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-:-,CONTENT I Irish Events, 1944 DonegaI's F'Irst F'ISh'mE,s A K'mE, I s Golden Rules of Hospitality BllhnE,sgate via Dingle Peninsula Hotel-keepers' Holidays Two Million Birds on Saltee Islands
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VOL. XVIII. JANUARY. 1944 No. 16 NOTES AND NEWS IN 19447 W ATERVILLE SEA-TROUT 1943 was a golden year for many hotels. Wind~ Waterville (Kerry) sea~trout are .. top of the falls came from trains from the North of our island. league" in the Irish waters competition. Dr. Went. But the wind did not blow to every part of the Fisheries expert from the Department of Agriculture country. How, now, about-1944? Any attempt at (Fisheries Branch). states that, in spite of the decline a forecast is subject to so many uncertainties of trans~ in the number of visitors from overseas, 5,000 sea~ porr. supplies and emergency regulations that it is not trout have been taken by anglers at Waterville Worth while making a guess. Only one thing is during the war seasons. The fish have been of an certain after the tie~up of the last four years; average length of two inches greater than those taken thousands of Irish people who had never before taken in other Irish waters. ~.reland seriously for a holiday have. compulsorily. discovered" it. Foreign travel is always attractive. "IRISH CURiOSITIES" But the absurdity of going every year a thousand .. Ireland." ~ays the preface to .. Irish Curiosities .. miles in search of what you can find in equal measure just published by the LT.A., .. contains an extra~ at home has been exposed. ordinary number of oddities - ancient, modern. romantic, historic, piquant or merely curious." In OLD LIMERICK SOCIETY this book there are a hundred pages of them pictured The Old Limerick Society. just founded, will and described. W ar~time restrictions did not allow ~ attract many citizens to a new interest in the varied of an elaborate format for the book, but, at 2/ (post history of that famous place. Cordial greetings 2/2) this first gallery of signs and wonders of the came to the opening meeting from the Old Dublin Irish scene is good value in interest and entertain~ Society whose great success in a few years is a good ment. omen for the Limerick Society. NEVER TOO EARLY T FISH I.T.A. COLOUR FILMS PLEASE Right off from the ftrst day of the year there are Displays of some of the colour films of Ireland fish for the taking in Ireland. See" Donegal's First especially made by the LT.A. have been given at a Fishings .. in this issue. large number of places from 1st to 19th December. FNixtures included Technical School, Limerick~ Great CONTRIBUTORS. PLEASE NOTE orthern Railway L.S.F., Amiens Street, Dublin; Considerations of space compel, generally. a maxi~ Technical School•.Mullingar; Benedictine Abbey, mum of 800 words for articles, stories, etc., offered. I Oriel Temple, Colion, Louth. residence of Foster, speaker of last Irish Parliament. He strongly opposed Act of Union. SARAH SIDDONS' TOWER The King's Castle, in midI-street, has been in turn, a Mint, Arsenal, Residence, Hospital and Ruin. VAUGHAN'S GALLOWS George Vaughan, early 18th century Governor of Co. Donegal, set up gallows at Buncrana Castle from these Lord Thomond reeled this tower in his Roste1lan (Cork) pill ra. estate. to celebrat visit by th aelr ss Sar h Siddon•• January, 1944 IRISH TRAVEL 303 CALL BACK THE TRAVELLER 19 300,000 "Smokes" in Ireland Bull-Baiting at Waterford (Nearly 300 years ago Sir William Petty, one of the The South of Ireland. connected by several ties first social~economic writers, quoted what was with Spain, adopted many Spanish usages and sports; evidently then the old joke about sinkz'ng Ireland in among the rest, bull~fighting which degenerated into the sea. It has passed for a modem joke in news~ bull~baiting. In Waterford and other towns, on the papers often in recent years.) election of every mayor, he was surrounded by a mob who shouted out: .. A rope, a rope, a rope!" and CONCEIVE that in Ireland, wherein are about the new mayor never failed to grant their demands. 1,200,000 people, and nearly 300,000 smokes or A rope, two inches in diameter, with a competent I hearths. it were more profitable for the King leather collar and buckle, had been preViously pre~ that each Head paid 2/~ worth of flax, than that pared, and was then delivered to the claimants who each Smoke should pay 2/~ in silver. And that for bore it away in triumph, and deposited it in the city the following reason~: gaol yard, to remain there till wanted. We have an Ireland being under~peopled, and land and cattle extract before us from the old Corporation books of being very cheap; there being everywhere stores of Waterford, dated 1714, October, in which month the slaughtering season commenced: - .. Ordered fish and fowl; the ground yield excellent roots (and bull~rope particularly that bread~like root, Potatoes); and that a be provided at the cost of the city'oS withal they being able to perform their husbandry revenues." Under this sanction the populace assumed the authority of seizing all the ~ulls, and driving with such harness and tackle as each man can make bull~ring with his own hands; and living in such houses as them to the to be baited before they were almost every man can build; and every housewife killed. The place for baiting them was an open space being a spinner and dyer of wool and yarn: they outside the city gate, called Ballybricken. It was surrounded with houses, from which spectators can live and subsist after their present fashion, bull~fi.ght. Without the use of gold and silver money; and can looked on, as at a Spanish In the centre Supply themselves with the necessaries above was the ring through which the rope was passed. It was surmounted by a pole, bearing a large copper mentioned. without labouring two hours per diem. bull on a vane. In 1798, when bull~baits were pro~ And here, I beg leave, among the several matters hibited, this apparatus was removed, and the sport which I intend for serious, to interpose a jocular and, discontinued; but prior to that it was followed with perhaps, ridiculous digression; and which I indeed the greatest enthusiasm; and it was not unusual to desire men to look upon rather as a Dream or reverie see eighteen or twenty of these animals baited during than a rational Proposition: the which is, that if all the season. th~ Moveables and People of Ireland and of the lilghlands of Scotland were transported into the rest RT. HON. EDWARD WALSH, Ireland Sixty Years of Great Britain, that then the King and his subjects Ago. 1847. Would thereby become more rich and strong, both offensively and defensively, than now they are. Cl DOING AND SUFFERING." THE FIRST PUBLICITY FOR KERRY It is true. I have heard many wise men say, w~en Ancient Kerry, the farthest west of.. the known ~hey were bewailing the vast losses of the EnglIsh world. The farthest known land in the uncharted In preventing and suppressing rebellions in Irel.and, sea. That sea that once held Atlantis, the other ancJ con idering how little profit hath returned eIther island, gone with the tide these ten thousand years. to th~ King or ubjects of England, for their 500 sa~, Atlantis and the islands of Paradise where Bran, hears doing and suffering in that country: I I the enchanted sailor, voyaged for hundreds of years. aYe heard wise men in such their melancholIes, ~lsh peopl~ The islands that no man having seen must ever desert .. that (the of Ireland being saved) the or he is destroyed. IS and were sunk under water." A Kerry sailor on Bran's boat grew homesick and .N w it troubles me, that the distemper of my own dared the doom for one more look at his native bInd" in this point, carries me to dream that. the ~nefit county. When he stepped ashore he was turned of tho e wishes may practically be obtamed, instantly into dust. Without inking that vast mountainous island under ~ater; which I take to b somewhat difficult; for It was the first great publicity for the beauty of kthough Dutch engineers may drain its bogs, yet I Kerry. The story of the man who preferred Kerry now no artists that can sink its mountains. to Heaven. -FROM A BROADCAST. -SIR WILLlAM PETTY, Political Arithmetic. 