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T happened in one of those felicitous corners of of women's talk, so entertaining and consuming that I Europe where 11 Trespassers will be Prosecuted" their senses were closed to the thunder of a train bearing has not yet been taken at its face value. down on them. This near tragedy, of course, happened Two women of the countryside met while making a in Ireland, the country of the unexpected. It was only familiar short-cut homeward by way of the railway line. a month ago in that region where wonders never seem They were experienced steppers from sleeper to sleeper, out of date. Surely it is the nearest case of being talked to death yet recorded. Mercifully it turned to the but, after all, it is easier to sit down for a gossip j so they sat facing each other, one on each rail, in the sunshiny paradox of a good story, as so many things do in Ireland, afternoon. Only the cricket chirped in the meadows where you can always get a laugh even in the teeth of tragedy. below them. The bark of a dog in the distance sounded like an outrage on a world at peace with itself. They D. L. KELLEHER in 11 Coming Events." were monarchs of all they surveyed. This was nature's Own drawingroom for those two on their steel seats, out of reach of the work-a-day world. They warmed to

the exchange of gossip-" And do you tell me," 11 Did she really r " and all the rest. CONTENTS Louth-Gap of the North PAGE So lively and absorbing was the talk that the train By H. S. Skeffington, M. A. 232 from Mountain Stage was almost on top of them before Rowing in Ireland. By Skipper ...... 233 Dublin Horse Show ..... 235 they roused to the whistle of it. One of them stepped The Glamour of Curracloe. By 11-1. Butler 237 clear, but the other fell inwards on the track, fair in the \Vhere the Sea Trout Run. middle, so that the whole train passed over her while By Capt. ]. B. Drought 239 The Irish Theatre. By Outfront 241 she kept her presence of mind and lay flat. Faltboating in Ireland. By H. B. H ammond..... 243 The Aran Islands 244-245 Chivalrously the guard realised the situation and Ballycotton, in County Cork ..... 246-247 pulled the alarm signal. The engine-driver slowed Radio Athlone 248 down, and the two ladies were invited to take their places Gorey and the Seaside Resorts within its Vicini;: By T. E. Leggett 249 on, instead of under, the train, while all steamed off Picturesque Carrick-on-Shann, n. By].]. Sheerin 251 happily enough, if a little shocked, to the home stop at Cork Chatter. By T. O'D...... 253 Ci Interest to Hotels 255 the next station. Ireland's Leading Hotels 257 There never, surely, was such tribute to the quality A Directory of Hotels 259 23" IRISH TRAVEL July, 1937

Louth as a Holiday Resort The Gap of the :l-£orth

The Sun God's Corn Measure

By H. S. SKEFFINGTON, M.A.

Carlingford Castle, with its glorious mountain back­ ground, is one of Louth's picturesque piles.

OUNTY LOUTH is the smallest Some County Epithets. " Rebel" Cork; Limerick is named in Ireland, like the State of Maine We give loving nicknames to several in remembrance of Sarsfield and the Wild C in U.S.A. and Rutlandshire in of our counties, as the United States Geese, "City of the Broken Treaty'" England. And because of its compact­ Clare is Ireland's Banner County; Meath: ness, it has a character peculiar to itself ; chooses for each of the States its own from Tara and the Kings "Royal indeed, every county in Ireland has its special flower, a gracious idea. We say Meath"; Tipperary, from its soldiers own individual features, peculiarities "Sweet County Down "-perhaps its " Gallant" Tipperary. Was it Kickha~ which you can, if you are county­ air deserves this epithet, perhaps its who ga~e his native county that proud conscious, sense the moment you cross people; Tyrone of the Bushes; Cavan appellation? And so Louth is called from Cork to Kerry, from Limerick to of the Lakes (for their special natural "Th~ Gap". (or Gate) of the North, Clare, from Dublin to Wicklow, from features); Wicklow is the Garden of standing, as it does, sentinel between Roscommon to Leitrim I So. too, with Ireland; Kerry is called, simply, t~e ~einster and Ulster, to which province Louth. Kingdom (there is only one); Cork is it once belonged. The easiest most obvious approach to Ulster (unle'ss you go west v~a Sligo) is via Louth; it was there ill 1591 that Owen Roe O'Donnell (" Gallant Red Hugh ") passed on his way, an escaped prisoner from Dublin Castle, to his mountain home in far Donegal.

