Name: Picturesque Donegal: its mountains, rivers, and lakes. Being the Great Northern Railway (Ireland) Company's illustrated guide to the sporting and touring grounds of the north of Ireland
Author: Edgar S Shrubsole

Barnesmore Gap mountain pass

near Barnesmore · pass · Donegal

Barnesmore Gap is described as probably the wildest mountain pass in County Donegal, flanked by Barnesmore Mountain and Croaghconnellagh Mountain. The Lowerymore River tumbles through the pass along an excellent road.

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From Lough Eask Station the tourist should walk for a short distance along the line until he reaches White Goat Island, which he will find on the left-hand side, and which cannot be mistaken. Close by is the lovely little White Goat Glen, and the pretty Cascade that comes down from White Goat Island. Immediately above this the wild countryside, associated with the approach to Barnesmore Gap, is reached, and in about two miles further the Gap itself is entered. It is a very fine mountain pass, probably the wildest in County Donegal. On either hand are the rugged declivities of gaunt grey mountains, sparsely clad near their base with stunted growths of gorse and heather. On the right Barnesmore Mountain (1,491 ft.), and on the left CroaghcoNNELLAGH MOUNTAIN (1,724 ft.) absolutely shut in the traveller as he wends his way along the really excellent road that traverses the pass. Steep escarpments, beetling clifts, dark yawning rents cut by the watercourses, brown bog-land adjacent to the road, the noisy Lowerymore River tumbling at your feet, that is Barnesmore Gap ; and those who fail to visit it neglect one of the most impressive bits of Donegal Mountain Scenery.
Another excursion from Donegal is to Brown hall and The PuLLiNS. The latter is a wild dark defile, with a mountain torrent tumbling through it, which, in places, disappears from sight and pursues its course underground. It is a most interesting spot, and being quite close to Donegal should certainly be visited.

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Eany Water salmon and trout river

near Eany Water · river · Donegal

The Eany Water empties into Inver Bay near Inver Station and is an important salmon, sea-trout, and brown-trout river draining the countryside south-west of the Blue Stack Mountains. The fishing is strictly preserved and let to suitable tenants.

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Just beyond Dunkineely and close by Inver Station, an important salmon, sea-trout and brown-trout river empties into Inver Bay. This is The Eany Water, and it — and its several tributaries — drain a large tract of countryside south-west of The Blue Stack Mountains. The fishing is strictly preserved, and let from time to time to a suitable tenant. An important tributary of The Eany Water, The Eany Beg Water, has its source in a lovely little glen, Dysert Dell, and here are the remains of an ancient chapel and well. On the rugged heights of Carnaween Mountain (1,713 ft.) which rise precipitously from Dysert Dell, is a cromlech ; from this mountain a grand view is obtained. Close by is Binbane Mountain (1,493 ft.) from the summit of which an extensive view of the country in the direction of Ardara is obtained.
A little further ahead is Mountcharles, a delightfully situated village built on the side of a steep hill, from the top of which a very fine view is obtained of the bay below, while inland the mountains are piled up all around. At the foot of the town, on the shore of the bay, is a handsome residence belonging to the Marquis of Conynham. In the neighbourhood are some important quarries from which marble is obtained of excellent quality for building and other purposes. From Mountcharles the road leads through a smiling countryside; well cultivated gardens and fields with clean comfortable cottages form a pleasing contrast to the wild surroundings so recently left behind.

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You're coming along near the Eany Water, a river that empties into Inver Bay close by Inver Station, draining the countryside south-west of the Blue Stack Mountains. It's an important salmon, sea-trout and brown-trout river, and the fishing is strictly preserved, let from time to time to a suitable tenant. One of its tributaries, the Eany Beg Water, rises in a glen called Dysert Dell, where the remains of an ancient chapel and well can be found.

Lough Finn and the Scraigs cliffs at Fintown

near Lough Finn · lake or lakes · Donegal

Lough Finn is described as a wild sheet of water at Fintown, sheltered on the south by the sheer cliffs of Scraigs rising to 1,410 ft. Salmon run into the River Finn but do not enter the lough itself, and the salmon fishing is preserved.

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The River Finn is one of the chief waterways of the country, it rises in Lough Finn and flows eastward by Stranorlar, Castlefinn, etc., to Strabane, where it joins The Mourxe River and the two, forming The River Fovle, flow into Lough P\)Vle at Londonderry. Fintown station is on the shore of Lough Finn, which is a wild sheet of water sheltered on the south by the steep cliffs of Scraigs, which rise to a height of 1,410 ft. sheer from the water's edge. Salmon run into the Finn, but do not enter the lough. The salmon fishing is preserved. For about fifteen miles above Strabane the river is free for brown-trout fishing, and Stranorlar is a good centre to fish from. Kee's Hotel will be found very comfortable. Between Stranorlar and Fintown the Finn receives a number of tributaries, all of which provide fair brown-trout fishing when a decent push of water is in them. The several loughs in which some of these tributaries have their source also hold browntrout. The fishing on all these streams and on all the loughs is free.
With the exception of its importance as a base from which to tour the Donegal Highlands, Strabane is of little interest to the tourist. Those who use it as a stopping place from which to make excursions of two or three days into different parts of Donegal, returning to their base after each excursion, will find very comfortable accommodation at the Abercorne Arms Hotel for that purpose.

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Slieve Snaght: long difficult climb with magnificent scenery

near Slieve Snaght · mountain or mountain range · Donegal

The drive from Gweedore to Glenveagh passes through truly magnificent mountain scenery. Tourists fond of mountaineering should climb Slieve Snaght (2,240 feet), a long and difficult journey, though more conveniently reached from the Gweebarra side, with scenery en route as ample reward.

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The drive from Gweedore to Glenveagh is through truly magnificent mountain scenery. Tourists fond of mountaineering should climb Slievh Snaght (2,240 feet), but it is a long and difficult journey, howbeit the scenery en route is ample reward for the plucky pedestrian. This summit is more conveniently reached from the Gweebarra side.
The fishing attached to the Gweedore hotel is of excellent quality, and, for the most part, the waters are easy of access. They include : — Lough Nacung Upper, Lough Xacung Lower, The Clady River, The Stran.'\corkagh River, The Crolly River, Lough Anure, and several small loughs and rivers. The salmon and sea-trout fishing occurs on those specially mentioned ; the others are chiefly brown-trout waters.

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Dungloe as headquarters of the Rosses Fishery

Dunglow · town · Donegal

Dungloe served as the headquarters of the Rosses Fishery and a capital centre for exploring the surrounding countryside. Multiple hotels—Hanlon's, Boyle's, and Sweeny's—offered comfortable accommodation, and private apartments were also available.

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the island may be formed from the fact that a certain Bishop on visiting the island, feeling fatigued, sat himself down, when a friend with him exclaimed, " My Lord, do you know you are sitting on the top of a chimney ! " A visit should certainly be paid to Aran Island, locally styled Arranmore. Here there are some verv fine marine caves — as indeed there are on most of the islands off" this coast — and the cliff scenery on the north-west coast in the neighbourhood of Thorneadv Point and Rinrawros Point is exceptionally striking. This is the largest and most fertile island on the Donegal coast : it is, in many parts, heavily timbered, and a pleasing feature is the prolific growth of the fuchsia which blooms here luxuriantly until well into September, the bushes excelling in profusion of bloom a similar growth at Malin Beg near Glencolumbkille. Anglers will be interested to learn that an experiment in stocking Lough Shore on this island with rainbow trout, Salmo Iridius, has proved successful. On leaving Burton Port the tourist travels, by the lower road, past Lough IVIeela, — one of the best fishing loughs in the Rosses, — to DuNGLOE, which is the headquarters of The Rosses Fishery, and a capital centre from which to explore the surrounding country-side.

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As you come through Dunglow, you are passing through the headquarters of the Rosses Fishery. The book calls it a capital centre from which to explore the surrounding countryside. There are hotels here — Hanlon's, Boyle's, and Sweeny's — offering comfortable accommodation, and private apartments are also available. The guide describes the town as the point a traveller reaches after leaving Burton Port and travelling by the lower road past Lough Meela, one of the best fishing loughs in the Rosses.

Brown-trout and sea-trout fishing on Lough Nacung

near Lough Nacung · lake or lakes · Donegal

Lough Nacung offers very good brown-trout fishing from early May through August, with best months May and June. Salmon ascend to the lough from mid-July, and sea-trout fishing is better in the lough than in the Clady River, with fish averaging over a pound.

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fine, and some of the pools will delight the salmon fisher. The pools as they occur fishing down from just below the hotel are named : — Barracks, Bridge, Gager's, William's, Robertson's, Stick, Dever's Turn, Rock, Hut, Rosey's Turn, Jenkin's, Professor's, Hughey's, Cox's, School House, Carry, Dyer's, Round, Sphinx, Step's,^ Ladies', Flats, Square, Sea-trout and Murlaw. A few fish are taken in the early part of the season, and these are generally large ones, but the 'Clady season is generally understood to commence with June, and even then is confined for a few weeks to the pools below Clady Bridge. From the middle of July the fish ascend to the higher pools and to Lough Nacung, and sport reigns all over the river and in the lough. Generally it slackens off throughout August, and then follows the September run of fish, after which it fishes well until the end of the season, which is October 3L The best months are June and July. The summer fish range from 4 lbs. to 7 lbs. in weight, with now and again a bigger fish : the earlier fish, in April and May, .although far fewer in number, will range from 8 lbs. to 12 lbs. The river must have a good push of water in it to fish at its best, and it is always advisable to write Mr. Robertson beforehand, asking as to probable prospects of sport. There is no charge for fishing the Clady above Barrack's Pool, or for fishing Lough Xacung. Below the charge is : — From 1st June to 31st August, 10s. per day, 50s. per week, £9 per month. This charge •entitles the holder of a daily ticket to one fish, and the holder of a weekly or monthly ticket to two fish per week. Other fish caught may be retained by paying the market price to the hotel, which ranges from 9d. to Is. per pound. During the month of .September the charge is 35s. per week and pro rata. There is no charge whatsoever during the months of April, May and October. The sea-trout fishing is much better in the lough "than in the river, indeed the Clady is but an indifferent sea-trout water ; the fish would seem to run clean through to the lough. The fish mount as early as April, but sport with them is at its best during the months of August and September. They range in weight from f lb. to 4 lbs. and average well over a pound. The brown-trout fishing on Lough Nacung is really very good indeed ; sport commences early in May and continues right through the season until the end of August : the best months are May and June. There are several excellent brown-trout loughs available, among them Glentornan, Xabrackrraddv, Keel, AscAKDAX, Nagreexan and Corveex. \\'ith plenty of rain ■several of the small streams also provide \ cry decent sport. The •sea-trout and brown-trout fishing all through the district is quite free to visitors at the hotel.

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Classiebawn Castle at Mullaghmore

Mullaghmore · town · Sligo

Classiebawn Castle, the seat of the Rt. Hon. Evelyn Ashley, can be visited on the coastal excursion to Mullaghmore via Bundrowes Bridge, unless the owner is in residence. The return journey may be made by way of Kinlough.

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A beautiful excursion along the coast is to Mri.LA(,HMORE, bv way of BuxDROWES Bridge. Unless the owner is in residence Classybawx Castle, the seat of the Rt. Hon. Evehn .\shlev, mav be visited on this excursion. The retui'n journex uMiy be made by way of Kinlough.
Bundoran is also a \er\- conxenient base from which to explore the country beyond the limits of the abo\ e excursions, 'i'o the south Sligo and Lough Gii l may hi- \isitrd, the journey :■/(( Cliffoxev and Gr.\\(;i'. being an easy motor or cvcle run.

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As you come into Mullaghmore in Sligo, this was a noted coastal excursion from Bundoran, reached by way of Bundrowes Bridge. Unless the owner is in residence, Classiebawn Castle, the seat of the Rt. Hon. Evelyn Ashley, may be visited. The return journey could be made by way of Kinlough.

Excursion to Knockalla Mountains and Black Loughs

Knockalla · electoral division · Donegal

An enjoyable excursion from Portsalon led to the summit of the Knockalla Mountains and the Black Loughs, which nestle within a hundred feet of the summits. The chief heights were Callaghpatrick (1,203 feet) and Binnadreex (1,032 feet), reachable by car-road with fine views over Fanad, Inishowen, and Lough Swilly.

