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Angling on The Duff River
near Duff River · river · Leitrim
The Duff River offers good fishing opportunities for visiting anglers. It is part of a wider network of loughs within a fifteen-mile radius that provide extensive fishing grounds.
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There is good fishing also on The Dui-f River, and if the angler is not restricted to time he may find almost unlimited fishing in the loughs that lie within a radius of, say, fifteen miles.
The sea-angler will have no trouble in finding plenty of sport to his hand : within easy sailing distance are some of the best sea-angling spots on the South Donegal Coast, including the prolific waters referred to in the " Doxec.al Bav " section of Part I. of this guide. There is no difficulty in getting bait, boats and boatmen. 'J'he best of the sea-angling occurs from July onward.
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Ardara textile industries
Ardara · town · Donegal
Ardara village is an important centre of several industries including drawn-thread work, embroidery, and Donegal homespuns, alongside its reputation as an angling centre.
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Donegal Highlands, the latter on the main road to Killybegs. The tourist should also visit Loughros Point, from which a beautiful view is obtained of both bays, with Dowros Head to the north and to the south the wild mountainous country around Glen Head and Carrick. At the north end of Ardara is an old Danish fort. The village is an important centre of several industries, including drawn-thread work, embroidery, and Donegal homespuns. Attached to the hotel, but at some distance from it, is a nine-hole golf course, quite a capital little sporting links.
But, undoubtedly, it is as an angling centre that Ardara is chiefly appreciated, as it well may be, for the facilities for exercising one's skill and filling one's basket are many, and the arrangements to enhance the sport of piscator complete in every detail. The proprietor of the Nesbitt Arms Hotel has acquired fishing rights on upwards of thirty loughs in the district and has placed boats on several of them : a charge is made for the use of these boats, including services of a boatman, of 5s. per day. For the rivers and streams competent gillies can be engaged at 3s. per day. Much of the fishing lies near to the village, cars are only necessary to reach the outlying loughs and the upper reaches of the rivers. Reference has already been made to that portion of the Owenea River which is available from Ardara, and also to Lough Kiltooris and other waters that are available in the direction of Rosbeg, etc. The next important fishing to be referred to is the Owentocker River, which flows into Loughros More Bay quite close to the village.
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Belleek china pottery
near Belleek · parish · Fermanagh
The Potteries at Belleek produce the famous Belleek china, described as one of the most artistic and at the same time useful productions of Irish industry. The genial manager shows callers specimens of the ware.
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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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Creeslough hotel under Mrs. Harkin
Creeslough · town · Donegal
The hotel at Creeslough, run by proprietress Mrs. Harkin, is described as a comfortable establishment recently extended to accommodate about twenty guests. It serves as a base for exploring the area.
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The hotel at Creeslough (proprietress Mrs. Harkin) is quite a comfortable establishment : it has recently been considerably extended and now offers accommodation for a score of guests. The Stewart Arms Hotel, at Dunfanaghy (Proprietor, Mr. ]. A. Sterritt), is also to be recommended. There is a capital diningroom, cosy smoking-room, nice little drawing-room for ladies, etc. Attached to "the hotel is an eighteen-hole Golf Course which has been specially laid out by Mr. Sterritt for the use of his guests. It is an eighteen-hole course, three miles in extent, and skirts the picturesque Dunfanaghy Bay. The scenery around is charming, and, when the links are got into proper order, this course should rank high in the estimation of the most exacting golfers, for, although they are newly laid out, the turf is of ex-
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As you come through Creeslough in Donegal, there is a hotel here under proprietress Mrs. Harkin. It is described as quite a comfortable establishment, recently considerably extended, now offering accommodation for a score of guests, about twenty people. It serves as a base for exploring the surrounding area.
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Fishing offered free at Carrick Hotel
Carrick · town · Donegal
Fishing for salmon and sea and brown trout in two rivers and numerous lakes was offered free of charge to visitors at the Carrick Hotel, which was situated in the centre of the most interesting scenery of the Donegal Highlands.
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Fishing for salmon and sea and brown trout in two rivers and numerous lakes, is offered, free of charge, to visitors at the Carrick Hotel.
From Carrick, tourists can drive by a good road to Ardara, through the Pass of Glengesh, one of the most remarkable pieces of mountain scenery in the country, to Glenties, returning, by rail, to Strabane, or vice versa, the Line passing through scenery not to be surpassed for its variety and rugged grandeur.
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Kindrum Lough brown-trout fishing
Kindrum Lough · lake or lakes · Donegal
The proprietor of Portsalon Hotel maintained boats on Kindrum Lough, described as one of the very best brown-trout waters in the north of Ireland. Several small mountain loughs in the area also provided decent sport with brown trout.
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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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Marble Hill strand on Sheephaven Bay
near Marble Hill · street · Cork
Marble Hill, reached by a rough road branching northeast from the main road between Creeslough and Dunfanaghy, boasts probably the best and most extensive strand on Sheephaven Bay. It is described as an ideal spot for picnicking, bathing, and safe sands for children.