What Louth Offers. Louth is an ideal base for the traveller in search of beauty: it offers a historic background, scenic beauty, sea, wood, and pasture; a seaboard with golden strand, and inland the lovely Boyne Valley with its thousand historic asso­ ciations. Its towns, Dundalk (the capital, for the little town of Louth is not the chief town) and Drogheda, recall the pride of former days: both are associated with Cromwell's depredations. Drogheda he sacked, sparing neither women nor children-there is a street whose name still records that slaughter of the innocents. Dundalk, profiting, perhaps, by the example of the fate of other towns, surrendered, and was spared. Drogheda's sons relate how Dublin once took second place to theirs in mayoral matters. An article might be devoted to Drogheda alone, with its St. Lawrence Gate, remnant of the old wall; its Abbey of St. Mary, whose pointed arch survived the battering of Cromwell's guns; its Church of St. Peter's, in memory of another Oliver, the saintly Oliver Plunket, Archbishop of Armagh, "Omeath nods across the bay to its sister resort, Warrenpoint, in County Down." who was hanged at Tyburn, and whose 232 (Continued on page 236.) IRISH TRAVEL July, 1937

•• •• By "SKI PPER " ROWING •• • •

A close finish at Cork Regatta.

REGATTA FIXTURES. 1937.

July 2-3 - Dublin Metropolitan Regatta, July 8-Limerick City Regatta. August 2 (Bank Holiday)-Carrick-on Shannon Centennial Regatta. at Island Bridge. July 14-15 - GALWA Y REGATTA. SENIOR EIGHTS CHAMPION­ July 7---CORK CITY REGATTA. SHIP OF IRELAND. I.A.R.U. NORTHERN IRELAND. JUNIOR EIGHTS CHAMPION­ July 6-Coleraine Regatta. SHIP OF IRELAND. I.A.R.U. CUP. July 22-Waterford City Regatta. July 8-City of Derry Regatta. CUP.

HE month of July finds the Irish Rowing and Regatta The unfortunate clashing of dates will not only prevent season at its zenith. The fixtures are invariably carried Northern crews from competing at Cork and Limerick, but it T out on dates that are comparatively free from other will, with equal certainty, also entail the absence of Southern attractions, and, therefore, the visitor who comes to Ireland crews from Coleraine and Derry. Every Southern club that provided with a car will be well repaid if he elects to follow the can put a potential crew on the water, of whatever class, will racing crews on what is known as the Grand Tour of the regattas. unquestionably be represented at Cork and, on the next day, at Not only will he witness good sport and close, even exciting, Limerick. At the former regatta, on July 7th, the Junior contests, but, travelling from venue to venue in leisurely Eights Championship of Ireland will be decided. For this fashion, he will also be enabled to see the country under the great annual contest, and for the Senior Championship, which most favourable conditions. will have Galway for its venue on July 14th and 15th, the Irish Amateur Rowing Union has provided exceedingly handsome In the above list of fixtures the Northern regattas are kept and valuable perpetual challenge cups, on which it is the separate. This, however, does not mean that any differences ambition of every Irish oarsman to have his name inscribed have arisen. The sport of Rowing knows no political or as a member of a winning crew. In addition, the Rowing territorial boundaries, and the writ of the Irish Amateur Rowing Union also furnishes valuable individual prizes for members Union runs in each and everyone of the thirty-two counties of of the winning crews. Ireland. Through unavoidable circumstances the dates of the Northern Great Races at Cork and Galway. regattas, Coleraine and Derry, coincide with those of the Cork and Limerick fixtures. But anyboc'y who happens to find It is anticipated that at least twelve Junior Eights will be himself in the vicinity of either Northern city would do well entered for the great race at Cork, and that from eight to ten to take in these regattas, as they will be fully supported by Senior Eights will turn out t Galway a week later for the Ulster clubs, of which there are six, and a very comprehensive Senior Championship. The latter entry will in all probability general entry will be forthcoming. Both fixtures are rowed be representative of the four provinces of Ireland, as the over courses which have the added charm of a delightful scenic Northern regattas will have passed into history, and Senior crews from Ulster will be free to travel. Such participation environment. 233 (Please see over.) IRISH TRAVEL July, 1937 will be facilitated by the adoption in recent years of road trans­ port methods tor the sendmg of boats by shorter and more direct routes. ROYAL DUBLIN SOCIETY. In addition to these Championship events there will also be at Cork and at Galway a large general entry which will make each of these two regattas a veritable carnival of sport. Follow­ ing Cork, all crews will travel to Limerick, where the racing will take place on the lordly Shannon on July 8th. At Cork the racing will probably take up about five hours, beginning about two o'clock. At Galway the programme will be spread over two days.