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A very enjoyable excursion from Portsalon is to the top of tthe Knockalla Mountaixs and the Black Loughs which nestle snuglv within a hundred feet of the summits. The chief heights are Callaghpatrick (1,203 feet) and Bixxadreex (1,032 feet), and the walk to the top is by no means fatiguing ; a car-road leads to the very base of the range, and from the top a very fine view is obtained of the whole of Fanad, Inishowen, and Lough Swilly. Another most enjoyable climb is to Lough Doira and Lough GoRAGH, which lie amidst most picturesque surroundings : here rals-o a car-road runs to a point of vantage from which the ascent is an easy matter. Other climbs are to the top of Dargax Hill ((570 feet) and Murrex Hill (754 feet), from both of which grand views are obtained of Fanad and Mulroy Bay. Tourists fond of <cl iff -climbing will find plenty to occupy them between the Seven Arches and Faxad Head Lighthouse (the second most northerly night in Ireland), especial points of interest being Bixmacaward, Leel Poixt, Carrickhamish, Illaxmore (a noble cliff), Stooev, Carrickxagappul, and Bixxavrista. Crabaxe Bay, immediately south of Faxad Head is a very beautiful bay. There is some fine storm-swept coast scenery to the west of Fanad Head, in the neighbourhood of Pollacheexv Poixt and Rixmore Poixt. All of these cliffs, etc., can be reached — or nearly approached — by car, but the most enjoyable way of exploring them is by walking — with, perhaps, the assistance of a car to help one over the main .roads.
Within easy walking distance of the hotel are the far-famed 'Sevex Arches, which are really very fine and remarkable examples of marine erosion. They are approached by means of rude steps carved from the rocks, and at low tide can he explored with little or no risk, care being exercised to watch the inrush of water from time to time should the sea be at all

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The road here takes you through Knockalla in Donegal. An old guide describes a very enjoyable excursion from Portsalon up to the top of the Knockalla Mountains and the Black Loughs, which nestle within a hundred feet of the summits. The chief heights are Callaghpatrick at 1,203 feet and Binnadreex at 1,032 feet, and the walk to the top is by no means fatiguing. A car-road leads to the very base of the range, and from the top you get a fine view over the whole of Fanad, Inishowen, and Lough Swilly. Another enjoyable climb in the area goes to Lough Doira and Lough Goragh, which lie amidst most picturesque surroundings, and again a car-road runs to a point of vantage from which the ascent is easy. Other climbs lead to the top of Dargan Hill at 570 feet and Murren Hill at 754 feet, both giving grand views of Fanad and Mulroy Bay. The guide also points cliff-climbers toward the stretch between the Seven Arches and Fanad Head Lighthouse, described as the second most northerly light in Ireland. The Seven Arches themselves are within easy walking distance of the hotel and are remarkable examples of marine erosion, approached by rude steps carved from the rock. At low tide they can be explored with little risk, though care is needed to watch the inrush of water should the sea be rough.

Flax-Bruising Lint-Wheels of Donegal

Rosguill · electoral division · Donegal

Fine examples of old lint-wheels, or flax-bruisers, used for breaking flax before scutching, can be seen on the Rosguill peninsula and elsewhere in Donegal. These implements represent a once-common agricultural custom.

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and brooches — some inlaid with silver — and some ornamental beads of very early date, have also been found. In the " blacklayers " are immense quantities of food shells, mainly common species, but with the shell Venus verrucosa, now extinct in Northern Ireland; and a Lutrana so often broken away to the thick hinge as to suggest that it was used for cutting and scraping after the manner of the flint knives of other coast settlements; the British Columbian Indians use somewhat similar shells to the present day. Bones of animals long extinct in the district occur; antlers, etc., of Red Deer and other animals used for food, and even bones of the extinct Great Auk. Many old customs still linger : in the graveyard of Mervagh the memorials are of wood — a curious cross pattern which may also be seen in other old graveyards in North-west Donegal. Here, as elsewhere in the county, may be seen fine examples of the curious old lint-wheels, or flax-bruisers, used for breaking the flax before it went to the scutch-imill. Sufficient has been said to prove the antiquarian interest of the district; those seeking for exhaustive information are referred to an article on " Rossguill " in the journal of the Royal Society of Antiquaries for 1902, by Mr. R. Welch, and an article from the pen of Mr. W. W. H. Patterson on " Rosapenna Kitchen Middens " in the Irish Naturalist, 1894.

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Gartan Lough: scenic salmon and trout fishery

near Gartan Lough or Lough Beagh South · lake or lakes · Donegal

Gartan Lough (Lough Veagh South) is a beautiful sheet of water, two and a half miles long by half a mile wide, where the River Lennon rises. The banks are charmingly wooded, especially near Lough Veagh House on the south shore, and the lake lies at the base of the Glendowan Mountains with notable peaks rising to the north and west. It offers salmon and brown-trout fishing, with baskets of four to six dozen trout common from May onward.

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Gartan Lough, or Lough Veagh South, in which the Lennon rises, is a beautiful sheet of water, two and a half miles long bv half a mile wide. In places the banks are charmingly wooded, fhis being especially the case in the neighbourhood of Lough Veagh House on the south shore. The lake lies at the 'base of The Glexdowan Mountains; towards the north and west rise the important peaks of Carrowtrasna (1,183 feet), Leahanmore (1,461 feet), and Croaghacullin (1,430 feet), while towards the south-west are Crockastoller (1,379 feet) and Benswilly (1,112 feet). There is always a chance for a clean salmon in Gartan Lough, but, as a rule, the fish do not run into the lake in any number until the end of the season, when they may frequently be seen leaping in all directions. By this time, however, they are far advanced towards spawning and have probably been in the river a long time before mounting to the lake, with the result that they are very " red." Gartan Lough is a capital brown-trout water from May onward; baskets of from four to six dozen trout are made, the fish running about three or four to the pound. A few bigger ones are taken early in the season. A charge is made for salmon and trout fishing of two shillings per day; a boat is necessary, this, with the services of a competent boatman, can be obtained for four shillings per day. Close by are Tough Akibbon and Lough Xacaltv, both of which are good t)rown-trout waters; the latter — the smaller of the two — holding the best fish. The charge for fishing and hire of boat and services of boatman on these lakes is the same as on Gartan Lough.

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Kilmacrenan Bridge: picturesque pools and Coyle's Pool

Kilmacrenan · town · Donegal

The River Lennon between its junction with the Glashagh and Kilmacrenan offers a variety of pool, stream, and broken water, with the immediate neighbourhood of Kilmacrenan Bridge providing picturesque subjects for brush or camera. Coyle's Pool, just above the bridge, is described as one of the best salmon pools on the river.

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There is a capital variety of pool, stream, and broken water on the Lennon between its junction with the Glashagh and Kilmacrenan; in many parts the river offers picturesque subjects for brush or camera, this being especially so in the immediate neighbourhood of Kilmacrenan Bridge. Coyle's Pool just above the bridge is one of the best salmon pools on the river.
The River Lurgv joins the Lennon about half a mile below Kilmacrenan. It is a very good brown-trout stream, and offers facilities for most enjoyable days with light tackle. For the most part the banks are open, but in places the river is overhung with trees. Wading is useful, in a small measure, but by no means necessary; a pair of knee boots, to enable one to cross the stream here and there, or to negotiate those pools over which the trees meet from either bank, is all that is really required. May is the best month for this stream, but w'ith a decent push of water it fishes well all through the season. It receives some tiny tributaries which fall down from some mountain loughs, the chief of which are : Clonkillv More, Clonkillv Beg, Doon, Darragh, Clancarnev, Cannon's, Sproules, Askerrv, Innafin, and Garteen. All these loughs hold brown-trout, but to fish them to advantage a collapsible boat should be used. However, boat or no boat, a day should certainly be devoted to angling in these mountain lakes; the scenery in which they are set is very fine. They are easy of access from Kilmacrenan. The fishing on them and in the Lurgy is free. Flies, same as for the Lennon.

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Lough Fern: free salmon and trout fishery

near Lough Fern · lake or lakes · Donegal

Lough Fern is a very fine sheet of water over a mile and a half long, through which the Lennon flows in and out at its southern end, offering exceptional free salmon and trout fishing. It is set amidst picturesque scenery with the timber-clad heights of Movle Hill forming a landmark for miles around. Extraordinary baskets of brown-trout are made at times, with four to six dozen fish being not exceptional.

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From the junction of the Lurgy with the Lennon the main river pursues a somewhat sluggish course dowm to, and for some distance below, Lough Fern. There are, however, some very likely pools on it, and the one above Ballvdoan Bridge and The Thorn Pool are always well worth a trial. Lough Fern is a very fine sheet of water, over a mile and a half long, and offers — as a free water — exceptional facilities for the salmon and trout fisher. The Lennon flows in and out of it at the southern end, and thus the best chance of a salmon occurs there, howbeit fish distribute themselves fairly well over the whole of the lough : very good drifts are those quite close to the shore on the eastern and western side for a distance extending quite half-way to the northern end of the water. It is a capital brown-trout lake, the best drifts for these fish being around the islands at the northern end. Flies same as for the Lennon, both salmon and trout. Boat and boatmen four shillings per day. There are some good boats on the lake. The best time for salmon fishing is from May until July; but, granted decent runs of fish in the ri\er, it fishes
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You're passing near Lough Fern here in Donegal, a fine sheet of water over a mile and a half long that offers exceptional free salmon and trout fishing. The Lennon river flows in and out of it at the southern end, and that's where the best chance of a salmon occurs, though the fish distribute themselves fairly well over the whole lough. Good drifts for salmon lie close to the shore on the eastern and western sides, extending halfway up toward the northern end. For brown trout, the best drifts are around the islands at the northern end. Boats and boatmen could be had for four shillings a day, and the best time for salmon was from May until July. Upstream from the lough, the Lennon runs a somewhat sluggish course from its junction with the Lurgy, though there are likely pools worth trying above Ballydoan Bridge and at the Thorn Pool.

Lough Salt mountain lake near Kilmacrenan

near Lough Salt · lake or lakes · Donegal

Lough Salt, also known as Lough-agus-alt (The Lough and Craig), lies among mountains about four miles north of Kilmacrenan. It is the highest spring-water lake in Donegal at 1,546 feet, with great depth of 817 feet.

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There are many charming drives and walks in the valley of the Lennon, and the roads, with the exception of those leading over the mountains, are good ones for cycling. Chief among the places of interest, and one that should certainly be visited, is Lough-agus-alt [The Lough and Craig), commonly known as Lough Salt and Lough Salt Mountain (1,546 feet). The lough lies among the mountains about four miles north of Kilmacrenan; it is the highest spring-water lake in Co. Donegal, and is of great depth, 817 feet. The road to it is steep and rough, but it can be reached by car. When nearing the lake the tourist should look

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Lower Lough Erne landscape and steamboat tours

near Lower Lough Erne · lake or lakes · Fermanagh

Lower Lough Erne is a large, triangular expanse of water studded with wooded islets and bordered by richly-timbered demesnes. During the summer months, tourists can explore the lough aboard the steamer "Lady of the Lake," which travels between Enniskillen and Castle Caldwell.

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Lower Lough Erne (generally styled Lough Erne) is the bottom lough of the important chain connected up by The River Erne which, rising in Co. Longford, flows from Lough Gowna through Co. Cavan, — where it connects up Lough Oughter, — into and through Co. Fermanagh, In the southern portion of which it widens out into Upper Lough Ekxe and passing through Enkis- KiLLEX enters the extensive sheet of water which forms the subject of the present description. After leaving Lower Lough Erne the river flows from Castle Caldwell to Belleek and Ballyshannon and empties into Donegal Bav about one mile below Ballyshannon Bridge ; that portion of it between Belleek and Ballyshannon being the picturesque and prolific salmon and trout water so well known and beloved of followers of Walton. Lower Lough Erne is a magnificent expanse of water, over twenty miles in length with a greatest width of nearly nine miles. It is, broadly speaking, of triangular shape, its base extending from IvESH to Castle Caldwell, while the apex lies in Exxlskillen. At the base is the beautiful Boa Island, and the lough is studded with small islets throughout its upper reaches, most of which are charmingly wooded, all being clad in brilliant green undergrowth. The lough lies in a flat countryside backed up by the blue mountains in the distance. Its immediate setting consists of a number of important and richly-timbered demesnes that line the shores, and amidst which handsome residences — some of them of great historical interest — peep out from their leafy surroundings ; a perfect panorama of peaceful and beautiful homes, with charming terraces or gently sloping verdant banks extending from them to the very water's edge ; and here and there a picturesque boathouse or small yacht riding at anchor, telling of, at least, one favourite pastime of those who dwell on the shores.

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Muckish Gap mountain panorama

Muckish Gap · pass · Donegal

The road through Muckish Gap presents very fine scenery, with Muckish Mountain (2,097 ft) visible behind Ballyboe Mountain, Crocknabaragh rising sheer from the gap, and Crockawarna Mountain ahead. Roads from here lead to Glenveagh or to Dunlewy and Gweedore.