1677. 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Salmon are taken from January 1st except In the Lough Gartan region where they run later in the season. In a record January~March 7th FIRST FISHINGS fishing in the pool near Ramelton 40 salmon IN DONEGAL weighing 500 lbs. were taken by a single rod. The Lackagh, a bantam among rivers, only 1 mile long from its source in Glen Lough. has frequent runs during the season and fine salmon are taken The Buhdrowes river. almost five miles long. is, with sea~trout later. ' with the rivers Lackagh and Lennan, one of the first waters open for fishing in Donegal where the season begins on January 1st. The Bundrowes flowing from Lough Melvin between fine high banks reaches the sea a short mile from Bundoran. There, said N. C. Hamilton. writing in Irish Travel Strange Graveyard Memorials .. the salmon can be seen splashing up the shallow. bracken water almost every day in Irish graveyards contain many strange memorials. the year, for, strange to say, even during the but strangest of all are those which bear detailed close season they come up regularly. I have relief carvings of the decaying bodies of those who seen them often when duck~shooting in the are buried beneath them. Cadaver tombs. as they winter going like fury up the shallow water are called, are not of frequent at the mouth-a grand sight to watch during occurrence, but quite a few of a frosty night with a full moon." them are known from different parts of the country. They .The Lennan. a short river combining good sport belong. in date, to the first ~'th beautiful variety of scenery in its course, rises half of the 17th century and In Gartan Lough under the 1,500 ft. Glendowan are probably a manifestation mountain in the heart of the Columcille country. of the Puritan outlook of the Flowing past Kilmacrennan, not far from the Hill ~f time. The human body is usually carved life size and displays with horrible realism the effects of advanced de~ composition. The example given here stands against the wall of the little church at Beaulieu, near Termonfechin. Co. Louth. Built into the wall of St. Peter's churchyard at Drogheda is another. This one shows two figures. those of a man and woman, both horribly decayed and, if anything. more revolting to look at than the Beaulieu example. An inscription in Gothic letters around the edge of the sf )ne describes the woman as the daughter of the Baron of Slane, and goes on to say that when her father refused to allow her to marry someone whom he considered undesirable. she Bundrowe. River. eloped. 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Guide, which run. to 252 p ge. and contain. reliable advice UpOn the choice ~ 5 •=:=== THE ANGLER'S GUIDE ofIIn.n.mounteda d1.trlct f...folderthe mappur.ultof Ireland,01 any particulartogether withcIa..threeof angling,detailedIndudeearea mapone•• large', i • Price 2/6. By Post. 2/10 § (Pft~OftJ bv Ih. D.~orlm.nl 01 FlJherl.,) To b. obtained through anJ/ bookuller or I.T.A. Buftaux, Dublin. B.l/a". Cork, or Jlrect!rom:- ~ • GOVERNMENT PUBLICATIONS SALE OFFICE, 3·4 COLLEGE StREET, DUBLIN 5 ...... " ••••••, ••••••• , ••• ' ••••,.'." ••,.,••••'.,.,""'I'It"f'I'I""""'I'III"""IIII"I""'1111111111""1"""'1"'111"1"1"'11"'11111111""11111.,1"" •••,11111111 •••••••••••1•••".,1••••,.1•• 1,11""I"I"""'I"II'I"I"~ 306 IRISH TRAVEL lanuary, 1944 A King's Twelve Golden Sligo's Lovely Lakes Rules for Hoteliers CORRESPONDENT who spent a consider~ able time in the U.S.A. has kindly sent us A what he describes as the ten golden rules for Hoteliers as set out by a syndicate of hotels over there. He suggests that, in view of the re~organisa~ tion of the hotel industry in Ireland now indicated, we should adapt for distribution to Irish hotels the ten golden rules of the American list. They, how~ ever, have such a particular application to conditions in the U.S.A. that it would need the skill and tact of a Solomon to adapt them for our own country. The U.S.A. with a vast and ever growing population and a long start in catering organisation stands in a class of its own in hotel~keeping as in every other business. A study of the steps by which the industry over LOUGH TALT there developed into hotels with a guest population almost as big as a small city here and a mass pro~ duction of entertainment can teach us many of the preliminaries of our own re~organisation. In that sense the study of the American scene will be most valuable. BETTER THAN SOLOMON But meanwhile, in default of Solomon to transform the ten golden U.S.A. rules of hotel~keeping into ten good Irish ones, we can offer a remarkable sub~ stitute. Another King, this time an Irish one, so long ago as 1700 years, had an eye to the hotel industry, as it then existed in Ireland. He gave the twelve golden rules of his time, and they are still as fundamental as ever. There is more than effiCiency behind them. King Cormac was a philosopher and he would have all his hotel~proprietors philosophers too. He was not concerned with the mechanics of the business, the bells, baths and advance bookings of our later day. But he had the roots of the matter LOUGH GILL -make the guest happy and don't economise on the welcome! Perhaps our esteemed correspondent will agree that a study of King Cormac's twelve golden Irish rules is the best preface possible to any study of Hotel re~organisation and the best reminder that in Ireland, whatever else we lack, the tradition of hospitality is age~old. So here are the Irish twelve • rules as King Cormac set them out: Lights to lamps. Exerting oneself for the company. A proper settlement of seats. Liberality of dispensers. A nimble hand at distributing. Attentive service. Music in moderation. Short story~telling. A joyous countenance. Welcome to guests. Silence during recitals. Harmonious choruses. GLENCAR LAKE January, 1944 IRISH TRAVEL 307 CALENDAR OF THE ~ PRINCIPAL IRISH EVENTS, 1944 .a 1:1:- (The EfJents hereunder are as accurate as possible, but must be taken as.open to refJision) EXPLANATORY NOTES Patron or Pattern-Celebrations, religious and social, on Fei. or Aeridheacht-Gaelic (often open-air) Festival of the Anniversary of local Patron Saint's Day. Singing, Dancing, Storytelling, etc. Racing-Horse Races and Side Shows. Fair--Horse or Cattle Sale, generally having numerous interesting side shows. JANUARY Jan. Feb. 23 Association Football. Limerick V. St. 9 Coursing. Ballysax and Curragh, Co. KiI· Pantomime. "Robinson Crusoe." Continu· James's Gate. Limerick. dare. ou to beginning 01 Lent Father Mathew · Association Football. Shamrock Rovers 'V. Point-to-Point Races, Tullow, Co. \Vater· Hall, hurch Street, Dublin. Cork United. Milltown,. Dublin. ford. Coursing. Castlebernard, Bandon, Co. Cork. Association Football. Drumcondra V. Dun. 10 Coursing. Charleville and Garrlenderk. RAacing. Metropolitan (Baldoyle), Co. Dublin. dalk. Tolka Park, Dublin. Charleville, Co. Cork. . SOCiation Football. Bohemians V. ork 26 Fencing. Rock College v. Marine. Rock Coursing. Dunmore, Co. Galway. United. Dalymount Park, Dublin. F.e., Blackrock College, Dublin. Coursing. Tramore and District, Co. \Vater· 2 Association Football. Dundalk v. Shclbourne. Coursing. Ballyheigue, Co. Kerry. lord. Dundalk. oursing. Blarney, Co. Cork. 11 Pilgrimage. CiII Gobnatan, Dunquin, Bally· A ociation Football. Limerick V. hamrock Coursing. Kells and District, Co. Meath. lerriter, Co. Kerry. Rover. Limerick. 