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CORK

A Short Survey of the Attractions

and Holiday Facilities of

Cork City and County.

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CONTENTS

Page

CHARMING COUNTY CORK 17

CORK CITY ... 18

THE SOUTH-EAST COAST:- 33

CORK TO YOUGHAL 39

KINSALE TO BANTRY BAY 46

NORTH-EAST CORK 67

GENERAL INFORMATION:- 75

ANGLING FOR SALMON AND TROUT 75

ANGLING FOR SEA FISH 79

HUNTING 81

RACING, SHOOTING, YACHTING 82

GOLF COURSES 84

TRAVEL FACILITIES 84

HOTELS, RESTAURANTS AND GARAGES IN

CORK CITY AND COUNTY 86

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Charming County Cork

Cork is the largest County in Ireland, comprising an area of
2,890 square miles, or roughly one-eighth of the whole
country. Its coast, washed by the broad Atlantic, stretches
from the mouth of the Blackwater at Youghal to Glengarriff
in Bantry Bay, beautiful every mile of it, so beautiful indeed,
that Colonel Lindberg, in his heroic solitary flight from
New York to Paris a few years ago, when passing over the
Cork coast was so impressed that he afterwards declared :
" the scenery of the South Coast of Ireland was the most
wonderful thing I ever beheld." In this he was confirming
the repeated judgment of poets, writers and travellers of
every generation.

Inland the county is no less beautiful and fascinating, with
its scattered mountain ranges extending from the Cahas in
the west of the County to the Galtees in the north, its
magnificent rivers — the Blackwater, the Lee, the Bandon and
others — its fertile tracts and hunting fields in the north-east,
and with, all over the county, stately abbeys and embattled
towers of mediaeval times, ancient churches, religious shrines
and Round Towers ; Dolmens, Pillar Stones and relics of an
earlier age ; all imparting that glamour which is an integral
part of " Charming County Cork." Truly has Sir Walter
Scott said that " there is more romance in County Cork
than in the whole Highlands of Scotland."

The surface of the county is of considerable variety, and,
taken all round, possesses natural beauty of a high order.
The western part is bold, rocky and mountainous, the
principal elevations being the Boggeragh, Sheehy and Caha
ranges, which stretch across from Millstreet to Macroom,
Glengarriff and Castletownbere. In marked contrast are the
northern and eastern districts which are remarkable for their
rich and fertile valleys stretching away on either side of the
river Blackwater, and bounded on the north by the high
range of the Galtee Mountains.

Though comparatively large in extent, all parts of the County
are easily accessible to the Tourist. All towns are served
by rail, with Cork and Mallow as the principal junctions ;
while buses everywhere provide an alternative mode of
transport. The motorist, on the other hand, will find the
roads, especially the main highways, excellent for driving.

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CORK CITY.

Population— 78,500.

Railway Routes : From Dublin (Kingsbridge) via Kildare, Portlaoighise
(Maryborough), Thurles, Limerick Junction and Mallow. From Rosslare
Harbour, via Waterford, Dungarvan, Lismore, Fermoy and Mallow. From
Gahvay via Athenry, Gort, Ennis, Limerick., Charleville (or via Limerick
Junction) and Mallow.

Bus Service : Frequent service from Dublin, Waterford, Limerick., Co.
Cork, and Kerry.

Motor Routes : (a) Dublin, Naas, Kildare, Portlaoighise (Maryborough),
Abbeyleix, Urlingford, Cashel, Cahir, Mitchelstown, Fermoy, Watergrasshill,
Cork-160 m. (b) Dublin, Naas, Castledermot, Carlow, Kilkenny, Clonmel,
Cahir, and as in (a)-164 m. Galway, Oranmore, Gort, Ennis, Limerick,
Groom, Rathluirc (Charleville), Buttevant, Mallow, Mourne Abbey, Cork-
128 m. Rosslare via Wexford, New Ross, Waterford, Dungarvan, Youghal,
Killeagh, Midleton, Carrigtwohill, Cork-128 m.

Hotels : See Irish Tourist Directory, available free from Irish Tourist
Association, Dublin or Cork.

Banks : Bank of Ireland, South Mall ; Monster & Leinster, South Mall ;
Provincial, South Mall ; National, South Mall ; Hibernian, South Mall ; Ulster,
St. Patrick Street.

Post Office : G.P.O. (off St. Patrick Street) open on week-days from 8 a.m.
to 7 p.m. On Sundays from 9 a.m. to 10.30 a.m. Open always for Telegraphic
Business. Night Letter, Telegram and Deferred Cable Service. Collections
at 3.15 p.m., 5.45 p.m. and 7.45 p.m. Deliveries at 7 a.m. and 12 noon.

Churches: Catholic Churches (see p. 23). Church of Ireland: St.
Finbarr's ; St. Anne's (Shandon) ; Christ Church or Holy Trinity, South
Main Street ; St. Luke's, Summer Hill and others. Presbyterian : Trinity,
Summer Hill. Methodist : Patrick Street. Baptist : MacCurtain Street.
Society of Friends : Grattan Street.

Libraries : Cork Public Library, Grand Parade ; Cork County Library,
18 Dyke Parade; University Library, University College.

Cinemas and Theatres : Principal Cinemas — Savoy, Patrick Street ;
Pavilion, Patrick Street ; The Palace, MacCurtain Street ; The Coliseum,
MacCurtain Street ; The Washington, Washington Street ; The Lee,
Winthrop Street ; Assembly Rooms, South Mall ; Theatre : Cork Opera
House.

Railway, Shipping and Tourist Offices: Great Southern Railways,
Glanmire Station; L.M.S. Railway, 118 Patrick Street; Great Western
Railway, 98 Patrick Street ; City of Cork Steam Packet Co., 1 1 2 Patrick Street ;

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Thos. Cook & Son. Ltd. (J. Barter & Son, Correspondent) 92 Patrick Street;
Heffernan's Tourist Agency, 21 South Mall ; Jas. Scott & Co. Ltd., 3 St.
Patrick's Quay ; Palmer & Wallace, 26 Marlboro* Street ; G.S.R. Bus Depot ,
40/41 Grand Parade.

Conveyances : Taxis and Jaunting Cars for hire on the principal streets
at specified legal fares as indicated by Taximeter or Fare-book. Motors for
hire at several garages.

Golf Courses : Cork Golf Club, 18 hole (at Little Island, 5 m.) ; Douglas
Golf Club, 18-hole (at Douglas, 3 m.) ; Muskerry Golf Club, 18 holes (near
St. Ann's Hill, 5 m.).

National Tourist Bureau. Irish Tourist Association, 25 Patrick Street.

Cork, picturesquely situated on the River Lee, in a hollow
enclosed by hills, was fittingly described by the Poet Spenser,
when he wrote :

" The pleasant Lee, that like an island fayre
Encloseth Corke with his divided flood."

The City in Spenser's time, it is true, was confined to
" an island fayre " and was surrounded, like most mediaeval
towns, by strong walls. It has, however, long since outgrown
its earlier limited boundary, spreading itself along the outer
slopes of its surrounding heights, back into the valley, and up
and down " the pleasant Lee," until to-day, it is the third
city in Ireland, and the recognised capital of the south.

As a centre for the tourist, it has many attractions to offer,
and is uniquely situated, not only as a headquarters for the
unrivalled beauty of the Cork Coast, but also as a centre
for sight-seeing tours in the whole Province of Munster.
It is but a half-hour's run from Cobh, Ireland's principal
Trans-Atlantic Port ; Blarney Castle, with its famous Kissing-
stone, is but seven miles away ; within easy reach there are
at least three fine Golf Courses ; and for the Angler there
is capital fishing in the River Lee and its tributary streams.

History. Cork's history goes back to the end of the 6th century when St. Finbarr
founded a Church and School on the south bank of the River Lee, near the spot now occupied
by the University College. The locality was then a marsh where the Lee branched out into
numerous streams, hence the derivation of the city's name from Corcach, meaning a " marshy
place."

For more than 200 years St. Finbarr's School flourished, acquiring fame for its learning ;
and around it grew a considerable town, increasing in size and population as the centuries
went by.

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As peace and progress were destined, however, to be disturbed ; for in 820 A.D the
Norsemen sailed up the Lee, burned and pillaged the city of St. Finbarj, and plundered the
surrounding country. Having departed with their booty, they again returned a few years
later, this time to settle down in Cork, fortifying the area between the present North and
South Gate bridges, as their exclusive settlement. Time however broke down the barriers,
and the erstwhile Sea Rovers were absorbed in the native population. At the time of the
Anglo-Norman invasion in 1 172 — Cork was still largely a Danish stronghold, though a native
Chieftain — Dermot MacCarthy — held sway in Desmond (South Munster), and overlorded
t he Danish inhabitants. After a stubborn fight the Normans succeeded in breaking the power
of the Danes, and after inducing MacCarthy to wed a Norman wife, induced him also through
this alliance, to pay homage to Henry II., who established his garrison in Cork and granted the
city its first charter. Gradually, however, the Anglo-Norman settlers were absorbed, as were
the Danes before them, by the native Irish. The city grew and prospered, and the citizens,
proud because of their opulence, asserted an independence which amounted to a defiance
of external authority. English laws were nominally in force, but in practice the edicts of
Cork's commercial magnates were recognised and obeyed. The citizens actually minted thei^r
own coins which the English Parliament had subsequently to declare as " utterly damned."
Their audacity was further displayed, when in 1492, Perkin Warbeck, the Pretender, arrived in
Cork. His cause being warmly espoused by the Mayor and principal citizens, who escorted
him to Kent and there boldly proclaimed him " Richard the Fourth, King of England and
Lord of Ireland." But the consequences were not so happy ; for like Warbeck himself, the
Mayor and conspiring citizens lost their heads at Tyburn, and Cork was deprived of its
charter for a while.

In the war between Charles I. and his Parliament, Cork declared for the Royal cause, but
»uccumbed to Cromwell when he entered the city in 1 649. The next important event in Cork's
history was during the Williamite wars, when in 1690, the army of William III., under
Marlborough, laid siege to the city and compelled the garrison to surrender after five days.
The siege was commanded from the tower of the Red Abbey (on the south side of the Lee),
which still remains in a fair state of preservation. Soon afterwards the walls and fortifications
of Cork were destroyed and little was heard of the City as a battle-ground or military head-
quarters. Peace being restored, the citizens devoted their energies to the development of
trade, and the city prospered.

Troubled times again appeared during the Famine of 1847 ; followed by the Fenian
movement of 1865-67 of which Cork was a centre, and Justified its title of " Rebel Cork,"
a name which it had earned when it supported the cause of Perkin Warbeck.

Cork figured prominently in the Anglo-Irish troubles of 1920-21 during which two
successive Lord Mayors lost their lives and a considerable portion of the City was burned.

INDUSTRIAL CORK.

From the commercial point of view Cork is a place of
considerable importance, a factor largely due to its
geographical position, at the head of the magnificent Cork
Harbour, and to the facilities which it affords to even the largest
vessels. This makes it the principal port of the south,
exporting mainly agricultural produce, for which Cork is
an important marketing centre. There are several flourishing
industries, in the city, notably distilling, brewing, woollen
mills, flour mills, bacon curing and chemical works, and to
these must be added several minor enterprises, all of which,
in the aggregate, give considerable employment. The largest
works in the city is the Ford Motor Works, a great glass
structure on the water side.

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MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT.

Cork enjoys the distinction of being one of the four County
Boroughs in the Irish Free State. It has a unique system
of city government which was set up in 1 929, under the Cork
City Management Act. This Act is an attempt to apply
the results of the best modern experience and methods in
local government to Irish conditions. The government of
the city is in the hands of a City Council and a City Manager.
The Council consists of 21 members, elected by the whole
city voting as one electoral area, seven members being elected
each year. The Council elects each year a Lord Mayor
who is the civic head. The Council directly exercises the
following powers, functions and duties, namely : the making
of any rate or the borrowing of any monies ; the making or
revoking of any bye-laws ; the making of any order by which
any optional Act of Parliament, or order under same, is
applied to the city, the promotion or opposing of legislation,
the prosecution and defence of legal proceedings, the
appointment or election of any person to be a member of any
Public Body, Parliamentary or local elections, admission
of persons to the freedom of the city, the suspension and
removal of the City Manager (if carried by a two-thirds
majority of the Council and sanctioned by the Minister for
Local Government), the determination of the salary of the
Lord Mayor and the City Manager, subject to the approval
of the Minister for Local Government. The Minister for
Local Government may, by order, further extend the powers,
functions and duties of the Council on an application made
by two-thirds of the Council, and may similarly revoke same.

All other powers and duties of the Corporation are
exercised and performed by the City Manager, who is appointed
by the Council, on the recommendation of the Public
Appointments Commission.

It will be noted that the vital principle of the Act is the
separation of the deliberative and executive functions of the
Corporation, the former being exercised by the Council,
and the latter by the City Manager.

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SOME NOTABLE CORKMEN.

Cork has ever been noted for its association with Literature
and Art, and was the birthplace of many writers and actors,
who in their day, acquired universal fame. To mention
but a few : Francis Mahoney (" Father Prout "), the
humorous poet and author of the " Bells of Shandon " ;
Thomas Crofton Croker, the antiquary ; James Sheridan
Knowles, dramatist and actor ; Richard Miliken, William
Maginn, Denny Lane and J. J. Callanan, the poets ; and
James Barry and Daniel Maclise, the painters.

A TOUR OF THE CITY.

Trams no longer run through the streets of Cork, having been replaced
a few years ago by a fleet of modern omnibuses which now serve all the
principal streets and suburbs of the city. The jaunting car still holds its
own in Cork, and for the stranger who has not yet ridden in one, will provide
something in the nature of a thrill. Taxis are also available on hire as required.

With the exception of the principal thoroughfares — St. Patrick. Street,
Grand Parade, South Mall, Washington Street and MacCurtain Street — the
streets of Cork are narrow and devoid of any particular interest. The main
attractions for the visitor are some public buildings, Churches and
Cathedrals, as well as the environs of the city which are, it must be said,
uncommonly beautiful.

St. Patrick Street, extending from St. Patrick's Bridge to the Grand
Parade is the principal thoroughfare and comprises fine shops, several being
newly built since they were burnt down in December, 1920, during the
Anglo-Irish troubles. Near the Bridge is the Father Mathew Statue in
bronze, a fine work of art by Foley, commemorating the celebrated
"Apostle of Temperance," who, prior to his death in 1850, was Superior
of the Capuchin Order in Cork, and who is further commemorated by the
Father Mathew Memorial Church in Father Mathew Quay. St. Patrick's
Bridge, a fine structure measuring over sixty feet between the parapets,
was opened in 1859, and replaced the former bridge which was destroyed
by a flood in 1853. From the bridge St. Patrick's Hill ascends abruptly to
a considerable elevation, and affords an extensive panorama of the city and its
surroundings, The hill leads to still higher ground on which the Military
Barracks are situated. The Church of St. Peter and Paul (off St. Patrick
Street) designed by Pugin, the famous architect, is a Gothic building with a
richly decorated interior. In the opinion of many, it is the most beautiful
of Cork's Churches. A short walk from St. Patrick Street also, via Academy
Street, brings the visitor to Emmet Place, for the Municipal School of Art.
The Sculpture and Picture Galleries are open to visitors (on week-days),
and include, amongst other interesting works, a large canvas by Barry, the
famous Cork Painter, and a fine portrait of Patrick Sarsfield, the hero of the
Siege of Limerick, by Sir Godfrey Kneller. Modern Irish Painters are well
represented ; and there is a splendid collection of casts from the antiques
in the Vatican Gallery which were executed under the superintendence of

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Canova, by instructions of Pope Pius VII. In Emmet Place also is the
imposing Cork. Opera House. The Coal Quay (just off Patrick Street or
the Grand Parade), formerly a quay, now an Open-Air Market where fish,
vegetables, and a heterogeneous collection of second-hand articles are
offered for sale by the vendors.

The Grand Parade, a spacious and impressive thoroughfare, runs from
the west end of St. Patrick Street to the South Mall. The National Monument
here was erected in memory of Irish Patriots from 1 798 to 1 867. Under the
Gothic canopy is a figure of Erin, with, at the angles, figures of Wolfe Tone,
Thomas Davis, Michael Dwyer and O'Neill Crowley. The Grand Parade
is the recognised venue of public meetings in Cork. A short distance away in.

The South Mall, is the WarMemon'a/.commemoratingthe men of the Royal
Munster Fusiliers who fell in the Great War. In this street there are some
fine buildings, mostly Banks and Professional Offices, and notably the Head
Offices of the Munster & Leinster Bank. In the interior of this latter building
six of the marble pillars supporting the roof are from Old St. Paul's, London.
Lapp's Quay beyond Parnell Bridge leads to the Custom House and the
docks on the North bank of the Lee.

A short walk from the South Mall brings one to the south channel and the
Father Matheui Memorial Church (of the Holy Trinity). It contains a fine
memorial window to Daniel O'Connell, the Liberator. Besides it is the
convent of the Capuchin Order of Friars, of which community Father Mathew,
the celebrated Temperance Advocate and Preacher, was Superior until
his death. Across the south river stand the remains of the Red Abbey
(Augustinian) notable as the Duke of Marlborough's headquarters during
the Williamite Siege of Cerk in 1690.

At the eastern end of the South Mall, Pamell Bridge, next in size to St.
Patrick's Bridge, spans the Lee, giving access to the southern suburbs of the
city. At the off side of the Bridge, in Albert Quay is the City Hall, recently
reconstructed ; it suffered the fate of other buildings in Cork in the fire
of December, 1 920. Behind the City Hall is the spacious Commarket, which,
prior to 1916, was notable as a training ground for the Irish Volunteers.
Albert Quay leads on to Ford's Worlds and the tree-shaded Marina walk
beside the Lee. It also leads, via Victoria Road, to the pretty residential
district of Blackrock.