An International Course. The course at Cork is on the Lee and along the Marina, which skirts the course for about two miles. The actual racing stretch is one and a quarter miles, and it is almost entirely straight. As the competing crews, whose progress can be easily followed, from start to finish, from the enclosure, come near, the river narrows, and the last 400 yards has a sylvan background on either side. The sloping enclobure affords a clear view of the DUBLIN crews ab they pass, graceful of appearance, and putting their every ounce of skill into the last spurt, to the finish. Visiting oarsmen from Great Britain and other countries have pro­ nounced the Cork course to be one of the finest in the world. Incidentally, it was, in 1902, the scene of a great International race, in the final of which the Leander Club (of London) defeated HORSE the famous Berlin Rowing Club in what has become a historic landmark in the history of Irish and International Rowing. At Limerick the Shannon flows by tlle city, and its wide waters provide ample room for racing. The Galway course, SHOW on the Corrib, is also a very fine stretch of water running per­ fectly straight for at least a mile, and it is not without its scenic attractions. August 3, 4, 5, 6&7next Following vVaterford regatta, on July 22nd, the 1937 season will come to an end at Carrick-on-Shannon on August 2nd (Bank Holiday). The latter fixture will, tIns year, mark the Centennial of the Carrick-on-Shannon Rowing Club, and the fact is an indication of the length of time that amateur rowing TWO THOUSAND HORSES has flourished in Ireland. In this respect it may be mentioned that last year Dublin University Boat Club celebrated its one FOR SHOW AND SALE hundredtll birthday.

At Carriek-on-Shannon. For the last three years the Carrick-on-Shannon fixture has SEVEN NATIONS, become the rendezvous of crews from all over Ireland, and it including America, will compete in the has been the scene of some of the finest racing of each season. As the name of the town, which is the county seat of County International Military Jumping Contests Leitrim, suggests, it is located on the upper reaches of the Shannon, which provides a most suitable course for racing. This regatta is one of the most popular fixtures held each year, and it is invariably a most fitting and a highly enjoyable finale GRAND STAND SEATS to the Irish Rowing year. CAN NOW BE BOOKED In conclusion, let me point out that a regatta is not merely a great sporting occasion. It is also a social function of the most brilliant and colourful kind. Given fine weather, the enclosure at any regatta becomes one of the most attractive of bright scenes in wlrich the costumes of the "fair sex" vie Programmes and all information from: with the vari-coloured uniforms of oarsmen and club members. It is an event in the summer social calendar, and it has its appeal THE ROYAL DUBLIN SOCIETY, for everybody. From the sporting point of view it is the occasion of fine manly contests, and from the spectacular there Ball's Bridge, Dublin. is no lovelier sight than that of half-a-dozen or more crews dashing in a bunch to the finish. 234 July, 1937 IRISH TRAVEL

DUBLIN HORSE SHOW

AUGUST 3rd, ~th, !ith, Eith, and

7th next. The Military Jumping Teams parading at the Horse Show, before the Aga Khan Cup contest, last year. This year seven Nations, including America, will send teams for the Military Jumping at Ballsbridge.