26,27 Couroinll'. O••ory Cup. Seven Houses, Fenciog. Achilles "A" v. Dublin (\Vomen's). ASSociation Football. St. Tame's Gate v. CufTesgrange, Co. Kilkenny. Achilles F.C~, Rutland High School, Drumcondra. Iveagh Grounds, Dublin. 27 Coursing. Bruree and Rockhill, Co. Limerick. Parnell Sq., 1'1., Dublin. Ur ing. Fermoy and Grange, Co. Cork. ~ur 28 Fencing. Achilles .. B" V. Marine "A" Fencing. Surgeons "A" v. Rock College ing. Newcastle West, o. Limerick. (Women's). Achilles F.e., Rutland High (Men). Surgeons F.C., Royal College 01 obe e Racing (Flapper). The Marsh, kib· School" Parnell Sq., N., Dublin. Surgeons, Dublin. 6 Co reen, Co. Cork. Fencing. Marine v. Dublin (Men). Marine 12 Racing. Metropolitan (Baldoyle), Co. Dublin. Ur. ing. Abbeyleale, Co. Limerick. F.e., Cro"thwaite Tce., Dun Laoghaire. Association Football. Shelbourne v. Drum· Coursing. Slanemore and Frewin. 29 Coursing. Dundalk and Dowdallshill, Co. condra. Shelbourne Park, Dublin. Ur i,lg. Roscommon nited. Louth. 13 Inter-Provincial Hurling. Leinster v. Con. Fenciug. Achilles "A" v. Sur/feons' .. B." A..ociation Football. Shelbourne V. Cork nacht. Birr, Offaly. Apchilles F.C., Rutland High School, United. Sh lbourne Park, Dublin. A sociation Football. Dundalk v. Cork S .am 11 q.", Dublin. 30 s.ociation Football. Dundalk v. Shamrock United. Dundalk. Ihclll/:l'. • ·aa., Co. Kildare. Rovers. Dundalk. Association Football. St. James's Gate v. A oClation Footb 11. Shelbourne v. St. Association Football. Drumcondra V. Lim Shamrock Rovers. Iveall"h Grotlnd", Dublin 9 \ Jame 's Gat. Shclbourne Park, }lublin. erick. Tolka Park, Dublin. Association Football. Limerick v. Bohem· I \ CiatlOlI Football. Shamrock Rovers V. Association Football. St. Tames's Gil-te V. ians. Limerick. A lohclIlian. • fill town, Dublin. Bohemians. Iveagh Grounds, Dubhn. 14 Coursing. Duleek, Co. Meath. 14.19 Table Tenni.. Leinlter Open Charnplon lociation I'ootball. Cork United v. Rugby Football. Bohemians V. Young Mun A )r~m~ondra. .1ardyke, Cork. ster. Thomond Park, Li,!,erick. (Pro".) .hips. O'Connell Hall. Dublin. ,?ClatlOn Football. Limerick V. Dundalk. 16 Point·to-Point Races. Killeagh, Co. Cork. I 31 Pilgrimage. St. Mogue. Klldoagh Church, 16-18 Coursing. National Meetinll'. Clonmel, Co. 10 F .Imerick. llaunboy, Co. Cavan. . el,::,'}g· Marine Y. Surgeons "B." M~rine Tipperary. Coursing. Crohane and KIlIenaule, Co. 17 Pilgrimage. St. Fintan's Well, Cromogue, 12'14 C .C., Cra,tlnv.lte Tce., Dun Laoghalre. Tipperary. Curolnll'. Iriah Cup. lounanna, Adare, Laoighis. 31.Feb. 1 Coursing. Nort!, Kildare. Old Carton" 18 Pattern. Tullylcase, Milford, Ch arleviIle, Co. 14 I' O. !.ullerick. Maynooth, Co. KIldare. e~,ng. Achilles "B" v. Dublin (\Vomen' ). Cork. pChdles F.e., Rutland High School, Hockey. Ulster v. Connaught. Dublin. IS Co arnell S.,., N., Dublin. Hockey. Leinster V. Munster. Dublin. ursl;:g. Little Island and Caherlag, Co. FEBRUARY 19 Hockey. Ulster v. Munster. Dublin. As r... Hockey. Leinster v. Connaught. Dublin. SOC'atlon Football. Bohemians v. Drum· 1 Pattern. Kilrossanty, Co. Water.lord." " Rac n~. Leopardstown, Co. Dublin. 16 A condr~. Dalymount Park, Dublin. 2 Fencing. Rock College v. AchIlles. C. As lation Football. Shelbourne v. Dun· S~'katlon Rock F.C. B1ackrock College, ~u~lm. d"lk. Shelbourne Park, Dublin. 'ootball. Cork United V. Lim· Athletics. Irish JUlllor Cross-Country A Cl". fardyke, Cork. Coursing. Rathdowneyj.. Co. !,(IOIghls. ursing. Boherashe vlanwo~th, Co. C?rk. Championships. A.A.U. and N.I.A.A.A., 'h \b::0n I·ootball. hamrock Rovers V. J A e. urn. filltown, Dublin. 2,3 Coursin/f. North 1.lay,? UllIted Meetmg. Fin/flas, Co. Dublin. 20 Inter-Provincial Hurling. Munster V. Ulster. n Belleek Demesne, Balhna, Co. M!'yo.. I")'<,adtio Football. t. James's Gate v. Coursing. D rpark, Adare, Co. Llmer.l~k. Croke Park, Dublin. R un alk. Ivea h Grounds, Dublin. 3 County Galway Ploughlllg Competition. Inter·Provincial Gaelic Football. Munster Ullt~y I·ootball. Garryowen v. Army. Corotin, Co: Gal,~ay;, .. v. Ulster. Croke Park, Dublin. 17 Fen .omond Park, Lim rick. Fencing AchIlles B v. Dubhn. AchIlles As ociation Football. Drumcondra v. St. Fctng. farine y. urgcon "A." f .rine 4 James's Gate. Tolka Park. Dublin. l~-28 F.C., . Rutland High School, Parnell Sq., Table" Cra thwalte 1 ce., Dun L.oghalre. N. Dublin. Association Football. Shamrock Rovers V. rov.) ~ Tennla. County Dublin Junior 5 Pil1fT1mage. Tobar na Naomh. GlenResk, Limerick. Milltown, Dublin. 18 Co .rnplonahipa. O'Connell Hall, Dublin. Co. Kerry. Association Football. Cork United V. Bohem· 19 l'eur.,ng. J)unshaughlin, Co. feath. Rugby. Lein~ter v. Connacht. Lansdowne ians. Mardyke, Cork. Rn Ing. _ Hock liege V. Achilles "A." Road, Dubltn. . 21-26 Table Tennl.. Leinater Team Champion (Prov.) ahip., O'Connell Hall, Dublin. Cou ock F. , llIackrock Colleg, J)ublin. Racing. Naas, Co. Kildare. . Co ring. n IIYlllore. As ociation Football. Bohenlla!'s v. Dun· 23,24 Cork Spring Show and Sale of Bull•. 20 Co~r !ug. I)n hane, . fillstr et, Co. Cork. dalk. Dalymount Park, Dubltn. . Show Ground, Ballintemple, Cork. r,ng. Dunlavin. Co. \\'icklow. Athletics. Junior Cr.oss-Country Ch~mplon 24 South Co. Dublin Harriers Point-to·Point Co r !ng. B mount, fonal!"han, ships. A.A.U., Flllglas, Co. l?ubltn. M~eting. Tobsto,,:~, ~allaght,.DUbl~? .. u 25 Fenc1t1g. Surgeons A V. Achlll.e A. Co r 'ng. Ilnclg ·town Co. W lord. 6 Association Football. Cork United v. St. Co~r 111. BrufT, '. 'I.im rick. )"m' s's Gate. Mardyke G~ounds, Cork. Surgeons F.e., Royal College 01 urgeons, 21 t"u~ !"g. 'I mplctuohy, . 'lIPI rary, Association ~'oot~all. Llmerack v. Shel· Dublin. I"tne Ing. ') ut , ·0. Ho common. bourne. LImeriCk. 26 RU/fby. RUA'by Union Match. Lan downe A~~Frj Association FootbalL Shamroc~ Rovers v. Road, Dublin. . Achill, " "v. Surgeon "n." MIHt~,;"n, 27 Inter·Provincial Gaehc Football. Connacht 22 I'an, 11 & 1. , Hutland IIigh ·chool. ·Drumcondrtt.. Dubltn: "" v. Lein,t r. Mullil1gar, Co. 'Vestmeath. RUl{h : I·, .. J)ubhn. Fencing. Marine A ,::. Marine ~ (Women's). Marl.ne F.e., Crosthwalte RUA'by Football. Limerick enior up. It j' ICombined UI1IVel itit 'V. Rest 'I homond Park, Limerick. AsSOc'~:" Lnn downe Hoad, Dublin. 'fce., Dun Laoghatre. , Coursing. St. Margaret s, Co. Dublin. 28-11 Mar. Fela Atba ClIatb, Tiib an Ard Mbaolr, iijll' Ion l·ootball. Sh lbourne v. Dohem· Balle Atba ClIath. , helbourne Park, Dublin. 9 Coursing. Clonakllty, Co. Cork. 308 IRISH TRAVEL January, 19'i4 MARCH Apr. May 8-31 May. Father Mathew Fels (InclUding Drama 28 Pilgrimage. St. Gobnait's Well. BaIlY' 1,2 R.D.S. Bull Show-Shorthorns. Ballsbridge, Festival). Father Mathew Hall, Church vourney, Co. Cork. Dublin. Street" Dublin. GoU. Castlerosse Cup (Ladies and Me'!)' Pilgrimage. St. Gobne!'s \\'ell. Kininaun, 9 Association Football. Metropolitan Cup Final. Killarney Mixed Foursomes Cup. K,I· Cahirciveen, Co. Kerrr,. Dalymount Park, Dublin. larney, Co. Kerry. Fencing. Surgeons "B J v. Achilles H D." Golf. Ross Cup (Men). Kenmare Cup 28-1 June. Golf. Open Meeting. Lahinch, Co. Clare. Surgeons F.C., Royal College of Surgeons, (Ladies). Open Men's Fourball. Killarney, 29 Racing. Metropolitan, Baldoyle, Co. Dubhn. Dublin. Co. Kerry. - Dog Show. Navan and District Cani'" 4 Racing. Naas, Co. Kildare. 9,10 Golf. Easter Open Meeting. Carlow. Association. Dublin. Point·to·Point Races. Kilmallock Hill, Co. 9-15 Feis Ceoll. Gilhooley Hall, Sligo. Racing. Mallow, Co. Cork. Limerick. 