From St. Patrick's Bridge, Pope's Quay extends to the North Gate Bridge.
About mid-way on the Quay is St. Mary's Church (Dominican), an imposing
edifice in the Renaissance style, with a portico supported by lofty Ionic-
Columns. It is considered one of the most graceful churches in Ireland.
The ciborium is especially beautiful. The miraculous statuette of Our
Lady (from the Friary at Youghal) is now preserved here. On the high
ground behind this church is the most celebrated of all the ecclesiastical
buildings in Cork :

Shandon Church (St. Ann's) which dates from 1722. Architecturally,
the chief feature is Shandon Steeple, rising to a height of 1 20 feet, two sides
being built of limestone and the other two of red sandstone. But it is the
famous " Bells of Shandon " which are the attraction for visitors, their
fame having been spread far and wide by " Father Prout " (the Rev. Francis
Mahoney), through his well known poem The Bells of Shandon. This,
indeed, may be described as the anthem of Cork.

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THE BELLS OF SHANDON.

With deep affection and recollection

I often think of those Shandon Bells,

Whose sound so wild would

In the days of childhood

Fling round my cradle their magic spells.

On this I ponder where'er I wander,

And thus grow fonder, sweet Cork of thee ;

With thy Bells of Shandon

That sound so grand on

The pleasant waters of the river Lee.

I've heard bells chiming, full many a clime in

Tolling sublime in cathedral shrine,

While at a glib rate brass tongues would vibrate,

But all their music

Spoke naught like thine ;

For memory dwelling, on each proud note swelling,

Of belfry knelling its bold notes free,

Made the Bells of Shandon

Sound far more grand on

The pleasant waters of the river Lee.

There's a bell in Moscow, while on tower and Kiosk 0 !

In St. Sophia the Turkman gets,

And loud in air calls men to prayer,

From the tapering summits

Of tall minarets.

Such empty phantom, I freely grant them ;

For there's an anthem more dear to me —

'Tis the Bells of Shandon

That sound so grand on

The pleasant waters of the river Lee.

The bells are to be heard chiming every hour, but are particularly pleasant
to hear when hymns are being played in the evenings before vespers, their
sounds then being wafted through the stillness with a peculiar cadence
across " the pleasant waters of the River Lee."

PAo/o

SHANDON CHURCH

I.T.A

Inseparably associated with Cork. The pure music of its Gloster-made bells
haunts the ear oi visitor and Corkman alike. See p. 23.

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Born in Cork in 1804, " Father Prout " was educated for the priesthood,
but spent most of his life in London as a magazine writer and journalist.
His remains lie in the old Cemetery beside the church, which was the medium
of his fame as a poet. Not far away in Shandon Street is St. Mary's
Cathedral (Catholic), a cruciform structure with a fine Gothic tower, and a
good peal of bells. Internally, it is richly decorated and " presents one
of the richest specimens of florid Gothic in Ireland."

Washington Street leads from the Grand Parade, past the Courthouse'
to the western outskirts of the city. The Courthouse is an impressive building
with a particularly fine Corinthian portico, which would " do honour to
Palladio," to borrow the words of Macauley. Above the portico is a group
of figures representing Justice, supported by Law and Mercy on either side.
It is but a few minutes walk from the Courthouse across Clarke's Bridge to
Si. Finharr's Cathedral (Church of Ireland), a handsome modern edifice in
the early French Gothic, crowned with three lofty spires. The site is believed
to be that occupied by the original church founded by St. Fmbarr. Internally
the decorations are lavish, particularly beautiful features being the mosaics,
carvings and memorial windows. Irish marble of various colours is con-
spicuous throughout.

Facing the east end of St. Finbarr's Cathedral is the imposing pile of grey
and red cut stone known as Elizabeth's Fort, one of the ancient fortifications
of the city. Opposite are the fine Crawford Municipal Technical Schools.

Back again at the Courthouse it is about half-a-mile along the Western
Road to the

University College. A fine gateway leading to the spacious and well-
planted grounds which overlook the Lee. Immediately inside the gate
to the left, is the Institute of Dairy Science. The main College buildings are
a handsome pile of white limestone in the Tudor-Gothic style, built on three,
sides of a quadrangle. In addition to the Lecture Rooms, Examination
Hall, and Laboratories, there is a fine Library and an interesting Museum of
Antiquities, including several ogham-inscribed stones. In the grounds also
•are Plant Houses, an Observatory, and a commodious Hostel for students.

Cork University College is a constituent of the National University of
Ireland. Prior to the founding of the National it was one of the" Queen's
Colleges " constituting the Royal University.

The Munster Institute of Agriculture, about a mile to the west of
University College, will appeal to visitors who are interested in Ireland's
chief industry.

In passing, it may be mentioned that Cork is remarkable for the number
of its educational institutions, many of which have become famous. In
addition to the University College the principal schools are : —

The North Monastery (Christian Brothers) ; the Presentation College ;
St, Mary's of the Isle Convent ; the Christian Brothers' Schools, Sullivan's
Quay ; and the Municipal Institutions which include the School of Art
and the Technical Institute. Readers of Gerald Griffin's novels will be
interested to learn that, having abandoned his literary career, this famous
author joined the Christian Brother's Community, and is buried in the
Cemetery of the North Monastery.

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The visitor in Cork will come across many other things to interest him,
especially the visitor with a humorous turn of mind, by rambling through
the more populous quarters, such as around Shandon Street or Blackpool,
where the quaint cottages and alfresco customs of the inhabitants may be
curiously observed any fine evening.

OLD CORK.

Having so far toured the principal parts of Cork, and
observed its present-day features, the visitor may be interested
in a brief description of old Cork, and so visualize the city
as it existed three or four centuries ago.

In the sixteenth century, the walled city of Cork was clearly
defined. It was on an island, and formed a perfect oblong
of which the North Gate Bridge stood at one end, and the
South Gate Bridge at the other. The front wall extended
along the west side of the Grand Parade, through the Coal
Quay Market, and along Kyrl's Quay. The back wall was
the line from Clarke's Bridge, down through Grattan Street
to Bachelor's Quay. There was a Water Gate in the front
wall, at the Queen's Old Castle. The Grand Parade was a
water-way, so were Castle Street, Sheares* Street, Grattan
Street and South Mall. St. Mary's of the Isle (near St.
Finbarr's Cathedral) was an island monastery. All the
buildings on the far side of the South Mall stand on what
was an island, known to this day as Morrison's Island. The
Customs House stands on what was then also an island, the
water flowing over the present Parnell Place. There were
at least 12 channels in what is now solid ground. Ships
sailed along Patrick Street, Grand Parade, Tuckey Street,
Castle Street, Drawbridge Street and other streets of the
present city of Cork.

THE ENVIRONS OF THE CITY.

The immediate surroundings of Cork are, as already
remarked, uncommonly picturesque, and provide endless
opportunities for rambling excursions or trips, by train, bus,
motor or jaunting car.

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WALKS OR SHORT DRIVES.

(a) Via Washington Street, or Sheares' Street, to the Mardyke Walk,
an avenue of overarching elms about a mile in length running parallel with
the Lee. Across the river is Sunday's Well with picturesque residences
scattered along the hillside. About midway on the right of the avenue
are Sports and Athletic Grounds, and the small but well-kept Fitzgerald's
Park (open to the public), the site of the Cork Exhibition in 1902-3. From
the end of the Mardyke it is but a few minutes walk to the Lee Fields, beside
the river, where the new Municipal Baths have been constructed. Across, on
the north side on rising ground, are the City Waterworks and the extensive
buildings of the Cork Mental Hospital. This walk may be extended by
•continuing straight on from Victoria Cross, passing on the left, the grounds
where the Cork Fair was held in 1932, to Carrigrohane Station, quaintly
situated beneath a cliff. This three-mile stretch of road, from Victoria Cross
to Carrigrohane, is believed to be the straightest and best constructed in
Europe, in proof of which, it was selected as the venue of a motor cycling
test in 1930, when a new world's record for speed was set up. Those who
feel equal to it may continue two miles further on to Inniscarra, a lovely spot
among the woods that here border the Lee.

An alternative extension of this walk is to the left from Victoria Cross,
following the Bandon Road about a mile to the African Mission College gate,
and there turning to the left for St. Finn Ban's Cemetery, one of Cork's
principal burial grounds. Here is the Republican Plot, where lie the remains
of two of Cork's former Lord Mayors — Thomas MacCurtain and Terence
MacSwiney and of several other patriots who lost their lives in the Anglo-
Irish struggle, or in the civil war that followed. Emerging from the
Cemetery take the road leading to the right (the short way back) via
Barrack Street, to the City.

(b) Along the Mardyke as before and emerging, go to the right, over
Wellington Bridge, and to the right again for Sunday's Well, a picturesque
residential district on a commanding hillside overlooking the Lee and the
city. Keeping on, St. Vincent's Church is soon reached — a fine edifice,
built of red sandstone, in the Decorated Gothic style. The windows contain
some beautiful examples of stained-glass work. A little further on is an
Orphanage where " Little Nellie of Holy God " died about 20 years ago,
at the age of four, and at whose grave (in the grounds) miracles are claimed
to have been worked. The road is now downhill to the North Mall and
across North Gate Bridge to the city.

(c) Via St. Patrick's Bridge and MacCurtain Street, and up Summerhill,
passing on the left, the conspicuous Trinity Presbyterian Church with a
graceful spire. Beyond the church go to the right and downhill beneath
the heights of Montenotte — a lovely residential district — to emerge on the
Lower Road. Return to the city past the Railway Station and St. Patrick's
Church (Catholic) a fine building with portico in the Corinthian order.,

(d) Via St. Patrick's Bridge and MacCurtain Street as in (b), and straight
on past St. Patrick's Church and the Railway Station, thence along the
Lower Road, passing beneath Montenotte and Tivoli, two charming residential

REGATTA AT CORK
Held on the Lee at Cork Gty every July. Crews trom all Ireland compete.

Photo SUNDATS WELL

A residentia I section ot the River L ee, about one mile from the centre of Cork City

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districts with their pretty villas and gardens overlooking the river Lee. Sir
Walter Raleigh lived for a while in Tivoli House, and some of the trees in the
vicinity were, it is said, planted by him. In Tivoli also is Woodhill House,
which at one time was the residence of Sarah Curran, loved and wooed by
Robert Emmet — a tragic romance that inspired Moore's She's far from
the Land, and Washington Irving's Broken Heart. It is about a mile further
on to Dunkettle Station, opposite which, on the bank of the Lee, is the
conspicuous Blackrock. Castle. At the road junction here go to the left
through the thickly wooded valley of the Glanmire Rover, to the pretty
villages of Glanmire, Riverstown and Sallybrook. Return to Cork through
Upper Glanmire.

(e) Via the South Mall, Parnell Bridge, Albert Quay and the new road
beside Ford's Worlds to the Marina, a counterpart of the Mardyke Walk,
stretching along the south bank of the Lee between rows of fine old trees.
Seats and rustic shelters are placed at intervals. Here the Lee widens out
as it flows on to Cork Harbour ; across the water are the wooded heights
of Montenotte and Tivoli, with their pretty villas and gardens. On the right,
•are the grounds of the Gaelic Athletic Association and the Cork Show Grounds
and Horse Jumping Enclosure. At the end of the Marina, the modern
looking Blackrock. Castle stands on a little promonotory running out into the
Lee where it begins to expand into Lough Mahon.

(f) Via South Mall, Parnell Bridge and Anglesea Street to Douglas, a
quaint little village inhabited largely by families employed in the adjacent
woollen mills (O'Brien's and Morroughs). Adjacent is the fine 18-hole
Course of the Douglas Golf Club.

BLARNEY CASTLE.

Blarney (population 700), five miles north of Cork city
by road (Bus service), via Blarney Street or via Blackpool.
This is a small but picturesque little place, its principal
mainstay being the employment given by the large woollen
mills (Martin Mahony & Bros. Ltd.) which adjoin the village.
The chief interest for the visitor here is :

Blarney Castle (admission 1 /-) or more strictly speaking,
the magic " Blarney Stone," which has the traditional power
of conferring on those who kiss it, the gift of " the Blarney,"
or a " sweetly eloquent persuasiveness " that scores against
every argument. The stone, embedded in the wall of the
castle underneath the parapet, must be kissed in the orthodox
manner, by lying on one's back and being held by the feet,
extending the head through a hole in the battlements, then
raising oneself upwatds to kiss the stone, which is seen a foot
or so above. The operation is not so sensational as it used
to be.

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The word " Blarney " has long ago found a place in the
English Dictionary and is supposed to have originated in the
dealings of Queen Elizabeth's Government with the then
Lord of Blarney, Cormac MacDermot Carthy. Repeatedly he
was asked by the Queen's Deputy, Carew, to come in " Off
his keeping," to renounce the traditional system by which the
clans elected their chief, and to take tenure of his lands from
the Crown. But while seeming to agree to this proposal
he put off the fulfilment of his promise from day to day " with
fair words and soft speech," until at last Carew became the
laughing stock of Elizabeth's Ministers, and the Queen,
exasperated, declared " this is all Blarney ; what he says he
never means." Thus the word " Blarney " came to mean
pleasant " deludering " talk intended to deceive without
offending. " Father Prout " gives a poetic description of
the power of the Blarney Stone in the following well-known
lines : —

" There is a stone there that whoever kisses,

Oh, he never misses to grow eloquent.

'Tis he may clamber to a lady's chamber,

Or become a member of Parliament.

A clever spouter he'll sure turn out, or

An out-and-outer to be let alone !

Don't hope to hinder him, or to bewilder him,

Sure, he's a pilgrim from the Blarney Stone."
The castle itself calls for little comment. It consists
principally of a square keep or tower 120 feet high, with a
battlemented parapet, It was originally a fortress of the
MacCarthys, Princes of Desmond, or South Munster, and
was considered the most impregnable of all castles in the south.
It withstood several sieges from the 1 5th to the 1 7th century,
by, amongst others, Cromwell, Ireton and Fairfax ; the last
attack being by the army of King William, after the Battle of
the Boyne, when it was taken and the fortifications demolished,
except the present Tower and the adjoining walls.
The view from the top of the castle is very fine, embracing
the " Groves of Blarney," and a rich, undulating, and well-
planted country all around. In the demesne below is the
splendid mansion of the Colthurst family, and a half a mile
to the south. Blarney Lake, the subject of many interesting
legends.

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From Blarney village it is a pleasant walk of about two miles
to St. Ann's Hill, and the well-equipped Hydropathic
Establishment delightfully situated in an environment of
wooded hills and valleys.

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The South-East Coast.

CORK HARBOUR AND ITS RESORTS.

Delightful trips can be made from Cork to the resorts on
the shores of Cork Harbour, as far as Crosshaven on the one
side and to Cobh (Queenstown) on the other. The visitor
has a choice of transport facilities — by rail, bus or motor and
occasionally by steamer starting from Custom House Quay.

BY ROAD TO CROSSHAVEN 13m. Buses every hour.

Long Route : via Douglas to Rochestown and Passage
West, whose chief mainstay is a Dockyard, thence to
Glenbrook, a residential district, Monkstown, with an
Elizabethan Castle, and Carrigaline — here is also an old
castle, and a flourishing little industry which produces
the distinctive Carrigaline Pottery. The road now skirts
the side of a creek in which is " Drakes Pool," where Sir
Francis Drake, when pursued by the Spanish Fleet in 1587,
took refuge with his ships.

This creek receives the waters of the picturesque Owenabwee
River, immortalised by Denny Lane in his well-known ballad
" Carrigdhoun," (or " The Lament of the Irish Maiden,")
in which the following lines occur : —

" On Carrigdhoun the heath is brown,
The clouds are dark on Ardnalee,
And many a stream comes rushing down,
To swell the angry Owenabwee.
The moaning blast is whistling fast,
Through many a leafless tree,
But I'm alone, for he is gone,
My hawk has flown, Ochone Machree."

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A little further on is Crosshaven, a popular watering place
on Cork Harbour. Bathing in the open sea is very good,
especially at Church Bay and Myrtleville Bay, distant
about a mile from the town. From these points good views
are obtained across the Harbour, embracing Roches Point,
Camden Fort, Carlisle Fort and Spike Island.
(Short Route : via Douglas and straight across to Carrigaline).

TO COBH.

(a) By Rail 13m. or Road 15m. Either a train or a
bus about every hour.

Route : Both rail and road run close to the left bank
of the Lee, through Tivoli and Dunkettle, opposite which
Blackrock Castle is conspicuous, to Little Island (Cork Golf
Club's 18-hole Course here) and Glounthane or Cobh
Junction. Rail and road part company here to meet again
beyond Fota Island (the Barrymore Estate), near Belvelly
Castle (built by the Hodnett's, an Anglo-Norman family),
thence accompanying each other again beside the sea, passing
Rushbrooke (Docks) and Carrigaloe to reach Cobh.

(b) By Steamer on the River Lee. Boats on Wednesdays
and Sundays, and other days as advertised, starting from the
Custom House Quay, the boat sails down-stream, passing
first on the right, the Ford Works and the Marina ; and on
the left the wooded heights of Montenotte and Tivoli
(see p. 28). Below Tivoli is the charming glen of the
Glanmire River, on the hill overlooking which is seen the
Father Mathew Tower, commemorating the famous Tem-
perance Advocate. On the right bank now are seen the
Marina, with the boat-houses of the Lee and Shandon
Rowing Clubs, and further down the picturesquely situated
Blackrock Castle. The river now widens out into Lough
Mahon. On the right is Dundanion Castle whence William
Penn sailed for America, subsequently founding the State
of Pennsylvania.

Next in succession are seen (right bank) Passage West,
with its dockyards, Glenbrook, a picturesque residential
district, and Monkstown, also a favourite residential centre.
On the opposite side are seen the low-lying wooded islands —
Little Island and Fota Island, the river now expanding into

AT COBH.

Photc

" THE COAL QUAY."
A picturesque Cork market. See p. 23.

Witk,

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Cork Harbour, which we enter, having on the left, the charming
residential centres of Carrigaloe and Rushbrooke, next
passing the great Haulbowline Dockyard in the centre
of the Harbour. Just beyond is Spike Island, with its
prison of sinister memory which in other days housed many
Irish political prisoners, before their deportation to Botany
Bay.

*COBH (formerly Queenstown).

Population 7,000

Shipping Offices. All companies using the port have offices on or
near the Quay.

Banks. Bank of Ireland. Branch Office on the Quay. Representative
meets all liners arriving at the Port.

Post Office. Near landing pier ; all postal, telegraph and money order
business transacted.

Churches. Catholic — St. Colman's Cathedral ; Church of Ireland ;
Presbyterian ; Wesleyan.