ISITORS travel to J?ubli,n H;orse Show from far Exhibition Halls, which are filled with tastefully and wide, for nothmg like It can be seen a~y­ decorated stands displaying a wide range of goods V where else in the world to-day, A gathenng mainly of Irish Free tate manufacture; prominent of two thousand horses for show and sale is in itself are the linens, laces, and homespuns for which Ireland a unique sight and when it ,s staged in superb per­ is so justly famed. manent Show Grounds (the Royal Dublin Society ha spent over half a rr,illion pounds in perfecting ,its Prizes Exceed £6,000. premises), amidst a setting o~ ~rees and, flowers, with the added attractions of thrillmg Jumpmg Contest, Leaving these halls, the visitor can wander at will a fine Trade Exhibition and Flower Show, first-class through the fine airy stables, but many will hurry out Bands, and excellent catering, its drawing power is to the tree-bordered Judging Rings, where, during the period of the Show, fifty-five classes have to come irresistible. before the Judges-stallions, yearlings, brood mares and foals, made and unmade hunters, cobs, polo ponies, A Capital en fete. children's ponies, and harness horses. The prizes During Horse Show Wee~ Dublin is offered total over £6,000, and competition en pte to welcome and enter~am the th,ou­ is very keen. Each year sees new winners, sands of visitors that pour mto the city. for ninety per cent. of the horses exhibited There are dinners and dances, there are never enter Ballsbridge again; by the polo and racing, and above all there is close of the Show they have been sold, the Show. The hotels are filled to over­ many travelling thousanrls of miles over­ flow, and a general air of ~aiety preva,ils, seas to the homes of their new owners. for everybody is determmed to enJoy himself. Military Jumping by Seven Nations. Each day sees a general exodus to B~s­ In the afternoons illterest centres around bridge where the Show Grounds, which the great Jumpillg Arena, with its fine cover ~n area of fifty acres, are situated. course of permanent jumps and its Ballsbridge is ~ithin easy reach of accommodation for twenty-eight thou­ Dublin-a ten minutes' ride by auto­ sand spectators. Here are staged the mobile will cover the distance-and Grand Parades of Prize Horses, ill which buses and tramcars plying from the over three hundred animals, the cream heart of the city set pa sengers down at of the Show and worthy representatives the front entrance to the premises. of Ireland's greatest industry, take part. Once inside the Show Grounds, the Here also the Jumping Contests, for which visitor is struck with the great Trade Dublin Horse Show is famed, are held. 235 (Please see over.) IRISH TRAVEL ]uty, 1937

