left at the little cottage and a path across the moor followed before the lake can be seen. This is a capital place for picnic parties. Hot water, etc., can be obtained at the cottage.
A mile further and higher up is Upper Lough Bray, a smaller and less picturesque sheet. Both basins are iceformed ; immense blocks of granite may be seen near the lakes — some over 200 tons in weight. These great blocks must have been carried from the cliffs on the other side by a comparatively small glacier. Fishing in both lakes is free. On the southern side of these hills the Liffey takes its rise, while the Dodder starts from the north slopes, the hills forming the watershed.
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The road passes Lower Lough Bray, a hillside tarn sitting 1,225 feet above sea level, with dark mountain walls rising steeply around it, hemmed in by a glacial moraine. On the north side of the lough stands Lough Bray Cottage, which was presented to Sir Philip Crampton by the Duke of Northumberland. The Glencree River, which later joins the Dargle, has its source in this lough and in the next one. The road must be left at the little cottage and a path across the moor followed before the lake can be seen. The guide calls this a capital place for picnic parties. Hot water can be obtained at the cottage. A mile further and higher up is Upper Lough Bray, a smaller and less picturesque sheet of water. Both basins are ice-formed. Immense blocks of granite lie near the lakes, some over 200 tons in weight. These great blocks must have been carried from the cliffs on the other side by a comparatively small glacier. Fishing in both lakes is free. On the southern side of these hills the Liffey takes its rise, while the Dodder starts from the north slopes, the hills forming the watershed.
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Dunganstown Castle ruins and old church
Dunganstown · parish · Wicklow
About five miles south of Wicklow lies Dunganstown, described as a beautiful spot containing the ruins of Dunganstown Castle and a picturesque, very old church.
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About five miles to the south is Dunganstown, a beautiful spot. Here are the ruins of Dunganstown Castle and a picturesque and very old church. The view from Kilpool, by which the return journey can be made, is extremely fine.
The pretty wooded Deputy's Pass is some six miles southwest of Wicklow, and is passed on the railway journey to Rathdrum.
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As the road passes through Dunganstown, about 5 miles south of Wicklow, you come upon the ruins of its castle and a picturesque, very old church. The source describes this as "a beautiful spot." The view from Kilpool, by which the return journey can be made, is extremely fine.
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Ruins of Kilternan Church
Kiltiernan · townland · Dublin
The ruins of Kilternan Church stand near the site of the great cromlech and elk remains.
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remains of an enormous number of elk, a species of gigantic deer now extinct, have been found, and also remains of reindeer. In a field here is a cromlech, one of the finest in Ireland, with a granite topstone, 23^ feet long and 6|- feet thick. The ruins of Kilternan Church are near. The Scalp, which is well provided with tea-rooms, forms a delightful and favourite cycling run from Dublin or Kingstown.
Farther inland the walks or drives along the valleys of the two ranges of Dublin hills are even more beautiful. These hills are usually rounded and boggy. The highest is Kippure (2,473 feet), on the extreme southern boundary of the county. On Mount Venus is an enormous cromlech [see p. 123).
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Somewhere close to Kilternan, the ruins of Kilternan Church stand near a field that holds one of the finest cromlechs in Ireland. Its granite topstone measures 23 feet long and 6 feet thick. The ground here has yielded the remains of an enormous number of elk, a species of gigantic deer now extinct, and also the remains of reindeer. The Scalp, well provided with tea-rooms, forms a delightful and favourite cycling run from Dublin or Kingstown. Farther inland, the walks or drives along the valleys of the two ranges of Dublin hills are even more beautiful. These hills are usually rounded and boggy. The highest is Kippure, 2473 feet, on the extreme southern boundary of the county. On Mount Venus is an enormous cromlech.
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Old Church and Crosses at Tully
near Tully · street · Dublin
There are an old church at Tully and two ancient crosses a mile from the Bride's Glen, reached across the stepping stones.
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though clear, is not fit to drink, as it comes from the lead mines. There are an old church (Tully) and two ancient crosses a mile from the Bride's Glen — across the stepping stones. The railway viaduct here is over 70 feet high. Just below Shankill the Kingstown line is joined, and, twelve and a quarter miles from Dublin, Bray is reached.
BRAY.
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Somewhere about Tully there are the remains of an old church, and two ancient crosses standing a mile from the Bride's Glen. You would have reached them across the stepping stones. A railway viaduct nearby rises over 70 feet high.
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Depopulated and poverty-stricken district near Timon Castle
Balrothery · townland · Dublin
The rural district around Timon Castle, near Balrothery, is described as depopulated and poverty-stricken.
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The district is depopulated and poverty-stricken.
Tallaght,
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