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Reference has been made to the beautiful strands associated with Sheephaven Bay. Probably the best and most extensive is that at Marble Hill, although where so many are so good it is difficult to particularise any. It is reached by a rather rough road which branches off in a north-easterly direction from the main road about midway between Creeslough and Dunfanaghy. It is an ideal spot for a lazy day's picnicing by the sea, with bathing galore, and safe sands for children to disport themselves on.
Once more returning to the main road and still travelling in
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Somewhere about Marble Hill you've got what's probably the best and most extensive strand on Sheephaven Bay. It's reached by a rough road branching off the main road between Creeslough and Dunfanaghy. The book calls it an ideal spot for a lazy day's picnicking, with bathing galore and safe sands for children to disport themselves on.
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Portnoo emerging seaside resort
near Portnoo · population centre · Donegal
Portnoo was rapidly growing into a popular seaside resort with two magnificent strands, unlimited bathing facilities, safe boating and sailing, exceptional sea-fishing, nearby trout loughs, and good shore-shooting. A pier had recently been erected and a commodious hotel completed by Mr. Cannon of Glenties.
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Portnoo is rapidlv growing into a popular sea-side resort ; it has exceptional natural advantages : there are two really
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As you come through Portnoo in Donegal, you're passing a place rapidly growing into a popular seaside resort. It has two strands, bathing, boating, sea-fishing, trout-fishing in nearby loughs, and shore-shooting. A pier was recently erected and a commodious hotel completed by Mr. Cannon of Glenties.
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Portnoo to Ardara headland of antiquarian interest
Ardara · town · Donegal
The entire headland from Portnoo to Ardara is described as being of great interest to the antiquary, and also of importance to both the sportsman and the ordinary tourist.
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the headland from Portnoo to Ardara is of great interest to the antiquary, and, as will presently be seen, of importance to the sportsman as well as the ordinary tourist. Close by is Dunmore Head, a bold, rocky prominence, from which a splendid view is obtained : to the south are the cliffs of Slicvetooey, in an easterly diiection are the bold peaks of the Blue Stack Mountains, to the north are the Glendowan Mountains, and the peaks of Slieve Snaght and Errigal, and still looking north at your feet is the beautiful (iweebarra Bay, with Croghy Head and the Island of Aran in the distance, while to the west is the broad bosom of the
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Coming through Ardara in Donegal, you are on a stretch of coast that old guidebooks praised for antiquities, sport, and scenery alike. The whole headland from Portnoo to Ardara was said to hold great interest for the antiquary. Close by is Dunmore Head, a bold rocky prominence, where the view takes in the cliffs of Slieve Tooey to the south, the Blue Stack Mountains to the east, the Glendowan Mountains and the peaks of Slieve Snaght and Errigal to the north, Gweebarra Bay below, Croghy Head and the island of Aran in the distance, and the open Atlantic to the west.
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Salmon and trout fishing on the River Erne
near River Erne · river · Cavan
The River Erne flows from Castle Caldwell through Belleek and Ballyshannon before emptying into Donegal Bay. The stretch of the river between Belleek and Ballyshannon is noted as a picturesque and productive salmon and trout fishery beloved by anglers.
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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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As you come through Ballyshannon, the River Erne is on its way to Donegal Bay, about a mile below Ballyshannon Bridge. The stretch of water between Belleek and here is some of the best-known salmon and trout fishing in Ireland, described as "picturesque and prolific," and beloved of followers of Walton. That means the angling tradition going back to Izaak Walton. The river rises far to the south in County Longford, flowing through Lough Gowna and County Cavan, where it connects Lough Oughter, then through County Fermanagh, widening into Upper Lough Erne and Lower Lough Erne before passing Enniskillen. Lower Lough Erne is over twenty miles long and nearly nine miles wide, a triangular expanse studded with small wooded islets, with Boa Island at its base. The lough lies in flat countryside backed by blue mountains. Its shores are lined with richly timbered demesnes where handsome residences peep out from the trees, some of great historical interest. Here and there a boathouse or a small yacht at anchor tells of the pastimes of those who dwell on the shores.
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Sea angling off the South Donegal coast
Bundoran · town · Donegal
Sea-anglers based at Bundoran have easy sailing access to some of the best sea-angling spots on the South Donegal coast, with no difficulty finding bait, boats and boatmen. The best sea-angling occurs from July onward.
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The sea-angler will have no trouble in finding plenty of sport to his hand : within easy sailing distance are some of the best sea-angling spots on the South Donegal Coast, including the prolific waters referred to in the " Doxec.al Bav " section of Part I. of this guide. There is no difficulty in getting bait, boats and boatmen. 'J'he best of the sea-angling occurs from July onward.
Coarse-fishing can be had in Lough V.rnv and se\'eral of the
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Small brown-trout streams near Ardara
Ardara · town · Donegal
Several small brown-trout streams in the district around Ardara—including the Glengesh, the Aighe, the Brackey, the Duvoge, the Bellanagoal and the Owenwee—offer enjoyable early-season fishing and later hold sea-trout with a push of water.