10 Racing. \Vard Union Hunt. Fairyhouse, Golf. Rooke Cup (Men, Class 1). Park CuP Athletics. Senior Cross-Country Champion Ashbourne, Co. Meath. (Men, Class 2). O'Sullivan Cup (Ladies)' ships. A.A.U., Finglas, Co. Dublin. Racin/{. Mallow, Co. Cork. Killarney,l Co. Kerry. 5 Pilgrimage. St. Kierau's \Vell, Clareen, Dog Show. Combined Club, Dublin. 30 Golf. Twoball Foursome (Men). Aghadoe Offaly. Association FO'Jtball. Northern Ireland v. Cup (Ladies). Killarney, Co. Kerry. 6 Fingal Harriers Point· to- Point Races. F.A.I. Juniors. Dalymount Park, Dublin. Mooretown, Swords" Co. Dublin. Golf. O'Sullivan Cup (Men, Class 1). Lacka· 6-11 Tahle Tennis. Irish Open Championships. bane Cup (Men, Class 2). Open Stable· JUNE (!'rov.) O'Connell Hall, Dublin. lord (Men). Killarney, Co. Kerry. 8 Pilgrimage. St. Senan's Well. Doonass, 10-16 Feis SlIgigh. Town Hall. Sligo. Racing. Limerick Junction. . ClonIara, Co. Clare. 12 Point-ta-Point Races. Ballindeenisk, Water PilR'rimages commence to Lough Derg, Co· 8, 9 R.D.S. Bull Show--Hererords and Aberdeen grasshill, Co. Cork. Donegal (June 1st to August 15th). ) Angus. Ballsbridge, Dublin. Point-to-roint Races. Killymooney, Cavan. 3 Golf. Open Mixed Foursomes (BogeY' 9 Point·to·Point Races. Knockea Hill, Bally 14 Fencing. Achilles" A" v. Achilles "B." Milltown, Dublin. neety, Co. Limenck. Achilles F.~'J Rutland High School, Racing. Phoenix Park, Dublin. 10 Fencing. Achilles "C" v. Dublin. Achilles ParneN Sq., N., Dublin. Athletics. Field and Track Championships; F.G. · Rutland High School, Parnell Sq., 15 RacinR'. Leopardstown, Co. Dublin. A.A.U., College Park" Dublin. N., b ublin. 16 Association Football. Association Challenge 4 or 11 Fels Breffni. Breffni Park, Cavan. 11 Racing. Leopardstown, Co. Dublin. Cup-Final Tie. Dalymount Park, Dublin. 5-10 Golf. Insh Open Mixed Foursomes Cup· Association I'ootball. Bohemians v. Sham· 19 Golf. Professionals' Competijion. Michael Milltown, Dublin. rock Rovers, Dalymount Park, Dublin. Moran Memorial Cup. C10ntarf CoU Club, 8 Racing. Curragh, Co. Kildare. 12 Association Football. Dundalk v. Limerick. Malahide Road, Dublin. 9 Pattern; Pilgrimage. St. Columcille's Cross Dundalk. - 22 Rugby. Leinster Senior Cup Final. Lans and Well, Durrow Abbey, Tullamore• Association Football. Drumcondra v. Cork downe Road, Dublin. Offaly. United. Tolka Park, Dublin. 22 Racing. Naas, Co. Kildare. 10 Racing. Leopardstown, Co. Dublin. Association Football. St. James's Gate v. 23 Association Football. Army v. Ireland. 11 Carlow Golf Club. Open Meeting. Shelbourne. Iveagh Grounds, Dublin. Dalymount Park, Dublin. "Pullans Sunday." Pallern at Brownhall, 15 Bull Show. Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim. 25,26 Racing. National Hunt Steeplechase. Pun Ballintra, Co. Donegal. 16 Point-ta-Point Races. Roundfort, Holly ~ che'lown, Naas, Co. Kildare. 13 Racing. Thurles, Co. Tipperary. mount, Co. Mayo. 27,128 Pilgrimage. Well of St. Lughtugharn. New IS Racing_ Dundalk, Co. Louth. 17 PiI/{rimage. St. Patrick's \\'ell, New Quay, market--on-Fergus Co. Clare. 17 GoU. Open Fourball. Castle Golf Club. Co. Clare.' 29 Racing. Curragh, Co. Kildare. Rathfarnham, Dublin. Point·to-Point Races. Tullycrine, Kilrush, Racing. Phoenix Park, Dublin. Co. Clare. Athletics. Irish Field and Track Champl(lll' Pilgrimage. St. Patrick's \\'ell, Croghan MAY ships; A.A.U. and N.I.A.A.A. College Hill, Rhode, Offaly. PilR'rimage. Tobar Tarmon, Tarbert, Co. Park, Dublin. Hurling Final (Railway Cup). Croke Park, Gal£. Men's Semi·Open Fourball v. Bog~Y' Kerry. ,n Dublin. Pilgrimage. Tobarflinn, Kilflinn, Co. Kerry. Clontar! Golf Club, Malahide Rd., DUbI . Gaelic Football Final (Railway Cup). Croke Annual Pattern. Shrone, Rathmore, Co. 20 Feh na Mlclhe. Show Grounds, Navan, C0 Park, Dublin. Kerry. Meath. Racing. Green Park Racecourse, Ballina· Annual Pattern and Fair. Annascaul, Co. 21 Racing. Curragh, Co. Kildare. curra, Limerick. Kerry. 24 Pattern. Tobar Mhuire, Athea, Co. Limerick. Dog Show. Irish Kennel Club. Ballsbridge, Feb. Ballymote, Co. Sligo. . Racing. Phoenix Park, Dublin (Substituted tl Dublin. Meeting). Racing. Metropolitan, Baldoyle, Co. Dubh • Point-to·Point Races. Ballinrea, Carrigaline, (Substituted Meeting). 3-6 R.D.S. Spring Show. Ballsbridge, Dublin. a Co. Cork. 6 Racin!!,. Naa., Co. Kildare. 26 Feis na Boione, Athletic Grounds, Droghed , Association Football. Northern League v. 7 ASSOCIation Football. F.A.I. Junior Cup Co. Loulh. League of Ireland. Dalymount Park, Final. Dalymount Park, Dublin. 27 Gal£. Veterans' (SO years) Cup. (Open)· Dublin. Pattern. Glenbower Wood, Killeagh, Co. Tullamore, Offaly. Golf. O'Callaghan Cup (Men). Killarney, 28,29 Munster Agricultural Society's Sum...... ark. k Co. Kerry. 7·14 Dublin Trade Unions Ceird Feis. Dublin. Show. Show Ground., Ballintemple, Cor . Golf. Championship Games at Rosses Point, 7·14 Co. Louth Drama Festival. Town Hall, 28,29 Fels Tlrconaill. Letterkenny, Co. Donegal. Co. Sligo. Dundalk, Co. Louth. 29 Pattern.. Oulart, Co. \Vexford. Annual Concert. Father Mathew Hall, 8-13 Feis Ceoil. Metropolitan Hall; Unitarian Sports Meeting. Glengad, Pollatomish, Del, Church Street, Dublin. Church; SCOlS' Church Hall; Abbey Lec mullet, Co. Mayo. 17,18 Racing. Metropolitan (Baldoyle)" Co. Dublin. ture Hall; O'Connell Hall, Dublin. Pilgrimage. Well of SS. Peter & PauJ. 18 Golf. Open Men's Fourball. Killarney, Co. 9 Golf. Leinster Branch G.U.I. Senior Tour· Kilpadder, Kilgarvan, Co. Kerry. Kerry. Sports Meeting. Johnstown, Co. KilkennY' nament. Milltown, Dublin. ue 19 Pilgrimage. St. Joseph's Well. Annagh, 11 Racing. Powerstown Park, Clonmel, Co. Pilgrimage. St. Fintan's Well. Cromog , Miltown-Malb'!y, Co. lare. Tipperary. Laoighis. Golf. Killeen Cup (Men). Vincent Cup 11-14 Golf. Open Week. Clontar! GoU Club, Pattern. Moyne Churchyard, C10gherhead, (Ladie'); Open Mixed Foursomes. Kil· Malahide Road, Dublin. Co. Louth. larney,\ Co. Kerry. 13 Racing. Phoenix Park, Dublin. Pattern. St. Columcille's Well. Collon, Co· 20 Point-ta-Point Races. Culmullen, Drumree, 14 Pattern. Rahan, Offaly. Louth. Co. Meath. 18 Racing. Lrmerick Junction. Fels cm Chathlalgh. Bailieboro', Co. Cavan 22 Point-to·Point Races. Knockanard, Fermoy, 20 Racing. Curragh, Co. Kildare. Sports Meeting (N.A.G.A.I.). Newmarket· Co. Cork. 21 Pilgrimage. St. Dymphna's Well, Lavey, on·Fergus,. Co. Clare. 24 Fencmg. Achilles "A" v. Marine. Achilles Strlldone, Co. Cavan. Pilgrimage. St. John's Well. Killone, Clare' F.G.bRutland High School, Parnell Sq., 25 Racing. Dundalk, Co. Louth. castle, Co. Clare. N., ublin. Gol£. Mixed Fourball. Killarney, Co. Kerry. Pattern. Inch, Annascaul, Co. Kerry. Point-to·Point Races. Oldtown, Stoneyford, Pattern. Inismor, Aran Islands, Galway. I 26 Golf. The Punch Bowl. Torc Cup (Ladies). n Co. Kilkenny. Killarney, Co. Kerry. PHgrimage. St. Brendan's Oratory. Mou 25 Rugby. Schools' Senior Cup Final. Lans 27 Racing. Metropolitan, Baldoyle, Co. Dublin. Brandon, Co. Kerry. downe Road, Dublin. GoU. Midsummer Goblets (Men). Ladies' Sports Meeting. Spiddal, Co. Galway. Racing. Naas, Co. Kildare. 0rn Sweep. Killarney, Co. Kerry Racing. Limerick Junction. 30 Racing. Powerstown Park, Clonmel, Co. 27-29 Gol. Whit Open Meeting. Carlow. Feis. Easkey, Co. Sligo. Tipperary. Golf. Whit Open Meeting. Tullamore, Offaly. Regatta. Lough Garr. Gurteen, 31 Fencing. Achilles" B" v. Achilles "C." Golf. Whitsuntide Open Competitions. Athletic Sports (N.A.C.A.I.). Achilles F'~'J Rutland High School, Ballybunion, Co. Kerry. Co. Tipperary. Parnell Sq., N., Dubhn. JULY APRIL 1 Racinjf. Phoenix Park, Dublin. 2 Alhletlc Sports. Burrishoole, Newport, Racing. Leopardstown. Co. Dublin (Sub· Mayo. stituted Meeting). 6 Racing. Powerstown Park, Clonme1, Point·to·Point Races. Downing, Kilworth, Tipperary. Co. Cork. 7,8 Pattern. St. Killian. Martyr, 6 Golf. Mixed Fourball. Killarney, Co. Kerry. Co. Kerry. 