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From Dunfanaghy to I^alcarragh is seven miles, and the first part of the journey is through culti\ated land : thereafter it gets wilder as Falcarragh is reached and passed. The tourist wishing to leave Bloody Foreland out of his programme may take the road from P^alcarragh that leads to the railway station and on through Muckish Gap. Here the scenery is very fine ; on the left is the " hog back " of INIlxkish Mountain (2,097 feet) still to be seen behind the intervening height of Ballvboe Mountain (631 feet) ; on the right sheer from the gap rises Crocknabaragh Mountain (1,554 feet), while right out in front is Crockawarna Mountain (792 feet). The road straight on leads to Glenveagh ; the one turning sharply to the right leads to DuNLEWY and Gweedore, and for the whole journey presents a grand panorama of mountain scenery. On the left are the Derryveagh Mountains, including the important peaks of Kingarrow^ (1,068 feet), I3ooish (2,147 feet), and Staghall (1,599 feet) : on the right are Aghla More Mountain (1,860 feet) and P^RRiGAL (2,466 feet). From here the road into Gweedore is described under the heading of The Clady River and Gweedore. Yet another route from Falcarragh to Gweedore is through Bedlam and bv the road which runs parallel with the Glcnna River.

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Mulroy Bay: The Norway of Ireland

near Mulroy Bay · bay · Donegal

Mulroy Bay is described as the "Norway of Ireland" for its variety of lovely scenery and charming colour tints. It extends from Melmore Head and Ballyhoorisky Point to Milford, offering panoramic views and stunning sunsets.

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For great variety of lovely scenery and charming colour tmts, set in picturesque surroundings, Mulroy Bay — " The Norway of Ireland " — is hardly excelled anywhere in the Emerald Isle. This important inlet of the Atlantic extends from Melmore Head and Ballyhoorisky Point to Milford, a distance in direct line of twelve miles, which is increased to more than sixteen when the sinuous windings of the bay are followed; the extent of the water being further mcreased by an important arm reaching into the wild country of Fanad Head as far as Kindrum. To explore the bay and its surroundings is an almost inexhaustible source of profitable delight to tourists, sportsmen, botanists, geologists, antiquarians, naturalists, and artists. The irregularity of coast line is extraordinary. Tiny peninsulas, some heavily timbered, others bare to the rocks, "peep out in all parts, protecting the pretty bays associated with them. In places the shores are richly
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As the companion tells it

You are coming along Mulroy Bay here in Donegal, called the Norway of Ireland for its lovely scenery and charming colour. It runs from Melmore Head and Ballyhoorisky Point to Milford, 12 miles in a direct line but over 16 if you follow the windings. An arm of the bay reaches into the wild country toward Fanad Head as far as Kindrum. Tiny peninsulas, some wooded and some bare to the rock, peep out all along the coast, sheltering the pretty bays between them.

Portsalon Golf Links course description

near Portsalon · population centre · Donegal

The golf links at Portsalon featured a series of named holes with distinctive natural hazards, including sand bunkers, boulders, and tricky greens. Holes bore names such as 'The Altar,' 'Greenfort,' 'The Bin,' and 'The Matterhorn,' each presenting specific challenges to golfers.

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Number fourteen, "The Matterhorn " (241 yards), requires careful golf. In front of the tee is a large sand bunker with boulders on both sides, and these spell disaster to a misdirected drive. Once past ihem a mashie shot over a high mound reaches the green, which is, however, a tricky one, and often costs three or even four puts ; otherwise this is a four hole.

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As the companion tells it

Up ahead is Portsalon in Donegal, where the golf links here had a fearsome fourteenth hole they called The Matterhorn. It was 241 yards and needed careful golf. A large sand bunker sat in front of the tee, with boulders on both sides, and a misdirected drive spelled disaster. Past those, a mashie shot over a high mound reached a tricky green that often cost three or even four puts.

Rivers of the Falcarragh district — trout and salmon fishing

Falcarragh · town · Donegal

The Falcarragh district is well watered by several rivers including the Ray, the Glenna, and the Tullaghobegly, which hold salmon and sea-trout. Fishing rights belong to Sir John Olphert, who grants permission to visiting anglers; the rivers flow through wild mountainous country and provide capital sport with brown-trout when in good ply.

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The whole district is well watered by several rivers of more than passing importance. The fishing on them, and on the lakes from which they flow, is in the right of Sir John Olphert, who is pleased to grant permission to \isiting anglers. For the most part they flow through wild mountainous countrv, with here and
FALCARRAGH AXD TORY ISLAND.

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As you pass through Falcarragh, you are in a district well watered by several rivers, including the Ray, the Glenna, and the Tullaghobegly. They hold salmon and sea-trout, and offer capital sport with brown-trout when in good ply. The fishing rights belong to Sir John Olphert, who grants permission to visiting anglers. The rivers flow through wild mountainous country.

Rogan dresses local salmon flies for River Erne

near River Erne · river · Cavan

A local fly-dresser named Rogan supplies fly patterns for the River Erne. Several detailed salmon fly dressings are given, noted as useful on all salmon rivers described in the guide.

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is little doubt that the best plan is to get the local flies troin Rogan, who also dresses these patterns : —
Francis Francis dressings of The Parson. Hook No. 7 : tail two twists gold, small topping and two or three sprigs gold pheasant tippets, black harl, three twists : body, golden olive silk, changing into pigs' down of the same shade, then into orange and fiery brown towards the shoulder : golden olive hackle three parts down the body, with full claret hackle over : wing, two

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Rosbeg hotel and sporting resort

Rosbeg · townland · Mayo

At Rosbeg a comfortable hotel stands in picturesque grounds commanding views of Dowros Bay, Loughros Bay, and the mountains beyond. It offers sea-bathing, sea-fishing, trout-fishing, shooting of grouse, woodcock, snipe and duck, and a nine-hole golf course within two miles.

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commands a fine view of Dowros Bay {which is quite close by), Loughros Bay, and the mountains beyond. As a quiet, _ healthy holiday resort for the family man who is fond of sport it would be hard to beat. There is excellent sea-bathing close to the hotel, A.l. sea-fishing, trout-fishing galore, beautiful walks and drives, several thousand acres of shooting attached to the hotel, including grouse, woodcock, snipe, and duck, and almost unlimited shoreshooting. It is within easy reach of the several places and objects of interest alreadv described, and the proprietor shares with others the right of fishing on the loughs, and a nine-hole golf course is within two miles. Close by is Kiltooris Lough, which is undoubtedly one of the very best brown-trout loughs in the_ north of Ireland. This lough is nearly a mile long, and the fishing on it, especially from the middle of April until the end of June, is quite beyond the average. In the early spring one seldom fastens with a fish of less than 5 ounces or 6 ounces, and a fair basket on a decent day will consist of, say, ten brace of fish weighing from 10 lbs. to' 12 lbs. The trout in it run up to 3 lbs. or more in weight, and a basket generally includes a fish or two well over a pound, and now and again a basket of nearly all big fish will be had. Owing to the enormous amount of food in the lough the fish are well-conditioned, and fight very gamely. Flies same as for Ardara district. At the southern end of the lough, on an island, are the remains of the O'Boyle's Castle from which the surrounding barony of Boylagh is named.
From Rosbeg the road to Ardara lies by Summy Lough, which holds very big brown-trout, but is very erratic in providing sport, and Lough Fad (plenty of brown-trout of small size), and by way of Ardara Bridge over the Owenea River into Ardara village, which is one of the most popular angling centres in Donegal.

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Sea-fishing and shore-shooting around Inishbofin, Inishdovey and Inishbeg

Inishbofin · townland · Donegal

First-class sea-fishing is available around the islands of Inishbofin, Inishdovey, and Inishbeg, described as among the best on the north-west coast. There is almost unlimited shore-shooting, though inland shooting is mostly preserved.

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There is first-class sea-fishing, that around the islands of Ixishbofev, Ixishdovey, and Inishbeg being as good as any to be met with on the north-west coast. There is almost unlimited shore-shooting, but the shooting inland is for the most part preserved. Cyclists will find the main roads all right, but some of the others are rough, howbeit none are so very bad.
When looking out to sea from any point of vantage in this district the castellated form of Tory Islaxd rises from the Atlantic a prominent object. In many ways this is one of the most interesting islands on the Donegal coast — and for that matter on the whole Irish coast — and if weather conditions are favourable the tourist should certainly engage a boat and pay it a visit : but the weather has all to do with a visit to Tory, for it is a difficult, not to say dangerous, matter to land on or put off from the island in rough weather. Otherwise the trip is most enjoyable and intensely interesting. It is about nine miles distant from the mainland and is about three miles long. The rock scenery associated with it is very fine, and the antiquary will revel in the feast of attractions provided. Many are the true stories of the fierce fighting that occurred here in early days, and there yet remain relics of those sanguinary family feuds and famous battles with the inhabitants of the mainland. Even to the present day the Tory Islanders — who live almost entirely by fishing and kelp burning — hold themselves aloof from the " mainlanders " — a people to themselves ; they pay neither rents nor rates, they ask for no assistance from county councils or workhouse authorities, for they make their own roads and provide for their own poor, — if poor there can be where all are poor alike ! Modern methods have " improved " some few things in Tory, but the seventy or so families that constitute the community remain

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Trout fishing at Kindrum Lough

Kindrum · townland · Donegal

Kindrum Lough offers brown-trout fishing for visitors staying at Ballyhiernan Cottage on its shore. Trout run up to 2–3 lbs, and anglers in May, June, and September can expect good baskets with pounders and half-pounders over a few days.

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hotel at Portsalon shares the privilege of fishing on l-^indrum with Rosapenna; the fishing on Shannagh is reserved entirely for visitors at Rosapenna. The best plan to adopt when fishing these loughs is to arrange with the manager of Rosapenna hotel to stay at Ballyhihrnan Cottage, which is right on the shore of Kindrum Lough and within ea.sy distance of Shannagh Lough. Supplies have to be taken, as none can be obtained on the spot. .\ few days spent at Ballyhiernan is a very pleasant experience, and in Mav, June, and September the angler can rely on getting good bjaskets of fish. The trout run up to 2 lbs. and 3 lbs., and in two or three days' fishing one is pretty sure to get a sprinkling of pounders and plenty of half-pounders. The hotel boats on
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Dunlewy road and Derryveagh mountain panorama

Dunlewy · electoral division · Donegal

The road turning sharply right from Muckish Gap leads to Dunlewy and Gweedore, presenting a grand panorama of mountain scenery. The Derryveagh Mountains include peaks such as Dooclosh (2,147 ft) and Staghall (1,599 ft), with Aghla More (1,860 ft) and Errigal (2,466 ft) on the right.

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From Dunfanaghy to I^alcarragh is seven miles, and the first part of the journey is through culti\ated land : thereafter it gets wilder as Falcarragh is reached and passed. The tourist wishing to leave Bloody Foreland out of his programme may take the road from P^alcarragh that leads to the railway station and on through Muckish Gap. Here the scenery is very fine ; on the left is the " hog back " of INIlxkish Mountain (2,097 feet) still to be seen behind the intervening height of Ballvboe Mountain (631 feet) ; on the right sheer from the gap rises Crocknabaragh Mountain (1,554 feet), while right out in front is Crockawarna Mountain (792 feet). The road straight on leads to Glenveagh ; the one turning sharply to the right leads to DuNLEWY and Gweedore, and for the whole journey presents a grand panorama of mountain scenery. On the left are the Derryveagh Mountains, including the important peaks of Kingarrow^ (1,068 feet), I3ooish (2,147 feet), and Staghall (1,599 feet) : on the right are Aghla More Mountain (1,860 feet) and P^RRiGAL (2,466 feet). From here the road into Gweedore is described under the heading of The Clady River and Gweedore. Yet another route from Falcarragh to Gweedore is through Bedlam and bv the road which runs parallel with the Glcnna River.

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Dysert Dell ancient chapel and well

Dysert · townland · Clare

The Eany Beg Water has its source in the lovely glen of Dysert Dell, where the remains of an ancient chapel and well can be found. The rugged heights of Carnaween Mountain rise precipitously from the dell.