Public Salt Water Baths (H. and C.). Open daily from 9.30 a.m.
to 6. 30 p.m.

Hotels. (See p. 83).

Motors, Jaunting Cars and Boats for hire.

Local Information from the Town Clerk.

Is well known as the most important Irish port of call for
Transatlantic Liners, and is familiar to passengers on these
giant ships, who, as they enter Cork Harbour, can view the
town to advantage from the distance. And a pleasant scene
it presents — its streets climbing up the steep slope of a hill,
the houses rising, tier above tier, and the hill crowned by the
magnificent St. Colman's Cathedral.

Cobh is a comparatively modern town, built on what
is known as the Great Island, which comprises an area of
about ten square miles.

History. Legendary history traces the first occupation of the Great Island from the
coming of the Phoenician colony in 1 1 50 B.C., being then named after their leader, who
subsequently died from the plague with 3,000 of his followers. It was later owned by an
Irish Chief, whose son fell with Brian Boru at the Battle of Clontarf, 1014 A.D. Subsequently
passing to the Norman conquerors it became the property of the Barry family, whose
descendants still occupy the beautiful demesne and house on Foaty (or Fota) Island, near
Cobh.

The appearance of the town is attractive, the principal
street, or the Beach, as it is called, extending along the
waterside, interspersed with trees and gardens. Fronting

*Cobh (pronounced Cove) is an Irish rendering of Cove, a sheltered bay, formerly
known as the Cove of Cork. It was renamed Queenstown to commemorate Queen
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it is the spacious Cork Harbour, environed by sheltering
hills, and embracing within its ambit Spike and Rocky
Islands, and Haulbowline, with its Naval Dockyards.
Not only is the Harbour one of the most beautiful, it is also
one of the safest in the world, capable of affording anchorage
for the largest vessels afloat, and of accommodating the
fleet of any nation.

The chief object of interest for the visitor in Cobh is
undoubtedly the beautiful Cathedral of St. Colman —
the glory of the Diocese of Cloyne, and one of the most
graceful of structures, built at a cost of £235,000. The
French Gothic style of its exterior of Blue Dalkey granite,
the main entrance doorway, and the rose window above it,
the elegant tower of Newry granite, the spire, the flying
buttresses, the interior columns of Fermoy, Midleton and
Connemara polished marble, the mosaic flooring, the diapered
wall ornamentation, the elaborately carved capitals, the open
triforium with its moulded arches and columns, the apse with
its tracery, rich colouring of the windows, the beautiful
detail of the marble reredos, the High Altar, a gem of art, etc.,
all have to be seen to be really appreciated ; and then the
Cathedral Carillon of 42 bells which plays daily, with clavier
2\ octaves in compass, the largest in Great Britain or Ireland,
and as regards time and ease with which it can be playedt
the most perfect in the world.

The eminent Carillonneur, Dr. Staf Gebruers, plays on
Sundays, thus providing an opportunity, even to the day
excursionists, to listen to the masterpieces of melody played
by the great artist.

For the health-seeker, Cobh is unrivalled in these islands.
Its climate is mild and equable, at the same time dry and
tonic, and there is a complete absence of sudden and violent
interruptions. The mean temperature of the season is the
same as Torquay, and is higher than that of Bournemouth
or Ventnor, which are such favoured resorts in England.
Cobh, therefore, is specially suitable as a winter and spring
residence for people with bronchial or catarrhal affections,
for convalescents from acute diseases, and as a seaside resort,
for those requiring a soothing and sedative atmosphere.

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RECREATION AND AMUSEMENT.

Cobh offers to the holiday-maker unlimited opportunities
for healthful outdoor enjoyment. There are ample facilities
for open Sea-Bathing near the town ; for Tennis at
Whitepoint ; for Golf on Monkstown 9-hole Course (reached
by crossing the Ferry).

Sea-Fishing : Sole, Plaice, Brill, Turbot, Whiting and
Conger ; fresh bait daily. The holiday can be otherwise
varied by many delightful Boating Trips on the Harbour,
or by Excursions through the adjacent countryside.
Yacht Racing takes place each Wednesday and Saturday
during the summer, the Harbour then presenting an unusually
pretty sight, to which must be added the excitement of the
race. The Royal Cork Yacht Club at Cobh is the oldest
of its kind in the world, dating back to 1720.

The Cobh Urban Council and Tourist Association are
leaving nothing undone towards promoting every available
attraction for visitors. Band Promenades are frequent
and other forms of entertainment are organised. On the
15th of August each year Cobh is en fete, when thousands
of visitors enjoy its famous Regatta and Fireworks, the
biggest event of its kind in the south.

EXCURSIONS.

Walks : To the Old Church Cemetery, notable as the burial place of
Tobin the playwright ; Wolfe, author of the Burial of Sir John Moore, and
more recently, of hundreds of the victims who perished in the Lusitania
disaster during the Great War.

To Carrigaloe and Rushbrooke, residential centres, or further on to
Belvelly Castle, an old Norman stronghold, built by the Hodnett's.

Boating Trips. Rowing, Motor and Sailing Boats available on hire.
Ferry Services (2d.) from Rushbrooke to Monkstown ; and from Carrigaloe
to Passage West.

To East Ferry ; Rostellan, ancient castle and demesne ; Aghada and
Whitegate, all picturesque little haunts on the eastern shore of the Harbour.
From East Ferry or Aghada it is about two miles to Cloyne, with its interesting
l'4th century Cathedral, well-preserved Round Tower and huge cromlech
at Castlemary.

Other popular resorts within the scope of a day's outing from Cobh are : —
Cork City (12 m.) ; Blarney Castle (18 m.) ; Ballycotton (21 m.) ; Youghal
(30 m.) ; Ardmore (35 m.) ; while longer trips can be arranged to embrace
such famous beauty spots as the Blacfooater Valley, Glengarriff, Killamey, etc.

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CORK TO YOUGHAL.

Rail. Via Carrigtwohill, Midleton and Killeagh (28 m.). 4 trains
each way.

Road (Bus Service). Tivoli, Dunkettle, Carrigtwohill, Midleton,
Castlemartyr, Kilieagh, Youghal (30 m.). 7 buses each way.

For the first eight miles the route lies along the estuary of the Lee to Cobh
(Queenstown) Junction Road, thence inland to Carrigtwohill and Midleton,
noted for its distillery and flour mills. Here also is the College where John
Philpott Curran, the famous orator and member of the Irish Bar, was
educated. The road now diverges to the right, through Castlemartyr, near
which are the ruins of Imokilly Castle (Fitzgeralds) and the finely situated
Carmelite College. Road and railway rejoin at Killeagh, where a short
detour may be made to visit the exquisite Glenbower Wood and Inchiquin
Castle ruins. From Killeagh it is a run of 7 miles to Youghal.

YOUGHAL. Population 5,500

Banks. Bank of Ireland ; Munster & Leinster ; Provincial ; all in the
North Main Street.

Post Office. In North Main Street ; Sub-Offices near Strand Street
and at Railway Station.

Churches. Catholic Church, Ashe Street, Masses at 8, 9.30, 10.30
and 12 noon. Church of Ireland, Emmet Place, Service at 1 1 .30. IVesleyan,
Friar Street, Service at 1 1 .30.

Ferry Service to Monatrea. Continuous throughout the day. Return
fare 4d.

Hotels. (See p. 83).

Motors, Jaunting Cars and Boats for hire-

Local Information from the Town Clerk.

Youghal (pronounced YAWL) — from the Irish Eochaill ;
meaning a Yew Wood — because of its natural attractions,
its situation on a delightful part of the Cork Coast, and its
facilities for healthful enjoyment and recreation, is recognised
as a holiday resort of outstanding quality. Situated just
where the Blackwater falls into the sea, its environs are adorned
with the sublime beauty of that noble river ; while the
adjacent coast, without being bold, is uncommonly picturesque.
Besides, Youghal is an ancient, historic town, its antiquities,
numerous and highly interesting giving the place a glamour
which is absent in other resorts of repute.

For the bulk of its \ patrons the [main attraction is the
amazingly fine strand — five miles of smooth sands washed
by the heaving billows of the Atlantic. Stretching away from
Green Park at the south side of the town, to Knockadoon

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Head. The climate is remarkably conducive to health,
the mean temperature being as high as 52 degrees, so genial
indeed that myrtles, nectarines, figs and other sub-tropical
plants here find a congenial home. The air is, at the same
time, pure and invigorating, possessing all the tonic qualities
suited to convalescents, or those who seek improvement in
their health. Youghal, too, enjoys more than the average
amount of sunshine, due to its southerly aspect and to its
sheltered position at the foot of a considerable hill rising
up behind the town on the west and north.

There is no lack of accommodation. There are hotels
to suit all tastes and purses. Boarding and Apartment houses
are numerous, and it must be added, as a matter of importance
to visitors, the prices charged are considered very reasonable.

Then there is the usual round of seaside amusements ;
while the visitor with exploring proclivities has, in Youghal
and its surroundings, numerous antiquities and a wealth of
scenic beauty which provide endless opportunities for
interesting study and delightful outings.

HISTORY AND ANTIQUITIES.

The early history of Youghal seems lost in the mist of ages. After the Norman invasion,
it was in the possession of the Fitzgeralds and suffered many sieges in the succeeding centuries,
particularly during the Desmond Rebellion and the Williamite Wars. It was then a fortified
town, and portions of the Old Walls still remain. Other interesting antiquities are : St.
Mary's Church (1464), with a fine east window, west doorway and several ancient tombs ;
the Clock Gate Tower, one of the old gateways ; Cromwell's Arch, where Cromwell entered
the town in 1650 ; North Abbey (13th century Dominican) ; St. John's Abbey (14th century
Benedictine) and Tynte's Castle, built by English settlers in 15th century. Another ancient
building, and one of especial interest is the Elizabethan residence. Myrtle Grove (Public
not admitted), which was occupied at intervals from 1 584-97 by Sir Walter Raleigh, who was
Mayar of Youghal in 1 583-9. Here in the adjoining garden Raleigh planted the first potatoes
to be grown in Ireland, and here also he introduced tobacco to Ireland when he smoked his
pipe and so startled the household that one of his servants dashing out, threw a bucket of water
into his face to quench the "fire."

RECREATION AND AMUSEMENTS.

Bathing. The beach, a fine stretch of firm sand extending
for five miles, is one of the safest in Ireland. It is remarkably
level the whole way, shelving gradually to the sea, and there
is a complete absence of rocks, sudden depths or strong
currents. The favoured stretch lies between the Light House
and Clay Castle — a high ridge of sand beyond the Promenade —
on the grassy slopes of which bathers love to bask in the
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the Waterford side, where excellent bathing may also be
enjoyed. In addition to the open sea-bathing, hot sea baths
with pine, sulphur and sea-weed treatment are available in
the town.

Boating. Rowing, Motor or Sailing Boats on hire for
trips around the bay or up the Blackwater (see Excursions).

Fishing. Excellent deep-sea fishing in Youghal Bay ;
boats available. Trout fishing (free) in the Blackwater
river, Tourig river, Lickey river, Womanagh river, Dissour
river, Finisk river and several other streams within easy
reach. Brown and sea trout.

Dancing nightly in the Strand Palace Ballroom during
the season.

Cinemas. Two Talking-Picture Houses, each with
three changes weekly. Programmes nightly.

Tennis. Hard and grass courts in the Green Park, which
overlook the sea. Fees: I/- per hour.

Military Band Promenades. Performances during the
season on the Promenade and in the Green Park.

Carnivals occasionally during July and August.

Round-a-bouts and accompanying side-shows every
evening and night.

Putting Greens, etc. on sea-front.

EXCURSIONS.

WALKS, (a) a stroll through the town inspecting the ancient buildings^

(b) via the Promenade, over Clay Castle, and along the sands for a mile
or two.

(c) Starting near the Railway Station ascend the hill behind the town.
Splendid views embracing Youghal Bay, Monatrea, River Blackwater and
coastline. Return via North Main Street.

(d) Via North Main Street and Cappoquin road to Rhincrew Abbey (Knights
Templars, 1 1 83) ; a mile ahead is Templemichael Castle at the mouth of the
Glendhu river ; thence through Ballinatray Demesne for Molana Abbey,
an interesting ruin dating from the 6th century. The several interesting
tombs includes that of St. Molana founder of the Abbey, and of Raymond
Le Gros, one of Strongbow's Anglo-Norman Generals. This walk may be
extended along the road beside the Blackwater for a mile or two ; charming
views.

(e) Via North Main Street and across the New Bridge, keeping left along
the east bank of the Blackwater.

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(f) Take the Ferry Boat (4d.) to Monatrea, a delightful secluded spot on
the Waterford side. Keep along the shore (past the Hotel) and around the
Head. Several good bathing nooks and picnic sites along here.

Boating Trips. Frequent excursions by Municipal motor boats up the
river Blackwater to Cappoquin. A delightful trip embracing some of the
finest river scenery in Ireland. Enjoyable trips can also be had around the
bay ; boats for hire as required at the Harbour.

Drives. (1) Via North Main Street, across the Bridge and along the
Dungarvan Road, bearing to the right as directed by sign-post to Ardmore
(9 m.). A picturesque seaside resort. Here are several ecclesiastical ruins
and other relics which include a splendidly preserved Round Tower and St.
Declan's Church Oratory and Holy Well.

(2) To Cappoquin and Lismore. On the first stage of the journey
Rhincrew Abbey, Templemichael Castle and St. Molana Abbey may
be inspected (See d). Along the remainder of the route lovely views are
obtained of the river Blackwater and of the old castles and mansions on
either side, notably of Strancally Castle (left), and further on of Dromana
House (right). Continue on to Cappoquin, a most picturesque spot. Four
miles to the north is the celebrated Mount Melleray Monastery. From
Cappoquin it is but a run of four miles to Lismore with its beautiful Castle
and lovely views on the Blackwater. Return direct to youghal (18 m.).

(3) To Killeagh (7 m.), for Glenbower Wood ; a beautiful scene of
sylvan splendour enlivened by the merry little river Dissour which winds
through the deep valley.

Other places of interest within the scope of a day's outing from Youghal
include : Ballycotton and Cloyne ; Cobh (Queenstown) ; Cork City
and Blarney Castle ; while longer excursions may be arranged to embrace
Glengarriff, Killarney and other famous tourist resorts in the South.

BALLYCOTTON.

Rail. Cork to Midleton, thence by road (1 1 m.).

Bus Services. 6 services daily to and from Cork.

Road. Cork, Tivoli, Dunkettle Bridge, Glounthane, Carrigtwohill,
Midleton, Cloyne, Shanagarry, Ballycotton (24 m.).

Hotels, (see p. 83).

Situated on a bold cliff, Ballycotton looks out over Bally-
cotton Bay, a wide inlet of the Atlantic. Out in front is a
steep island crowned by a Lighthouse which is a conspicuous
object for many miles around. Lying between this island
and the village is the snug little Harbour, the haven of
numerous fishing vessels which during the season reap their
harvest out in the Bay.

For Ballycotton is famous as a sea-fishing resort — indeed
in this respect it is probably the most renowned in Europe.
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contributes largely to the popularity of Ballycotton in summer
and autumn, as then it is the rendezvous of numbers of
anglers from Britain and other countries who come here in
pursuit of their favourite sport. (See "Angling for Sea
Fish," P76).

But Ballycotton is popular not merely as a sea-angling
headquarters — it is in no lesser degree a favoured seaside
resort, excellently provided with hotel and other accom-
modation and enjoying the blessings of pure air and a bracing
healthful climate.

Though lacking a sandy beach, there is capital bathing to
be had in several coves and rock-formed pools along the
adjacent shore ; and there is, on the other hand, a fine stretch
of level sands at Garryvoe, about four miles away to the
east. A point strongly in favour of the bathing at Ballycotton
is that the sea-water not being diluted by any fresh water
streams, is more than usually beneficial.

Other forms of recreation are also available to the visitor.
The Hotels have private Tennis Courts attached for the
enjoyment of their guests ; there is a Golf Links at Midleton
(llm.) Boating trips can be had around the bay and the
visitor has the choice of several enjoyable walks and drives
in the neighbourhood.

EXCURSIONS.

Walks. Along the shores of the Bay ; or along the road to Garryvoe
Strand.

Drives. Via Garryvoe to Knockadoon, a favourite camping ground,
and to Ballymacoda, a pleasant village overlooking Youghal Bay, Irish
is largely used by the inhabitants.

(2) To Shanagarry (2 m.) where stand the remains of the ancient home
of the Penn family, one of whom founded the State of Pennsylvania in the
U.S.A. A few miles east is Cloyne with its well-preserved Round Tower
about 100 feet high, and Cathedral, within which is the tomb of Bishop
Berkley, the celebrated philosopher. The Cathedral, considerably renovated,
dates from the 1 4th century. A small building nearby is believed to be the
ancient (reconstructed) oratory of St. Colman, who founded the Bishopric
and Diocese of Cloyne in the 7th century. About 2 miles away are the
great stalactite Caves at Carrig-a-crump, seldom visited but said to be very
extensive. Near Cloyne also, in the demesne of Castlemary, is a Dolmen
of unusually large proportions. This drive may be continued on to East
Ferry, Rostellan, Aghada and Whitegate, all picturesque little haunts
on the shore of Cork Harbour.

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KINSALE.

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KINSALE TO BANTRY BAY.

Westward from the Old Head of Kinsale to Glengarriff
in Bantry Bay stretches the southern shore of County Cork,
a coastline of more than 300 miles in length, broken into
numerous headlands, cliffs, promonotories and beautiful
bays that are incessantly lashed and washed by the thundering
waves of the Atlantic. Dean Swift, while on a visit here,
was so impressed with the scene that he was moved to write
these descriptive lines (translated) in his Carbariae Rupes.

" With hoarse rebuff, the swelling seas rebound
From shore to shore ; the rocks return the sound
The dreadful murmur heaven's high concave cleaves,
And Neptune shrinks beneath his subject waves."

Other famous men of letters and travellers have extolled
the beauty of this coast. Amongst them Thackeray, Macaulay,
Caesar, Ottway and, quite recently, Lindberg, America's
hero of the air, who declared when passing over it for the
first time, that it was the most beautiful sight he had ever
seen. Beautiful it undeniably is ; and every mile of it
accessible to the pleasure-seeker, from the numerous well-
equipped holiday resorts which lie along this part of County
Cork.