7 Golf. Keogh·Barneville Cup (Men). KiI· 8 Racing. Curragh, Co. Kildare. larney, Co. Kerry. 9 "Gooseberry Fair." Ardfert, Co. Kerry· 8 Racin/{. Phoenix l'ark, Dublin. 10 Horse Racing (Flapper). Cross, Louisburg Association Football. Leinster League v. Co. Mayo. Intermediate Lea.Eue. DalynlOunt Park, 11 pllgrimap. Shrine of Blessed Ollver PI Dublin. kett. St. Peter's, Drogheda, Co. Lou 8-10 Golf. West of Ireland Championships. Ross s Pilgrim.... Shrine of Blessed Ollver PI Point, Co. Sligo. kett. Ballybarrack, Dundalk, Co. Lou January, 1944 IRISH TRAVEL 309 Sept. JUly Aug. M I' IS Regatta, Sports and Pilgrimage. a ID 17 Gol!. Open Meeting at Carlow. g'B RGacin g. ~illarney, Co. Ker;y. 18 Agricultural Show. Kilmaine, Co. Mayo. , olf. Racing Cup (Men). KilIarney, Co. Well. Malin Head, Co. Donegal. Pattern. Lady's Well. Abbey, Co. Galway. 20 Agricultural Sho.w. Show GrouLds, Cavan. 12 Kerry. 21 Racing. Dundalk, Co. Louth. Or 19 ;gricultural, Horticultural and Industrial Pattern. Castlegregory, Co. Kerry. Pattern. Kilclon[ert, Daingean, Offaly. Gol!. Open Meeting. Stroke and Garda Cup. IS R ummer Show. C1onakilty, Co. Cork. TullamOl e, Offal~. 16 2 acmg. Phoenix Park, Dublin. Pilgrim,age. Lady's Well. Ballylahiff, Oola, Co. Tipperary. 21,22 Dundalk Show. Show Grounds, Dundalk, 19 2 CGOlf. Open Week. Ballybunion, Co. Kerry. Co. Louth. arSbery Agricultural Show. Town Park, Fei.. Collooney, Co. Sligo. Agricultural Show. Nenagh, Co. Tipperary. 23 Racing. Curragh, Co. Kildare. kibbereen, Co. Cork. 24 AlI-Ireland Gaelic Football Final. Croke Agricultural Show. Letterkeuny, Co. Done· Pattern and Sports. Ballybunion, Co. Kerry. Pattern. Ballylanders, Co. Limerick. Park, Dublin. 22 gal. Senior All-Ireland Handball (Double.). Racing. Leopardstown, Co. Dublin. Pilgrimage. Tobar Muire. Rosserk, Ballina, Co. Mayo. Final. Garda Depot, Dublin. 23 Annual Pattern in honour ol St. Declan. Pilll"rimage to St. Finnbarr's Shrine and · Dysert, Ardmore, Co. \Vaterford. Pattern. Rathmore, AthOOy, Co. Meath. 25 Pligrimage. St. James's Well. Greenore, Pilgrimage. Our Lad)"s Island, \Vexford. Church. Gougane Barra, Co. Cork. Spores (N.A.C.A.I.). Ennis, Co. Clare. 26·28 Racing. Listowel, Co. Kerry. Co. Louth. 28 Murrisk Pattern Fair. Murrisk, Westport, 26 Pattern. Cullen. Knocknagree, Co. Cork. Pilgrimage. St. Senan's \Vell. Doonass, Clonlara, Co. Clare. Co. Mayo. 29 ARgricultural Show. Rathdowney, Laoighis. Agricultural Show. Show Grounds, Lough· acing. Curragh, Co. Kildare. Pattern. Leenane, Co. Galway. Regatta and Drag Hunt. Portmagee, Co. rea, Co. Galway. 29 Annual Pattern. Caherdaniel, Co. Kerry. 28,29 Pilgrimage. St. Michael's Well. Ballin· ,30 Pilgrimage. St. Crohan's \Vell. Derrynane, Kerry. skellig's Co. Kerry. 30 Co. Kerry. Pilgrimage. Our Lady's \Vell. Kenmare, Co. Kerry. 29 Pattern. Holy Cross, Co. Tipperary. Apnnual Pattern. C1oghane, Co. Kerry. Pilgrimage. St. Michael's Well. Knocka· attern. Lahinch, Co. Clare. Pilgrimage. Lady's Well. Ballyragget, Co. Pattern. SI. Brigid's Well. Liscannor, Co. Kilkenny. hulla, AlIihies, Castletownbere, Co. Cork. Clare. Pilgrimage. St. Fintan's Well. Knockaney, Pilgrimage. St. Michael's Well. Lixnaw, Co Limerick. Co. Kerry. Pilgrimage. Bride's Well. Athlone, Co. Agricultural Show. Mountbellew, Co. Gal· Westmeath. Pilgrimage. St. Fintan's Well. Cromogue, Co. LaoighiS'. way. Pilgrimage. SI. Cummin's Well. Kilcummin, 30 Racing. Phoenix Park, Dublin. · Killala, Co. Mayo. Pattern. Cappog, Dunleer, Co. Louth. PIlgrimage. Tobernault, Sligo. Pattern. Kilwirra, Greenore, Co. Louth. Pattern. Three Castles, Freshlord, Co. Kil· Pilgrimage. Lady Well. Dundalk, Co. Louth. kenny. County Clare Agricultural Show. Show OCTOBER Pilgrimage. Croagh Patrick. Murrisk, \Vest· Grounds, Ennis, Co. Clare. ·port, Co. Mayo. Pattern. Hill ol Slane, Co. Meath. 2, 3 Agricultural Show and Horse Jumping. 30 A' PIlgrimage. Holy Well. Aughamore, Sligo. Athletic Sports and Horse Racing (Flapper). Ballinasloe, Co. Galway. . ug. 13 Golf. Open Meeting. Rosslare, Co. Allihies, Castletownbere, Co. Cork. 4 Annual Pattern and Fair. Ballyclare, Wexlord. Horse Racing (Flapper) Meeting. Ballineen, Annascaul, Co. Kerry. Co. Cork. Rat~~ric~~eenpark Racecourse, Ballincurra, Cobh Peoplcs' Regatta. Cobh, Co. Cork. Pilgrimage. Holy Well. Athenry, Co. Galway. 7 Racing. Curragh, Co. Kildare. Pat~ern. AUGUST 19 Racing. Metro~litan, B,!-Idoyle, Co. Dublin. 12 Dromin, Dunleer, Co. Louth. 24 Racing. Llmenck Junclton. 14 Raclllg. Leopardstown, Co. Dublin Proudstow~ Pattern. Kilpeacan, Toureen, Bansha, Co. 26 Racing. Leopardstown, Co. Dublin. Borne Valley Coursing. Navan 2 Tipperary. 28 Pattern. St. Augustine's \Vell. Kilshanny, Co. Meath. " ,3 Racing. Galway. Co. Clare. 21 Racing. Curragh, Co. Kildare. 3 Pattern and Pilgrimage. Well ol St. Molua. 28,29 Annual Pattern. Ballinskelligs, Co. Kerry. An t-O~reachta.. Oscailt agus Cuirm Ceoil Emlygrennan, Co. Limerick. 30 Agricultural Show. Mohill{ Co. Leitrim. an Olreachtals, Tlgh an AiI'd Mhaoir. Agricultural and Horse Show. Show (Prov.) Agricultural Show. Long ord Park, Long· 22 An t-Oireachta.. C1uiche an Oireachtais Ground~ Clonmel, Co. Tipperary. lord. Pairc an Chrocaigh, Baile Atha Cliath.' S.J Racing. Leopardstown, Co. Dublin. 31 Racing. Powerstown Park, Clonmel, Co. 23 An t-Oireachtaa. Imtheachtai Ilgneitheacha. Golf. ChAmpionships at Rosses Point, Co. Tipperary. 24 An t-Oireachta.. Imtheachtai I1gneitheacha. Sligo. Connemara Pony Show. Carna, Co. Galway. 25 An t-Oireachta.. lmtheachtai Illl"neitheacha. 6 NDovice Sports. Nadd, Banteer, Co. Cork. Annual Regatta. Dunmore East, Co. \Vater· 25,26 Coursing. Connacht Cup. Masonbrook rag Hunt. Kenmare, Co. Kerry. lord. Loull"hrea, Co. Galway. ' Pattern. St. Ciaran. Carnaross, Kells, Co. 26 An t-Olreachtaa. Imtheachtai Ilgneitheacha. • Meath. 27 An t-Olreachtaa. Imtheachtai Ilgneitheacha. Swimming Gala. Tralee, Co. Kerry. 28 An t-Olreachtaa. lmtheachtai llgneitheacha. Golf. McConnell Cup (Ladies and Men). Racing. Phoenix Park, Dublin. Open Mixed Foursomes. Killarney, Co. Kerry. 6 cAthletic Sports. Gurteen, Co. Sligo. NOVEMBER 6' 7 arlow Golf Club. Open Meeting. I Racing. Naas, Co. Kildare. ·13 Lahinch Golf Club. Open Week. Lahinch, 4 Racing. Curragh, Co. Kildare. Co. Clare. 11 Racllljl'. Leopardstown, Co. Dublin. Racing. Metropolitan, Baldoyle, Co. Dublin. 15 Courslllg. The Inches, Skibbereen, Co. Cork. Racing. Mallow, Co. Cork. 15,16 Cour.1ng. Ti!'perary Cup. Ballyglasheen, Dog Show. Monkstown, Co. Dublin. ~Ilsheelan, Annual Rell'atta. \Vicklow Town. Clonmel, Co. Tipperary. Carnival Regatta. Kinsale, Co. Cork. 18 Raclllg. Naas Co. Kildare. Horse Racing (Flapper) Meeting. Ballyboy, 25 Pattern. St. Fanahan. Mitchelstown, Co. Golf Links, Dunmanway, Co. Cork. Cork. IR~egatta. Catrick·on·Shannon, Co. Leitrim. egatta. Rathmullan, Co. Donegal. Regatta. Killybegs, Co. Donegal. SEPTEMBER DECEMBER R egatta. Moville,1 Co. Donegal. Pattern. St. Ultan's Well. Ardbraccan, "Fair of the Cross." Abbeydorney, Co. Lawn Tennis. Championships ol Munster. Kerry. Youghal, Co. Cork. Navan Co. Meath. Aeridheact, Sports and Aquatics. Blacksod, 2 Golf. Open Mixed Foursome. Castle Golf 2 Racing. Naas, Co. Kildare. Belmullet, Co. Mayo. Club, Rathlarnham, Dublin. 6 Pattern. High Mass. Blessing ol Fishing Gymkhana. Tinahely, Co. Wicklow. Racing. Curragh, Co. Kildare. Boats, etc. Ring, Co. Waterford. Golf. Guards' Cup (Men). Ladies' Open 3 All-Ireland Hurlinlf Final. Croke Park, Coursing. Tubrid, Urlinglord, Co. Kilkenny. Sweep. Open Men's Fourball. Killarney, Dublin. 8 Annual Coursing Meeting. Youghal Club. Senior All-Ireland HancIbaJl Final. Singles Youghal, Co. Cork. 7 12 Co. Kerry. Garda Depot, Dublin. . 