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Just beyond Dunkineely and close by Inver Station, an important salmon, sea-trout and brown-trout river empties into Inver Bay. This is The Eany Water, and it — and its several tributaries — drain a large tract of countryside south-west of The Blue Stack Mountains. The fishing is strictly preserved, and let from time to time to a suitable tenant. An important tributary of The Eany Water, The Eany Beg Water, has its source in a lovely little glen, Dysert Dell, and here are the remains of an ancient chapel and well. On the rugged heights of Carnaween Mountain (1,713 ft.) which rise precipitously from Dysert Dell, is a cromlech ; from this mountain a grand view is obtained. Close by is Binbane Mountain (1,493 ft.) from the summit of which an extensive view of the country in the direction of Ardara is obtained.
A little further ahead is Mountcharles, a delightfully situated village built on the side of a steep hill, from the top of which a very fine view is obtained of the bay below, while inland the mountains are piled up all around. At the foot of the town, on the shore of the bay, is a handsome residence belonging to the Marquis of Conynham. In the neighbourhood are some important quarries from which marble is obtained of excellent quality for building and other purposes. From Mountcharles the road leads through a smiling countryside; well cultivated gardens and fields with clean comfortable cottages form a pleasing contrast to the wild surroundings so recently left behind.

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Fishing rights at Creeslough and Rosapenna

Creeslough · town · Donegal

The right of fishing on the bank nearest Creeslough belongs to the Ards estate, while the opposite bank is reserved for guests at Rosapenna Hotel, about five miles away. Anglers could obtain suitable fly dressings at Rosapenna.

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Wading- is not necessary. The right of fishing on the bank nearest Creeslough belongs to the Ard,s estate; that on the opposite bank is reserved for the free use of guests at Rosapenna Hotel, from which the river is distant about five miles. The salmon average about 10 lbs., the sea-trout tuUy 2 lbs. The angler should note that the Lackagh and Cilen Lough are early waters, i.e., fishing is at its best through April, May and June. The Owencarrow is a later water and produces best sport during July and August. Good salmon flies are : Fiery Brown, Claret Jay, Lemon and Grey, Durham Ranger, Olive and Grey, and
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As the companion tells it

You're coming through Creeslough now. The fishing rights on the bank nearest this town belong to the Ards estate, while the opposite bank is reserved for the free use of guests at Rosapenna Hotel, about five miles from the river. Wading is not necessary. The salmon average about 10 lbs and the sea-trout fully 2 lbs. The Lackagh and Cilen Lough are early waters, at their best through April, May and June, while the Owencarrow is a later water, producing the best sport in July and August. Good salmon flies here include the Fiery Brown, Claret Jay, Lemon and Grey, Durham Ranger, and Olive and Grey.

Fish pass on the Tullaghobegly River below Alton Lough

Tullaghobegly River · river · Donegal

About two miles below Alton Lough on the Tullaghobegly River, at the stepping stones, there is an interesting fish pass. The scenery just below the lough is described as very fine.

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height, while quite close by the north-east side of Errigal ends nearly as precipitously on the other shore of the lough. Alton Lough is seldom visited by tourists, yet, in the writer's opinion, it is one of the grandest compositions of mountain and lough scenery in the North of Ireland, and has only to be better known to become as popular a " show place " as even Glenveagh is. To explore it thoroughly necessitates rough walking and some climbing, but it is easy of approach from both Falcarragh and Gweedore by way of Cashclnagore station. It is astounding that no boat has been placed on this lough ; from a fairly roomy craft it could be viewed to the very best advantage with little or no fatigue, and the sight so obtained would, beyond any doubt, attract many tourists to the district, who, at present, are unable or disinclined to undertake the rough walk associated with a thorough inspection of it from the shores. A good walker may return to Falcarragh by following The Tullaghobegly River — which flows from Alton Lough — and should he do so will be well rewarded. The scenery just below the lough is very fine, and at the stepping stones (about two miles down) is an interesting fish pass. In passing it may be remarked that the fishing in Alton Lough is for troutlings only, and indifferent at that.

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Owenea River: premier salmon and trout fishing

Owenea River · river · Donegal

The Owenea River ranks among the best Donegal salmon rivers. Its upper reaches flow through a picturesque glen, and its tributaries and associated loughs hold excellent brown-trout. The river rises in Tievelough, locally called Lough Ea.

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The Owenea River ranks among the best of the Donegal salmon rivers, and its upper reaches, its several important tributaries, and the numerous loughs from which they flow hold a good store of brown-trout, indeed some of the very best browntrout loughs in the county are included among their number. The Owenea has its source in, and for the first few miles of its course flows through, a wondrously picturesque glen : it rises in Tievelough, locally styled Loih;h Ea (salmon, sea-trout and brown-trout), and in about one mile receives a small stream com-
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Sessiagh Lough brown-trout fishing

Sessiagh Lough · lake or lakes · Donegal

Sessiagh Lough offers brown-trout fishing with boat and boatman available at ordinary charges. The best drifts are easily fished from the banks, and the lough fishes best from early July until the end of September.

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one shilling and sixpence per daw A boat and the ser\ ices of a boatman can be had at ordinary charges. The watcher of the water lives on the banks. Sessiagh fishes best from early Jul}' until the end of September. Owing to the formation of the bottom of the lake the best drifts arc; f|uitc easily fished from the banks, but a boat is useful at times.
After leaving vSessiagh Lough, the main road lies along the rocky shore of Di'Xkaxagiiv B\^ : right out in front, across the ba\- are Ltttijv Horn Hi:\d and other boUl cliffs associated with

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As the companion tells it

You are coming up on Sessiagh Lough in Donegal. This is a brown-trout fishing lough, and it fishes best from early July until the end of September. A boat and a boatman can be had at ordinary charges, and the watcher of the water lives right on the banks. The best drifts are quite easily fished from the banks, owing to the formation of the bottom of the lake, though a boat is useful at times.

Small trout loughs near Dunfanaghy on Ards estate

Dunfanaghy · town · Donegal

Several small brown-trout loughs near Dunfanaghy—Drumlesk, Derryreel, Nabtoevy, and Columkille—can be fished from the shore with permission from the Ards estate agent. The same flies used for Port Lough are recommended.

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it, and just before entering Dunfanaghy the shelving shore of Dunfanaghv strand and the golf links skirting it, are reached. DuxFANAGHY, a nice, quiet, healthy watering place, is well sheltered by the heights of Horn Head, and enjoys capital facilities for bathing, boating, fishing, shooting, mountaineering, cliffclimbing, and golf. Cyclists, also, will find good roads, howbeit some of them are hilly. There is excellent brown-trout fisTiing in Port Lough, within two miles of the village. The fishing on it is free to visitors at the Stewart Arms Hotel. A boat is necessarv, and this, with the services of a competent boatman, costs four shillings per day. The lough fishes best from the latter end of INIaN- until the end of June, and again from the middle of August until the end of September. The fish average nearly half-a-pound and fight well. A decent basket would be from a dozen and a half to two dozen fish. Good flies in their order of merit are : Small Fiery Brown, Claret and Partridge, Black and Blca, Black and Teal', March Brown, and different shades of Olives. There are several small brown-trout loughs in the vicinitv of Dunfanaghy, and permission to fish on them can be obtained from the estate agent of the Ards demesne. The chief are : Drumlesk, Derrvreel, Natooev, and Columkille. They can all be fished from the shore : flies same as for Port Lough. Two small burns, the Kildarragh and the Carrownamaddv, holding small brown-trout, can be fished by courtesy of the Ards estate agent. Sea-trout run up them both from Cloxmass Bay, but they can hardly be termed sea-trout streams. Some good sea-trout can sometimes be got on spinning sand-eels in Dunfanaghy Bay, fish of from 3 lbs. to 4 lbs. being basketed occasionally.

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As the companion tells it

As you come through Dunfanaghy, there are several small brown-trout loughs in the vicinity that are worth knowing about. The chief ones are Drumlesk, Derryreel, Natooevy, and Columkille, and they can all be fished from the shore. You need permission from the estate agent of the Ards demesne to fish them. The same flies recommended for Port Lough will serve here. Dunfanaghy itself is described as a quiet, healthy watering place, well sheltered by the heights of Horn Head, with good facilities for bathing, boating, fishing, shooting, and golf. Two small burns, the Kildarragh and the Carrownamaddy, also hold small brown trout and can be fished by courtesy of the Ards estate agent. Sea-trout run up them both from Cloxmass Bay, though they can hardly be termed sea-trout streams. Some good sea-trout can sometimes be got spinning sand-eels in Dunfanaghy Bay, with fish of from 3 lbs to 4 lbs being basketed occasionally.

Strabane to Letterkenny railway line opens

near Strabane · town · Tyrone · 1908

The Great Northern Railway Company of Ireland became part owners of the County Donegal Railway, and the new line from Strabane to Letterkenny opened an important direct route to the Donegal Highlands. This development saved tourists significant travel time from England via Greenore or Dublin.

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The Great Northern Railway Company (Ireland) have recently become part owners of The County Donegal Railway, and with the opening of the new line from Strabane to Letterkenny a further important de\-elopment occurs. A glance at the Company's map will at once show that via Strabane now becomes the direct route for that part of The Donegal Highlands which is served from Letterkenny by tlir Burton Port extension of The Lough Swilly Railway, and which hitherto was only reached via Londonderry. This, as already pointed out, means a' great savin"- of time for tourists travelling from England via Greenore ov
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The Marble Arch natural arch on Horn Head cliffs

near Horn Head · promontory · Donegal

The Marble Arch on Horn Head is described as one of the finest examples of the many natural arches on the Donegal coast. It can be comfortably viewed from several points with a little care.

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Having previously instructed the car-driver to meet him at the Coastguard Station, the tourist may continue along the cliffs, using caution as he proceeds, or he may suddenly find himself unpleasantl\ neai- the edge ol one of the deep yawning cre\ ices which are characteristic of Horn Head cliffs and constitute its chief dangers to the careless or unwary. vSome very fine clifls are passed and then The M.xkhij-: Arch is reached. This is one of the finest examples of the many natural arches met with on the 1 )onegal roast, and with the exercise of a little care it can be
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Trout streams around Creeslough

Creeslough · town · Donegal

Several streams near Creeslough — the Duntally, Favmore, Carnamorna, Gortnalock, Shanowen, and Owenwee — offer brown-trout fishing from the bank, with sea-trout running into the Duntally and Favmore. The recommended flies match those used for the Lennon River tributaries and Mulroy Bay sea-trout.

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pound. There are, howe\er, some very big brown-trout in Lough More, fish of from 4 lbs. to 5 lbs. have been recorded from it, and there are plenty of two-pounders and three-pounders in it. These big fish will not rise to an artificial fly; their capture has to be negotiated by means of some such lure as a goldcoloured minnow^ The principal streams are : the Duntally, Favmore, Carnamorna, Gortnalock, Shanowen, and Owenwee; all of which can be fished from the bank : sea-trout run into the two first-named. The same flies do here as are recommended for
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As the companion tells it

Around Creeslough here in Donegal, there are several trout streams worth knowing: the Duntally, Favmore, Carnamorna, Gortnalock, Shanowen, and Owenwee. All of them can be fished from the bank. Sea-trout run into the Duntally and the Favmore. The same flies work here as are recommended for the Lennon River tributaries and Mulroy Bay sea-trout.

Drive round Bloody Foreland from Gweedore

Bloody Foreland · promontory · Donegal

A car excursion from Gweedore round Bloody Foreland passes through Derrybeg, with the return via Meenaclady and Carveen. An extended route via Alt Bridge and Aspack Bridge offers fine views of Carntreena Mountain (1,403 ft) and Cronalaght Mountain (1,333 ft).

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Reference has already been made — in the Falcarragh section of this guide — to the interesting drive round Bloody Foreland : from Gweedore this excursion can be made by car, the route being through Derrvbeg, from which point keep to the road nearest the coast. The return journey is by way of Meenaclady and Carveen ; it may, however, be profitably extended to x^lt Bridge, the return being by way of Aspick Bridge : on the latter route a capital view is obtained of Carntreena Mountain (1,403 feet), and Cronalaght Mountain (1,333 feet).
Alton Lough and Aghla More Mountain (described in the Falcarragh section) should certainly be visited. An excursion (which necessarily entails considerable stiff walking and climbing) is as follows : Take the early morning train to Cashelnagore Station, and from there follow the road that leads to Alton Lough. When near the lough take the road (save the name !) that bears to the left : it leads by some straggling farms, and presently the Tullaghobegly river comes into view. Follow the road down until the fish-pass and stepping-stones are reached ; then walk back up the bank of the river until Alton Lough is reached. Climb the hill on your right and the view you will have will repay the fatigue of the climb a hundredfold : it is one of the grandest in Donegal. Having feasted your eyes on it, descend to the shore of the lough and walk right along it; the succession of cliff, lake and mountain scenery met with is a most emphatic refutation of the assertion sometimes heard, " there is no really grand scenery in Donegal." Having reached this point you leave the lough and a stiff climb of a mile and a rough walk of another mile lands you on the main road from Glenveagh. Here a car may (by appointment) meet you, and it will probably be welcome : or you may follow the road (which skirts the base of Errigal) through Dunlcwy and by the shore of Lough Nacung back to the hotel.