KINSALE. Population 3,000

Bus Service. Five services daily to and from Cork. Two of these
extend to Garrettstown.

Road. Evergreen Road, Five-Mile-Bridge, Belgooly, Kinsale (18 m.).

Kinsale, with its houses climbing up the wooded slopes
of Compass Hill, and overlooking the winding estuary of the
Bandon River, will strike the visitor for its quaint appearance,
its evident antiquity and unmistakeable traces of Spanish
influence in some of its buildings. It is indeed one of the
oldest towns in the south, and because of its former importance
as a port, and the safety of its Harbour, had a considerable
trade with Spain and other countries in Western Europe.
That chapter of Kinsale's commercial past is, however,
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were it not for the adjacent fishing grounds which make
Kinsale an important centre of the mackerel and herring
industry, and for the enterprise of some local merchants
who carry on a substantial export and import trade.

History and Antiquities. Records of Kinsale go back far beyond the Anglo-Norman
invasion, though it is from then that, like most Irish towns, its troubled era began. During
the succeeding centuries it was subjected to several sieges, being held in turn by Normans
and Spaniards, the latter having possession of the town even up to 1380, three centuries after
the Normans landed on Irish soil. But the most historic siege was that in 1601, when Don
Juan Del Aguila, with a strong Spanish force, landed here and aided by the Earls of Tyrone
and Tirconnail, by O'Sullivan Beare and other chieftains of the south, held out for two months
against Mountjoy and Carew. In the Parliamentary wars Kinsale declared for Cromwell,
and later sided with James II., who landed here with a French force in the hope of recovering
his crown. But abandoning the attempt and his crown, he boarded his ship and sailed away
from Kinsale in 1690. American visitors will be interested to know that William Penn,
founder of the State of Pennsylvania, was at one time C.erk of the Admiralty Court of Kinsale.

Notwithstanding its early origin, the antiquities of Kinsale
are few. The most interesting is the Church of St. Multose
(12th century) with a fine west Tower, north transept and a
curious font. Other ancient relics are the Carmelite Friary
(1334), Desmond Castle, Charles Fort (1670), and the Keep,
formerly a Spanish prison. Modern buildings of imposing
dimensions are the Catholic Church with a richly decorated
interior, the Convent of Mercy and Carmelite Friary.

For the seaside holiday-maker, Kinsale, however, has other
and more tangible attractions. Good bathing is to be had at
Summer Cove and Oyster Haven ; There is a good 9-hole
Golf Course, Tennis Courts and facilities for Boating,
Yachting and Fishing.

EXCURSIONS.

A Walk along the road encircling Compass Hill will afford fine panoramic
views over the town, of the Harbour, and the windings of the Bandon river.
Visit World's End, an area of humble cottages, whose inhabitants show
distinct traces of their Spanish ancestry.

Boating Trip up the river to Innishannon ; or on the sea to Oyster
Haven, Robert's Cove, Ringabella Bay and Crosshaven.

Drive to the Old Head of Kinsale, Garrettstown Strand, Timoleague
Abbey and Courtmacsherry.

GARRETTSTOWN STRAND.

(Population 100).

Road, (a) Via Kinsale (24 m.) ; or(b) ui'o Ballinhassig and Innishannon ;
bear left up the hill (passing the old Shipool Castle) and through picturesque
country with the river Bandon to the right, to reach the long bridge spanning
the river ; thence five miles to Garrettstown, (29 m).

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Deriving its name from the fine strand close to the Old
Head of Kinsale, this resort, though long known for the
excellence of its bathing, has in recent years risen in
popularity — due, it must be said, to the increased accom-
modation, brought about by the erection of a new hotel
and seaside bungalows, and the extension of existing
establishments. For a quiet, restful holiday there is no
pleasanter place along this coast, and with a bracing climate
and capital sea-bathing, it has the prime essentials of an
efficacious health resort. High elevations on the north
afford adequate shelter for the strand which stretches away
to the Old Head of Kinsale, a bold headland which, with
its lighthouse, is a conspicuous landmark for mariners miles
out at sea. It was off the Old Head that the Lusitania was
sunk in May, 1915. The Head is a favourite objective of
visitors, who in their holiday hours can at leisure explore the
crags and caverns along the adjoining shore. In the
neighbourhood are the rums of Courtaparteen Church.

For Excursions from Garrettstown, those suggested in
connection with Kinsale are feasible.

COURTMACSHERRY. Population 300

Rail. From Cork (Albert Quay) via Bandon, Clonakilty Junction,
Ballmascarthy Junction and Timoleague.

Road. Via Bailinhassig, Bandon and Timoleague (31 m.).

Agreeably situated on the southern shore of Courtmacsherry
Bay and with a background of woods. Courtmacsherry is
a favourite resort during the summer months, mainly because
of its good sea-bathing and the health-restoring properties
of its climate. There is a fairly commodious Hotel standing
on its own well-wooded grounds ; and in addition
there are several Boarding and apartment houses which cater
for visitors. For the angler there is the Argideen river,
holding sea and brown trout as well as some salmon on which
the angling is free except for two short stretches on either
bank.

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EXCURSIONS.

Walks. From the Hotel along the Cliffs to Broad Strand Bay and Seven-
Heads Bay.

Walk or Drive (3 m.), along the estuary of the Argideen river to
Timoleague Abbey, which in its day was one of the largest and most
important of the religious houses in Ireland. The existing ruins are of the
1 4th century Franciscan Friary, founded by Donal Glas MacCarthy, a Prince
of Thomond, and succeeded an earlier house founded on this site by St.
Molaga — hence the name Timoleague i.e., Tigh Molaga, or " House of
Molaga." The most interesting features are the Nave, the South Transept
and graceful tower. A fragment of an old Norman Castle stands nearby.

CLONAKILTY AND INCHIDONEY.

(Population 3000).

Rail. From Cork (Albert Quay) via Bandon and Clonakilty Junction.
Road. Cork, Ballinhassig, Inmshannon, Bandon, Balhnascarthy,.
Clonakilty (33 m.).

Clonakilty, one of the chief towns in West Cork, is a thriving
place, depending mainly on the fertile agricultural district
which surrounds it. It has also a Brewery which gives
considerable employment. For the tourist, beyond being a
good accommodation centre, there is little of interest in the
town, but in the neighbourhood there are several ancient
castles of the usual Norman type ; and at Templebryan, a
mile to the north, is an extensive stone circle of the Druidical
age.

In this district the spot favoured by tourists and holiday-
makers is Inchidoney (3m. from Clonakilty), a triangular
promonotory encompassed by narrow inlets that run in off
the broad Clonakilty Bay. Facing this Bay and at the foot
of sheltering hills a modern hotel has recently been erected,,
so that now the beauties and amenities of this part of the
coast are accessible to pleasure or health seekers. Capital
bathing is to be had from the fine sandy beach fronting the
Hotel ; Tennis Courts are laid out on the grounds ; and
behind, on the elevated part of the promonotory or " Island,"
are the sporting 9-hole Golf Links of the Clonakilty Club.

The point in front of the hotel is known as the Virgin Rock,,
from an apparition of the Blessed Virgin which was reported
to have been seen there years ago. To the south is Galway
Head with its lighthouse where the " Quadriform principle '"
was first introduced on the Irish Coast.

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From Galley Head westward to Baltimore and Mizen Head
the coast now becomes more indented and bolder, the waves
hurling themselves with mightier force against the rocks
and cliffs, as they rush in from the now more open Atlantic.

Immediately to the west is Rosscarbery Bay, with the
small town of Rosscarbery occupying an elevated position
on the shore. This is a quiet little spot for a holiday, and
enjoyable because of its good bathing, its picturesque
environment and the many interesting relics of the past
in the vicinity.

Records tell us that Rosscarbery was the site of a once
famous University, and that in the 6th century St. Fachnan
founded a monastery here. Of this some scant remains are
left near the ancient Cathedral, restored in 1612. A mile
to the east are the remains of an establishment of the Knights
Templars and the ruins of Benduff Castle. On this side also
is the wooded demesne of Castle Freke, the ancestral home
of Lord Carbery, who renounced the peerage in 1926.
Four miles further west is

GLANDORE. Population 200

Rail. Nearest Station— Skibbereen (9 m.).
Bus Service to Skibbereen once a day.

Road. Cork, Ballmhassig, Innishannon, Bandon, Ballmascarthy,
Clonakilty, Rosscarbery, Glandore (45 m.).

Situated with a beautiful outlook over the blue waters of
Glandore Harbour. The coast along here is strikingly
picturesque, especially as viewed from the road leading to
Leap and Skibbereen, which commands lovely panoramas
embracing the wooded shores of the village of Union Hall
nestling snugly on the opposide side. Apart from the beauty
of its situation, Glandore is favoured because of its excellent
bathing, and also because of the mildness of its climate, in
proof of which the fuchsia flourishes here in remarkable
profusion. Good trout fishing is afforded on Ballinlough
Lake and Shepperton Lakes, a few miles from Glandore.

The visitor in Glandore has, in such charming surroundings,
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the Harbour, spanned by a bridge, is the quaint little village
of Union Hall, which acquired celebrity when Dean Swift
resided in Rock Cottage in 1723, and wrote his favourite
poem Carberiae Rapes, extolling the wild beauty of thi&
part of the Cork Coast.

Numerous ancient ruins are to be found here, amongst
others, Raheen Castle and Castle Eyne (both strongholds of
the O'Donovan's). This excursion may be extended to
Castletownshend, another pretty village on a sheltered
haven. This spot was the venue of a memorable sea-fight
between English and Spanish squadrons in 1602. Three
tower-like islands standing out from the shore are known as
the " Stags." Castletownshend Demesne is close to the
village ; and the remains of interest include Glenbarrahane
Castle, Church and an ancient Stone Fort measuring in
circumference about 100 yards. In passing, it may be
remarked that Mrs. G. B. Shaw was born in Castletownshend.

SKIBBEREEN. Population 3,000

Rail. From Cork (Albert Quay) via Bandon, Dunmanway and
Drimoleague Junction.

Bus Service. Once a day (twice on Sundays).

Road. Follow the route to Bantry (p. 55) as far as Drimoleague, bear
left for Skibbereen (53 m.) ; or Cork to Bandon and thence via Clonakilty
and Rosscarbery (53 m.).

Skibbereen, one of the principal towns in County Cork,
is built on the River lien, where it widens out to form a creek
and unite its waters with an inlet of Baltimore Bay.
Skibbereen is the seat of the Catholic Bishop of Ross, a
diocese which produced two fighting bishops in the wars
against Elizabeth and Cromwell, both which bishops died in
the field — Eoin MacEgan in battle (1602) and Boetius Egan
hanged at Carrigadrohid (1650). The present pro-Cathedral
at Skibbereen is a fine Grecian edifice erected in 1 826. On the
bank of the Hen, west of the town, stand the ruins of the
Abbey of Abbeystrowry (Cistercian).

For the tourist, Skibbereen is a convenient headquarters,
as from it many interesting excursions can be made along
the adjacent coastline.

Photo

TIMOLEAGUE ABBEY

Reardon

An ancient Franciscan foundation served by the Friars till 1794. The burial place
of noted Irish chieftains. See p. 49.

Photo SCHULL HARBOUR / T.A.

Schull (Irish : School of Mary) is very beautiful and at the same time the •
centre of a wonderful mineral district. See p. 53.

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EXCURSIONS

(1) To Glandore, Union Hall and Castletownshend.

(2) To Lough Ine (or Hyne) a beautiful salt-water lake embosomed in
the hills. 3 miles south of Skibbcreen. In the centre is an islet on which
is a ruined castle of the O'Donnells. It possesses a wonderful station of
Marine Biology.

(3) To Baltimore (8 m.) and Sherkin Island. Baltimore, whose
mainstay for centuries has been the fishing industry, has had a stormy history
of which the visitor is reminded by the old Castle of the O'Driscoll's, perched
on a rock over the Harbour, and similar structures in the vicinity. Baltimore
has acquired a reputation for the boats and yachts built here. The Sack
of Baltimore by Thomas Davis, is a vivid description in poetry of a raid by
Algerian pirates in 1631, when several of the inhabitants were massacred and
about 200 others shipped as slaves to North Africa.

Lying athwart the Bay is Sherkin Island (motor-boat from the Harbour),
an interesting place for the rambler, with its numerous coves and recesses
and the substantial ruins of the old Franciscan Abbey and ancient Castle.

Lying south-west of Sherkin is the larger Cape Clear Island (mail boat
from Baltimore three days a week), where, because of their isolation, the
inhabitants retain more of the old Irish customs and language than in any
other part of Ireland. From the cliffs and headlands here striking views
are obtained of " Carberry's Hundred Isles " and of the shattered zig-zag
coast visible to Mizen Head. The ruins of Dunanore Castle, formerly a
stronghold of the once powerful rulers of the island — the O'Driscoll's — stand
precariously on a rock on the north-west side of the Island.

The solitary Fastnet Rock and Lighthouse is seen W.S.W.

SCHULL. Population 300.

Schull (67 m. from Cork), is accessible either by road or rail
from Skibbereen (14m.) both running at first beside the River
Hen, and thence close to the shore of Roaring Water Bay
through Ballydehob. and so within full view of Mount
Gabriel to Schull, a small town beside its quaint little harbour.

Good bathing is to be had here and the visitor can otherwise
enjoy himself by boating trips on the bay, by a game of Tennis
or Golf, and by rambles and excursions around the
premonitory, which is noted for its beautiful sea-scapes.
The district around Schull is remarkable for its mineral wealth,
which, unfortunately, is not exploited as it might be.

Drive to Mizen Head (18 m.) the road (at 5 m.) sweeping round the
lovely Toormore Bay to Goleen, with its secluded sandy beach. From
here take the long and more picturesque route through Crookhaven, a
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the south, and so, after skirting Barley Cove, arrive at Mizen Head, the
extreme south-west point of Ireland. The coast scenery here — from Mizen
to the Three Castles Head (2 m. w.) is remarkably fine, great cliff and clefts
resounding to a ceaseless bombardment by the mighty Atlantic waves. To
make this a circular tour the return journey can be made along the shore
of Dunmanus Bay and via the road behind Mount Gabriel, into Schull.

CORK TO GLENGARRIFF, via BANTRY (68 m.)

Rail. From Albert Quay Station via Ballinhassig, Bandon, Dunmanway
and Drimoleague to Bantry ; thence by motor coach connecting with trains.

Bus Services. Daily.

Road. Leave the City via Washington Street and the Western Road
and at Victoria Cross wheel to the left for Ballinhassig and Innishannon,
a picturesque little town on the " pleasant river Bandon, crowned by many
a wood " and celebrated for its salmon and trout fishing. Beyond the bridge,
Dundaniel Castle, built by the Barry Ogues in 1476, overlooks the beautiful
valley of the Brinny, the road now running close to the Bandon river for the
next few miles to Bandon (20 m.).

Bandon (Population 3,000) is a considerable town in the
heart of a fertile and well-tilled district.

During the Desmond revolt and subsequent wars, the McCarthy's,
O'Mahony's, O'Donovans, O'Driscolls, O'Learys, and other native septs
were ousted from their possessions by the Earl of Cork, who obtained grants
of the forfeited estates and planted on them English and Scotch settlers.
Bandon then became almost exclusively Protestant and on that account
came to be known as the " Southern Derry." It was enclosed by strong
walls, fragments of which still remain. Kilbrogan Church, erected in 1610,
•was the first edifice to be built in Ireland for Protestant worship.

Outside the town the road skirts the well-timbered demesne of Castle
Bernard (Earl of Bandon), soon running through the twin villages of
Enniskeane and Ballineen. About 3 m. west of Enmskeane is the curious
Round Tower of Kinneigh ; and 5 m. east of Ballineen, the powerfully built
Ballinacarriga Castle (1585), formerly a stronghold of the Hurleys.

Dunmanway (Population 1,600), the next town on the
route (37m.), beyond being a good accommodation centre,
has little to interest the visitor, except fishing on the Bandon
river, and, about 4 m. north-west, the substantial remains
of Togher Castle, a fortress of the MacCarthy-Downeys.
From now on the country becomes more hilly and diversified
to Drimoleague (Castle Donovan ruins 2m. north) and Bantry
57m.

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BANTRY. Population 2,700

One of the principal towns in the south-west, is delightfully
situated, sheltered by a background of hills at the head of the
far-famed Bantry Bay, perhaps the most beautiful of all the
bays that adorn the Irish Coast. Out in the Bay stands the
large Whiddy Island, with its forts and remains of earlier
fortifications of O'Sullivan Bere, which obtrudes itself in
the view towards Glengarriff.

Historical Bantry Bay is memorable as having been twice
entered by French fleets for the invasion of Ireland — first
in 1689 in aid of James II., and again to aid Wolfe Tone's
Rebellion, when the ill-fated expedition of General Hoche
was dispersed by a storm.

As a touring headquarters Bantry has much to recommend
it, primarily because of its central situation, from which the
visitor may explore, on the one hand the adjacent, and most
beautiful shore of Bantry Bay towards Glengarriff , and on
the other, the romantic recesses of Dunmanus Bay to its
extremities at Mizen Head and Sheep's Head.

In passing, it may be mentioned that the late Mr. T. M. Healy, first
Governor-General of the Irish Free State, was born in Bantiy. His name
is commemorated in the Healy Pass leading from Adrigole to Sneem.

EXCURSIONS.

(1) Along the north shore of Bantry Bay to Glengarriff (p. 61) 1 1 m.

(2) To Bantry House, which, situated in beautiful surroundings at the
head of Bantry Bay, and containing a splendid and unique collection of
art treasures, is now open to the public.

The history of the house is of interest. It was formerly the home of the
Earls of Bantry, of whom the present owner is a direct descendant. Richard,
second Earl of Bantry, reconstructed the house and filled it with a choice
collection of tapestries and other works of art acquired by him in various
parts of Europe.

There are exhibited magnificent French, Dutch and Flemish tapestries
saved from the sack of the Tuileries in the Revolution of 1 830, and reputed
to have belonged to Marie Antoinette. Two Gobelins panels, designed
by Romain, of which duplicates are in the Louvre, are particularly striking ;
also several fine panels of the Berain group ; and there are Dutch and Flemish
examples of the early 18th century.