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In the early part of the season enjoyable days, profitable to the basket, can be spent on several small brown-trout streams in the district, and these include the Glexgesh, the Aighe, the
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Around Ardara, there are small brown-trout streams that give enjoyable early-season fishing, profitable to the basket. They include the Glengesh, the Aighe, the Brackey, the Duvoge, the Bellanagoal, and the Owenwee. Later in the season these same streams hold sea-trout when a push of water comes through.
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Small trout loughs near Ballyhiernan and Lowertown
Lowertown · townland · Cork
Several small brown-trout loughs lie between Ballyhiernan and the ferry at Lowertown, fished free by Rosapenna visitors from the banks. Named loughs include Ribbown, Fallya Lower, Naglea, Nagreaw, Washing Lough, Napaste, and Ballyhork.
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A number of small brown-trout loughs lie between Ballyhiernan and the ferry at Lowertown. Fishing on them is free to visitors at Rosapenna. They can be fished from the banks, but a collapsible boat would be useful. The chief of these loughs are : RixBOv, Fallaxce Lower, Naglea, Nagreaw, Washing Lough, Napaste and Ballvhork. Another similar lot lie south of Rosapenna, and these, also, are free to visitors at the hotel. The chief are : Nameeltoge, Axirvore, Nambraddax, Creexmore, Drum, Natooev, and Xacreaght.
t Throug'hout the whole district there is good shooting for l^rouse, woodcock, snipe, duck, geese, and a few swans. It is in the right of the Earl of Leitrim and is let through his lordship's agent, Mr. A. Manning, of Mulroy. The wild-fowling on Mulroy Bay and in the neighbourhood of Ballyhiernan is exceptionally good. There is plenty of shore-shooting of excellent quality, and some rare birds can be got. Permission can be obtained locally, but the better plan is to hire a staunch boat and do one's shooting from it. Such an arrangement can be easily fixed up with one of the numerous fishermen on the coast. Wildfowling from a boat is free on Mulroy Bay, but the gunner must not land on the shores, which are private : the best plan is to approach Mr. Manning direct and get all necessary information before shooting at all in the bay.
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Somewhere around here, between Ballyhiernan and the ferry at Lowertown, lie several small brown-trout loughs. Fishing on them is free to visitors at Rosapenna. They can be fished from the banks, but the book notes that a collapsible boat would be useful. The chief of these loughs are Ribbown, Fallya Lower, Naglea, Nagreaw, Washing Lough, Napaste, and Ballyhork. Another similar lot lie south of Rosapenna, and these also are free to visitors at the hotel. The chief among them are Nameeltoge, Anirvore, Nambraddan, Creevymore, Drum, Natoosey, and Nackreaght. Throughout the whole district there is good shooting for grouse, woodcock, snipe, duck, geese, and a few swans. The right is in the Earl of Leitrim, and it is let through his lordship's agent, Mr. A. Manning, of Mulroy. The wild-fowling on Mulroy Bay and in the neighbourhood of Ballyhiernan is exceptionally good. There is plenty of shore-shooting of excellent quality, and some rare birds can be got. Permission can be obtained locally, but the better plan is to hire a staunch boat and do the shooting from it. Such an arrangement can be easily fixed up with one of the numerous fishermen on the coast. Wildfowling from a boat is free on Mulroy Bay, but the gunner must not land on the shores, which are private. The best plan is to approach Mr. Manning direct and get all necessary information before shooting at all in the bay.
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Free brown-trout fishing in Swilly River tributaries near Letterkenny
Letterkenny · town · Donegal
Capital brown-trout fishing can be had free in the several tributaries of the Swilly River, all accessible from Letterkenny by road or by rail to New Mills or Foxhall and thence on foot. The roads around Letterkenny are also good for cycling.
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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 you pass through Letterkenny, you are in a busy little town where you can stay at McCarry's Hotel. The fishing is the thing here. Capital brown-trout fishing can be had free in the several tributaries to the Swilly River, all of them easy to reach from Letterkenny, either by road or by rail to New Mills or Foxhall, and thence on foot. The roads around the town are also good for cycling, and the surrounding country holds plenty more worth seeing, from Lough Deele to Cark Mountain.
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Lough Unna brown-trout and sea-trout water
Lough Unna · lake or lakes · Donegal
Lough Unna, fed by streams connecting to the Owenea River system below Slieve League, is an exceptionally good brown-trout water into which sea-trout also mount. It forms part of the wild scenery around the river's course.
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down from Lol"(.}i L'\s.\(;h : in another mile-and-a-half the sti'i'am flowing from Loiciii Div.na and through Loihih Unxa joins it, and thereafter it flows by the base of Slieve League and so into Teelin Bay. The scenery throughout its entire course is extremelv wild, and at places grand. It can be fished from the banks in all parts. Lough Unna is an exceptionally good brown-trout water, and sea-trout also mount into it.
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Lough Unna lies here in Donegal, fed by streams that flow down toward Teelin Bay by the base of Slieve League. The scenery through its course is extremely wild and at places grand. It is an exceptionally good brown-trout water, and sea-trout also mount into it. You can fish it from the banks in all parts.
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Pass of Glengesh between Carrick and Ardara
Glengesh · townland · Donegal
Tourists could drive from Carrick to Ardara through the Pass of Glengesh, described as one of the most remarkable pieces of mountain scenery in the country, then return by rail to Strabane via Glenties.