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Cromlech on Carnaween Mountain

near Carnaween · mountain or mountain range · Donegal

A cromlech stands on the rugged heights of Carnaween Mountain (1,713 ft.), which rises precipitously from Dysert Dell. A grand view is obtained from the summit.

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Just beyond Dunkineely and close by Inver Station, an important salmon, sea-trout and brown-trout river empties into Inver Bay. This is The Eany Water, and it — and its several tributaries — drain a large tract of countryside south-west of The Blue Stack Mountains. The fishing is strictly preserved, and let from time to time to a suitable tenant. An important tributary of The Eany Water, The Eany Beg Water, has its source in a lovely little glen, Dysert Dell, and here are the remains of an ancient chapel and well. On the rugged heights of Carnaween Mountain (1,713 ft.) which rise precipitously from Dysert Dell, is a cromlech ; from this mountain a grand view is obtained. Close by is Binbane Mountain (1,493 ft.) from the summit of which an extensive view of the country in the direction of Ardara is obtained.
A little further ahead is Mountcharles, a delightfully situated village built on the side of a steep hill, from the top of which a very fine view is obtained of the bay below, while inland the mountains are piled up all around. At the foot of the town, on the shore of the bay, is a handsome residence belonging to the Marquis of Conynham. In the neighbourhood are some important quarries from which marble is obtained of excellent quality for building and other purposes. From Mountcharles the road leads through a smiling countryside; well cultivated gardens and fields with clean comfortable cottages form a pleasing contrast to the wild surroundings so recently left behind.

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Embroidery and drawn-thread work at Glencolumbkille

Glencolumbkille · town · Donegal

Glencolumbkille is a centre for the production of embroidery and drawn-thread work, with pretty examples available for purchase in the village.

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feet), with Crockxamurrin (855 feet), Crockmeenadbrade (1,093 feet), and Mulxaxaff (1,551 feet) to the south. For some distance the way lies along the Owenteskinny River, then by the base of Crockuxa (1,268 feet), and through a charming stretch of rudely-cultivated countryside into Glexcolumbkille, a secluded village set amidst marvellously picturesque surroundings on the shore of Glen Bay, and shut in from the north by the noble cliff of Glex Head, the ascent of which is easily accomplished, and from which a very fine view is obtained. There is some grand rock scenery in the immediate neighbourhood and a most beautiful strand, on which the waves of the Atlantic break in flowing swells. Close by is a stone cross, said to have been placed in its present position by St. Colum Cille ; on the northern slope of the charming Glen of St. Colum Cille (from which the village takes its name) is the Saint's Well, and adjoining this is the Saint's Bed, associated formerly, in all probability, with a cell to which the Saint withdrew for pious prayer and thought, Glencolumbkille is a centre for the production of embroidery and drawn-thread work, of which very pretty examples may be purchased in the village. The Glexcolumbkille Burn tumbles through a delightfully verdant valley and holds some brown-trout. On leaving the village the road lies up the valley to Lough Unsagh, by Lough Unxa, and along the Owenwee River with Slieve League to the south and Crock- UNXA to the north (a wild spot indeed), into Carrick.

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You are coming into Glencolumbkille, a secluded village on the shore of Glen Bay, shut in from the north by the noble cliff of Glex Head. The road runs through a charming stretch of rudely-cultivated countryside to reach it, and the village sits amidst marvellously picturesque surroundings. There is grand rock scenery close by, and a most beautiful strand where the waves of the Atlantic break in flowing swells. Close to the strand is a stone cross, said to have been placed in its present position by St. Colum Cille. The village takes its name from the Glen of St. Colum Cille, and on the northern slope of that glen is the Saint's Well. Adjoining the well is the Saint's Bed, associated formerly, in all probability, with a cell to which the Saint withdrew for pious prayer and thought. What sets this place apart is the work of hands. Glencolumbkille is a centre for the production of embroidery and drawn-thread work, and very pretty examples may be purchased in the village. The Glexcolumbkille Burn tumbles through a delightfully verdant valley and holds some brown-trout. On leaving the village the road lies up the valley to Lough Unsagh, by Lough Unxa, and along the Owenwee River, with Slieve League to the south and Crock-Unxa to the north, a wild spot indeed, into Carrick.

Fanad Head Lighthouse and cliff-climbing coast

Fanad Head · promontory · Donegal

Cliff-climbers could find plenty to occupy them between the Seven Arches and Fanad Head Lighthouse, the second most northerly light in Ireland. Notable points included Binmacaward, Leel Point, Carrickhamish, Illanmore, Stooey, Carricknagappul, and Binnavrista, with fine storm-swept coast scenery near Pollacheeny Point and Rinmore Point.

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A very enjoyable excursion from Portsalon is to the top of tthe Knockalla Mountaixs and the Black Loughs which nestle snuglv within a hundred feet of the summits. The chief heights are Callaghpatrick (1,203 feet) and Bixxadreex (1,032 feet), and the walk to the top is by no means fatiguing ; a car-road leads to the very base of the range, and from the top a very fine view is obtained of the whole of Fanad, Inishowen, and Lough Swilly. Another most enjoyable climb is to Lough Doira and Lough GoRAGH, which lie amidst most picturesque surroundings : here rals-o a car-road runs to a point of vantage from which the ascent is an easy matter. Other climbs are to the top of Dargax Hill ((570 feet) and Murrex Hill (754 feet), from both of which grand views are obtained of Fanad and Mulroy Bay. Tourists fond of <cl iff -climbing will find plenty to occupy them between the Seven Arches and Faxad Head Lighthouse (the second most northerly night in Ireland), especial points of interest being Bixmacaward, Leel Poixt, Carrickhamish, Illaxmore (a noble cliff), Stooev, Carrickxagappul, and Bixxavrista. Crabaxe Bay, immediately south of Faxad Head is a very beautiful bay. There is some fine storm-swept coast scenery to the west of Fanad Head, in the neighbourhood of Pollacheexv Poixt and Rixmore Poixt. All of these cliffs, etc., can be reached — or nearly approached — by car, but the most enjoyable way of exploring them is by walking — with, perhaps, the assistance of a car to help one over the main .roads.
Within easy walking distance of the hotel are the far-famed 'Sevex Arches, which are really very fine and remarkable examples of marine erosion. They are approached by means of rude steps carved from the rocks, and at low tide can he explored with little or no risk, care being exercised to watch the inrush of water from time to time should the sea be at all

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Somewhere about Fanad Head, you are near the second most northerly lighthouse in Ireland. The coast between the Seven Arches and Fanad Head Lighthouse offered plenty for cliff-climbers, with notable points including Binmacaward, Leel Point, Carrickhamish, Illanmore — described as a noble cliff — Stooey, Carricknagappul, and Binnavrista. South of Fanad Head lies Crabane Bay, called a very beautiful bay. To the west, around Pollacheeny Point and Rinmore Point, the guide noted fine storm-swept coast scenery. The Seven Arches themselves, within easy walking distance of the hotel, were described as remarkable examples of marine erosion, approached by rude steps carved from the rock and explorable at low tide, provided care was taken to watch for the inrush of water.

Garrison as angling centre on Lough Melvin

Garrison · townland · Fermanagh

Garrison serves as a centre for river and lake fishing along the shore of Lough Melvin. The excursion back to Bundoran affords grand views of mountain and lake scenery.

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The excursion to Ballyshannon may be extended along the road which lies to the north of the river Erne to Cliff and Belleek. The Erne has been described in the preceding section of this guide, but it is worthy of note that at Cliff, near to the residence of Mrs. L. Moore, is one of the most beautiful stretches of that lovely river ; here, also, is the salmon hatchery and fenced-off parts of the river, in which many thousands of salmon eggs are hatched <md the }()ung fry reared, thereafter to be liberated and add to the stock of fish available for the rods — and the nets ! At Belleek a stop can be made at Mrs. Johnstone's very comfortable hotel, overlooking another lovely part of the Erne, and from which a capital view is obtained of the fish-pass and sluices. .\ visit should be paid to The Potteries close by, where the genial manager is always pleased to show callers specimens of the famous Belleek china, probably one of the most artistic, and at the same time useful, productions of Irish industry. The return journey from Belleek mav be along the road south of the Erne, a charming drive or walk, and so to Ballyshannon and Bundoran. Or the excursion may be still further extended to (iAHRisox, the centre of some .\.l. river and lake fishing, and along the shore of Lough Melvin back to Bundoran. This latter extension affords some grand views of mountain and lake scenery.
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Letterkenny as a touring and fishing base

Letterkenny · town · Donegal

Letterkenny is described as a busy town with a handsome Catholic Cathedral and The Palace, residence of the head of the Catholic Church in the district. It serves as a capital base for exploring the countryside and fishing the waters of the Lennon valley.

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At Letterkenny more of interest will be found by the sportsman and tourist. As pointed out in The Lennon River section of this guide, Letterkenny is a capital base from which to explore the countryside and fish the waters described therein. In the town — a commanding feature for miles around — is a handsome
Catholic Cathhukal, and close by is The Palace the residence of the Head of the Catholic Church in this district. It is a very busy little town, and there is very comfortable accommodation at McCarry's Hotel. From it many pleasant excursions may be made, other than those to the Valley of The Lennon. That to LoiGH Deele and Cark Moixtain (1,205 ft.) should certainly be undertaken. Capital brown-trout fishing can be had free in the several tributaries to The Swilly River, all of which are easy of access from Letterkenny, either by road or by rail to New Mills or Foxhall, and thence walk. All the roads around Letterkenny are good for Cycling, and a glance at the Key Map to this guide will show its advantageous position as a near base for much of interest that is described in this guide.

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As the companion tells it

Up ahead is Letterkenny, a busy little town in Donegal that serves as a capital base for exploring the countryside and fishing the waters of the Lennon valley. A commanding feature for miles around is the handsome Catholic Cathedral, and close by stands The Palace, residence of the head of the Catholic Church in this district. There is comfortable accommodation at McCarry's Hotel, from which many pleasant excursions may be made beyond those to the Valley of the Lennon. One excursion that should certainly be undertaken is to Lough Deele and Cark Mountain, 1,205 feet high. Capital brown-trout fishing can be had free in the several tributaries to the Swilly River, all easy of access from Letterkenny either by road or by rail to New Mills or Foxhall, and thence on foot. All the roads around Letterkenny are good for cycling.

Otway Golf Links near Rathmullen

Rathmullan · town · Donegal · 1903

A nine-hole golf course was instituted in 1903 about two miles from Rathmullen, skirting the sea shore with charming scenery. The club had about thirty members, with competitions held on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Visitors could play on payment of a small daily or monthly fee.

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l'":-om Julv until end of September a few sea-trout can be caught in the waters between Inch Island and the mainland ; sometimes good baskets are made. The proprietor of Portsalon Hotel has boats on Kindrum Lough, one of the very best browntrout waters in the north of Ireland, and several of the small loughs in the mountains p-ovide very decent sport with these fish. There are some very pretty drives and walks in the neighbourhood of Rathmullex : to the south is Cul Bay, Rathmullen Woods, and Ray Bridge ; to the north Kixxegar Straxd, Mill Bay, Lamb's Head Bay, Dead Max's Hole, Scraggy Bay, and the Kxockalla Mouxtaixs : w hile within easy driving distance inland are Milford, Mulroy Bay, and Crockaxaffrix Molxtain (1,137 feet). At Rathmullen are the well-preserved remains of a historical castle, formerly the stronghold of the McSwyne Faugh, the holder of Fanad, and an old Carmellite Priory, over the east window of which is a very fine figure, life-size, of St. Patrick represented as a Bishop. Both the castle and the Priory are well worth a thorough inspection. About two miles from Rathmullen rre the Otway Golf Lixks. The club was instituted in 1H03 and n.umbers about thirty members : the Hon. Se;-. is C L. Batt, Esq., Rathmullen House, the captain Colonel Batt, j.P. The services of a professional, Mr. P. Deeii}-, are a\ailable. Msitors are permitted to play on payment of Is. per day or 7s. 6d. per month (ladies ")s.) : family tickets, 10s. per month. Competitions are held the second and fourth Wednesday in each month. It is a nine-hole course and skirts tlu' sea shore, surrounded by (-harming s,-enerv. The holes are short but very sporting and full of hills,
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As you pass through Rathmullan in Donegal, about two miles along stands the Otway Golf Links, instituted in 1903. The club numbers about thirty members. The honorary secretary is C. L. Batt of Rathmullen House, and the captain is Colonel Batt, J.P. The services of a professional, Mr. P. Deeley, are available to players. Visitors are permitted to play on payment of one shilling per day, or seven shillings and sixpence per month. Ladies pay five shillings for the month, and family tickets are ten shillings per month. Competitions are held on the second and fourth Wednesday in each month. It is a nine-hole course that skirts the sea shore, surrounded by charming scenery. The holes are short but very sporting and full of hills. Rathmullen itself holds more besides the links. There are the well-preserved remains of a historical castle, formerly the stronghold of the McSwyne Faugh, the holder of Fanad. There is also an old Carmelite Priory, over the east window of which is a very fine life-size figure of St. Patrick represented as a Bishop. Both the castle and the Priory are well worth a thorough inspection. The neighbourhood offers pretty drives and walks in every direction. To the south lie Cul Bay, Rathmullen Woods, and Ray Bridge. To the north are Kinnyegar Strand, Mill Bay, Lamb's Head Bay, Dead Man's Hole, Scraggy Bay, and the Knockalla Mountains. Inland within easy driving distance are Milford, Mulroy Bay, and Crockanaffrin Mountain, standing 1,137 feet high.