Other treasures on view are two fine fireplaces, originally in the Petit
Trianon, Versailles ; pictures by Old Masters ; and old furniture, including
French of the Louis XV. period and examples of old Irish Chippendale,
Sheraton and Hepplewhite.

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Tickets of admission, 2/- each, to view the house and grounds can be
obtained from the Estate Office, Bantry ; the Tourist Office, Glengarriff ;
or from the Hotels at Glengarriff.

(3) To the hills east of the town (behind Bantry House) for magnificent
panoramas of the Bay and the distant mountains.

(4) Along the south shore of Bantry Bay for 12 miles to Glenalin Cross
roads, at the base of Seefin Mountain (fine view from the summit) ; thence
left, inland to Kilcrohane, and along the shore of Dunmanus Bay to
Ahakista, a delightful little haven with a good sandy beach and fine marine
scenery. Continue on to Durrus at the head of the Bay, and along the
valley of the Four Mills Water river to join the main road to Bantry.

(5) Via Durrus to Schull (p. 52) and Mizen Head, returning along the
shore of Dunmanus Bay.

Bantry to Glengarriff (11m.) Clearing the town of
Bantry the road now keeps close to the head of Bantry Bay,
affording bewitching views of the shores and neighbouring
mountains. Soon we cross over Dunamarc Bridge where the
river Mealagh, tumbling over the rocks, forms a picturesque
cascade. About 3 m. ahead we next cross the pretty Owvane
river at Ballylickey Bridge, and keeping to the left (by the
Hotel), soon cross the Coomhola river at Snave Bridge, and
so, straight on, with magnificent views of the Bay and
mountains, arrive in Glengarriff. (p. 61).

CORK TO GLENGARRIFF via MACROOM (61 m).

Rail. From Albert Quay Station to Macroom, thence motor coach via
Inchigeela and the Pass of Keimaneigh.

The railway line from Cork traverses interesting country, running through
Ballincollig with its now disused military barracks and gunpowder mills.
The square tower, a conspicuous object in the landscape, is part of an old
Castle built by the Barretts in the 1 4th century. Two miles beyond Killumney
Station a view is afforded of the venerable ruins of Kilcrea Abbey, built
in 1465 by Cormac MacCarthy Laidir (founder of Blarney Castle) for
Franciscan Friars. The remains consist of nave, choir and transept, with a
tower rising to a height of eight feet. Two massive arches divide the aisle
at the west end of the transept. The tomb of the founder, MacCarthy
Laidir, is in the choir, and many other members of the clan are also buried
here. The names on other tombstones here recall many episodes of Irish
history, especially during the troubled times following the enactment of the
Penal Laws. Adjacent to the Abbey is an old Castle, formerly a stronghold
of the MacCarthys.

Between Kilcrea and Crookstown several castles are met with — Castlemore ;
Cloghdha and other similar structures, which were strongholds of the clan
McSwineys in the fifteenth century. Beyond Crookstown is Warrens
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the Lee near Dooniskey station we soon reach the terminus of the railway
at Macroom. A Souterrain of unusually large proportions was discovered
near Dooniskey in 1930.

Road. (Bus Service to Macroom). Leave by Washington Street and
the Western Road, keeping straight on to Victoria Cross, with the river Lee
on the right to Carrigrohane Station (the road to the left leads to Ballincollig,
Kilcrea Abbey and other places mentioned in connection with the Railway
Route). At Carrigrohane, go to the right and follow the main road with
the river on the left, to Inniscarra, a charming, secluded spot in the well-
wooded valley of the Lee. For the next few miles to Drif>sey(\3 m.),the road
commands the valley through which the Lee pursues its tortuous course,
the scenery being all the time varied and in many places uncommonly
picturesque. Dnpsey is noted for its large woollen mills. Carrignamuck
Castle, built in the 15th century by the MacCarthy's) is adjacent to the
village and also the ruins of Kilcolman Church and of an ancient Abbey
founded by St. Senanus.

Coachford ( 1 5 m.) is next passed, the road all the time affording picturesque
scenes, especially on the left, where the Lee occasionally breaks upon the view,
as we approach Carrigadrohid (19 m.). Here a striking object is the old
Castle, standing on a rock beside the bridge which spans the Lee (hence the
name Carrig-an-droichid — the Rock of the Bridge). Built in the 14th
century by the MacCarthys, it was several times attacked, especially by
Commonwealth forces during the stormy times succeeding the year 1641.
Here in 1650, Lord Broghill, the Commonwealth General, hanged the
Catholic Bishop of Ross, because he refused to induce the Irish garrison to
surrender the castle.

Keeping to the right at the village, the main road now runs through the
glen of the Ummeragh, bringing us at 5 m. to the bridge spanning the river
Sullane, within sight of the town of Macroom. (From Cork 24 m.).

MACROOM. Population 2,500

Situated in the picturesque valley of the Sullane, Macroom
is favoured as a touring headquarters for the interesting
country which surrounds it, rather than because of its own
immediate attractions for the sightseer, which, indeed, are
limited to the huge squarely built Castle (12th century),
This was the scene of many a siege, particularly in the
Elizabethan and Stuart wars. To-day it is more picturesque
than architecturally interesting, especially if viewed from the
banks of the Sullane, which flows beneath its walls.
American visitors will be interested to learn that this castle,
and in fact the town of Macroom, was at one time the property
of Admiral Sir William Penn, whose son founded the state
of Pennsylvania. The Admiral then resided in the castle.

Photo RIVER LEE AT MACROOM I.T.A

Macroom is an ancient town in a romantic setting, 22m. from Cork.

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Macroom is an important marketing centre, and here on
Market Days the visitor interested in the Gaelic revival will
hear Irish spoken as the vernacular of the people, and cannot
help remarking also the picturesque hooded cloaks worn by
the older generation of women who come here to sell their
butter, eggs and fowl. For Macroom lies close to the
Gaeltacht — (Irish speaking district), particularly that region
lying to the west, embracing Ballingeary, Ballyvourney and
Coolea. Indeed one of the most ardent advocates of the
language revival, and one of the most celebrated Gaelic
scholars in his day — the late An t-athair Peadar O'Laoghaire
(Father Peter O'Leary) — was born quite near Macroom,
at Carnganimma.

EXCURSIONS.

(1) Ballyvourney and Coolea in the heart of the Gaeltacht, passing on
the way (at 3 m.) Carrigaphuca Castle — " the Rock of the Pooka," a ruined
stronghold of the MacCarthys perched on a high rock. The country now
becomes wild and mountainous as we drive through the beautiful valley
of the Sullane in which lie the Irish speaking villages of Ballymakeera,
Ballyvourney and Coolea.

(2) To Ballingeary, Inchigeela and Gougane Barra.

(3) Circular tour, embracing Ballyvourney as above, thence through the
mountains to Gougane Barra, returning via Ballingeary to Macroom.

Macroom to Glengarriff (37m.). From Macroom return
along the Cork road as far as the bridge over the Sullane
and (as directed by signpost) keep straight on. Before reaching
Toon Bridge, Dundareirk Castle (tower) is seen on the right.
This was a stronghold of the O'Leary's, as was also
Carrignacurra Castle (or Castle Masters) finely placed on a
cliff over the river, near the village of Inchigeela. Beyond
the village, the road skirts the north shore of Lough Allua
(or Inchigeela Lake, an expansion of the river Lee) winding
now between lake and hill to the Irish-speaking village of
Ballingeary, where the Irish College is largely attended
during the summer. The Sheehy mountains now are before
us, looming larger as we approach the Pass of Keimaneigh.

Near the entrance to the Pass a sign post shows the way
(a short detour) by a narrow road to Gougane Barra, a wild
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mountains, whose rugged sides fall down abruptly to the
waters edge. This lake is the source of the river Lee. On
it is a wooded islet, reached by a causeway containing the ruins
of the hermitage of St. Finbarr (6th century), the founder of
Cork. The ruins are not very extensive and comprise chiefly
a rectangular court or cloister and fragments of a church and
convent. Altogether, Gougane is a romantic, strikingly
beautiful spot, and one not to be missed, even by the hurrying
tourist. Back again on the main road we ascend the wild
Pass of Keimaneigh (" The Deer's Leap " — so called from the
legend that the deer being pursued, leaped the Pass) between
its precipitous mountain sides to the summit (700 feet above
sea level), then descend gradually, with fine expansive views
over the valley of the Owvane. Beside Kealkill P.O. we see
Carriganass Castle (built by the O'Sullivans) and after a few
miles reach Ballylickey Bridge and cross roads, where we keep
straight on (by the Hotel) along the shore of Bantry Bay
with exquisite views for the remaining 7 m. to Glengarriff.

GLENGARRIFF. Population 300

Distance from Cork via Bantry 68 m.-; via Macroom 61m.

Hotels. See p. 83.

Churches. Catholic — Sacred Heart Church, Masses on each alternate
Sunday at 9 a.m. and 1 1 a.m. ; on Holy Days at 9 a.m. Church of Ireland.
Service on Sundays at 1 1 a.m.

Post Office. On week-days from 8 a.m. till 7 p.m. ; Sundays, 9 a.m.
till 10.30 a.m. Deliveries of mails at 10 a.m. (week-days). Collections,
at 2.30 p.m.

Motors, Jaunting Cars and Boats (Rowing and Motor) for hire.

Golf. Nearest Course is at Kenmare (17 m.).

No description could do justice to Glengarriff — " the
craggy Glen " — a deep, secluded valley encompassed by
lofty mountains whose singularly irregular and majestic
outlines form the visual barriers from every part of the glen.
Rocks and boulders, some of enormous dimensions, are flung
together in strange tumultuous confusion, yet the impression
is not one of roughness ; for all around is a mass of luxuriant
foliage, venerable oaks, elms and stately pines of the wooded
glades, and in the hollows, crevices and shady nooks, the
arbutus, the yew, the holly, as well as tropical shrubs and

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flowering plants which seem native to the place. Beyond
all, is the beautiful Bantry Bay, guarded at its entrance by
Ilnacullin (Garnish) Island, so as to take on the appearance
of a land-locked estuary or billowy lake flecked with a hundred
verdant islets.

" What sends picturesque tourists to the Rhine and Saxon
Switzerland ? Within 5 miles of Glengarriff there is a country
of the magnificence of which no pen can give an idea. I
would like to be a great Prince, and bring a train of painters
over to make, if they could, and according to their several
capabilities, a set of pictures of this place. Were such a bay
lying upon English shores, it would be a world's wonder.
Perhaps if it were on the Meditteranean or the Baltic, English
travellers would flock to it by hundreds. Why not come
to see it in Ireland?"

Thus did Glengarriff impress Thackery, whose words are
quoted from his Irish Sketch Book*

Or, as another enthusiastic visitor wrote : " It is by treading
its tangled pathways, and wandering amid its secret dells
that the charms of Glengarriff become revealed in all their
power. There, the most fanciful and picturesque views
spread around on every side. A twilight grove terminating
in a soft vale, whose vivid green appears as if it never had been
violated by mortal foot ; a bower rich in fragrant woodbine —
intermingled with a variety of clasping evergreens drooping
over a miniature lake of transparent brightness — a lonely
wild, suddenly bursting on the sight, girded on all sides by
grim and naked mountains ; a variety of natural avenues,
leading through the embowering woods, to retreats in whose
breathless solitude the very genius of meditation would seem to
reside — or to golden glades sonorous with the songs of a
hundred foaming rills. But what appears chiefly to impress
the mind, in this secluded region, is the deep conviction you
feel, that there is no dramatic effect in all you behold, no
pleasing illusion of art — that it is nature you contemplate,
such as she is in all her wildness, and in all her beauty."

It were futile to add to this vivid, but yet inadequate
description of Glengarriff. A word, however, may be said in

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favour of its climate, which is genial and soft without being
enervating or relaxing. The mean average temperature
is 51 degrees, even in winter seldom falling below 40, owing
to the proximity of the gulf-stream. There are of course
ample facilities for healthful enjoyment — bathing in the open
sea ; Tennis Courts are attached to some of the Hotels ;
Boating and other excursions are innumerable ; plenty of
fishing in the sea or in rivers and lakes ; and game for the gun
on the surrounding hillsides.

Glengarriff, though famous as a tourist resort, must not
bfe imagined as a large, populous centre. It is just a village
lying in the heart of the glen, and comprises chiefly hotels
and other establishments that cater for visitors.

EXCURSIONS.

The opportunities for walks and boating trips and drives in and around
Glengarriff are endless ; and the following suggested excursions must not
be regarded as a complete list, but rather as typical and amongst the most
popular trips for visitors holidaying in this resort.

Walks, (a) To Poulgorm (" the blue pool ")about two minutes walk by a
pathway west of the Post Office. An exquisite spot with entrancing views
from the crags and wooded heights.

(b) Cromwell's Bridge, embowered in the trees overhanging the river.

(c) Lady Bantry's Look-out, return to Shrone Hill, a magnificent view-point,
and along seashore to Biddy's Cove (good bathing).

(</)The Eagle's Nest, beyond Lady Bantry's Look-out, returning by the
Dreenaboy Road and the Demesne Road.

(e) Over Carrigrour Hill, taking the second road branching to the left
east of the village, and where a cromlech is reached go the the left again
and come out on the Kenmare Road, and home.

(/) Leary's Point via the Bantry Road, and beyond the Lodge Gates of
Glengarriff Castle, ascend by the pathway on the right.

(g) Along the Kenmare Road for three or four miles ascending to the
highest point for a fine comprehensive view over Glengarriff and Bantry Bay.

Boating Trips. — Row boats, motor boats and yachts available.

To Ilnacullen (or Garnish) Island, one mile from the shore. Admission
to Gardens, Is. The Island, reclaimed from its former barren state, is
baautifully laid out in rock gardens, terraces and planted with several species
of sub-tropical flora. An Italian garden gives a classical setting to the scene.
G. B. Shaw wrote his famous play " St. Joan " here.

To the Roosk and Trafrask Caves, a trip of about 13 m. there and back*
passing the shore of many islands and creeks.

Steamer service between Bantry and Glengarriff affords a pleasant trip
across the Bay.

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Mountain Climbing. Cobduff Mountain (1,244 ft.) ascended from the
Bantry Road ; Sugar-Loaf (or Slieve-na-Coille, 1 ,887 ft.) about 8 m. from
the village; Farrenfadda (1,544 ft.). Several other mountains of lesser
height.

Drives. (1 ) To the Healy Pass, along the north shore of the Bay to Adrigole,
thence right through the recently constructed " Tim Healy Pass " — one of
the finest drives in Ireland. The road winds in and out through the Caha
Mountains from the higher elevations, commanding a scene of unsurpassed
loveliness, embracing Glenmore Lake below, and all round, the peaks, shoulders
and intervening valleys of the Cork and Kerry mountains. To complete
a circular tour continue on to Clonee, returning via Kenmare to Glengarriff.

(2) The Berlin Valley and Kilgarvan, via Bantry Road to Snave Bridge
(left) and cross the Coomhola Bridge thence close by the . river over the
Borlin Mountains to Kilgarvan and Kenmare and home by the " Tunnels."

(3) To Pass of Keimanagh and Gougane Barra (p. 60).

(4) To Bantry (p. 55) for the Mizen Head (p. 54) and other excursions
suggested therefrom.

(5) The Grand Atlantic Coast Tour, via Kenmare, Killarney, Glenbeigh,
Waterville and Parknasilla.

GLENGARRIFF TO CASTLETOWNBERE (22m.).
Population 800

In the village a signpost points out the road which runs
for the first few miles close to the shore of the Bay, then
winding through a wild mountain valley to Adrigole lying
between the little land-locked Harbour and the rifted slopes
of Hungry Hill (2,251 ft.). This is a happy hunting ground
for the botanist. From Adrigole the new Healy Pass runs
through the heart of the Caha mountains to the Kerry side of the
Peninsula (see excursions). Following the shore road it is 8 m.
to Castletownbere (population 800), with its fine but not
busy harbour. All around, the country is remarkably wild,
dominated by the irregular outlines of the Slieve Miskish
Mountains. Looming large out in the Bay is Bere Island
with its Lighthouse, Martello Towers and other fortifications.
Less than two miles below the town, are the remains of
Dunboy Castle, a stronghold of O'Sullivan Bere, and the
last in Munster to hold out for Philip of Spain against
Elizabeth. It was finally destroyed by Carew in 1602, the
garrison under McGeoghegan refusing to surrender until
the walls were completely shattered. MacGeoghegan
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with torch in hand fell dead from wounds. The few survivors
were massacred.

The shores of this wild promonotory displays some fine
marine scenery and it is well worth while penetrating as far
as Dursey Sound, which seperates Dursey Island from the
mainland. To the west are Allihies, formerly a copper
mining district and Eyeries, close to a splendid beach on
Coulagh Bay.

GLENGARRIFF TO KILLARNEY (39 m.).

Clearing Glengarriff village, the road ascends gradually,
winding all the way to the long tunnel and affording com-
prehensive views of the mountains and woodlands around
Bantry Bay. The second tunnel is soon reached beyond
which lovely low-lying valleys stretch away on either side,
giving a succession of beautiful views, to Kenmare. The
road now crosses the Finihy River, later curving through the
Windy Gap to Looscannagh Lake, when, rounding a bend a
little further on, the Lakes of Killarney suddenly burst upon
the view. The road now descends in a zig-zag course
through most delightful scenes to Muckross village and
Killarney.

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North-East Cork.

MALLOW. Population 4,600

Rail. From Cork via Blarney and Mourne Abbey.
Bus Service. Eight services daily to and from Cork.
Road. Cork, Blackpool, Sluggary Cross Roads, Half-Way House,
Mourne Abbey (ancient Abbey, and Castle of the Barretts), Mallow (22 m.)
Banks. Bank of Ireland ; Munster and Leinster ; National ; Provincial.
Churches. Catholic Church ; Church of Ireland.

Mallow, situated in lovely surroundings on the river
Blackwater, is one of the most prosperous towns in Munster,
a circumstance due largely to the rich fertile country of which
it is the centre, and to its unique position as a railway and

KILCOLMAN CASTLE

The home of the poet Edmund Spenser ; here he entertained Sir Walter Raleigh
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road junction of several important routes. To these factors
is largely due the selection of the town as a site for one of the
new Sugar Beet Factories recently established in the Irish
Free State.