LOU'TH AS A HOLIDAY RESORT-(Continuedjrompage 232.) skull is preserved in the Dominican of many fierce fights. Who has not another great ecclesiastical monument, Convent here. heard of Cooley and the raid of the Brown not far away, is actually in Louth. Its Bull, famed in Saga? The name of round tower and high crosses are world­ Three Bays. proud Cuchulain is closely linked with famed. Louth. It was here that he met his Louth has also many castles dating Louth has three bays-Drogheda Bay death, and here, too, is the grave of from the ormans (the De Lacys and at the Boyne's mouth, Dundalk Bay, and Ferdia, who fell at Cuchulain's hand; De Courceys), who built fortresses to Carlingford Lough; its deeply indented it is near Ardee. Slievegullion, just hold the Gate of the North secure from coast-line is full of charm, and many across the border, is a mountain alive invasion. Here came Edward Bruce are the lovely coast-line walks it offers­ with tradition: not far off the sentinels from Scotland with an army. Carling­ along Baltray, from Drogheda to Ter­ of the Knights of the Red Branch watched ford Castle, with its glorious mountain monfeckin, or again to Clogher Head, the outposts of Ulster. background, is one of the most picturesque where there is an Irish College, a summer piles. school. Greenore and Carlingford offer glimpses of rare beauty. Both are The Ancient Gods Loved Louth. within easy reach of Omeath, near the Further back into the mists of early The Boyne Valley. Ulster border, with its Irish College. history we come upon the origins of the The nearest town to the famous Boyne Omeath nods across the lovely bay to name Louth-from Lugmed, meaning Valley is Drogheda; but a few miles its sister resort, Warrenpoint, in Co. the Corn-measure of Lugh, the Sun-God. up the river you plunge deep into the Down. For the early Irish were sun-worshippers. pre-historic past, where in pre-Christian The goddess, Daga, gave Lugh a palace days the ancient Kings of Ireland had Some Popular Resorts. here, as the games of Lughneasa, held their resting-place! New Grange and in August, bear witness. In those far Dowth are in Meath, but most easily Other resorts popular among holiday­ days, and for long afterwards, Louth accessible from Louth. or have we makers are Baltray, renowned for golf; was the centre of primeval forests, of yet exhausted Louth-there remains Annagassan, a pretty fishing village swamps and marshes, where wild life the little town itself. Collon is also a with good bathing facilities; Gyles Quay, teemed, where the Irish elk roved free, lovely old-world spot, near Mount Oriel a sea resort at the base of the Cooley and where wild swans had their haunts and its fine demesne; Greenore boasts Mountains, and, in especial, Blackrock, (they are still to be found in the inland its fine golf links, and the Carlingford a few miles south of Dundalk. Black­ waters to-day). peninsula, both its arms outstretched rock is probably the most progressive into the sea, and its mountain-heart, and enterprising of Louth's seaside has some of the most exquisite views resorts. Miles of safe beach make it Louth's Greatest Daughter. in Ireland-and that is saying a good ideal for family parties, while there Later, in Christian times, Louth has deal. I commend this part, and, indeed, are many varied attractions, such as associations with Patrick; in Fochart, the whole county, as an excellent venue golf and dancing. An efficient water near Dunleer, in 456, was born Brigit, for a holiday expedition. There are a supply and a good sewerage system have "Mary of the Gael." There is a holy number of excellent Youth Hostels in recently been installed, and with very well and church associated with her name Co. Louth, as well as, of course, excellent good accommodation and a modern where pilgrims come. The saints Fintan, hotels in its chief towns and resorts, swimming pool to add to its attractions, Mocht, and Fechan (of Termonfeckin) so one may combine the joys of solitude this resort promises to make very rapid lived in this county. Mellifont, the and isolation with accessibility and easy strides in popularity. great Cistercian Abbey, is just on the transport. Louth is the Irish Belgium, the cockpit edge of the county, and Monasterboice, A fair county is Louth of the Sun-God 1

DUBLIN HORSE SHOW-( Continued from previous page.) the Trophy went to England. Amidst the breathless excitement of the crowd the Irish officer, Captain D. J. Nations send forward their crack riders and horses to Corry, on "Red Hugh," completed the difficult course compete in the Military Competitions, and at the of twelve jumps without a single fault-a remarkable coming Show teams of officers and horses representing achievement which enabled Ireland to hold the Trophy America, Belgiun1, England, France, the Netherlands, for yet another year. and Switzerland will endeavour, in friendly rivalry, to wrfst from the Irish Free State Army the most coveted military jumping trophy of the Show-a " Show of Shows." Challenge Trophy presented by His Highness the Aga Space does not permit the detailing of the various Khan. Special interest is attached to the con1ing other events which provide ten hours' interest and contest, as Ireland has now held the Trophy for two enjoyment on each of the five days of the Show, but years in succession (1935 and 1936), and a victory a postcard to the Royal Dublin Society, Ballsbridge, again by them this year will mean that she has won Dublin, will bring, free of any charge, a detailed it outright. programme of this Show of shows, which now The contest for the Aga Khan Trophy is held on annually attracts an attendance of over one hundred the Friday of the Show. Each Nation is represented thousand visitors. by a team of three officers and three horses: the officers jump singly, and the number of faults they have incurred is announced by loud speaker. Last year provided DIXON one of the most thrilling scenes that has ever been witnessed at Ballsbridge. When the third Irish officer HEMPENSTALL came out to compete (the Irish team jumping last on Race Glasses, the programme out of courtesy to its visitors) there was only the difference of a single point between Ireland 12 SUFFOLK ST., DUBLIN and England-one fault meant a draw, two faults and 236 ]uiy, 1937 IRISH TRAVEL The Glamour of Curracloe A QUIET SEASIDE By M. BUTLER