12 Coursing. Clogheen, Co. Tipperary. • Tennis Tournament. Tramore, Co. Water· 3.10 Golf. Open Week. Lahinch, Co. Clare. 9 lord. 24 Gol!. Open Mixed Foursome.. Killarney, 10 Racing. Phoenix Park, Dublin. 6 Agricultural Show. Carrick·on·Shannon, Co. Co. Kerry. 10-12 Puck Fall'. Killorglin, Co. Kerry. Leitrim. 26 Flapper Race Meeting. Ballynacarbery, Co. -12 R.D.S. Jumplnl' Competition., Ballsbridge, 7 Racing. Limerick Junction. Waterford. 7 or 14 Co. Meath Agricultw:al Society's Summer Coursing. Dowdall's Hill, Dundalk, Co. 12 Dublin. RacIDg. Phoenix Park, Dublin. (Prov.) Show. Show Grounds, Navan, Co. Meath. Louth. North Cork Game Protection Association 8 Pattern (Village en Fete). Ballyheigue, Co. Horse Racing (Flapper) Meeting. Durrus, Kerry. Bantry, CO. Cork. 13 Shoot. Nadd, Banteer, Co. Cork. 9 Golf. Men's Open Foursomes (For Lorcan Gol!. Arbutus Cup (Men). Ladies' Open 14.17 AReric;lheact. Ballyheigue, Co. Kerry. acmg. Tramore, Co. \Vaterford. Shedock Cup). 18 holes. Stroke. MiIl Sweep. KiIlarney, Co. Kerry. town, Dublin. 26,27 Dog Show. Dublin Dog Show Society. Golf. South ol Ireland Championship. ~ark, I. Lahinch, Co. Clare. Racing. Phoenix Dublin. Dublin. 5 PllfJrimage. Lady's Well. Castle Harrison 10 Annual Pilgrimage III honour ol St. Kieran. Coursing. Ballyconra, Ballyragget, Co. Kil· . )emesne, Ballyhea, Cliarleville, Co. Cork. C1onmacnolse, Offaly. kenny. P Iljrrimage. Tobar Muire, Convent Grounds, Pattern. Ardcath, Co. Meath. Coursing. Killianne, Wexlord, Co. \Vex£ord. Lettercolm. Timoleague, Co. Cork. 11.14 Golf. Club Week. Lahinch, Co. Clare. Racing. Leopardstown, Co. Dublin. 12 Pattern. Emly, Co. TIPlJerary. Racinll". Limerick (Greenpark Racecourse Pattern. SI. Derible's Well. Fallmore, Ballinacurra). ' · Backsod, Co. Mayo. 13 Racing. Curragh, Co. KIldare. PI~rimage. Agricultural Show. Portumna, Co. Galway. 26 Coursing (Open). Ballybeggan, Tralee Co St. Patrick's Well. Abbey Bay, Kerry. '. ssaroe, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal. 14 Pattern. Knockanore, Co. Waterlord. P 16 Harvest Fair. Big Cattle Fair and Gala 27 Coursing. Ballylanders, Co. Limerick. attern and Sports. Knocknagoshel, Co. Day. Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal. Kerry. Connacht Bo>dng Champion.hip.. SWinlord Annual Regatta. Castletownbere, Co. Cork. Racing. Metropolitan, Baldoyle, Co. Dublin. Co. Mayo. 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He resents visitors and off Wexford, and once the refuge of Bagenal aImest deafens anyone who comes too near with his T Harvey, a leader in 1798, have had a long and harsh screams. When he builds a nest at all, it is a varied history, including a fantastic bid of 10/~ for rude affair of rough sticks. Often the eggs are simply the lot on one occasion. For some years now they laid on the bare ground, and in the breeding season, ~ave been a famous bird sanctuary, and the Great it is impossible to walk more than a few steps with~ Island has developed tillage also to a large ex~nt. out treading on them. A new chapter in its history opens with its purchase by a Dublin citizen who has already farmed exten~ The tern is a near neighbour of the gulls and has Sively in Co. Wexford. He hopes to establish on the the same views about nest~building. Although he Great Saltee a health and pleasure resort easily looks very like a herring~gull, you can always dis~ accessible in the air~age that will follow the war. tingui~h a tern by his forked tail: the gull has a He will safeguard the famous bird sanctuary to square tail. A graceful bird, with his black head and which 2,000,000 sea~birds of 30 varieties resort tapering white wings, the tern needs the safety of Yearly from March to July. These birds are a the bird sanctuary to protect him from feather~ unique attraction. hunters. MOTHER CAREY'S CHICKENS. THE PUFFIN IS A COMEDIAN. You may see a fulmar petrel-one of Mother The puffins, who nest in burrows near the cliffs, Carey's chickens, on her rare visits to land, guarding introduce a note of comedy into island affairs. Rather her nest in a rocky crevice with its one precious egg. like large parrots, with brightly coloured beaks From one spring to another the petrel wanders home several sizes too big for their bodies, puffins are less over the North Atlantic, only coming to shore always ready to welcome visitors. They will allow Sightseers to come quite close to the nest, while they waddle solemnly up and down on the cliffs. They belong to the same family as the auks. Two centuries ago there were millions of auks on the coasts of Europe and America, but the auk could neither fly nor run, and it was such an attractive prey for sports~ men that by 1844 it had become extinct. The kittiwakes favour the southern side of the island and build their seaweed nests on the sides of the cliffs. It is hard to distinguish the cries of the sea~ birds on the Saltees, but if you hear a bird calling "Kittiwake," you will know that it has travelled hundreds of miles from the Arctic regions to nest here. On the rocky shores the cormorants build. With their never~ending cIaving for food, they are well equipped for the business with their large bill. THE FASHIONABLE FALCON. Sentry.Po.t. Some land birds have settled on the Saltees, too, including the peregrine falcons and oyster-catchers. f~[.a brief nes,~ing period. Petrels-the name me~ns The peregrine falcon builds a neat nest of sticks h Ittle Peter -are said to walk on the water lIke lined with soft grass, with deep hollows to hold the t e first Peter who walked on Galilee. eggs. This variety of falcon was the favourite of lords and ladies gay in the middle ages when, with S The gull, who lives on the southern side of Great hooded peregrines on their gloved wrists, they set out altee, is Public Enemy No. 1 here. The herring~ to hunt wild ducks and herons. He' has forgotten his gull, who is very large and handsome, but no gentle~ fashionable days and lives true to type now during (an, raids the nests of the gannets and guillemots his annual .. holiday" in the Saltees. If the visitors tor eggs. The black~backed gull has a bad reputation will enjoy themselves half as well as the birds seem to do, he Saltees are going to have a great vogue .00. He has been known to waylay plump, unsuspect~ In~ puffins and devour them. He is fond of company one day yet. (his own) and nests in colonies of thousands on the MARIE O'DWYER. 312 IRISH TRAVEL January, 1944 BILLING~GATE .'-----] ...------vla------1--_-----. THE DINGLE PENINSULA T was during my holidays in the Dingle Peninsu~a forefront in the bidding. especially for crayfish. that I witnessed the most westerly market In .. Just as nice as lobster." a thrifty housewife con~ I Europe and the social event of the week fided, .. and a good bit cheaper." in Dunquin. Early on Sunday morn~ng, despite the threatening UP THE PERILOUS CLIFFS. grey sky and heaving sea, the short~wave radio The scene, with the cliff face as a background and station on the Great Blasket Island flashed over the the ocean beating against the cement. was one of great animation and rare colour. In and out. through the restless crowd with all its chatter and laughter, the fluttering of bright scarves and the bursts of driven spray. sturdy island men in dripping oilskins hurried. filling great cases with the fearsome~looking monsters. packed in sawdust with blocks of ice to keep them alive, and carrying them on their shoulders up the perilous track to the waiting lorry. • All too soon it was over. The last boat pushed off for Blasket; the last case marked BilIingsgate. London, was secured on the lorry; the crowd was blown up to the cliff top and dispersed to its various homes, and Dunquin relapsed into its usual calm