Mallow was a century ago famous for its spa (now disused)
and was then known as the " Bath of Ireland."

The ivy-clad ruins of the Old Castle (of the Desmonds)
are at the east end of the town not far from the fine bridge
which spans the Blackwater, here a beautiful river, especially
when viewed from the " Rock " about a mile from the bridge.
This beautiful river and the environs generally of Mallow,
are rendered all the more attractive by the rich plantations
on both sides of the town, and by the noble range of the
Nagle Mountains which form a background on the south.

For the Angler the Blackwater has other attractions,
because of its good salmon and trout and likewise its triburary
streams — the Clyde, the Glen, Dallna, etc. — which can be
fished from the town. Indeed, taken all round, Mallow is
an excellent sporting centre, with its fine Race Course and
the surrounding hunting country of the famous Duhallow
Hounds.

As of interest to students of literature and history it may be
remarked that Mallow was the birthplace of Thomas Davis,
the poet and essayist ; and also of the late William O'Brien,
M.P. Canon Sheehan attended school there with William
O'Brien.

EXCURSIONS.

(1) To Buttevant and Doneraile (9 m.) for Kilcolman Castle (ruins), the
home of Spenser in 1 586-98, and the place where he wrote his Faerie Queen
and other works. At Buttevant, interesting ruins are the Franciscan Abbey
(13th century), and Ballybeg Abbey (outside the town). Buttevant Castle,
formerly a seat of the Barrys, has been modernised. Buttevant derives
its name from " Boutez-en avant " (" Push forward ") the war-cry of the Barrys,
who settled here at the close of the 12th century and founded the castle.
This excursion can be extended to Rarhluirc (Charleville) a comparatively
modern town. Here in the local cemetery is the grave of Sean Clarach
MacDomhnaill, the celebrated Gaelic Poet. Continue on to Liscarroll (ruins
of a massive castle, built by the Barrys), returning direct to Mallow.

(2) To Killavulen (7 m.), where on a cliff, overhanging the river, is the
house in which lived the ancestors of Hennessy, the original distiller of
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of the Presentation Order of Nuns, was born. Interesting ruins in the
vicinity of the village are Monanimy Castle and Church and Carrigacunna
Castle (the castles were strongholds of the Roches). This excursion may
be extended (2 m.) to Castletownrochc (see Fermoy).

Other towns in North Cork within easy reach of Mallow include : Kanturk,
with its old castle of the MacCarthys ; Newmarket — the " Priory " here
was the residence of the celebrated John Philpott Curran. His daughter,
Sarah, the bethrothed of Robert Emmet, is buried in the adjacent cemetery ;
and here also sleeps Mrs. Aldworth, the only lady ever enrolled a Freemason.
Millstreet, situated on the south side of the Blackwater and embosomed
in the mountains of Muskerry, has little, apart from its romantic situation,
to offer the tourist. Drishane Convent (formerly Drishane Castle) about
a mile from the town is conducted by a French religious community — the
Dames de St. Maur). Kilmeady Castle (ruin) was a stronghold of the
O'Keeffe's, who also had similar fortresses along the banks of the Blackwater.

FERMOY. Population 4,500

Rail. From Cork via Mallow, Castletownroche and Ballyhooly.

Bus Service. Eleven services daily to and from Cork.

Road. Cork via MacCurtain Street, Lower Road and Tivoli to Dunkettle
bridge ; bear to the left with the Glanmire River and its wooded east bank on
the right to Glanmire ; thereafter the road ascends through ordinary country
to Watergrasshill, then descends to Rathcormac, and so, passing beneath the
conspicuous Corrin Hill (large cairn on the summit) to Fermoy (22 m.).

Banks. Bank of Ireland ; Munster and Leinster ; National ; Provincial.

Churches. Catholic Church ; Church of Ireland ; Presbyterian.

Charmingly situated on both banks of the Blackwater,
here a wide and beautiful river crossed by a fine cut-stone
bridge, Fermoy will strike the visitor for its modern
appearance, its well-built square and shops and its altogether
charming environment. Conspicuous on the elevated ground
on the south side are St. Co/man's College, the Loretto and
Presentation Convents and the Christan Brothers' Schools.
Before the Irish Free State came into being, Fermoy was
one of the chief headquarters of the British forces in Ireland,
with extensive Barracks and training grounds a few miles
away at Moore Park and Kilworth Camp. Denuded of its
military population it now depends chiefly on the rich
agricultural district which surrounds it, and for which it is
an important marketing and distributing centre. For the
sporting tourist its prime attraction is the excellent salmon
fishing on the Blackwater, and the angling for trout in several

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INTERIOR OF THE CAVES AT MITCHELSTOWN.
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of the tributary streams. It has at the same time other
attractions for the visitor, who will find it a good centre for
exploring the beauty of the Blackwater Valley and the several
relics of the historic past which lie here and there in the
neighbourhood.

EXCURSIONS.

Walks, (a) Along Barnane walk — a tree-shaded promenade on the south
bank of the Blackwater, just below the bridge. Opposite is Castlehyde
House and choicely wooded grounds. Continue on by the bank of the river
for about a mile to Glenabo, a lovely wooded spot.

(b) From the Mill along the south bank of the river to Carrigabrick Railway
Bridge and Old Castle (of the Roches). Charming views here of the river's
wooded banks. Conspicuous on the right are the buildings of the Fermoy
Hospital.

(c) Follow the road along the north side of the river to Castlehyde House
and Grounds — a most picturesque spot — or a little further on to Cragg
Castle (ruin).

(d) Along the Rathealy road with the river on the right. It is worth
keeping on for 2 miles to the bridge which spans the Funcheon, near where
that tributary stream joins the Blackwater.

Boating Trips. Boats may be hired near the bridge for a trip up the
Blackwater — a most enjoyable excursion through delightful scenery.

Drives. (1) Crossing the bridge go to the right by the Rathealy road
and along the Blackwater Valley via Ballyduff to Lismore (16 m.). Here
the Blackwater is seen at the height of its beauty, with Lismore Castle crowning
a cliff which overhangs the river at the fine stone bridge. AH around is
a wealth of trees enhancing the beauty of the scene. This trip may be extended
for a few miles to Cappoquin and Mount Melleray Monastery. An alternative
return route is through the Bride Valley, via Tallow, Conna and Castlelyons,
with interesting Abbey ruins and Old Castle of the former Earls of
Barrymore. (About 45 m.).

(2) To Lismore as above, thence to the left at the Bridge, taking the road
to the Knockmealdown mountains. Through the Glen of the Vee — one of
the sights of Ireland — to Clogheen and Ballyporeen, thence to Araglen
(below), Kilworth and Fermoy. About 50 m.

(3) Via Kilworth road and through Kilworth Camp (Caherdrinny Castle
to the left on a hill) to Mitchelstown. At end of the town bear right for
Ballyporeen and Mitchelstown Caves (see Mitchelstown). Return to
Ballyporeen and thence through Araglen — a wild romantic valley watered
by the winding little river which bears its name — and so, by (edge of) Kilworth
village with the extensive Moore Park (formerly a training ground for British
military forces) on the right to Fermoy. 30 m.

To Glanworth via Labbycally Hill, near which on the roadside is a
dolmen of huge proportions. Entering the village one has a most picturesque
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with, behind, the busy little woollen mill, the extensive ruins of the Old
Castle (of the Roches), shattered by the guns of the Cromwellian Army
commanded by Ireton, and the Old Abbey (Dominican, 1227).

The district around Glanworth has much that is of interest to the
antiquarian, there being, in addition to the objects mentioned, other ruined
castles, dolmens, raths and a large pillar stone (at Ballylegan).

From Glanworth go to the west for Castletownroche, on the little Awbeg
river ; visit Bridgetown Abbey overlooking a lovely valley where the Awbeg
flows into the Blackwater ; return via Ballyhooly, having the wooded banks
of the Blackwater on the right, to Fermoy (30 m.).

MTTCHELSTOWN. Population 2,200

Rail from Cork via Mallow and Fermoy (change for Mitchelstown Line.)
Road. From Cork (Bus service) via Fermoy and Kilworth Camp. (30 m.)

Situated at the southern base of the Galtee Mountains,
Mitchelstown is a busy market town for the great tillage district
which surrounds it. A monument on the spacious square
erected to the memory of John Mandeville recalls the troubled
days of the Land League, when, at a meeting held here,
three persons were killed during a conflict with the police.
Crosses, carved on the pavement at the southern end of the
Square mark the spot where they fell.

Mitchelstown also figured in earlier National Movements, especially during
the Rising of 1867 when, during a skirmish at Kilclooney Wood, to the
north east, Peter O'Neill Crowley, one of the leaders, was killed ; a monument
stands on the spot where he fell.

For those interested in the dairying industry the Mitchels-
town Creamery is worth a visit. Until recently butter-
making was the principal business engaged in, but a new
development is a modern Cheese Factory (producing the
Galtee and Whitethorn brands) which is one of the largest
and most up-to-date in Europe.

For the sight-seeing tourist, however, the principal objective
will be the remarkable Mitchelstown Caves, on the Tipperary
side of the town between Kilbeheny and Ballyporeen, These
limestone caverns are considered the most interesting in
Europe and comprise about 1 \ miles of subterranean passages
carved into fantastic and superb rock formations, stalacites
and stalagmites, the principal chambers bearing fanciful
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Lords, the Organ, the Kingston Gallery, the Golden Fleece,
the Cathedral, the Four Courts, O'Leary's Cave and many
others. The owner of the land (Mr. Mulcahy) acts as a
guide and supplies candles, but the enthusiastic explorer
would do well and bring with him a supply of magnesium or
some blue-lights. An old overcoat and hat are advisable.

In the vicinity of these (the New Caves) are the old Caves,
now rarely visited. It was in these that the " Sugawn "
Earl of Desmond, being outlawed in the reign of Queen
Elizabeth, went in hiding, was discovered, and dispatched to
meet his doom in the Tower of London.

While in this district the visitor should drive to Galtee
Castle, (or Mountain Lodge), 2 m. off the Cahir-Kilbeheny
road. It is situated at the foot of the Galtee Mountains,
from the summits of which, especially Galteemore (3,015
feet), striking views are to be obtained for miles around over
the counties of Cork, Limerick and Tipperary.

GRAND HOTEL

FERMOY

A SPLENDID CENTRE FOR SPORTSMEN

Salmon Fishing, Hunting, Golf and Tennis

R. LA. C. A. A. I.T. A.
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General Information.

SPORT, TRAVEL FACILITIES, HOTELS, Etc.

ANGLING FOR SALMON AND TROUT.

Cork County offers excellent opportunities to the Angler,
who will find here some of the best salmon rivers in Ireland —
the Blackwater, Lee and Bandon — as well as innumerable
smaller rivers, many of them noted for the excellent trout
fishing they afford.

It is not possible to give, in the following pages, anything
more than a brief account of the angling waters in Cork.
The prospect of catching fish is, of course, largely dependent
on weather and other conditions, but given reasonably
favourable circumstances, the Angler is not likely to be
disappointed, provided he seeks a little information locally
regarding the best spots to fish, the right fly to use, and other
such hints, which, as every Angler knows, are indispensable
to success. Such information is always readily given by
local Anglers.

Licences. A salmon or sea trout licence for single rod and line costs
£2, and is valid for one year in the Fishery District for which it is taken out.
Licences are issued by the Boards of Conservators, or can usually be obtained
through Fishing Tackle Agents or Hotels in the principal Angling Resorts
A fourteen day licence is also available and costs £1.

In Cork County there are five Fishery Districts, viz. :

Lismore (embracing the Blackwater and tributaries). Clerk — Mr. T.
Drohan, Fishery Office, Mallow.

Cork (River Lee and tributaries). Clerk — Mr. J. Lynch, 53 South
Mall, Cork.

Bandon (River Bandon and tributaries). Clerk — Mr. J. Byrne, Fishery
Office, Bandon.

Skibbereen (River Hen and some small streams). Clerk — Mr. James
O'Driscoll, Market Street, Skibbereen.

Bantry (Mealagh River, Owvane River, Coomhola River, Durrus River,
Glengarriff River and Adrigole River). Clerk — Mr. F. F. Fitzgibbon,
Pearson's Bridge, Bantry.

No licence is required to fish for brown trout.

The Bandon River. Open Season Feb. 15th to Sept. 10th. Rises in
West Cork and flows for 45 miles past Dunmanway, Ballineen, Innishannon

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and Bandon to fall into the sea at Kinsale. Holds salmon, sea and brown
trout and is particularly good for salmon. The best parts are preserved
and certain fisheries are not to let. There are numerous proprietors, some
of whom grant leases, or may give permission. A list may be obtained from
J. Byrne, Esq., Fishery Office, Bandon. Best season is from March to end of
May. Salmon average 12 lb., but are taken weighing up to 24 Ib. There
is some free fishing between (a) Bandon and Inmshannon (b) Bandon and
Ballineen. (c) Ballineen and Dunmanway. Sea trout ascend as far as
Bandon and fishing is fair, average £ lb., best from July to Sept. Brown
trout average 6 or 8 ozs. and up to 1 lb. Best between Ballineen and
Dunmanway. A. C. Bandon, Innishanncn, Ballineen, Dunmanway,
Kinsale.

The Brinny River. Open Season March 1st to Sept. 30th. Good
fishing for brown trout ; holds sea trout in August and Sept. Free. A.C.
Bandon and Innishannon.

Ballineen, on the Bandon River. See Bandon.

Ballycotton. See "Angling for Sea Fish," (p. 76 of this Guide).

Ballylickey (Bantry) at the mouth of the Owvane River. Open
Season March 1 7th to Oct. 3 1 st. Very good for sea trout and brown trcut ;
holds some salmon also. The Coomhola River a little to the west, is
also good and provides similar fishing. Both rivers are free. Convenient
also to the Mealagh River, (see Bantry).

Banteer. Very good trout fishing in the Glen River and Dalua River,
tributaries of the Blackwater. See Mallow.

BANTRY. Mealagh River. Open Season March 17th to Oct. 31st.
Holds sea trout, brown trout and some salmon. Best in the autumn. Durrus
(or Four Mile Water) River, provides similar fishing. Both free,
permission can be obtained. Convenient also for rivers near Ballylickey
several small lakes in the vicinity afford very good fishing for brown trout.

RIVER BLACKWATER. See Fermoy and Mallow.

BLARNEY. Blarney (or Shournagh) River. Open Season Feb.
1st to Oct. 12th. Fairly good fishing in this river and its tributary, the
River Martin. Average 6 or 8 ozs. and up to 2 lb. Best from March to
June. Good evening fishing in Aug. and Sept. Fishing is free. Blarney
Lake holds pike up to 20 lb. Permission from the Agent, Blarney Casrle
Estate, 2 South Mall, Cork.

BUTTEVANT. Awbeg River. Open Season Feb. 1 st to Sept. 30th.
An excellent trout river ; suitable for the dry-fly. Free.

CLONAKILTY and INCHYDONY. Centres for the Argideen River,
(see Courtmacsherry).

COACHFORD AND DRIPSEY. Dripsey River. Opening Season
Feb. 1st to Oct. 12th. Fairly good for trout; free. Convenient also for
the River Lee (see Cork).

COBH. Trout fishing in streams and lakes near Aghada and Rostellan.
(See "Angling for Sea Fish." (p. 76 of this Guide).

CORK. River Lee. Open Season Feb. 1st to Oct. 12th. Rising
in Gougane Barra Lake (on the Cork-Kerry border) the Lee runs for 53
miles, passing Inchigeela (where it expands into Lough Allua), near Macroom,

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Coachford and Inniscarra on its way to Cork where it empties its waters
into Cork Harbour. It is one of the earliest salmon rivers in Ireland
and is best from Feb. to June. Salmon average 1 1 Ib. but run up
to 40 Ib. ; grilse 5 Ib. The best fishing is between Cork and Macroom and
is practically all preserved. For particulars of lettings, etc., apply — Messrs.
William Haynes & Son, Fishing Agents, 63 Patrick Street, Cork ; or (for some
stretches near Macroom) to William's Hotel, Macroom. The trout fishing is
moderate ; best near Inniscarra. A.C. Cork, St. Ann's Hill, Blarney,
Macroom, Coachford.

Three miles east of Cork is the Glanmire River which holds plenty of
brown trout and sea trout from July to Oct. Free. The River Bride (South)
to the West of Cork, is an excellent trout river, and is all free, except for a
stretch near Rye Court. This river can be fished from Cork, or from the
villages of Ballincollig, Coachford or Crookstown.

COURTMACSHERRY. Argideen River. Opening Season Feb.
1st to Oct. 31st. Salmon fishing very fair. Sea and brown trout good.
Fishing is free except for two stretches of about a mile each. Best season
is June to Sept. The upper reaches may be fished from Clonakilty or
Inchidoney.

CROSSHAVEN. Carrigaline (or Owenabuee) River. Opening
Season Feb. 1st to October 12th. Holds brown trout, sea trout and a few
salmon. Free. Salmon average 10 Ib. ; best Feb. to May. Sea trout best
June to September. Brown trout, February to August. Best stretch for
trout is near Fivemilebridge. See also "Angling for Sea Fish" (p. 76
of this Guide.)

DRIPSEY. See Coachford.

DUNMANWAY. Convenient to upper reaches of the Bandon River,
where there are some miles of free fishing for salmon, and for several
tributary streams which afford trout fishing ; all free. See Bandon.

FERMOY. River Blackwater. Open Season Feb. 1st to Sept.
30th. The Blackwater rises beyond Millstreet and after a course of 70 miles
past Mallow, Fermoy, Lismore and Cappoquin, falls into the sea at Youghal.
It is one of the most beautiful rivers in Ireland, displaying charming scenery
from its source to the sea. It is famous as a salmon river and also is good
for brown trout. From Mallow to Lismore the salmon fishing is practically
all preserved, and is divided into several Fisheries, notably Careysville,
below Fermoy, owned by Dr. Montgomery, and the Lismore Fishery, owned
by the Lismore Estates Co. The Careysville Fishery is let on a long
lease for the months of Feb., March, April and May; applications for
remainder of the season are considered. Between Fermoy and Lismore
there are some good stretches to let ; application should be made to : — Mrs.
Orpen, Sir R. J. Musgrave, Messrs. James Daly, James Kent, Richard
Maher and Thomas Stafford — Addresses — Ballyduff, Co. Waterford. Lettings
near Fermoy can also be arranged through Mr. E. A. Rice, Solr., Fermoy.
Just above Fermoy a stretch is reserved for visitors staying at Castlehyde
House near Fermoy. : apply — Manageress. Further up the river for about
two miles the angling is free. Spring fish average 1 5 lb.(and run up to 45 Ib.);
bsst season March and April. Grilse in June and July. For further
particulars apply — Mr. T. Drohan, Fishery Office, Mallow.