Rural Occupations. Not the least of its attractions is that one is in intimate contact with the ordinary life of the people of the district. To see them at their daily occupations; to watch their unhurried, methodical manner of going about their avocations; to note the care, attention, and application they usually bestow on their tasks, is to be made aware of the reason whyCounty Wexford is "The Model County" of Ireland. Around Curracloe the thatcher is still a skilled craftsman, and the farmhouses and cottages, with their dormer-windows, their beautifully finished thatch, their spotless whitewash, their generous display of flowers, and their general air of well-kept tidiness, form not the least part of the glamour of Curracloe. That glamour is elusive, indefinable, and inexplicable, but, at the same time clear and distinct. The sea and all that it connotes are there' the people around live their lives as they lived them severai decades ago; modern monstrosities of all sorts are prominently absen:, and the result is a haunting beauty that is daily growing The Strand at Curracloe. rarer In the. world. . Curracloe gives a last parting glimpse of a rural seasIde that IS all too rapidly passing away. Catch it HE hills of Donegal, the lakes of Kerry, the mou~tains where it yet remains I of Mayo, the blue hills of Antrim. the mountams of [Curracloe-Seven miles from Wexford. Holiday Ticket T Mourne, and the wide open spaces of Connacht, do not (one month), Dublin to Wexford, 14/4,] constitute all the beauty of the land of Ireland. Many another spot in that land has an appeal of its own-something distinctive which sets it apart from all the rest-something which m~kes a special appeal to those whose minds or moods. are specially receptive to what it has to offer in the way of a holiday resort.

A Quiet Spot. STRAND HOTEL, Such a place is Curracloe, Co. Wexford. Far off the beaten track of tourists, it is still one of the undiscovered beauty spots of Ireland, but that beauty is not of the glorious, georgeous, CURRACLOE, exotic type; it is more retiring, more subdued, and perh~ps more subtle. It is in reality one of those few calm, placId, backwaters of the world, free from the rush, bustle, noise, and Co. Wexford. modernism associated with so many seaside places. Curracloe is a place to visit and stay there till its shy, retiring, slowly­ Beautifully situated overlooking the Sea. stealing beauty permeates one. Thereafter its call is strenuous, insistent, and almost irresistible. The glamour of Curracloe Two minutes' walk to Beach. has triumphed.

Magnificent Strand. It has one of the most magnificent strands in Ireland. Miles Fully Licensed. in extent, it is perfectly safe for its entire length; as far as bathing is concerned, it is a matter of indifference whether the tide is in or out. Those violent waves which occasionally visit Excellent Catering. other parts of our coast are here unknown; hence one may expect recuperative bathing free from all worry. Personal Supervision. That strand is fringed by an escarpment of low sand-hills, in which one may wander all day. These hills are covered in most places with a growth of the various herbaceous plants Moderate Tariff. and grasses peculiar to such situations. Acres of ferns are found on the landward side of those sand-hills, and to ramble amid these ferns, inhale their aroma. listen to the deep diapason of Free Garage. the sea, and ~aze on that quiet, retired, unhurried spot of Co. Wexford, is one of the haunting beauties of Curracloe. IRISH TRAVEL July, 1937 ANGLERS' HOTEL GOING OUGHTERARD co. GALWAY FISHING? THEN WHY NOT TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THESE Within five minutes' walk of the famous Lough SPECIAL OFFERS \ ,~~~" WHILE THEY LAST P ~,. Corrib, well known for its excellent salmon \'~. As the result of a large purchase :..0. ~ and trout fishing; also pike and perch. The of bankrupt stock, we are able to ~ Hotel has been recently renovated and enlarged; offer the following special lines - while they last.. These goods are offered subject unsold electrically lighted throughout. Anglers and a~d all orders. Wl!l be taken strictly in rotation as received: Fll'St come, first served. motorists specially catered for. Free garages.