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From Carrick, tourists can drive by a good road to Ardara, through the Pass of Glengesh, one of the most remarkable pieces of mountain scenery in the country, to Glenties, returning, by rail, to Strabane, or vice versa, the Line passing through scenery not to be surpassed for its variety and rugged grandeur.
On the Donegal to Ballyshannon Line there are several splendid watering-places, more especially at Rossnowlagh, where good accommodation can be had, and where there is a magnificent strand, finer than any in the North of Ireland.
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Somewhere around here is the Pass of Glengesh, on the old driving road between Carrick and Ardara. A guidebook for tourists called it "one of the most remarkable pieces of mountain scenery in the country." The same route let travellers continue on to Glenties and then take the train back to Strabane, the railway itself passing through scenery noted for its variety and rugged grandeur.
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Ely Island: Marquis of Ely's seat and lough views
Ely Island · townland · Fermanagh
Ely Island contains the seat of the Marquis of Ely and offers a grand view of the lough. Good baskets of trout from half a pound to a pound and a half are made in its neighbourhood by artificial fly.
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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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You're coming through the parish of Inishmacsaint now, in Donegal. This was monastic ground, and among the notable antiquities of Lough Erne are the ruins of the Abbey and Cross here. A touring guide of the time lists them among the chief excursions from Enniskillen, alongside places like Devenish Island, where an 84-foot round tower still stands. The guide calls these trips inexpensive and pleasant, with boats and cars to be had for the hire, though it advises arranging them in advance.
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Boa Island at the base of Lower Lough Erne
near Boa Island · island or archipelago · Fermanagh
Boa Island is a beautiful island located at the wide base of Lower Lough Erne. The lough is further adorned with numerous smaller islets throughout its upper reaches, many of which are charmingly wooded.
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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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Bullaba River and its tributaries: free trout fishing
Bullaba River · river · Donegal
The Bullaba River is the chief feeder to Gartan Lough, rising amidst the wild scenery of the Glendowan Mountains with a course of about four miles. Its tributaries include the Strannaglogh, Meenaxagh, Owenvehy, Sruhangarrow, Owenwee, and Owenbeg Rivers. Fishing on the Bullaba and its tributaries is free, with trout averaging about four to the pound.
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The chief feeder to Gartan Lough is The Bullaba River which rises amidst the wild scenery of the Glendowan Mountains and has a course of about four miles. Its tributaries from the north are The Strannaglogh River and The Meenaxagh River, and from the south The Owenvehv River, The Sruhangarrow River, The Owenwee River, and The Owenbeg River. A most enjoyable day can be spent whipping these streams for brown-trout, and early in the season some good baskets are made. The fish seldom reach half-a-pound weight and average about four to the pound. Some big trout are sometimes got late in the season, but they are often far advanced towards spawning, as they have mounted from the lake for that purpose. The fishing on the Bullaba and its tributaries is free.
A second important feeder to Gartan Lough is The Glaskeelan River, which flows from two excellent brown-trout lough.s. Lough \ANn?KAnD\N and Lough Ixshagh, and is also
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Circular tour from Letterkenny through Lennon valley
Letterkenny · town · Donegal
A capital circular tour from Letterkenny ran to Churchill, St. Columb's, Kilmacrenan, Milford, Tully Bridge, Ramelton, and back, with a good road throughout though hilly in places. Cyclists could use the route, and Letterkenny served as a convenient centre for exploring the valley of the Lennon.
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Route. — The direct route to The River Lewon from Strahaiie is to Letterkexnv, Kilmacrexax, or Churchill, according to the particular part ol' the ri\er to be \isited. As a matter of fact, the whole of the ground may be explored from Letterkenny, the distances between that town and various parts of the main river, loughs, tributary streams, and numerous places of general interest varying from five to twelve miles by road. The distances by road from Letterkenny to the principal villages, etc., are : Churchill, 67V miles ; St. Columb's, 8 miles ; Kilmacrcnan, 6 miles ; Ramelton, 7 miles ; Milford, 11 miles. A capital circular tour from Letterkenny is to Churchill, vSt. Columb's, Kilmacrcnan, Milford, TuLLV Bridge, Ramelton, and home. Cvclists will find a good road all the way, but hilly at places. Tourists, therefore, will Find Letterkenny a convenient centre to work from. The sportsman, however, will probably prefer to make his headquarters close to the water he is fishing or the ground he is shooting oxer, and for him accommodation is provided at St. Columb's (Mrs. Johnstone's hotel) ; Churchill (Wilkin's hotel) ; Kilmacrcnan (Taylor's hotel) ; Milford (Mcl)evitt's hotel) ; and Ramelton ((loodwin's and Hoxle's liotels). The tourist proceeding direct to either of these centres travels from Strabane via Letterkenny, where he changes to the lUirton Port extension of the Lough S\\il!\ R;iil\\:i\ and proci-eds to Churchill
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As the companion tells it
You are passing through Letterkenny, the town the guide calls a convenient centre for exploring the valley of the Lennon. The whole of this ground could be worked from here, with distances to the main river, loughs, tributary streams, and places of interest varying from 5 to 12 miles by road. A capital circular tour runs out from Letterkenny to Churchill, St. Columb's, Kilmacrenan, Milford, Tully Bridge, Ramelton, and back home. Cyclists will find a good road all the way, though hilly at places. The distances to the principal villages are Churchill, 6 and a half miles, St. Columb's, 8 miles, Kilmacrenan, 6 miles, Ramelton, 7 miles, and Milford, 11 miles. For sportsmen who prefer to make headquarters close to the water they are fishing or the ground they are shooting over, accommodation is provided at St. Columb's at Mrs. Johnstone's hotel, Churchill at Wilkin's hotel, Kilmacrenan at Taylor's hotel, Milford at McDevitt's hotel, and Ramelton at Goodwin's and Hoye's hotels.