dignity. / K. HEASLIP. Dunquin Harbour. Famous Birth-places (4) I message to Dunquin that the previous nigh.t's catch had completed the lobster quota and asking that the BALLYCLOGH, Co. CORK exporters be notified. A lorry arrived at 4.30 p.m., and soon the road along the cliff top and the steep, winding path, end~ ing in steps that led to the cement platform or boat~ slip far below. was alive with people. Already the curraghs. looking so pitifully small and frail as they glided over the tossmg wave tops, were beginning to scud across from the island and deposit their loads of writhing red devils on the'wet cement. Then the haggling and bargaining started in rapid. picturesque Gaelic screamed above the blustering wind that scattered to the heavens the usual odour of slightly decayed bait. Dunquin was well to the DR. CROKE (1824~1902). born here, educated at Charleville, Paris and Rome, P.P. of Doneraile for J. J. I .. DE WITT" Turf Burning 5 years, afterwards for 4 years Bishop of Auckland. HEAT STORAGE COOKERS New Zealand, before becoming Archbishop of O'Hara for Hotels and Reltaurantl Cashel in 1875. A Patriot and Patron of the Gaelic Will cook for 200 people daily on 1- Ton of Athletic Association from its foundation. Arcb~ Turf per mDllth. May we .end you detail. Tem~ & CO. , LINCOLN PLACE, DUBLIN bishop Croke was also a strong advocate of LTD perance. He was buried in Thurles, Co. Tipperary. January, 1944 IRISH TRAVEL 313 Hotel-keepers also take Holidays NE often wonders where the proprietors and of our Irish Hotels and. on this subject, especially proprietresses of our Irish season Hotels spend praised one Hotel proprietress, whom he modestly O their holidays. Some of them who close described in his own quaint way-" she's a better their establishments for the winter used. we know, man than lam." He seemed to have an intimate to Visit Continental resorts before the war; many of knowledge of many of his rivals and spoke affection them became domiciled in our cities, but as the spring ately, but not deprecatingly, of them, as "Moll," opened they were back again to their Hotels and "Aunty May," "Aunty Do Do," "The Contract Boarding-houses, airing, renovating, painting and Bridge Fiend," "Nanno," "Tommy," "Donal," generally busying themselves getting ready for the "'Josey," "Brendan." "Rooskey" (God rest his next season. Any of them that were really enter soul), and so on. priSing. and there are a good few, if they took a busman's holiday at the close of the season created Yes, Yes! his sympathetic and charitable refer qUite a flutter unless they travelled incog. in the home ences to his fellow hoteliers was as bracing as the resorts they visited. combination of sea, mountain and bog air which we An enterprising friend visited a West of Ireland were for the time breathing. He admitted he was a tealth resort at the end of last season, and as he was captious critic in his youth but that time and experi nown as a really progressive man, he immediately ence had developed an appreciation of the difficulties became the centre of much excited chatter, particU of life generally and Hotel control particularly and, larly as there was a prospect of a flne local Hotel in him now, his declining years were rosy coloured being in the market. His repeated denials that he by the feeling that "everything in the garden was ~ad any such intention did not silence the local lovely." O. know-alls," who stated authoritatively that he was there to buy a Hotel, and occasionally he was shadowed in his walks abroad, so that/he had to give a Wide berth to the Hotel in the market. The writer HOLD IT! ~et him on his short holiday and was glad to hear him say he was enjoying his holiday, that he was vhery comfortable in his Hotel, that the place whicn e described as the most genuine health resort in what used to be called the United Kingdom, was agreeing with him, etc., etc. What startled me most was his advocacy that all resorts that might later be endowed with funds to develop their amenities should no longer be controlled by local authorities or com mittees, but should be in the hands of an expert ma~ager or director who might be assisted-in an adVISOry capacity only-by a local committee. .. SHE'S A BETTER MAN THAN ME." He had a' lot to say of a favourable nature of the Part played by women in the successful management A 1943 Hurling Final Shot. THE NATIONAL BANK LIMITED offers an unrivalled service in the financing of foreign trade and the procurement of funds at the most favourable rates every where. Every description of foreign business is transacted. DUBLIN: 34 & 35 College Green. LONDON: 13-17 Old Broad St., E.C.2 234 Office. throughout Ireland and 26 Office. in London and Great Britain. Agents and Correspondents throughout the W orid ESTABLISHED 1835 314 iRISH TRAVEL January, 19·44 A DIRECTORY OF IRISH HOTELS (B.-Number of Bedrooms. H.C. indicates Bedrooms with hot and cold water available.) (Kerry). ABBEYPEALE (lJmerlck). BALLYJrIOREY (Werlord). CARAGH LAKE COURTOWN HARBOUR (WerlOllll LEEN'S, Main St.; B. 12. SOUTHERN; B. 33; H.C. BAY VIEW; B. 10. MR. MOWATT, Kildermot; B. 16. BOLGER'S MARINE; B. 22. WM. SMITH, Tarn Hill Hse; B.7. ABBEYLEIX (LaoghiI). CARLOW (Carlowl. COURTOWN; B.17. DE VESCI ARMS; B. 10. BALLYSHANNOR (DoDegal). ROYAL; B. 40; RC. LEVUKA GUEST HOUSE; B 11. IMPERIAL; B. 14. ACHILL ISLAND (Mayo). ROYAL MILLSTONE; B. 12; RC. CARNA (Galway). CREESLOUGH (DonegaI). ACHfLL SOUND; B. 14. SWEENEY'S; B. 12; H.C. I>lONGAN'S; B. 35; H.C. O'DONNELL'S; B. 11. AMETHYST, Keel; B. 22; H.C. CLEW BAY, Dooagb; B. 11. BANTRY (Cork). CARNDONAGH (Donegal). CROSSHAVEN (Cork). GRAY'S, Dugort; B.8. CANTY'S; B. 14; H.C. O'DOHERTY'S; B. 12; H.C. CHURCH BAY; B. 10. KEEL BAY, Keel; B.7. KEANE'S; B. 8. MINAUN, Keel; B. 8. VICKERY'S; B. 20; H.C. CARRICK (Donegal). DALKEY (Dublin). CASTL~j PATTEN'S (Private), Keem; B. 5. BELMULLET (MayO). SLIEVE LEAGUE; B. 10. CLIFF B. 80; H.C.•_ RICHVIEW, Keel; B. 8. HEALION'S; B.I0. .. LUCKINGTON" GUEST HOu CARRICK-oN·8llANNON (Leitrim). Ulverton Rd.; B. 9; H.C. AHERLOW. GLEN OF (Tipperary). BE'rl'YSTOWN CMealh). BUSH; B. 20; H.C. GLEN OF AHERLOW; B. 14; RC NEPTUNE; '8. 20; H.C. DELGARY (Wicklow). NORTHLANDS; B. 10.• CARRIGART (Donegal). EASTON HOUSE; B. 18; H.C. ARAN ISLAlfDS (Galway). CARRIGART; B. 26. GANLY'S, Ki1ronan: 12. BIRR (Offaly). E. DOO1.Y'S; B. 14. DERRYBEG (Donegal). CASBEL (Tipperary). ERRIGAL VIEW, I>1iddletown; B.!!; ARDARA (DoDenJ). BLACKROCK (Lonlh). RYAN'S CENTRAL; B. 17. MICHAEL GALLAGHER, DerrY"'" NESBIT ARMS; B. 14. BLACKROCK ; B. 23. House, Cotteen, Bunbeg; B. 12. CASTLEBAR (Mayo). ARDEE (Lonlh). BOYLE (Co. RoocoDUbon). IMPERIAL; B. 30; H.C. BROPHY'S; B. 10. ROYAL; B. 24. DINGLE 1Kerrv). RUXTON ARMS; B. 10. CASTLECOVE (Kerry). BENNER'S; Main St.; B. 21; g.C. BRAY (Wicklow). WESTCOVE; B. 15. ARDMORE (Waterford). BAY, Esplanade; B. 20. DONEGAL (DonegaI). CLIFF HOUSE; B. 23; H.C. BELLA VISTA, Esplanade; B. 10. CASTLEFREKE (Cork). ABBEY; B. 10. BELMONT, Esplanade; B. 10. OWNAHINCHA; B. 1 i. CENTRAL; B. 10; H.C. 1 ARKLOW (Wicklow). DAINGEAN, 8 Sydenham Villas; KILLYMARD GUEST HOUSE; B. ' HOYNE'S, Main St.; B. 16. B. 5; H.C. CASTLEGREGORY (Kerry). ROYAL; B. 21; H.C. DOCKERY'S, WAVE CREST, FITZGERALD'S; B. 6. DOWlfINGS (Don"'). Esplanade; B. 8. BEACH; B. 16. ARRARMORE ISLAND (Donegal). EAGLE, Esplanade; B. 19. CASTLElSLAND •(Kerry) GLEN; B.12. EDENVALE, Esplanade; B. 8. CROWN; B. 12. DROGHEDA (Lonlh). ESPLANADE; B. 40; H.C. CASTLETOWNBERE (Cork). CENTRAL' B. 20. ASHFORD (Wicklow). FITZWlLLIAM, Esplanade; B. 13. WHITE H6RSE; B. 21. BEL-AIR; B. 14; H.C. GLENARM, Esplanade; B. 12 ' H.C. BEREHAVEN; B. 16. GLEN; B. 7. GLENHAZEL, Meath Rd.; B.l6. H.C. CHARLEVn.LE (Cork). DROMAHAIRE (Leitrim). HOLYRooD, Esplanade; B. 