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Some tributaries of the Blaclcwater flowing in nearFermoy — TheFuncheon,
North Bride, Awbeg and Araglen — all afford capital trout fishing and
are suitable for the dry-fly. They hold a few salmon in the autumn. Fishing
in all is free. A. C. Fcnnoy or adjacent villages (private accommodation).

GLANDORE. Open Season Feb. 1st to Oct. 31st. A few small
rivers in the district hold brown trout and an occasional salmon or sea trout
run up after a flood. There are also numerous lakes containing trout ; the
best are Lough Clougher, and the Shepperton Lakes near Leap. The
fishing is all free, or permission (for the principal lakes) is easily obtained.

GLENGARRIFF. Glengarriff River. Open Season March 17th
to Oct. 3 1 st. Holds salmon and sea trout, and is good after a flood. It is
owned by Mrs. Leigh White, Bantry House, Bantry. Several lakes in the
district hold brown trout ; the best are Lough Avoul and Barley Lake. Ten
miles south-west is the Adrigole River, which holds some salmon and
sea trout. It is vested in the Irish Land Commission, Dublin. The rivers
and lakes mentioned in connection with Ballylickey and Bantry can be fished
from Glengarriff. See also "Angling for Sea Fish " (p. 76 of this Guide.)

GOUGANE BARRA LAKE. Open Season Feb. 1st to Oct. 12th.
Affords good fishing for brown trout, averaging 8 or 10 ozs., and is free.
Best from April to Sept. Boats available.

INCHIGEELA. Lake Ailua (or Inchigeela Lake). Open Season
Feb 1st to Oct. 12th. Fair fishing for brown trout. The lake also holds
some salmon, which are caught mostly by trolling. Fishine is free.
INNISHANNON. Centre for the River Brinny. See Bandon.
KANTURK. Good brown trout fishing in the Dalua River and Outer
Allow. Open Season Feb. 1st to Sept 30th.

KINSALE. Centre for the tidal waters of the Bandon River. See
Bandon. Slob trout are caught in the estuary. See also "Angling for
Sea Fish " (p. 76 of this Guide).
RIVER LEE. See Cork and Macroom.

MACROOM. River Lee. See Cork. Permits for stretches of Lee
near Macroom are issued at Williams' Hotel. Best fishing for salmon is
March to June. The River Sullane holds salmon and trout and the fishing
is mostly free. Best fishing for trout is March to end of May. The River
Laney affords the best fishing for trout in this district. The River Toon and
River Foorish, also adjacent to Macroom, are good trout streams and
are free.

MALLOW. River Blackwater. Open Season Feb. 1st. to Sept,
30th. From Mallow up to Millstreet the best salmon fishing is preserved,
but lettings may be arranged with the Proprietors. Best season is April
and May. Below the town there is free fishing on a stretch of about 3 miles
The trout fishing is very good and is mostly free ; suitable for the dry-fly.
Anglers would do well to communicate with Hon. Sec., Mallow Anglers'
Association-.

The Glyde River, a very good trout stream flows in near Mallow and
other tributaries within easy reach are the Glen River, Dalua River and
Allow River. See Banteer and Kanturk. See also Fermoy.

MIDLETON. Owenacurra River. Open Season Feb. 1st to Oct.
1 2th. Fairly good fishing for brown trout especially near Lisgoold. A few
salmon and sea trout run up in the Autumn. Fishing is free.

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MILLSTREET. River Blackwater (see Mallow). Some free
fishing in the upper reaches above Millstreet. Trout fishing free, and also
in the small tributary streams.

MITCHELSTOWN. Very good trout fishing (free) in the River
Puncheon, especially near Marshallstown, about 4 miles west.

MONATREA. See Youghal.

ROSSCARBERY. River Roury and a few other small streams hold
brown trout and some sea trout and salmon after a flood. Free.

SCHULL. A few streams hold brown trout, and a few sea trout and
salmon, especially after a flood. Free.

SKIBBEREEN. River lien. Opening Season Feb. 1st to Oct. 31st.
Holds salmon and sea trout ; fishing free. Brown trout fishing moderate.
Salmon (average 10 Ib.) begin to run in April, and the fishing for sea trout,
which is very good, also begins in April. Numerous lakes around
Skibbereen hold brown trout ; the best are Ballyala Lake, Drominiddy Lake,
Currabeg Lakes, Lissard Lake and Shepperton Lakes. Fishing is free
or permission easily obtained.

YOUGHAL and Monatrea. The fishing for brown trout and sea trout
in Blackwater River and estuary is very good. Boats available. Open
Season Feb. 1st to Sept. 30th. The Wommanagh River and Dissour
River (near Killeagh) afford fairly good fishing for brown trout and also
hold a few salmon and sea trout. Free. The Tourig River, Licky River,
Clashmore River and Finisk River flow into the Blackwater estuary
between Youghal and Cappoquin. In all the brown trout fishing is fairly
good, and sea trout may also be caught. Free. The Finisk affords the
best fishing.

ANGLING FOR SEA-FISH.

At several resorts along the Cork Coast excellent sea-fishing
is available. Of these, Bally cotton enjoys high favour and
indeed is recognised as the best sea-angling resort in Europe.
Other resorts, while not offering such sport, are nevertheless
worthy of the sea-angler's attention, and have the com-
pensating advantage, some of them at least, in that they also
afford good fishing for salmon, sea trout or brown trout, at
any rate the sea-fishing, where available, will afford the
seaside visitor (with angling propensities) a good deal of sport
and enjoyment in between Bathing, Golf, Tennis, Excursions
and other forms of Holiday Recreation.

BALLYCOTTON. The fame of Ballycotton as a sea-angling resort
is due in a large measure to its many natural advantages, but in no smaller
degree to human enterprise, which is responsible for the excellent facilities
provided at this resort.

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The Fishing Grounds cover an extensive area, a great part of which has
a rocky bottom ; the tides are easy and there is a splendid little harbour
which never dries out. There is a great variety of fish including bass, cod,
conger, flat-fish, gurnard, haddock, hake, halibut, ling, mullet, mackerel,
pollack, pouting, seabream, skate, whiting and wrasse. Many large fish
have been caught here, including the following notable captures which are
or record : —

Fish

Halibut

Blue Shark

Skate

Conger
Ling

Cod

Haddock
Gurnard
Red Bream
Whiting
Pouting

Weight

Angler

135 IBs.

Mr. J. H. Hearn

123 „

Mr. F. D. HolcomBe

110 „

Mr. L. Fudger

102 „

Mr. S. Bullock

114 „

Mr. F. C. Warren

112 „

Mr. E. Graham Fallen

100 ..

Dr. G. Kempe

221

Mr. T. Tucker

211 ,.

Dr. C. Ayton Marrett

200 „

Mr. W. Rowlence

50*,,

Mr. H. W. Savage

44 „

Mr. E. Graham Fallen

43 „

Mr. T. J. Murphy

421,,

Mr. C. E. Mervin

42 „

Mr. J. L. Stewart

34 „

Mr. R. Blair

8i ..

Mr. A. Atterbrough

7 „

Mr. G. D. Turner

5 „

Mr. W. R. Harrison

4 „

Mr. W. R. Harrison

41Bs.1oz.

Mr. S. J. S. Dunn

Year

1912
1913
1927
1906

1913
1914
1913

1913
1912
1928

1913

1915
1910
1914

1921
1916

1912
1906
1908
1908
1913

The best season is from May to October. First class boats are available,
including motor beats which can be hired for £6 per week with two men
and a supply of bait ; and whale boats from 27 to 30 feet long which cost
£4 per week with two men and bait. Sailing boats can also be hired. The
boatmen are all skilled in their work, and are well acquainted with the fishing
grounds and the tides.

Further particulars can be obtained from the British Sea Anglers' Society,
whose agent at Ballycotton is Mr. B. O'Regan, Bay View Hotel.

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BALTIMORE. Very good fishing for pollack, gurnard, mackerel, bass,,
mullet, flounder and hake. Best season June to October. Boats, men and
bait are available and accommodation can be had in Baltimore and on Sherkin
Island. The Agent of the B.S.A.S. is Mr. R. Salter, Harbour View,.
Baltimore, Co. Cork.

BANTRY. Very good fishing is Bantry Bay for bass, hake, bream,
mullet, pollack, conger and mackerel. Boats, men and bait available and
there is ample hotel accommodation here, or in Glengarriff (10 miles) which
is also a centre. The best season is May to September.

COBH (Queenstown) a good centre for Cork Harbour where especially
pollack and also bass, skate, bream .whiting, mackerel, conger, haddock, etc.,
are to be caught. Best season, July to September. Boats, men and bait
available. Another centre is Crosshaven.

COURTMACSHERRY. Fish to be caught include pollack, cod, gurnard,,
sea bream and plaice. Best season May to September. Boats, men and
bait available. Agent for G.S.A.S. is Mr. F. Ruddock, Lea Bank,.
Courtmacsherry. Hotel and private accommodation.

CROSSHAVEN. SeeCobh.
GLENGARRIFF. See Bantry.

YOUGHAL. Splendid fishing for bass, sea bream, cod, gurnard, hake'
ling, mackerel, pollack, whiting, etc. Boats, men and bait available.
Good hotel and private accommodation.

KINSALE. Very good fishing, especially for pollack, bass and mackerel-
Boats, men and bait available. Hotel accommodation.

HUNTING.

The northern and eastern parts of County Cork constitute
the principal hunting districts, the nature of the country —
a wealth of grass lands, banks and ditches — lending itself
to excellent sport. Foxes are plentiful ; and for those who
prefer hunting with harriers, there is no shortage of hares.
Hunters can be hired in all districts at reasonable charges
per day, week or season : and the hunt charges are at a
minimum.

FOXHOUNDS

Duhallow Hounds. Meets — Tues., Thurs., Sat. Visitor's Fees :
£1 cap per day or by arrangement according to stay. Secretary : Mr. G.
Sharp-Bolster, Glenlohane, Kanturk. Hunting Centres : Mallow, Buttevant
and Charleville.

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United Hunt. Meets — Mon., Wed., Fri., Sat. Visitor s Fees : £1 cap
•per day; Guests of Members, 10/-. Secretary: Mr. J. D. Sheehy,
Carrignavar, Co. Cork. Hunting Centres : Fermoy, Youghal, Midleton,
Ballycotton and Cork.

Muskerry Hunt. Meets — Wed., Sat. Secretary: Capt. E. N. Mahoney, cap
Shourna Lodge, St. Ann's Hill, Blarney. Hunting Centres : Cork, St.
Ann's Hill, Blarney and Macroom.

Mount Uniacke Hunt. Meets — Twice weekly. Kisi/or's Fees : 1 0/-
per day, or by arrangement. Secretary : Mr. M. Webb, Mount Uniacke,
Killeagh, Co. Cork. Hunting Centres : Youghal, Midleton, Tallow.

South Union Hunt. Meets — Thur., Fri. Cap charges by arrangement.
Secretary : Mr. R. H. Dorman, Ballea Castle, Carrigaline, Co. Cork.
Hunting Centres : Cork, Crosshaven, Kinsale.

RACING.

Races under the Turf Club and I.N.H. Rules are held
regularly at Mallow, which has a splendid course near the
town. During the spring months Point-to-Point Meetings
are held at several centres, the principal events being those
organised by the Hunt Clubs.

SHOOTING.

There is an abundance of game shooting all over the
-county, but particularly in the mountainous districts of
West Cork, from such centres as Macroom, Glengarriff,
Castletownbere and Bantry. On the northern side the Galtee
and the Kilworth mountains (Mitchelstown and Fermoy) and
the Nagles mountains (Mallow) afford good sport.

YACHTING.

The following extract from an article appearing in Irish
Travel, entitled " Cruising on the South West Coast of
Ireland," by Henry P. F. Donegan, R.C.Y.C., Cobh, and
Ocean Racing Club, London, shows some of the advantages
yachtsmen may find along the Cork Coast.

I make the assertion fearlessly that, from the point of view of cruising
(particularly in small yachts), there is no coastline in the British Isles to
compare with that of the south-west of Ireland. When it is realised that
such well-known beauty spots as GlengarrifT, Parknasilla and Glandore
figure in the list of ports of call, it does not seem necessary to stress the

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point that the scenery is of a type that cannot be rivalled ; but I am quite
prepared to admit that, attractive as the coast is in this respect, there are
other considerations which affect the amateur yachtsman more materially,
and to tell him merely that the scenery was attractive and that verdure-clad
isles and purple mountains were calling him would probably leave him
cold and indifferent and afford no particular encouragement.

I want to address my brother yachtsmen and shortly enumerate a round
dozen reasons that seem good to me why they should come and avail of the
wonderful facilities for safe and delightful cruising on this shore.

1 . Between Cork and Valencia there are 1 2 ports, all easily approached : —

Kinsale, Courtmacsherry, Glandore, Castlehaven, Baltimore, Schull,
Crookhaven, Berehaven, Glengarriff, Bantry, Parknasilla and Port
Magee.

2. The greatest distance between any two ports does not exceed 1 5 miles.

3. Every port has safe anchorage in from two to four fathoms.

4. The dangers are mainly conspicuous and well marked.

5. There is not a single harbour that one would have to wait for tide

to enter or leave.

6. All harbours are completely land-locked and safe to ride out the worst

gale of wind.

7. Provisions are obtainable everywhere.

8. Repairs of any kind can be done at Cork Harbour, Kinsale, Baltimore

and Berehaven. Petrol, if needed, is procurable in most ports.

9. There are no fierce tides to worry about.

10. The coast is well lighted.

1 1 . Unless from choice, you need never keep the sea at night.

12. The climate is mild and genial and has been likened to that of Madeira.

I have cruised on the east, south and west coast of England, west coast
of Scotland and on the east, south and south-west coast of Ireland in boats,
varying in tonnage from 2 $ to 20 T.M., for upwards of 40 years, and I
challenge any of my brother yachtsmen to point out similar advantages
to these on any other coastline.

The following is an extract from the published log of a cruise in company*
written by H. W. Wright, Esq., Commodore of the Irish Cruising Club.

Referring to the South Coast of Ireland, he writes : —

" Once in these waters one is struck by the contrast they offer in "nearly
every aspect of importance to sailing, with the shores of the South of England.

The Harbours are treble in number and protected against all winds t
tides may, with a few exceptions, be disregarded ; fog, which is the worst
feature in the English channel, is comparatively rare ; shoals, practically
non-existent, and there are no harbour dues."

YACHTING CLUBS AND SECRETARIES.

Royal Cork Yacht Club, Cobh ; Secretary, Capt. R. R. Wilson.
Royal Munster Yacht Club, Crosshaven, Co. Cork ; Hon. Sees., Capt.
J. G. Magahy and S. Morrogh ; Secretary, F. Cussen, R.M.Y.C. Yacht
races are held frequently in Cork Harbour during the Summer.

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GOLF COURSES.

Including centres (in italics) to which courses are adjacent.

Club Holes Club Holes

BANDON ... 9 GARRETTSTOWN STRAND -

BLARNEY ... - KINSALE ... 9

CLONAKILTY ... 9 MACROOM ... 9

COBH ... MALLOW ... 9

CORK (LITTLE ISLAND) 18 MIDLETON ... 9

„ (DOUGLAS) ... 18 MITCHELSTOWN ... 9

(MUSKERRY) 18 MONKSTOWN ... 9

ST. ANN'S HILL (Muskerry

CROSSHAVEN ... 18 h. course adjoins)

DUNMANWAY ... 9 SKIBBEREEN ... 9

FERMOY ... 9 SCHULL

On 18-hole courses visitors' fees average 3/- a day ; 20 /- a week and 30/-
.a month ; on 9-hole courses 2/- a day ; 7/6 a week, and 1 i> /- to 20 /- a month.
Reduced fees for Ladies.

TRAVEL FACILITIES.

The main line of Railway communication from Dublin to Cork runs
through Mallow, which is an important junction, and whence branch lines
run eastwards to Fermoy (Junction for Mitchelstown) Lismore, Waterford
and Rosslare and westwards to Millstreet, Killarney and Tralee.

From Cork City, branch lines run to Cobh and Youghal and there is also
communication between Cork, Clonakilty, Skibbereen and Bantry ; between
Cork and Macroom ; and between Cork and Blarney (Muskerry Line).

Bus services connect all towns in the county with the city.

During the tourist season (from May 1st to October 31st) the Great
Southern Railway issue Summer Excursion Tickets (valid for one month)
to the principal resorts ; and seven-day Zone Tickets are also available
over certain specified areas. For particulars of fares, etc., consult Great
Southern Railways Tourist Programme, available free at Railway or Tourist
Offices.

COMBINED RAIL AND MOTOR COACH SERVICES.
Cork, Bantry, Glengarriff, Killarney.

a.m. p.m. p.m.

Cork ... dep. ... 915 12 55 5 30 \ p -,

Bantry ... arr. ... 11 40 3 25 8 0 /

Bantry ... dep. ... 12 0 4 40 8 5]

p.m.

Glengarriff ... arr. ... 10 5 40 90

Glengarriff ... dep. ... 2 15 - } Motor Coach

Xenmare ... arr. ... 40 —

Kenmare ... dep. ... 50 -

Killarney ... arr. ... 6 45 -

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Killarney Station
Kenmare

Kenmare

Glengarriff
Glengarriff
Bantry

Killarney, Glengarriff, Bantry, Cork.

a.m. a.m.
9 45
- 11 30

dep.
arr.

dep.

arr.

dep.
arr.

Bantry
Cork

Cork
Macroom

Macroom

Glengarriff

Glengarnff

Kenmare

Killarney

dep.
arr.

10 45

11 45
p.m.