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Cycling routes from Enniskillen to Ballyshannon and Bundoran
Ballyshannon · town · Donegal
Cyclists will revel in the roads around Enniskillen, with a lovely run to Ballyshannon and Bundoran on the west and southern side of Lough Erne, and nearly as good a route via Kesh and Pettigo on the east and northern side.
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C}clists \\ ill revel in the roads hereabouts ; it is a lovely run from Enniskillen to Ballyshannon and Bundoran on the west and southern side of Lough lu-ne, and nearly as good bv the east and northern road, via Kesh and Pettigo.
The shooting in the district is strictly preserved, with the exception of some very fair wild-fowling to be had on the upper parts of Lough Erne, and this, of course, is free, so long as it occurs from a boat.
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As the companion tells it
As you come into Ballyshannon, the road has carried you along the west and southern side of Lough Erne, a lovely run from Enniskillen that cyclists will revel in. The east and northern road, via Kesh and Pettigo, is nearly as good. The shooting in the district is strictly preserved, though there is fair wild-fowling on the upper parts of Lough Erne, free so long as it occurs from a boat.
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Ely Island seat of the Marquis of Ely
Ely Island · townland · Fermanagh
Ely Island is noted as the seat of the Marquis of Ely, from which a grand view of Lough Erne is obtained. It is listed among the chief excursions from Enniskillen.
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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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Fanad peninsula scenery
near Fanad · locality · Donegal
North of the Knockalla Mountains lies the wild yet beautiful peninsula of Fanad, offering mountain, cliff, and lake scenery. The text positions it as a district rich in natural attractions.
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North of the Knockalla Mountains lies the wild, yet withal beautiful, peninsula of Fanad. Here will be found a feast of mountain, cliff and lake scenery, and, conveniently situated in the very heart of the district, is Portsalon Hotel. Originally a private residence, it was opened in 1889 by Colonel B. J. Barton
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Glashagh River brown-trout fishing
near Glashagh River · river · Donegal
The Glashagh River, a tributary of the Lennon near Ramelton, is recommended for brown-trout fishing. It must not be confused with another river of the same name near Churchill.
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boulder-strewn broken waters end in strong streams, the tails of which generally hold a fish. The river hereabouts is very sinuous and, at places, somewhat difficult to approach. However, a little patience enables the angler to cover nil the water, and, certainly, the most likely spots are comparatively easily get-at-able. Just before reaching Ramelton the Lennon receives another tributary, The Glashagh River, which must not be confused with the river of the same name in the vicinity of Churchill. An off day on this stream for brown-trout will not be wasted. The
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You're coming through the Glashagh River now, a tributary of the Lennon that joins it just before Ramelton. The waters here are boulder-strewn and broken, ending in strong streams where the tails generally hold a fish. It's a sinuous river and somewhat difficult to approach, but the most likely spots are comparatively easy to get at. The book recommends an off day on this stream for brown-trout, and says it will not be wasted. Just don't confuse it with another river of the same name near Churchill.
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Kindrum Lough trout angling
Kindrum Lough · lake or lakes · Donegal
Kindrum Lough, within easy driving distance of Portsalon, offers the angler plentiful sport with lusty brown trout. Numerous other small loughs in the vicinity also provide angling facilities.
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exceptionally charming one, and at the very doors of the hotel are the famous Portsalon golf links. In the immediate vicinity are several objects of great interest and numerous lovely walks and drives, all of which are presently described. In addition, Portsalon is a most convenient centre from which to explore Mulroy Bav (see Mulrov B.av), the district south of the Knockalla Mountains in the direction of Rathmullen and the whole of the beautiful Lough Swilly. Kixdrlm Lough is within easy driving distance, and here, as already pointed out, the angler can enjoy sport among lusty brown-trout — and plenty of them — to his heart's content. Numerous other little loughs in the vicinity also offer facilities for angling, while it is not a very far cry to Lough Fern, where some salmon and plenty of trout-fishing can be had absolutely free.
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Lough Fern free salmon and trout fishing
near Lough Fern · lake or lakes · Donegal
Lough Fern, not far from Portsalon, offers some salmon and plentiful trout fishing absolutely free. It is mentioned alongside other nearby loughs as part of the angling attractions of the district.