River Clady and Gweedore hotel fishing waters

Clady River · river · Donegal

The River Clady flows from Lough Nacung Lower into Gweedore Bay at Bunbeg in about five miles, offering salmon and sea-trout fishing. The Gweedore hotel's fishing waters also include Lough Nacung Upper and Lower, the Stranacorkagh and Crolly rivers, Lough Anure, and several small loughs and rivers, with brown-trout waters fished free by hotel visitors.

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The River Clady has its source in Lough Nacung Lower and flows into Gweedore Bay at Bunbeg in about five miles. Above Lough Nacung Upper are Dunlewy Lough and the streams that flow into it ; The Owenwee, The Cronaniv, and The Devlin, but these are strictly preserved by Mrs. Monk. Lough Nacung L^pper receives two important feeders at its upper end, The Sruhannameel and The Glentornan : the former flows from Lough Atirrive, the latter from Glentornan Lough : both rivers and loughs are good brown-trout waters and may be fished free by visitors at the hotel. Lough Nacung Lower receives one feeder of importance. The Altmore, which flows from Lough Nabrackbraddv. The hotel has boats on the loughs and the river can be fished from its banks ; wading is not necessary. The use of a gaff is prohibited on The Cladv and Lough

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The Clady River runs through here in Donegal, flowing about 5 miles from Lough Nacung Lower down to Gweedore Bay at Bunbeg. It is salmon and sea-trout water, and the hotel puts boats on the loughs while the river itself can be fished from the banks, with no need for wading. The hotel's fishing waters spread well beyond the Clady itself. Lough Nacung Upper has two good brown-trout feeders, the Sruhannameel from Lough Atirrive and the Glentornan from Glentornan Lough, and both rivers and loughs may be fished free by visitors at the hotel. Above Nacung Upper lies Dunlewy Lough with the Owenwee, Cronaniv and Devlin streams, but those are strictly preserved by Mrs. Monk. One rule to mind: the use of a gaff is prohibited on the Clady.

Route from Glencolumbkille to Carrick via loughs

Carrick · town · Donegal

Leaving Glencolumbkille, the road runs up the valley past Lough Unagh and Lough Una, along the Owenwee River with Slieve League to the south and Crockuna to the north, into Carrick.

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feet), with Crockxamurrin (855 feet), Crockmeenadbrade (1,093 feet), and Mulxaxaff (1,551 feet) to the south. For some distance the way lies along the Owenteskinny River, then by the base of Crockuxa (1,268 feet), and through a charming stretch of rudely-cultivated countryside into Glexcolumbkille, a secluded village set amidst marvellously picturesque surroundings on the shore of Glen Bay, and shut in from the north by the noble cliff of Glex Head, the ascent of which is easily accomplished, and from which a very fine view is obtained. There is some grand rock scenery in the immediate neighbourhood and a most beautiful strand, on which the waves of the Atlantic break in flowing swells. Close by is a stone cross, said to have been placed in its present position by St. Colum Cille ; on the northern slope of the charming Glen of St. Colum Cille (from which the village takes its name) is the Saint's Well, and adjoining this is the Saint's Bed, associated formerly, in all probability, with a cell to which the Saint withdrew for pious prayer and thought, Glencolumbkille is a centre for the production of embroidery and drawn-thread work, of which very pretty examples may be purchased in the village. The Glexcolumbkille Burn tumbles through a delightfully verdant valley and holds some brown-trout. On leaving the village the road lies up the valley to Lough Unsagh, by Lough Unxa, and along the Owenwee River with Slieve League to the south and Crock- UNXA to the north (a wild spot indeed), into Carrick.

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Coming up now is Carrick, the town the road drops into after the wild stretch along the Owenwee River. The run here from Glencolumbkille takes you up the valley past Lough Unagh and by Lough Una, with Slieve League standing to the south and Crockuna to the north. The source calls this "a wild spot indeed," and the road follows the river all the way into town.

Sea-trout and salmon fishing on the Crolly River

Crolly · townland · Donegal

The Crolly River (locally termed the Gweedore River) offers good and sometimes very good sea-trout fishing, with salmon fishing described as uncertain but always worth a trial. Two excellent pools are located next to the estuary.

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wav between the bridge and the sea, and can easily be recognised. There are two excellent pools next the estuary. The sea-trout fishing on The Crolly is good— sometimes very good— the salmon fishing somewhat uncertain, but always worth a trial.
The bulk of the waters still attached to The Rosses Fishery, and the waters in connection with which Mr. Hanlon has obtained the rights, are most conveniently fished from Dungloe. The charges are the same as on The Crolly, and the angling rights extend over about fifty miles of rivers and one hundred lakes. The fishing is for 'sea-trout from July until end of October, for brown-trout from May until October (best months

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As the companion tells it

Somewhere around here, the Crolly River, known locally as the Gweedore River, runs down to the sea. It offers good sea-trout fishing, sometimes very good, while the salmon fishing is described as uncertain but always worth a trial. There are two excellent pools next to the estuary, easily found between the bridge and the sea.

Stragar River and Lough Aderry fishing near Killybegs

Killybegs · town · Donegal

The Stragar River rises on the east slope of Crocknapeast Mountain and flows into Killybegs Harbour. It is a good brown-trout river providing fair sea-trout sport later in the season; Lough Aderry, a sea-trout water with a boat, feeds it and the fishing is quite free.

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The Stragar River rises on the east slope of Crocknapeast Mountain, and receives several feeders from the same direction before finally flowing into Killybegs Harbour : the chief of these come down from Lough Aderrv, and others have their source in several loughs close by, among which is Lough Aroshin. I5oth the loughs mentioned are good for brown trout. In places the Stragar river is very pretty; there are some capital pools on it, and in addition to being a good brown-trout river, it provides fair sport with sea-trout later in the season. Lough Aderry is also a seatrout water and there is a boat on it. The lishing is (luite free.
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As you pass through Killybegs, the Stragar River is flowing toward the harbour, having risen on the east slope of Crocknapeast Mountain and gathered feeders from several loughs along the way. It is a good brown-trout river with some capital pools, and it provides fair sport with sea-trout later in the season. Lough Aderry feeds the Stragar and is itself a sea-trout water with a boat on it. The fishing is quite free.

Touring centres for Owenea and Loughros Bay district

Ardara · town · Donegal

Glenties is the rail terminus and chief centre for exploring the Owenea valley. Ardara, Rosbeg, and Portnoo serve as bases for Loughros Bay and inland districts, with hotels at each location including the Nesbitt Arms at Ardara and Dowros Bay Hotel at Rosbeg.

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Route. — The direct route from Strabane to this district is by County Donegal Railway to Glenties, which is the terminus of the line in this direction. The centres from which to explore the valley of the Owenea are Glenties and Ardara : the former is close to the railway station, the latter is distant by road about () miles. Loughros Bay and the district inland from it can be explored from Ardara, Rosbeg and Portnoo : the distance from frlenties to Portnoo is about 9 miles, to Rosbeg about 12 miles. A request should be sent beforehand for car to meet the train at Glenties ; for Ardara to the Nesbitt Arms Hotel, Ardara ; for Portnoo to Cannon's Hotel, Glenties ; for Rosbeg to Dowros Hay Hotel, Rosbeg.
The Owenea River ranks among the best of the Donegal salmon rivers, and its upper reaches, its several important tributaries, and the numerous loughs from which they flow hold a good store of brown-trout, indeed some of the very best browntrout loughs in the county are included among their number. The Owenea has its source in, and for the first few miles of its course flows through, a wondrously picturesque glen : it rises in Tievelough, locally styled Loih;h Ea (salmon, sea-trout and brown-trout), and in about one mile receives a small stream com-

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You're passing through Ardara, one of the key bases for exploring this corner of Donegal. The railway from Strabane runs to Glenties, which is the terminus, and from there the road comes here. Glenties and Ardara are the two centres for exploring the valley of the Owenea. For Loughros Bay and the country inland from it, Ardara, Rosbeg, and Portnoo all serve as starting points. The Nesbitt Arms Hotel here in Ardara was the place to write ahead to if you needed a car to meet your train at Glenties. The Owenea River ranks among the best of the Donegal salmon rivers. Its upper reaches, its tributaries, and the loughs they flow from hold brown trout, and some of the very best brown trout loughs in the county are among them. The river rises in Tievelough, locally called Lough Ea, which holds salmon, sea-trout and brown-trout, and for its first few miles it runs through what the guide calls a wondrously picturesque glen.

Views of Horn Head from the links

near Horn Head · promontory · Donegal

From the eleventh tee of the Dunfanaghy golf links, a charming view of the picturesque surroundings is obtained. Across the bay, the ragged heights of the Horn Head peninsula loom in the distance.

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below. This hole may be obtained in four. At the eleventh tee the drive is over a stretch of sandy beach, and a bad shot is bound to land the player in difficulty. At this point of the round a very charming view^is obtained of the picturesque surroundings of these links. Beneath one's feet the sea breaks against the warm coloured rocks, immediately ahead is the slope of a sandy strand, and piled up inland are the hills, while in the distance, across the bay, loom the ragged heights of the peninsula of Horn Head. The golfer, however, may well be careful about his drive, for a tapped or short ball will surely land in the bay, a clear drive of at least one hundred yards being required to escape penalty. In front of the twelfth" tee extends a huge sand bunker, and just beyond this is a low stone fence ; a short drive results in a severe penalty. Number thirteen is the longest hole in the course, and requires four drives to reach the green, a stream being crossed on the way. .After this no special dilTiculty is experienced until the last hole is reached and opportunity occurs to improve an indifferent score. At number eighteen the drive from the tee is over the face of a hill honevcombed with rabbit holes, and the brassy shot must be straight and true to avoid getting on the shore. Altogether the golfer will find on these links an abundant variety of play — free use for every club in his bag. The course is free to visitors at Mr. Sterrit's hotel.
It is worthy of note that Dunfanaghy is quite a rising seaside resort, and, consequently, apartments and furnished houses are to let through the season. -An early application for these should be made through the local postmaster.

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Village of Glen beneath Binbane Mountain

Glen · townland · Donegal

The pretty little village of Glen nestles securely beneath the shadow of Binbane Mountain, whose sides slope down to the very edge of Glen Lough's water. It is a popular resort with Rosapenna guests, about five miles distant, and easily accessible from Creeslough via good roads.