22. ROYAL; B. 12. ABBEY; B. 10; H.C. A'1'IIEIfRY (Galway). KINVARA, Esplanade; B. 21. HANBERRY'S; B. 11; H.C. MOUNT COLEMAN, Meath Road; CHURCHILL (DonegaI). B.I0. McCLAFFERTY'S; B. 6. DUBLIN CITY. ATHLORE (Wtlltmealh). RATHCLARBN GUEST HOUSE, CENTRAL; B. 19; H.C. LiceIII8d Holell. Killamey Road; B. 12. CLARE1IrlORRlS (Mayo). BUSWELL'S.I. 25/26 Molesworth st AmY CKiIdare). RATH·NA·SEER, Esplanade; B. 10 CONWAY'S; B. 21; H.C. LEINSTER ARMS; B. 12; H.C. ROYAL, Main St.; B. 20; H.C. B. 48: H.c. ST. ANNE'S, Esplanade; B. 10. CLIPDEN (Galway). CENTRAL, Excbequer St.; B. 106; AUGIIBJII (Wlcldow). SEAVERGE, Esplanade; B. 16. CENTRAL: B. 10. H.C. o. HILL'S GUEST HOUSE; B. 16. SMITH'S, Elplanade; B. 12; H.C. MRS. EMERSON, Ivy Hotel; B. 10, CLARENCE, Wellington Quay; B. 7 , MRS. STRAHAN; B. 9. STRAND, Eoplanade; B. 12. LAVELLE'S; B. 10; H.C. H.C. SYDENHAM, Putland Rd.; B. 10. DOLPHIN, Essex St.; B. 20. AVOCA (WIcklow). CLOGlIABE (Kerry). FOUR COURTS, Inns Quay; B. 100 AVOCA; B. 10; H.C. BJU'l'fAS BAY (WIcJdow). O'CONNOR'S; E. 6. H.C. MooRE'S VALE VIEW; B. 10; H.C. McDANIEL'S; B. 12. GRESHAM, Upr. O'Connell St.; B.96; ROCKFIELD; B. 14; H.C. CLONAKILTY (Cork). H.C. BAGENALS'l'OWN (carlow). MRS. SMITH, Three Mile Water; B. 7. INCHYDONEY; B. 31. GROSVENOR. Westland Row; B. 23 DOORLE"'S; B. 15. H.C. BUHBEG (DoDepI). CLOHBUR (via C1aremorri1, IlIayo). JURY'S, College Gn>en; B. 100 BALLIIfA (Mayo). BRESLlN'S; B. 12. KILBRIDE LODGE (Guest House); H.C. COMMERCIAL; B. 10. SEAVIEW; B. 12; H.C. B.8. MOIRA Trinity St.; B. 20; g.C DOWNHILL; B. 82; H.C. BURCRANA (Don_). MOW'S, Talbot St.; B. 60; H. CLOIfEA (DnDgarvan, Waterford). NEW ORMOND, Ormond Quay HURST'S; B. 25; H.C. AnANTIC; B.I0. OCEAN VIEW; B. 12. LOUGH CONN; Clogban'l; B. 10. BAYVIEW; B. 18. B. 100; H.C. IMPERIAL; B. 80; H.C. CENTRALi B. 10. CLONEVAN (Gorey. Werlord). NORTH STAR, AmIens St.; B. 60 MOY; B. 20; H.C. LAKE OF ~HADOWS; B. 26. HORGAN'S; B. 4. H.C. MRS. F. E. L. REID, Curramore LOUGH SWILLY; B. 40. POWER'S, Kildare St.; B. 80; g. House, Currey; B. 8. CLONIltANY (DonegaI). RED LION; B. 24. BUlIDORAR (DoDepI). INNISHOWEN; B. 8. ROYAL HIBERNIAN, Dawson SI. BALLIJrAJ'AD (RoIcommOD). ALLINGHAM; B. 18. B. 130; H.C.. HOLLYBRooK; B. 15. AMERICAN; B. 16; H.C. CLON1lIEL (TIpperary). RUSSELL.. St. Stephen's Green ATIANTIC; B. 21; H.C. HEARN'S; B. 32 H.C. B. 51; tt.C. BALLIJrASLOE (Galway). BAY VIEW; B. 14; H.C. ORMONDE; B. 39. SHELBOURNE, St. Stephen's Green O'CARROLL'S; B. 14; H.C. BRADY'S CAVAN HOUSE; B. 162; H.C. HOLLOWAY'S; B.8. CENTRAL; B. 82; H.C. COBH (Cork). VAUGHAN'S, 29 Parnel1 Sq.; B.31 CONWAY'S; B.12. EUROPEAN; B. 12; H.C. H.C. BALLIJrGEARY (Cork). FARNEY' B. 20. WICKLOW, Wicklow St.; B. 36 ARD-NA·LAOI; B. 14; H.C. GREAT NORTHERN' B. 76; H.C. CORG (Mayo). H.C. HAMILTON; B. 34; ASHFORD CASTIE; B. 44; H.C. BALLIIfROBE (Mull). kc. WYNN'S, Lr. Abbey St.; B. 65; g. ~O; HOLYROOD ; B. 18; H.C. RAILWAY; B. H.C. IMPERIAL; B. 18; H.C. COOTEHILL (CaVllD). COURTVIEW & WHITE HORSE; UD1IceDIed JIoleII. MRS. McDAID, Rossmore House; B.9. ABBOTSFORD, 72 Harcourt S BALLYBURION (KerrJ). MAGHERY HOUSE; B. 14. B. 30; H.C. CASTLE; B. 46; H.C. B. 30; H.C. MARATHON; B. 20; H.C. BARRY'S, Gt. Denmark St.; B. CENTRAL; B. 80; H.C. MRS. O'FI.AH.!RTY. .. Magbenl "; CORK CITY. HIBERNIAN; B. 14. CENTRAL, 3 Prince's St.; B. 10. BELVEDERE, Nth. Gt. George'l st MOUNTAIN VIEW; B.15. B.I0. CORRIGAN:Si !3. 1,0; 1;I.C. B.30. STRAND; B. 22; H.C. PALACE; B. 30; H.C. HOSKINGS, Ynuce s St.; B. 15. BURLINGTON PRIVATE HOTE SAVOY; B. 15. SHENE HOUSE; B. 18; H.C. IMPERIAL, Pembroke St.; B. 90; B.12. WEST END; B. 26. ST. ANNE'S HOTEL, 8 Bayview Tee.; H.C. CABIN, 61 Upr. O'Connel1 St.; B. 1 B.l1. METROPOLE, MacCurtain St.; B. CALEDONIAN, Sth' Gt. George's S 9ALLYCOTTOR (Cork). SEA VIEW; B. 18; H.C. 100; H.C. (Unlicensed). B.20 · H.C. BAY VIEW; e. 45. TOURIST HOTEL; B. 10; H.C MUNSTER, Coburg St.; B. 24; H.C. CARLT6 N, Harcourt St.; B.14. FAWCETT'S; B.45. BURTOIIPORT (Donepl). VICTORIA, Patrick St.; B. 75; H. C. CLERKIN'S, 58 Eccles St.; B. 18. O'DONNELL'S; B. 10. WINDSOR, MacCurlain St.; B. 30; COUNTY, Harcourt St.; B. 31; g. BALLtLInDY (Cork). H.C. CUMBERLAND. Westland Ro OUVANE; B. lU; H.C. ClABIRCIVBD (1[erry). WREN'S; BI0 B.21i H.C. HARP; B. 12; H.C. DROMlu, North Circular Rd. B BALLtLII'ra 1DoaeaI). OCONNELL'S RAILWAY COROPIII (Clare). • EASTWooD. 91/92 Lr. Leeoon S BALLYLlFFEN; B. 16. (late LeIIle'Ij; B. 18. EYRE Sl'UDDERT. Cragmober; B. 8. B.III1. 315 January, 1944 IRISH TRAVEL GREYSTONES (Wicklow). LI8DOONVARNA (Clare). DUNMORE EAST (Waterford). CENTRAL, "frafa1gar Rd.; B. 20. BALLYNALACKEN CASTLE; B.I0. E~~~V ALE, 4 Harcourt St.; B. 11; LYNCH,S; B.39 ; H.C. STRAND; B. 16. Grand; B. fi6. ~tLIOTr, ROYAL SPA; B. 30; H.C. Hazeourt St.; B. 12. DURQUIl'f (Diugle, Kerry). RAILWAY; B. 16. VA, 66 PameII St.; B. 12; H.C. MAURICE KAVANAGH; B.9. (Kerry). ERN'EDENE GUEST HOUSE: GWEEDORE (Donegal). LISTOWEL GWEEDORE; B. 20; RC. LISTOWEL ARMS The Square; 204 Clonliffe Road Drumcondra. EASKEY (8\igo). B.20. FITZPATRICK'S S8 Westland Row; SEAFIELD; B. 14; H.C. DOOGAN'S (Meenderrygamph); B. 12, B. 12' HC ' LOUISBURGB (Mayo). r:OOME'S: 8' Cavendish Row; B. 12. ENNIS (Clare). BEADFORD (Galway). OLD HEAD; B. 16; H.C. ~~OE, Hazeourt St.; B. 4.6; CARMODY'S, Abbey St.; B. 25; H.C. McCORMACK'S; B. 9. OLD GROUND; B. 30; H.C. LUCAlf BATII1IEW (Wicklow). GRAND; B. 14. IITRAIIDBILL (Sligo). UP1'OlII (Ki1mackridp, WuIord). NEWRATH BRIDGE (Hunter's) KINCORA; B. 16. St. PATRICK'S; B. 14. UFTON HYDRO; B. 11; H.C. B. 16. KNOCKNAGOW, Lr. SalthiIJ; B. 7. STAR OF THE SEA (McDermott's); NORBROS; B. 8. B.I0. RECESS (Galway) OIG GIOLLA, Lr. SalthiIJ; B. 9; H.C. URLI1IIGFORD (KlIkCDDJ). GLENDALOUGH HOUSE; B. 11. HARRINGTON'S; B. 8. O'LEARY'S; B. 11. STRANORLAR (Donegal). O'REILLY'S; B. 23; H.C. BOSAPENNA (Carrigari, Donn). KEE'S; B.12. ROCKLAND; B.20; H.C. VALUnA ISLAND (Kerry). ROSAPENNA; B. 87; H.C. STELLA MARIS; B. 20; H.C. ROYAL; B. 30. MISS M. WILKINSON. 2 Seaview TOURISTS'. Lr Salthi1l; B. 18. TBOMASTOWN (Kilkenny), Villas; B. 7. VILLA MARINA; B. 15. NORE VIEW; B. 15. WARWICK; B. 32; H.C. VIRGI1II1A (Cavan). BOSBEG (G1entiel, Donegal). VIRGINIA LAKE; B. 12. DAWROS BAY; B. 15. WHITE STRAND GUEST HOUSE; TBURLES (Tipperary), VIRGINIA PARK; B. 12. B. 4- HAVES'S; B. 40; H.C. BOSCOMllfOlll (RoIcommon). GREALY'S; B. 16. 8BAlIKILL CDnhlin). TIPPERARY (TJpperary). WATERFORD (Waterford). ROYAL; B. 23. SHANGANAGH CASTLE; B. 12; ROYAL. Bridge St.: B. 31; H.C. GRANVILLE. Quay; B. 68; H.C. H.C. ?ffiTROPOLE; B. 15. BOSCREA (TJpperary). CENTRAt; B. 14. 8JlIIu :r,AGB (WIcklow) TRALEE (Kerry). HOTEL AVALON; B.7. BENNER'S: B. 40; H.C. WATERVILLE (Kerry). BOSSBEIGB (Glenbeil:b, Kerry). GRAND, Denny St.; B. 40; H.C. BUTLER ARMS; B. 70; H.C. MRS. A. KIl.GALL1N. "Slieve Corrig"; SKERRTES (DDbIln). METROPOLE; B. 10 ;.H.C. SOUTHERN LAKE; B. 33; H.C. B. 10; H.C. GRAND; B. 20; H.C. PARK, Denny St.; B. 16: H.C. IMPERIAL. Denny St.; B. 12. BOSSES POnrr (Sligo). MARINE, South Strand; B. 12 WESTPORT (Mayo). GOLF LINKS; B. 19. H.C. RAILWAY; B. 20. VICTORIA; B. 8. ROCKVILLE. Hoar Rock; B. 10. TRAMORE (Waterford). .. BOOLABAWN," 'rhe Tee.; B. 18; WEXFORD (WuIord). BOSSLARE IITRAIID (WuIord). 8EIBBEREE1II (Cork). H.C. CLANCY'S, Anne St.; B. 14; H.C. GOLF; B.30. WEST CORK; B. 14. GRAND; B. 55; H.C. • TALBOT. Trinity St.; B. 35; H.C. HARBOUR VIEW; B.I0. HIBERNIAN; B. 20; H.C. PI~~i. B. 20. SLA1IIE CJteatb). HOTEL DE LUXE: B. 12. STl .....111 . • 111 1 '11111 11, 11 UIIIl..' .. I .. II .. I .. , .. I.III~ E Angling· Bathing • Boating • Golfing .' Hiking. Shooting • (LICENSED) Phone: 14 10YAL ~ SWEENEY'S CORRIB HOTEL E OUQHTERARD HOTEL AIKLOW § Premier Angling Centre tor Lough Corrib and Connemara § LICRN8ED. H... 0. 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