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exceptionally charming one, and at the very doors of the hotel are the famous Portsalon golf links. In the immediate vicinity are several objects of great interest and numerous lovely walks and drives, all of which are presently described. In addition, Portsalon is a most convenient centre from which to explore Mulroy Bav (see Mulrov B.av), the district south of the Knockalla Mountains in the direction of Rathmullen and the whole of the beautiful Lough Swilly. Kixdrlm Lough is within easy driving distance, and here, as already pointed out, the angler can enjoy sport among lusty brown-trout — and plenty of them — to his heart's content. Numerous other little loughs in the vicinity also offer facilities for angling, while it is not a very far cry to Lough Fern, where some salmon and plenty of trout-fishing can be had absolutely free.
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You're coming up on Lough Fern here in Donegal, not far from Portsalon. It's a good spot for anglers, as the old guide puts it, where some salmon and plenty of trout-fishing can be had absolutely free. Portsalon itself sits nearby as a handy base, with golf links at the hotel doors and easy reach to Mulroy Bay and Lough Swilly. Kindrum Lough is also within easy driving distance, full of what the guide calls lusty brown-trout, and plenty of them. The whole district around here is well supplied with little loughs offering fishing of one kind or another.
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Mountain drive past Glenade Lough and Crockaveela
Glenade · electoral division · Leitrim
The excursion from Kinlough to Manorhamilton passes Glenade Lough, with the summit of Crockaveela Mountain (1,788 feet) lying to the north. This is described as a typical mountain drive.
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Lough Melvin can also be reached by w^ay of Kinlolgh, w hich occupies a charming position at the west end of the lough of which it commands a capital \iew. This excursion should be extended to Manorhamilton, passing Glexade Lough, at which point the summit of Crockaveela Mouxtaix (1,788 feet) lies to the north. This is a typical mountain dri\e. The return journey mav be made by following the road to the north from Manorhamilton, by Saddle Hill and along the south of Lough Melvin; or on to Garrison and so back to Bundoran bv the road north of the lough.
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.
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Portora School: panoramic views over Enniskillen
Portora · townland · Fermanagh
Portora School is one of the chief objects of interest in Enniskillen town. From it, 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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Taylor's hotel at Kilmacrenan for sportsmen
Kilmacrenan · town · Donegal
Taylor's hotel at Kilmacrenan served as a capital headquarters for sportsmen fishing the Lennon, the Lurgy, and several lakes. It was also convenient for visiting Doon Well, Lough Salt, and other places of interest in the valley of the Lennon.
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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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Wildfowling on Lough Fern
near Lough Fern · lake or lakes · Donegal
Good wildfowling on Lough Fern can be had early in the season before the punt gun has been at work.
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There is capital shooting throughout the district, but it is chiefly reserved. The proprietor of Lough Veagh House, Churchill, lets his shoot to an approved tenant, and it is a very good one indeed : hares, grouse, woodcock, snipe, and plenty of wildfowl on the lake. There is some decent rough shooting available from the Milford hotel. Good wildfowling on Lough Fern can be had early in the season, before the punt gun has been .at w'ork-
The complete tour of the Donegal Highlands is continued ^through this district (from Portsalon) via Milford, Ramelton, Kilimacrenan, Churchill, and St. Columb's. From St. Columb's the jjourney may be continued through Glexveagh (see Glenveagh section) to Creeslough, and to Rosapenna ; or the tourist may drive from St. Columb's to Churchill Station, and continue the journey from there to Creeslough Station (for Rosapenna).
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As the companion tells it
You are passing Lough Fern in Donegal. This lake holds good wildfowling, but only early in the season, before the punt gun has been at work. Once that gun goes out on the water, the birds are driven off or scattered, and the sport falls off for the rest of the year.
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Ardara golf course
Ardara · town · Donegal
Attached to the Nesbitt Arms Hotel at Ardara, though at some distance from it, is a nine-hole golf course described as quite a capital little sporting links.
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Donegal Highlands, the latter on the main road to Killybegs. The tourist should also visit Loughros Point, from which a beautiful view is obtained of both bays, with Dowros Head to the north and to the south the wild mountainous country around Glen Head and Carrick. At the north end of Ardara is an old Danish fort. The village is an important centre of several industries, including drawn-thread work, embroidery, and Donegal homespuns. Attached to the hotel, but at some distance from it, is a nine-hole golf course, quite a capital little sporting links.
But, undoubtedly, it is as an angling centre that Ardara is chiefly appreciated, as it well may be, for the facilities for exercising one's skill and filling one's basket are many, and the arrangements to enhance the sport of piscator complete in every detail. The proprietor of the Nesbitt Arms Hotel has acquired fishing rights on upwards of thirty loughs in the district and has placed boats on several of them : a charge is made for the use of these boats, including services of a boatman, of 5s. per day. For the rivers and streams competent gillies can be engaged at 3s. per day. Much of the fishing lies near to the village, cars are only necessary to reach the outlying loughs and the upper reaches of the rivers. Reference has already been made to that portion of the Owenea River which is available from Ardara, and also to Lough Kiltooris and other waters that are available in the direction of Rosbeg, etc. The next important fishing to be referred to is the Owentocker River, which flows into Loughros More Bay quite close to the village.