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Glen Lough is a lovely sheet of water over two miles long and about half-a-mile average width. It is set amidst delightful scenery and mountains shelter it on all sides. To the south is Crockmore and Lough Salt Mountain, to the west Cashel Moln- TAiN and Croagh Mouxtaix, while at the further end of the lough the pretty little village of Glex nestles securely beneath the shadow of Bixbane Mouxtaix, whose sides slope down to the very edge of the water. It is, deservedly, a very popular resort with guests at Rosapenna, from which it is distant only about five miles, and it is also quite easy of access from Creeslough; the roads, in both cases, are good. Glen Lough has also the merit of ranking among the very best sea-trout loughs in Co. Donegal, it is a decent salmon water, and holds some fine browntrout. Guests at Rosapenna Hotel are permitted to fish it free of expense; boats are provided for their use also free, and the services of competent boatmen are available at the ordinary charge of about three shillings per day and the man's refreshment. The formation of the lough is favourable to fishermen : no matter which way the wind may be blowing good drifts are available, although it is generally accepted that Glen Lough fishes at its best with a wind blowing down it, i.e., south-west. A matter of some importance to remember when fishing this lough is that the Lackagh River — by way of which its waters reach the sea — is situated half-way down. This means that the salmon running into the lough, bound for the Owencarrow River and Lough \'eagh, should be found in the upper end. As a matter of fact, some of the fish distribute themselves over the lough; but, none the less, the most likely lies for salmon are in the' upper parts of the lough. In the case of sea-trout this does not apply so much, for reasons stated previously, i.e., sea-trout seem to prefer spawning in the several feeders to Glen Lough, and mount into the Owencarrow, and beyond, only in (comparatively) small numbers. Salmon and sea-trout flies same as for the Lackagh : brown-trout flies should be fairly large, and good patterns are : March Brown, Rough Olive, Hare's Ear, Claret and Partridge, Blue and Blea, Black and Teal, and — especially in the summer evenings — Red Spinner. Glen Lough receives four feeders : one from Crcagh Mountain, a second — the Owexwee River — from Lough Greexax, a third from the western side of Lough Salt Mountain, and a fourth— the Glex River— which rises in some small lakes to the north of Lough Salt, receives on its way a small stream from Lough Xatooev, skirts Binbane Mountain and flows into the lough just below the village of Glen. The Lackagh River, if canoht i)i proper ply, is a sure catch

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Close to Glen, the village sits beneath Binbane Mountain, whose slopes run down to the water of Glen Lough. The lough stretches over 2 miles long and about half a mile wide, with mountains sheltering it on every side — Crockmore and Lough Salt Mountain to the south, Cashel Mournan and Croagh Mountain to the west. It ranks among the very best sea-trout loughs in Donegal, holds decent salmon, and some fine brown trout. Guests at Rosapenna, about 5 miles away, were permitted to fish it free, with boats provided free as well. Boatmen cost about 3 shillings a day plus the man's refreshment. The Lackagh River, which carries the lough's water to the sea, sits halfway down the lough, so salmon bound for the Owencarrow River and Lough Veagh tended to gather in the upper end. Sea-trout preferred spawning in the several feeders, including the Glen River, which skirts Binbane Mountain and flows in just below the village.

Brown-trout fishing on the River Finn at Stranorlar

near Stranorlar · town · Donegal

The River Finn offers free brown-trout fishing for about fifteen miles above Strabane, with Stranorlar recommended as a good centre to fish from. Kee's Hotel at Stranorlar provides comfortable accommodation for anglers.

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The River Finn is one of the chief waterways of the country, it rises in Lough Finn and flows eastward by Stranorlar, Castlefinn, etc., to Strabane, where it joins The Mourxe River and the two, forming The River Fovle, flow into Lough P\)Vle at Londonderry. Fintown station is on the shore of Lough Finn, which is a wild sheet of water sheltered on the south by the steep cliffs of Scraigs, which rise to a height of 1,410 ft. sheer from the water's edge. Salmon run into the Finn, but do not enter the lough. The salmon fishing is preserved. For about fifteen miles above Strabane the river is free for brown-trout fishing, and Stranorlar is a good centre to fish from. Kee's Hotel will be found very comfortable. Between Stranorlar and Fintown the Finn receives a number of tributaries, all of which provide fair brown-trout fishing when a decent push of water is in them. The several loughs in which some of these tributaries have their source also hold browntrout. The fishing on all these streams and on all the loughs is free.
With the exception of its importance as a base from which to tour the Donegal Highlands, Strabane is of little interest to the tourist. Those who use it as a stopping place from which to make excursions of two or three days into different parts of Donegal, returning to their base after each excursion, will find very comfortable accommodation at the Abercorne Arms Hotel for that purpose.

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Caves and underground river at Ballintra

Ballintra · town · Donegal

Near Ballintra, the caves and the underground river of the 'Pullins' were noted as a feature within easy reach of Donegal town. The Waterfall at Lough Eske and Lough Belshade were also nearby.

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At Donegal, the old castle, with its wonderful "Fireplace," and the ruins of the old abbey, noted as the retreat where the four learned monks put together their famous " Annals," should be seen. Close to the railway are several well-known medicinal springs similar to those of Harrogate. Within easy reach of the town are Lough Belshade, the Waterfall at Lough Eske, and the Caves and the Underground River of the " Pullins " at Ballintra.
Leaving Donegal for Killybegs, the Line rapidly ascends to some 300 feet above sea level at Mountcharles Station, disclosing magnificent views of Donegal Bay, studded with numerous islands. The Line is seldom out of view of the sea the whole way, offering an ever-varying panorama of sea and mountain.

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As you pass through Ballintra in Donegal, this was known for the caves and the underground river of the Pullins. A nineteenth-century guidebook for travellers on the Great Northern Railway listed them within easy reach of Donegal town, alongside Lough Belshade and the waterfall at Lough Eske. The guide did not describe the caves in detail, only naming them among the sights worth reaching from the town.

Fishing pools on the Corveen River at Stranaboolev

Corveen · townland · Donegal

The Corveen River, rising in Lough Corveen, joins the Stranacorkagh at Stranaboolev. It contains good fishing pools just before it reaches the main river.

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ply provides fair sport with salmon averaging alxnit 4 Ibs.^ or 5 lbs., excellent sport with sea-trout rang-ing- up to 3 lbs. weight and averaging fully a pound, and fair sport with brown trout averaging about three to the pound. The fishing is free to visitors at the hotel. This river rises on the southern slope of Tievealchid Mountain, and after flowing about five miles empties into the Atlantic just north of Derrybeg. It is shown on the map of the Falcarragh Rivers. At Stranaboolev it receives The CoRVEEX River, which rises in Lough Corveen and on which
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Forts on Dunmore Head

Dunmore Head · promontory · Kerry

On Dunmore Head stand the remains of two forts, with similar remains of eight others visible from the headland. The site offers a noble panorama of the Atlantic Ocean.

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Atlantic Ocean : truly a noble panorama. On Dunmore Head are the remains of two' forts, and from it may be counted similar remains of eight others.
From Portnoo the road to Rosbeg is tortuous and rough. Immediately behind Portnoo is Pound Lou(;h (good for browntrout), and' a detour should be made to the left, by the shore of this lough, for the purpose of visiting DooN LouGH_ (a capital brown-trout water). On an island in the centre of this lough is a Bawan, or ancient fort, in substantial preservation, the walls of which, — fully twelve feet high, ten feet thick at the base and seven feet at the top, — stand out boldly from the waters of this

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Gartan Lough as source of the River Lennon

near Gartan Lough or Lough Beagh South · lake or lakes · Donegal

The River Lennon rose in Gartan Lough and flowed approximately fifteen miles into Lough Swilly at Ramelton. With the exception of about two miles from Gartan Lough to the railway and a private pool at Ramelton, the whole river was absolutely free to fish.

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The River Lenxox rises in Gartan Lough, and flows in about fifteen miles into Lough Swilh' at Ramelton. With the exception of about two miles extending from Gartan Lough to the railwa} and a private pool at Ramelton, the whole of the river is absolutely free. Its course is sinuous, and in some parts it is sluggish; in others there are some fine streams and broad, deep pools, alternated with boulder-strewn flats and gravelly shallows.

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Glencolumbkille Burn and its brown trout

Glencolumbkille · town · Donegal

The Glencolumbkille Burn tumbles through a verdant valley and holds some brown trout, offering local angling near the village.

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feet), with Crockxamurrin (855 feet), Crockmeenadbrade (1,093 feet), and Mulxaxaff (1,551 feet) to the south. For some distance the way lies along the Owenteskinny River, then by the base of Crockuxa (1,268 feet), and through a charming stretch of rudely-cultivated countryside into Glexcolumbkille, a secluded village set amidst marvellously picturesque surroundings on the shore of Glen Bay, and shut in from the north by the noble cliff of Glex Head, the ascent of which is easily accomplished, and from which a very fine view is obtained. There is some grand rock scenery in the immediate neighbourhood and a most beautiful strand, on which the waves of the Atlantic break in flowing swells. Close by is a stone cross, said to have been placed in its present position by St. Colum Cille ; on the northern slope of the charming Glen of St. Colum Cille (from which the village takes its name) is the Saint's Well, and adjoining this is the Saint's Bed, associated formerly, in all probability, with a cell to which the Saint withdrew for pious prayer and thought, Glencolumbkille is a centre for the production of embroidery and drawn-thread work, of which very pretty examples may be purchased in the village. The Glexcolumbkille Burn tumbles through a delightfully verdant valley and holds some brown-trout. On leaving the village the road lies up the valley to Lough Unsagh, by Lough Unxa, and along the Owenwee River with Slieve League to the south and Crock- UNXA to the north (a wild spot indeed), into Carrick.

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As the companion tells it

You are coming into Glencolumbkille, a secluded village on the shore of Glen Bay, shut in from the north by the cliff of Glex Head. The Glencolumbkille Burn tumbles through a delightfully verdant valley here and holds some brown trout. Close by is a stone cross said to have been placed by St. Colum Cille, and on the northern slope of the Glen of St. Colum Cille is the Saint's Well, with the Saint's Bed adjoining it. The village takes its name from that glen and is also a centre for embroidery and drawn-thread work, of which examples may be bought locally. On leaving the village the road runs up the valley past Lough Unxa to Lough Unsagh and along the Owenwee River, with Slieve League to the south, into Carrick.

Glengesh Pass and Nick of the Ballagh

Glengesh Pass · valley · Donegal

From Ardara, interesting excursions lead to the famous mountain defile of Glengesh Pass and to the rocky ravine called the Nick of the Ballagh on the main road to Killybegs.

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by those associated with Bunglass and Slieve League, a little further round the coast. .\t I*i;llska, Port Hill, The Sawpit, and Sturrell are very fine cliffs, but the finest of the lot is ToKMON, an isolated rock, of wicked appearance, rising sheer from the sea to a height of 818 feet. These cliffs are advantageously viewed from the sea, for which purpose a boat can be hired at Ardara. Other interesting excursions from Ardara are to the famous mountain defile, Glengesh Pass, and to the rocky ravine, Nick of the Ballagh ; the former on the road we shall presently pursue in continuation of the complete tour of The
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McDevitt's hotel at Milford as sporting base

Millford · town · Donegal

McDevitt's hotel at Milford, run by proprietor Manus McCreadie, was described as one of the most comfortable and admirably conducted establishments in the North of Ireland, with excellent food, sanitary arrangements, and baths. It served as a capital centre for fishing and for visiting Bunlin Glen, Bunlin Waterfall, and Mulroy Bay.

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The hotel at Miiford — McDevitt's, Manus McCreadie, proprietor— is one of the most comfortable and admirably conducted establishments in the North of Ireland. The place is scrupulously clean, the food and cooking excellent ; the proprietor has installed the latest sanitary arrangements, and there are excellent baths (h. and c), etc. But the hotel is small and rooms must be booked in advance. Miiford is not only a capital centre from which to fish certain waters described in this section of this guide ; but, also, it is convenient for visiting Bunlin Glen, Buxlin Waterfall, The Goldex Loup Waterfall, etc., and for exploring Mulroy Bay ; all of which are described in this guide under the heading of Mulrov Bay. Taylor's hotel at Kilmacrenan is a capital headquarters for sportsmen ; it is an excellent centre from which to fish the Lennon, the Lurgy, and several lakes referred to presently ; it is also most convenient for visiting Doox Well, Lough Salt, and several other places and objects of interest in the valley of the Lennon. \\'ilkin's hotel, at Churchill, is a very similar sporting headquarters, and is convenient for the upper waters ; the proprietor will be found a keen sportsman himself. Mrs. Johnstone's hotel, at St. Columb's, is more like a most comfortable country residence ; here touring parties will find themselves admirably catered for; it is an ideal spot for a family holiday. But here, again, accommodation is limited, and rooms must be booked in advance. St. Columb's is set amidst very beautiful scenery and excellent fishing ; the hotel stands in its own grounds, and it is worthy of note that this is the nearest establishment of the sort to the famous Glexveagh.
In, and adjacent to, the valley of the Lennon will be found some of the very best absolutely free fishing for salmon and trout obtainable in Co. Donegal.

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As the companion tells it

As you pass through Milford in Donegal, there is a hotel worth knowing about. McDevitt's, run by Manus McCreadie, was described as one of the most comfortable and admirably conducted establishments in the North of Ireland. The place was scrupulously clean, the food and cooking excellent, and the proprietor had installed the latest sanitary arrangements with excellent hot and cold baths. It was a small hotel, though, and rooms had to be booked in advance. Milford served as a capital centre for fishing, and it was also convenient for visiting Bunlin Glen, Bunlin Waterfall, the Golden Loup Waterfall, and for exploring Mulroy Bay. All of these were described in the same guide under the heading of Mulroy Bay.