12 15
2 45

11 45

p.m.
1 30

3 30

4 30

Motor Coach

4 40 !

7 20)" Rail

Cork, Macroom, Glengarriff, Killarney.

dep.
arr.

dep.

arr.

dep.

arr

dep.

arr.

a.m.
9 0)
10 15 1

10201
p.m.

645J

Rail

Motor Coach

Killarney Station

Kenmare

Glengarrifl
Glengarriff .
Macroom

Macroom
Cork

From

Bantry

Glengarriff

Kenmare

Inchigeelagh

Ballmgeary

Pearson's Bridge

Killarney

Killarney, Glengarriff, Macroom, Cork.
a.m.

945'
11 30

dep.
arr.
dep.

arr.
dep.
arr.

dep
arr.

11 45
p.m.

1 30
3 15
630J

Motor Coach

7 20 ) Rail

8 24 i

Motor Coach — Single Fares.

To To

Killarney Kenmare Parknasilla Glengarrifl Macroom

7 0

3 6

7 0

1 0

5 0

6 0

2 0

5 6

5 0

3 6

2 0

7 0

9 6

5 6

9 0

3 6

1 6

8 8

4 8

8 2

2 8

2 4

7 0

3 0

6 6

1 0

4 3

11 0

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HOTELS, RESTAURANTS AND GARAGES
IN CORK CITY AND COUNTY.

B. — Bedrooms. B. and B. — Bed and Breakfast. H. and C. — Hot and
Cold Water in Bedrooms. L cd. — Licensed. Unlcd. — Unlicensed.
Tel. — Telephone Number.

Hotels mentioned in heavy type are Members of the I.T.A. and supply
fixed rates for publication. For particulars of tariffs, etc., of Hotels in the
Irish Free State see I.T.A. Official List (post free on application) or from
leading Travel Agencies.

CORK CITY.

HOTELS.

Desmond's Pembroke Street, 20 B ; Led. B. and B. 6/6 ; Tel 597-
Imperial Pembroke Street, 85 B. ; H. and C. ; Led. ; B. and B. 10/6 ;

Tel. 138/9.
Metropole. MacCurtain Street. 100 B. ; H. and C. Unlcd. ; B. and B.

9/6. Tel. 800.

Minister Coburg Street, 24 B. ; H. and C. ; Led. ; B. and B. 6/6 ; Tel. 647.
Victoria Patrick Street, 75 B. ; H. and C. ; Led. ; B. and B. 1 0/6, 11/6;

Tel. 293.
Windsor MacCurtain Street. 30 B. ; H. and C. ; Led.; B. and B. 6/6 ;

Tel. 391.

Wren's Winthrop Street. 20 B. ; Led. ; B. and B. 6/- ; Tel. 983.
Edinburgh 5 Camden Place, 1 1 B. ; Unlcd.
Corrigan's, MacCurtain Street.

PRIVATE HOTELS and BOARDING HOUSES.

Miss Buckley, 9 Belgrave Place, Wellington Road. B. and B. 4/- to 5/- ;

Tel. 1338.

Miss Cronin, 6 Summerhill Terrace. B. and B. 4/6.
Miss Corby. 19 St. Patrick's Place, B. and B. 6/6 ; Tel. 1233.
Mrs. J'Brien, 5 Montpelier Terrace, Wellington Road. B. and B. 4/6.
Mrs. O'Connor, St. Teresa's, 1 9 Dyke Parade. B and B. from 4/6.

RESTAURANTS (Principal).

Mackesy's, 74 Oliver Plunkett Street. Fully Licensed.
Pavilion, Patrick Street. Table d'Hote and a la Carte.
Savoy Cinema Restaurant, Patrick Street.

Thompson's 71/72 Patrick Street. Table d'Hote and a la Carte.
Tivoli, 5 Patrick Street. Table d'Hote and a la Carte.
Arcadia Hall. Large Parties catered for by arrangement.
Continental, 23 Patrick Street. Table d'Hote and a la Carte.
Russell's, Princes Street. Table d'Hote and a la Carte.

GUIDE TO CORK

GARAGES (Principal).

C.A.B. Motor Co. Ltd., Oliver Plunkett St. and Copley St. Tel. 1 561/2.

Canty & Son, Anglesea Street and Copley Street. Tel. 1285.

Cork Motor Taxicab Co. Ltd., 8 Pembroke Street. Tel. 1 036.

Cross's Garage Ltd., 12 South Mall. Tel. 357.

Cross & Son, 18 Sullivan's Quay. Tel. 595.

Desmond & Son, Conway's Yard, Oliver Plunkett Street. Garaging for

100 Cars. Tel. 62.

Duggan & Co., 14 Washington Street. Tel. 991.
Irish Motor (Cork) Co. Ltd., Parnell Place. Tel. 322.
Johnson & Perrott Ltd., Emmett Place. Tel. 648.
D. Kiely & Sons, 2 Patrick's Quay. Tel. 1164.
O'Connor Bros., North Gate Bridge. Tel. 888.
Jeremiah O'Connor & Sons, 9 Coburg Street. Tel. 907.
Southern Engineering Co., Parnell Place. Tel. 1028.

CORK COUNTY.

BALLINEEN.

Hotel: Hurley's.

BALLYCOTTON.

Hotels : Bayview, 45 B. ; Led. ; Tel. 3. Fawcett's (Sea View), 30 B. -
Led. ; Tel. 5.

BALLYLICKEY (Bantry)
Hotel : Owvane, 1 0 B. ; Led. (Between Bantry and Glengarrifr).

BANDON.

Hotels : Devonshire Arms, 20 B. ; Led. ; Tel. 46. Munster Arms_
Garages : Slattery's ; Bateman's.

BANTRY.

Hotels : Vickery's, 20 B. ; Led- Tel. 6. Canty's. McCarthy's.
Garages : Vickery's, Tel. 10. Kelly's, Tel. 4.

BLARNEY.

Hotel : Muskerry Arms, 12 B. ,- Led. ; Tel. 15 (See St. Ann's Hill

BUTTEVANT.
Hotel : Taylor's, 8 B. ; Led.
Garage : McCabe's. Barrett's.

CASTLEMARTYR.

Garage : Abernethy's.

CASTLETOWNBERE.

Hotel : Berehaven.
Garage : Murphy's.

GUIDE TO CORK

CHARLEVILLE.

Hotels : Royal, 12 B. ; Led. ; Tel. 34. Imperial.
Garage : McCarthy's.

CLONAKILTY.

Hotel : O'Donovan's, 1 3 B. ; Led. ; Tel. 1 0 (See also Inchydoney).
Garages : Central (Woods) ; Lowney's.

COBH (Queenstown).

Hotels : European, 12 B. ; Led. ; Tel. 111. Westbourne, 17 B. ; Led. ;

Tel. 81.

Restaurant : Thompson's, 1 5 West Beach.
Garages : Barry's, Harbour Row. Sea Baths, Baths Quay.

COURTMACSHERRY.
Hotel: Esplanade, 18 B. ; Led.

CROSSHAVEN.

Hotels : Crosshaven, 25 B. ; Led. ; Tel. 5. Kennefick's. Church Bay.
Garage : Sisk's. Crosshaven Motor Co.

DUNMANWAY.

Hotels : Railway, 1 1 B. ; Led. ; Tel. 9. Castle.
Garage : Railway Hotel ; Tel. 9. McCarthy's.

FERMOY.

Hotels: Grand, 20 B. ; Led. ; Tel. 50. Royal, 21 B. ; Led. ; Tel. 16.
Castlehyde House, 14 B.

Garages : Cavanagh's ; Tel. 32. Noble's, Tel. 38.

GARRETTSTOWN STRAND.
Hotels : O'Neill's, 30 B. ; Led. Atlantic. Dempsey's.

GLANDORE.
Hotels : Marine, 1 0 B. ; Led. Keenan's.

GLENGARRIFF.
Hotels: Casey's, 14 B. ; Unlcd. Eccles, 67 B. ; Led.; Tel. 3. Golf

Links, 19 B. ; Led. ; Tel. 9. Harvey's, 18 B. ; Unlcd.; Tel. 1.

Roches, 45 B. ; Led. ; Tel. 4. Bay View (Private). Perrin, 12 B.

Led. ; O'Shea's, 15 B. ; Led.; Tel. 5.
Garages : John H. Sullivan & Sons, Cars Hired.

GOUGANE BARRA.
.Hotel: Lake (Cronin's) 10 B. ; Led.

GUIDE TO CORK

INCHYDONEY (Clonakilty)
Hotel: Inchydoney, 20 B. ; Led.; Tel. 16.

INCfflGEELA.

Hotels : Corcoran's. Lake.

KINSALE.

Hotel: Murphy's, 15 B. ; Led. ; Tel. 11.
Garages : Acton's. Deasy's.

MACROOM.

Hotels : Victoria. Williams.

Garages : Williams. Mid-Cork. Kelleher's.

MALLOW.

Hotels : Central, 20 B. ; Led. ; Tel. 27. Royal, 28 B. ; Led. ; Tel. 35
Garage: Thompson & Son, F.I.M.T. Tel. 21.

MITCHELSTOWN.

Hotels : Commercial, 12 B. ; Led. ; Tel. 9. Royal, 16 B. ; Led. ; Tel. 2.
Garage : Fitzgerald's.

NEWMARKET.

Hotel : Lane's.

QUEENSTOWN (See Cobh).
REENDESERT (See Ballylickey).

ST. ANN'S HILL.
Hotel : St. Ann's Hill Hydro, 52 B. ; Led. ; Tel. Blarney 2.

SCHULL.

Hotels : Grove House. Roycroft's.

SKIBBEREEN.

Hotels : Eldon. West Cork. Central.
Garages. Wood's. Wolfe's.

YOUGHAL.

Hotels: Atlantic, 20 B.; Led.; Tel. 2. Devonshire Arms, 18 B. ; Led.

Tel. 49. Monatrea, 20 B. ; Led. Pacific, 18 B. ; Led. ; Tel. 32.

Green Park.
Private (Unlcd.) Hotels : Bay View (Miss O'Brien) Strand ; Avonmore.

(Mrs. Carroll), South Abbey ; Esplanade, Strand ; Harbour View.

Strand ; Park View ; Stella Maris, Strand Street ; Sunmount

Strand.
Garages : Atlantic, Strand, Tel. 2. Ahern's, Strand. Sheehan's.

WELCOME to

GRANTS of Cork

WHERE
QUALITY

HIGHER
THAN
PRICE

Grants is well worth a Visit. A complete range
of Clothing and Outfitting is here. Good
quality garments in the very latest materials and
styles. Prices are very reasonable, too.

The Household Furnishing and Drapery
Department has hundreds of attractive goods

that are sure to interest you.
The Store with Everything for Man, Woman and Home.

GRANTS of Cork

51, 52, 53, 54 PATRICK STREET
and 16, 17, 18 GRAND PARADE

DESMOND'S

Family and TT f^i^T^J

Commercial O.vV//l £Lj JU

(Facing G.P.O.)

...... CORK

FULLY LICENSED

TERMS MODERATE

'PHONE: CORK 597.

SOUVENIRS

AT THE PRICE YOU WANT TO PAY

Irish Blackthorns, I/- up to £4.
Irish Bog Oak Trinkets, lOd. upwards.
Irish Linen Handkerchiefs, 1/9 Box „
Belleek China, I/— upwards.
Irish Linen Compacts

Irish Leather Goods Candle Sticks
Irish Shillelaghs Vases

Etc., Etc.

M. A. RYAN
BLACKTHORN HOUSE
46 Patrick St., CORK

VISITORS TO CORK

Are cordially invited to view our Stock of

SOLID SILVER WARE

TEA SETS, SALVERS, CUPS, BOWLS,

CHALICES, CIBORIA, MONSTRANCES, &c.
Beautiful Selection of DIAMOND RINGS.
WATCHES AND JEWELLERY, SOUVENIR SPOONS.

LARGE COLLECTION OF CUT GLASS.

M. ROCHE

TIQatcbmafcer, Jeweller anD Silversmith,
61-62 PATRICK STREET, CORK

EXPRESS DEVELOPING

FIELDINGS' PHARMACY

SEND YOUR FILMS TO US FOR

Developing, Printing and Enlarging

If received by Morning Post, Forwarded same Day,
post free.

66 PATRICK STREET, CORK
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MALLOW

CENTRAL HOTEL

A.A., R.I.A.C., I.T.A. Appointments

Free Garage.
Tel. 27. B. O'REGAN, Proprietor.

D. MULCAHY a? CO.

Booksellers and Stationers

Beautiful souvenirs in BOG-OAK and IRISH HORN ROSARY BEADS
Guide Books and Maps.

36 PATRICK STREET, CORK

(Next to Victoria Hotel).

CASEY'S HOTEL

GLENGARRIFF

Excellent Cuisine. Moderate Tariff.

Under Personal Supervision of Proprietress.

B ALL YGOTTON 25 miles from Cork, Excellent

Deep oea risning Kesort.

FAWCETT'S Sea View Hotel

A. A., R.I.A.C. and I.T.A. Appointments.
Ideally situated overlooking Bay. Excellent cuisine.
Tennis (Hard Court). Boating, Bathing, Fishing.
Free Garage. Open all the year round. Special Terms
for Winter Months. Proprietress — Mrs. Fawcett.

'Phone — Ballycotton 5. 'Grams — "Fawcett, Ballycotton."

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Irish Motor (Cork) Co. Ltd.

Main Agents for WOLSELEY CARS.

All classes of repair work undertaken.

Cars for Hire without Drivers.

Garage: PAFxNELL PLACE. Showrooms: CLONTARF ST.

(Brian Boru Bridge)

Telephone 322. Telegrams " Autocars "

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YOUGHAL

PARK VIEW HOTEL

A Leading Hotel, beautifully situated, adjoining
Bathing Strand, Convent Chapel and Park.

E. COSTELLO, Proprietress,

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tobacco, Snuff an& Cigarette /Iftanufacturers,

26 MERCHANT STREET,
i CORK

Established over 100 Years.
{ Manufacturers of the Well-known " CORDANGAN " Plug

A BLEND OF THE BEST IRISH AND AMERICAN LEAF.

View Hotel

BALLYCOTTON

On own Grounds overlooking Bay. Private Bathing.
Tennis, etc. Free Garage.

A.A., R.I.A.C., I.T.A. Appointments.

Tel. 3 B. O 'REGAN, Proprietress.

WREN'S HOTEL

Family and Commercial

WINTHROP STREET, CORK

(One minute from G.P.O.)

ENLARGED AND MODERNISED.
Fully Licensed. Central and Up-to-Date.

Telephone 983. E. WREN, Proprietrix.

YOUGHAL.

Select Board Residence

Overlooking the Sea. Personal Supervision.

Mrs. C. J. EDWARDS, Proprietress.

'Phone 36. Also Furnished Houses to Let.

Golf Links Hotel

GLENGARRIFF

Every Convenience. First-class Cuisine.
Moderate Tariff. Special Off-Season Terms

Fully Licensed. I.T.A., A. A. and R.I.A.C Appointments

Telephone 9. D. FALVEY, Proprietor.

CO. CORK

Many miles of safe, level sands. Ideal resort for Bathing, Boating,
Fishing. Hot Sea Baths. River Trips by Motor Launch up the
Irish Rhine and to the bracing hills and strands of Co. Waterford.

Tennis, Dancing, Bands, Open-Air Concerts and Amusements.
Two Talkie Cinemas. For Special Fares via Cork and via
Dungrarvan apply G.S.R. or nearest Railway Station, or write
Town Clerk, Youghal. Descriptive Booklet Free on Request.
See Text of this Guide.

HOTEL MONATREA

FERRY POINT, YOUGHAL

A.A., R.I.A.C. and I.T.A. Appointments.

Best Hotel in District. Fully Licensed.

Bathing, Tennis, Croquet. Sunny Aspect.

Mrs. O'DONOVAN, Proprietress.

YOUGHAL

Esplanade HotelTheFrontStrand

Greatly Enlarged and Improved.
Bathing from Hotel.

3 Guineas per week. Week-ends Moderate.

4-Course Lunch, 2/6. Afternoon Tea, I/-.

Garage Free. Mrs. HURLEY, Proprietress.

YOUGHAL.

Stella Maris Hotel

STRAND STREET

Splendid situation beside the Sea. Electric Light throughout-
Excellent Cuisine. Luncheons and Teas Supplied.
Terms Moderate. Mrs. H. O'BRIEN, Proprietress.

VISITORS TO CORK

Will find at

CASH'S

An up-to-date Service for Renewing Travel Outfits and are cordially
invited to inspect our unequalled selection of

HIGH-CLASS IRISH LINEN GOODS

CASH & CO. LTD., CORK

CLONAKILTY (CORK)

INCHYDONY

NEW SUMMER HOTEL

ON THE ATLANTIC. 33 MILES CORK CITY.

STEAM-ROLLED ROAD ALL THE WAY.

H. and C. each Bedroom ; Electric Light ; Sanitary Arrangements perfect ;
Lounge 40 ft. by 45 ft ; Vita Glass ; Two Glorious Safe Beaches ; Boating

Fishing, Golf, Tennis ; Best Catering.
Moderate Terms Tel.— Clonakilty 16. Apply Manager.

Purcell &L Company

'Printers and Stationers,

124 PATRICK STREET, CORK

YOUGHAL

Harbour View Hotel

(STRAND)

Own Private Gardens and Esplanade overlooking the ocean.

Magnificent situation. Excellent Cuisine.

Terms: July and August from £2 10s. Od.

Soec-al Reductions for Family Parties and during the other months.

M. SAVAGE, Proprietress.

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IMPERIAL HOTEL

CORK

First -Class Family, Business and
Tourist Hotel.

ELECTRIC LIGHT AND LIFT.
CENTRALLY SITUATED.

CORK is the centre for touring Blarney,
Killarney, Glengarriff and all the
glorious scenery of the South of Ireland.

CORK IMPERIAL

The Ideal The Ideal

Centre Hotel

Telegram : " Imperial, Cork" 'Phone : Cork 138 and 139.

C.A.B.
Motor Co. Ltd

Mai

Dealers

Offices and Showrooms :

PLUNKETT BUILDINGS

Garage and Workshops :

COPLEY STREET

CORK
TAXI HIRERS

and Drive Yourself.

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