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Barnesmore Gap as the first stage of the Donegal Highlands tour
near Barnesmore · pass · Donegal
Visitors arriving at Donegal town and contemplating the complete tour of the Donegal Highlands are advised to first explore Barnesmore Gap before proceeding westward to Killybegs, Carrick, and the rest of the circuit described in the guide.
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The Donegal Highlands may be reached from the south by way of Enxiskillen, Lough Erne, Belleek, and Ballyshannon. This route can inchide a most dehghtful journey down the lough — which has been happily termed the " Windermere " of Ireland — by steamer, and a drive— or walk— through the beautiful valley of The River Erne, — a Paradise for anglers ; it also offers an opportunity of visiting that charming seaside resort, Bundoran. In connection with the several routes from England, etc., referred to under the heading of The Highway to the Donegal Highlands, the Great Northern Railway Company (Ireland) run express trains from Dublin, Greenore and Belfast to Bundoran via Enniskillen and Ballyshannon. It is by these trains the Donegal Highlands are approached on this route, and if the traveller is proceeding direct to them he changes at Ballyshannon, from whence a line of light railway, partly owned and worked by the Great Northern Railway Company (Ireland), connects up with Donegal (town). From Donegal the visitor who contemplates making the complete tour of the Donegal Highlands first explores Barncsmore Gap, he then proceeds in a westerly direction to Killvbegs, Carrick, etc., and completes the tour described in Part I. of this guide, iravelling the ivhile in an exactly contrary direction to that -n'lucli is followed 7i.'hen Stralunic is the starting point.
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Bundoran as a touring base for the Donegal Highlands
Bundoran · town · Donegal
Bundoran is described as a charming seaside resort and an advantageous base for two-, three-, or four-day trips into the Donegal Highlands, though few visitors avail themselves of this.
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A glance at the Kev Map, in front of the Introduction to this guide, will quickly show what an advantageous base Bundoran is for two-, three-, or four-day trips into the Donegal Highlands ; vet but few visitors avail themselves of this. The matter is referred to fully under the heading of Bundoran.
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You're passing through Bundoran, a seaside resort in Donegal. It serves as an advantageous base for two-, three-, or four-day trips into the Donegal Highlands, though few visitors avail themselves of this.
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Bunlacky River brown-trout fishery
Bunlacky River · river · Donegal
The Bunlacky River, within walking distance of Dunkineely, is a charming trout-fishing stream that rises in Lough Croagh. Waders are recommended due to awkward places along its course.
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Within easy walking distance of Dunkineely is The Bunlacky River, a charming stream to fish, and one holding a good store of brown -trout. As there are some awkward places on it, waders are useful. It rises in Lough Croagh, which is one of the best brown-
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Dunfanaghy rising as a seaside resort
Dunfanaghy · town · Donegal
Dunfanaghy is noted as an emerging seaside resort. Apartments and furnished houses are available to let throughout the season, arranged through the local postmaster.
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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.
No tourist should leave the vicinity of Sheephayen Bay without paving a visit to Glenveagh. The visitor who is making the complete tour, and who has not travelled through it on his way from St. Columb's, Churchill, will find it advantageous to do so now.
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As you pass through Dunfanaghy here in Donegal, this place is what the old guide calls
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Johnston's Hotel Belleek: sporting base on the Erne
near Belleek · parish · Fermanagh
Johnston's Hotel in Belleek was the only hotel situated on the River Erne, described as the most sporting river in Ireland. It was convenient for both lake and river fishing and was considered an ideal holiday spot.
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The only Hotel situated on the Erne, the most Sporting
River in Ireland. The most convenient for both v. AN IDEAL SPOT Lake and River Fishing. ' FOR A HOLIDAY.
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Premier fishing on the River Erne
Ballyshannon · town · Donegal
The finest fishing in the Bundoran district lies on the River Erne between Ballyshannon and Belleek. Salmon do not run to a large size in these waters, so light tackle is recommended for the successful angler.
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Undoubtedly the cream of the fishing lies on the ri\er I^rne between Ballyshannon and Belleek, and this has been already
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As you pass through Ballyshannon, you are on the River Erne, where the finest fishing in the Bundoran district is found, stretching from here to Belleek. The salmon do not run to a large size in these waters, so light tackle serves the angler best.
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Loughros Point panoramic viewpoint
near Loughros Point · population centre · Donegal
Loughros Point offers a beautiful view of both Loughros More and Loughros Beg bays, with Dowros Head to the north and the wild mountainous country around Glen Head and Carrick to the south.
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Donegal Highlands, the latter on the main road to Killybegs. The tourist should also visit Loughros Point, from which a beautiful view is obtained of both bays, with Dowros Head to the north and to the south the wild mountainous country around Glen Head and Carrick. At the north end of Ardara is an old Danish fort. The village is an important centre of several industries, including drawn-thread work, embroidery, and Donegal homespuns. Attached to the hotel, but at some distance from it, is a nine-hole golf course, quite a capital little sporting links.