Panoramic vista of islands from Lough Salt Mountain

Lough Salt Mountain · mountain or mountain range · Donegal

From near Lough Salt Mountain, a panorama opens out featuring Lough Reelan, Glen Lough with islands, Lackagh River, Sheephaven Bay, Horn Head, Muckish, Errigal, Inishbofin, Inishdooey, Inishbeg, and Tory Island set in the Atlantic.

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it turns to the left and another beautiful panorama opens out. Close by, on the left, Loi'on Reelan nestles secure in an amphitheatre of proud mountain peaks; at one's feet lie Lough Green.an and little Lolcii Mhhnlaragh; in the near distance is the picturesque Glen Lough studded with islands, and the Lackagh River flowing from it into Sheephaven Bav, which is backed up in the distance by the heights of Horn Head. Towards the north-west arc Muckish and Krrigal ; beyond these the islands of Inishbofin, Inishdooey, and Inishbcg, with the castellated form of Tory Island in the far distance— set in the bright blue D
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Portora School and Enniskillen Castle

near Enniskillen · town · Fermanagh

The chief objects of interest in Enniskillen town are the old Castle and Portora School. From Portora School a splendid panoramic view of Enniskillen and the surrounding country is obtained.

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explore the whole of the surrounding countryside, including the upper lough and the numerous streams flowing into it, Lough Macxeax, Belcoo, The Marble Arch, and Florence Court, as well as that with which this description is more particularly concerned. There are two first-class hotels. The Royal and The Imperial, both of which are admirably conducted and replete with every comfort : omnibuses from these hotels meet every train. Motor garage and storage for bicycles at each hotel. Repairs to motors and cycles are executed by competent workmen at Messrs. J. Lemon and Sons', where, also, the sportsman will find every requisite, including carefully-loaded cartridges and well-tied flies for the lough and surrounding streams. Boats for rowing and sailing, fishing and shooting punts, yachts and steam launches, with the services of experienced engineers, boatmen, etc., are available at the landing stage ; but the supply is limited, and the intending visitor is advised to make his requirements known in advance to the manager of the hotel he proposes staying at. For inland excursions there are plenty of good cars and horses, with careful drivers, available on very moderate terms. On a fine day the trip on " The Lady of the Lake " to Castle Caldwell, a visit to the ruins of the castle, a picnic on the beautifully-wooded shores of the lough, and the return journey to Enniskillen in the evening, is a delightful excursion and quite an inexpensive one. Devexish Island should certainly be visited : here are the ruins of an old Priory, and a most perfect specimen of the many round towers met with in the North of Ireland ; this Round Tower, being in an excellent state of preservation and eighty-four feet in height, is a prominent landmark for miles around. Other excursions are to Ely Island, on which is the seat of the Marquis of Ely, and from which a grand view of the lough is obtained : to Castle Archdale (the adjacent bay is, probably, the loveliest part of the whole lough) : to Tullv Castle, and to the ruins of the Abbey and Cross of Inishmacsaint. The chief objects of interest in the town are the old Castle and Portora School : from the latter a splendid panoramic view of Enniskillen and the surrounding country is obtained.

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Rock-pigeon shooting in caves north of Portsalon

near Portsalon · population centre · Donegal

Capital shooting for rock-pigeons could be had among the caves lining the shores of Lough Swilly, especially north of Portsalon. The area also featured some of the finest natural arches, caves, and cliffs in the north of Ireland.

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out the w inter season. Flighting- can be indulged in along the shore and off Inch Islaxd, but the cream of the shooting is obtained from flat-bottomed punts, of which a few are available at Ray Bridge, which is the centre for the local professional wildfowlers, and where the services of a competent man are sometimes available. Needless to say, a punt gun is of great service on this wide stretch of water, and that stalking one's quarry must Ije carried out with due caution. Granted the exercise of this necessary caution, the wild-fowler of average skill and knowledge will have no difficulty in getting plenty of sport. The shooting is absolutely free. There is also wild-fowling of very excellent quality on the several loughs at Faxad Head, and the right to shoot here is let from time to time through Mr. A. Manning, of Mulroy, the estate agent for Lord Leitrim. The shore-shooting throughout the whole length of Lough Swilly would be hard to beat, that around Fanad Head being particularly good. Capital shooting can also be had for rock-pigeons among the caves that line the shores, especially north of Portsalon.

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As the companion tells it

As you come through Portsalon in Donegal, you are near caves along the shores of Lough Swilly that were once known for capital rock-pigeon shooting. The shore-shooting along the whole length of Lough Swilly was said to be hard to beat, and the pigeons came in among these caves especially north of here. The shooting was absolutely free, and the wild-fowling around the wider lough was first-rate. Men used flat-bottomed punts, sometimes hired at Ray Bridge, where a professional wild-fowler could be found, and a punt gun was of great service on the wide water. Stalking your quarry had to be done with caution, but with that, a wild-fowler of average skill would have no difficulty getting plenty of sport. Further out at Fanad Head, wild-fowling of excellent quality was let through Mr. A. Manning of Mulroy, the estate agent for Lord Leitrim.

Slievetooey mountain and sea cliffs

Slievetooey · mountain or mountain range · Donegal

Slievetooey rises to 1,458 feet and terminates abruptly in grand sea cliffs. The mountain itself must be explored on foot, though a car road skirts Loughros Beg Bay for some distance.

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In addition to being an excellent centre for the angler, Ardara is very convenient as a base from which to explore several places and objects of great interest to the non-sporting tourist ; the accommodation at the Nesbitt Arms Hotel is quite comfortable : cars are available for all parts, and the proprietor spai'es no pains in making the visit of his guests both interesting and instructive. The village is situated on the shore of Loughros More Bay, close by is Loughros Beg Bay, and inland the sheltering heights of Monargan, Mogumna and Glengesh hills are backed up by Mulmosog (1,157 feet), Crocknapeast (1,652 feet), and Croaghvehy (1,228 feet). One of the most interesting excursions is to Slhu'etooey (1,458 feet) : a car road skirts the beautiful Loughros Beg Bay for some considerable distance, but the mountain itself and the grand cliffs with which it terminates abruptly in the sea must be explored on foot. Just before the

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Trout loughs north of Ardara

Ardara · town · Donegal

Numerous loughs north of Ardara—including Lough Fee, Lough Warneraneill, Lough Aderry, Lough Sheskinmore and others—offer more than average quality trout fishing, mostly seldom fished and well stocked.

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In addition to the loughs already mentioned there are several others, the fishing on which is of more than average quality. Chief among these are: — Lough Free, Lough W.arvaneill, Lough Aderry, Lough Derrvduff, Lough Namanlagh, Lough Fad, Lough Sheskinmore, Lough Nameeltoge, and Lough Laub : the foregoing lie to the north of Ardara. In the direction of Loughros Point are : — Lough Shannaghan and Lough Aleen. A stiff climb over Screggaxhxen Mouxtaix (1,050 feet) reaches a capital brown-trout water, and one little fished ; this is Lough Nalughramax, and still farther to the west are : — Lough Croaghaballaghdowx, Lough Acruppax, and Lough Adoochro. In passing it may be remarked that a little to the south of these is a whole shower of loughs connecting up with an important tributary to the Glen River. Owing to the difficulty in reaching all these they are seldom fished, and most of them are well stocked with trout : they can be fished to fair advantage from the shores. Flies same as already recommended for the Owenea, etc. If the general hints, given in the Introduction to this Guide, are followed there should be no difficulty in making sure of sport from some one or other of these loughs, and with the exercise of some skill good baskets are pretty well certain.
The complete tour is continued by car from Ardara through the Pass of Glengesh in the direction of Glencolumbkille, which should be passed through on the way to Carrick, unless the tourist prefers to proceed direct to the latter place, and from it visit Glencolumbkille and the wild-coast scenery in its immediate neighbourhood. The sturdy pedestrian will find a most interesting alternate route, by proceeding to Maghera (from Ardara) by car, and thence walk along the cliffs and over the mountains, via Slievetooey, and so into Glencolumbkille, at which point a car can be waiting him by appointment, he having previously arranged for it by writing to Carrick.

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As the companion tells it

North of Ardara the country holds a scatter of loughs with more than average quality trout fishing. The guide names Lough Fee, Lough Warvaneill, Lough Aderry, Lough Derryduff, Lough Namanlagh, Lough Fad, Lough Sheskinmore, Lough Nameeltoge and Lough Laub among them. A stiff climb over Screaggan Mountain, at 1,050 feet, reaches Lough Nalughraman, called a capital brown-trout water and one little fished. Owing to the difficulty in reaching all these loughs they are seldom fished, and most of them are well stocked with trout. They can be fished to fair advantage from the shores, with the same flies recommended for the Owenea. The guide says that with some skill, good baskets are pretty well certain.

Sea-trout fishing on the Glen River at Teelin Bay

near Teelin · population centre · Donegal

The Glen River's sea-trout fishing is principally confined to the pools immediately above Teelin Bay. Anglers may retain all fish caught. Good boats and competent boatmen can be hired at Teelin.

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All fish caught ma\ be retaiiK'd b}' the angler. The sea-trout fishing on the Glen River is principally confined to the pools immediately above Teelin Bay.
When the river is in good ply the sea-trout fishing on Tiii£ OvvEXWEE River (or Yellow River) ranks among the best obtainable in Co. Donegal, and even under adverse circumstances some sport can be got. It rises at the base of Leahan Mountain in Lough Auva, and half a mile below receives a stream that comes

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Picturesque Donegal: its mountains, rivers, and lakes. Being the Great Northern Railway (Ireland) Company's illustrated guide to the sporting and touring grounds of the north of Ireland

The stories, best first

Barnesmore Gap mountain pass

Eany Water salmon and trout river

Lough Finn and the Scraigs cliffs at Fintown

Slieve Snaght: long difficult climb with magnificent scenery

Dungloe as headquarters of the Rosses Fishery

Brown-trout and sea-trout fishing on Lough Nacung

Classiebawn Castle at Mullaghmore

Excursion to Knockalla Mountains and Black Loughs

Flax-Bruising Lint-Wheels of Donegal

Gartan Lough: scenic salmon and trout fishery

Kilmacrenan Bridge: picturesque pools and Coyle's Pool

Lough Fern: free salmon and trout fishery

Lough Salt mountain lake near Kilmacrenan

Lower Lough Erne landscape and steamboat tours

Muckish Gap mountain panorama

Mulroy Bay: The Norway of Ireland

Portsalon Golf Links course description

Rivers of the Falcarragh district — trout and salmon fishing

Rogan dresses local salmon flies for River Erne

Rosbeg hotel and sporting resort

Sea-fishing and shore-shooting around Inishbofin, Inishdovey and Inishbeg

Trout fishing at Kindrum Lough

Dunlewy road and Derryveagh mountain panorama

Dysert Dell ancient chapel and well

Fishing rights at Creeslough and Rosapenna

Fish pass on the Tullaghobegly River below Alton Lough

Owenea River: premier salmon and trout fishing

Sessiagh Lough brown-trout fishing

Small trout loughs near Dunfanaghy on Ards estate

Strabane to Letterkenny railway line opens

The Marble Arch natural arch on Horn Head cliffs

Trout streams around Creeslough

Drive round Bloody Foreland from Gweedore

Cromlech on Carnaween Mountain

Embroidery and drawn-thread work at Glencolumbkille

Fanad Head Lighthouse and cliff-climbing coast

Garrison as angling centre on Lough Melvin

Letterkenny as a touring and fishing base

Otway Golf Links near Rathmullen

River Clady and Gweedore hotel fishing waters

Route from Glencolumbkille to Carrick via loughs

Sea-trout and salmon fishing on the Crolly River

Stragar River and Lough Aderry fishing near Killybegs

Touring centres for Owenea and Loughros Bay district

Views of Horn Head from the links

Village of Glen beneath Binbane Mountain

Brown-trout fishing on the River Finn at Stranorlar

Caves and underground river at Ballintra

Fishing pools on the Corveen River at Stranaboolev

Forts on Dunmore Head

Gartan Lough as source of the River Lennon

Glencolumbkille Burn and its brown trout

Glengesh Pass and Nick of the Ballagh

McDevitt's hotel at Milford as sporting base

Panoramic vista of islands from Lough Salt Mountain

Portora School and Enniskillen Castle

Rock-pigeon shooting in caves north of Portsalon

Slievetooey mountain and sea cliffs

Trout loughs north of Ardara

Sea-trout fishing on the Glen River at Teelin Bay