But, undoubtedly, it is as an angling centre that Ardara is chiefly appreciated, as it well may be, for the facilities for exercising one's skill and filling one's basket are many, and the arrangements to enhance the sport of piscator complete in every detail. The proprietor of the Nesbitt Arms Hotel has acquired fishing rights on upwards of thirty loughs in the district and has placed boats on several of them : a charge is made for the use of these boats, including services of a boatman, of 5s. per day. For the rivers and streams competent gillies can be engaged at 3s. per day. Much of the fishing lies near to the village, cars are only necessary to reach the outlying loughs and the upper reaches of the rivers. Reference has already been made to that portion of the Owenea River which is available from Ardara, and also to Lough Kiltooris and other waters that are available in the direction of Rosbeg, etc. The next important fishing to be referred to is the Owentocker River, which flows into Loughros More Bay quite close to the village.
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River Deele at Ballindrait offers indifferent angling
Ballindrait · townland · Donegal
The new railway line from Strabane to Letterkenny taps the River Deele at Ballindrait and Convoy, but the stream provides only indifferent sport for the angler.
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The new line from Strabane to Letterkenny, while providing vastly improved facilities for reaching the Donegal Highlands, offers little else of an attractive character to the sportsman or tourist. By it The River Deele is tapped at Bali.indkait and Convoy, but this stream provides only ndifferent sport for the angler.
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Crolly River and Lough Anure in the Rosses Fishery
Lough Anure · lake or lakes · Donegal
The famous Crolly River and Lough Anure were included in the Rosses Fishery, which was centred at Dungloe. Sea-trout in the fishery ran to over 6 lbs.
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The famous Crolly River and Lough Anure are included in the Fishery.
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Old Danish fort at Ardara
Ardara · town · Donegal
At the north end of Ardara village stands an old Danish fort, adding to the antiquarian interest of this angling centre on Loughros More Bay.
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Donegal Highlands, the latter on the main road to Killybegs. The tourist should also visit Loughros Point, from which a beautiful view is obtained of both bays, with Dowros Head to the north and to the south the wild mountainous country around Glen Head and Carrick. At the north end of Ardara is an old Danish fort. The village is an important centre of several industries, including drawn-thread work, embroidery, and Donegal homespuns. Attached to the hotel, but at some distance from it, is a nine-hole golf course, quite a capital little sporting links.
But, undoubtedly, it is as an angling centre that Ardara is chiefly appreciated, as it well may be, for the facilities for exercising one's skill and filling one's basket are many, and the arrangements to enhance the sport of piscator complete in every detail. The proprietor of the Nesbitt Arms Hotel has acquired fishing rights on upwards of thirty loughs in the district and has placed boats on several of them : a charge is made for the use of these boats, including services of a boatman, of 5s. per day. For the rivers and streams competent gillies can be engaged at 3s. per day. Much of the fishing lies near to the village, cars are only necessary to reach the outlying loughs and the upper reaches of the rivers. Reference has already been made to that portion of the Owenea River which is available from Ardara, and also to Lough Kiltooris and other waters that are available in the direction of Rosbeg, etc. The next important fishing to be referred to is the Owentocker River, which flows into Loughros More Bay quite close to the village.
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Angling opportunities around Bundoran
Bundoran · town · Donegal
Great variety of excellent angling is available within easy reach of Bundoran, with brown-trout fishing partly free and charges for salmon and sea-trout fishing. The season extends over two-thirds of the year due to the varying character of the waters, and a district-wide rod-license costs 20s.
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There is great variety of excellent angling to be had within easy reach of Bundoran ; and, owing to the early character of some of the waters and the lateness of others, the season extends over two-thirds of the year. A lot of the brown-trout fishing is free, for the remainder a small charge is made. There is a charge made for salmon and sea-trout fishing, varying according to the waters fished, of which particulars are presently given. The salmon and sea-trout fisher must take out a rod-license, the cost of which is 20s., and it is available for the whole district, irrespective of when it may have been issued. With the exception of a few of the more out-of-the-way loughs there are boats on these waters, and the services of boatmen are available on the usual terms. Some parts of the streams and rivers can be fished from the bank, but it is necessary to take a wading outfit if the rivers are to be properly fished, and let your brogues be well nailed. For the most part the salmon do not run to a large size, so there is no need to use heavy tackle ; in fact, the motto of the successful angler in these waters, is " fine and far off " for the trout, and as fine as possible for the salmon.
Undoubtedly the cream of the fishing lies on the ri\er I^rne between Ballyshannon and Belleek, and this has been already
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As the companion tells it
As you pass through Bundoran, the angling here is worth knowing about. There is great variety of excellent fishing within easy reach of the town, and because some waters run early and others late, the season stretches over two-thirds of the year. A lot of the brown-trout fishing is free, with a small charge for the rest. Salmon and sea-trout fishing costs vary by water, and you need a rod-license at 20 shillings, valid for the whole district whenever you take it out. Most loughs have boats and boatmen available on the usual terms. Some streams can be fished from the bank, but to fish the rivers properly you need a wading outfit and well-nailed brogues. The salmon do not run large, so heavy tackle is unnecessary. The motto of the successful angler in these waters is "fine and far off" for the trout, and as fine as possible for the salmon. The finest fishing of all lies on the river Erne between Ballyshannon and Belleek.
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