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Where the Sea Trout Run

BY CAPTAIN J. B. DROUGHT. Fishing on the Lakes at Waterville. in Co. Kerry.

y first reaction to the Editorial invitation to q.uite the same reputation for big bags, I have many a contribute an article on sea .trout fishing ~as tune had firs.t-rate s~ort on the Behy River. It is M that it is a topic which, m C0l!1prehen.slve worth explonng for ItS scenery alone, as it tumbles detail, would easily absorb more space than .IS .contamed through the hills that guard Lough Coomasaharn to in an entire issue of IRISH TRAVEL. For It IS not too its outflow into Dingle Bay. Hereabouts the angler's much to say that Ireland is the hon:e of sea tro,!d. best pitch will be at either Glenbeigh or Glencar, where From June onwards they begin to run m all the maJor the hotels have certain rights over the Caragh River. and most of the minor salmon rivers in the south and For the Laune, a useful sea trout river (though privately west; you may catch as many on a sand-eel in the reserved in part), and the Maine, not so good nowadays estuaries as on a fly in the great loughs. You may as aforetime, Killorglin and Killamey are the best even take them after a spate in some tiny tarn high centres, while the hotels at Kenmare and Clonee have up in the hills, where the clouds are born and the grouse re~erved beats on the Roughty, Sheen, and Blackwater fling out their challenge across the heather. RIvers, as well as Clonee Lakes. Broadly speaking, he~ein the best sea trout runs hereabouts occur, as a rule, So may I say at once that my suggestions to from the latter end of July onwards. visiting anglers are confined stnctly to waters that I have known well at one time and another. Wherefore, I do not claim that they are necessarily the best; in Galway Fisheries. fact, for everyone mentioned, doubtless some. a~gler se~eral notab~e Perforce ignoring intermediate attractions, let us of experience could point to C?ffilsslOns. ~ass No invidious comparisons are mtended; It ~s merely on to Galway and follow approximately the coast­ that for brevity's sake one must draw the line some- line northwards. Among the more important fisheries west of the road from Galway to Clifden are Screebe where. and Furnace, the Gowla and Ballynahinch, and the Doohulla, near Roundstone. Screebe, consisting of Kerry Waters. about forty lakes, is the largest, and yields an average Let us start, then, in the gentle beauty of a Kerry of between 1,200 and 1,500 fish in the season, averaging summer, for I am minded of ~ June day when a soft about 1 lb. Furnace is also a we fishing (invariably breeze silted Caragh Lake, and s~teen fat sea trout com­ let, I think), and the Doohulla, which has three good mitted suicide. I say so adVIsedly, for the boatman lakes, yielding useful annual catches, can be fished for did all the hard work, and the fish were hungry. And 7s. 6d. per day, but a drawback is that several of its that is a very fair sample of .what, under favourable smaller lakes are rather ungetatable. The Gowla conditions, may be expected m many Kerry waters. fishings consist of two rivers and numerous lakes of At Waterville, for instance, much larger catches are which Gowla and Loughanillaun are the chief, and it frequently a commonplace, and here the angler can extends over some 8t miles, affording first-class beats ring the changes on the River and Lough Currane as for five rods. The Ballynahinch fishery consists of well as Derriana and Coppal Lakes. Caragh River the river and four famous lakes. I t holds many is equally attractive, and although it does not bear collective and individual records for salmon and sea 239 (Please see 07/er.) 1 R 1 SHT RAVE L July, 1937 trout of which space forbids the inclusion here, and is for the River Moy. Having known the Mount Falcon prob~bly the best all-round fishing in the West. Ten and Coolcronan beats, and their average seasonal yield rods on Loughs Inagh, Derryclare, and Glendalough of something like 300 salmon, since boyhood, I have are usually leased to an hotel in the neighbourhood, no hesitation in suggesting Mount Falcon House (now and the all-in cost of fishing (salmon and sea trout) a guest house) as a port of call. But the best sea trout is a pound a day per rod, including ghillie's wages. fishing is in the tidal waters of the estuary, where Of Costelloe and Invermore I have no personal mostly the fish are taken on sand-eels and artificial experience, but both are said to yield a yearly average baits, and in July between Ballina and Bartragh and of 60 to 80 salmon and 1,500 sea trout. in the Bunree River sport is often fast and furious.

Into Mayo. Something for Nothing, Now let us wend our way through Glen Inagh, where So much for the more important waters; now let the Twelve Pins and the Maum Turk range rise sheer us see if there is anything to be had for nothing. Frankly on either hand. For details of the sea trout fishing I do not think there is anywhere much free sea trout on the Dawros River, which connects Kylemore Lake fishing of any merit. Yet, any number of little streams with the sea, and that on Loughs Muck and Fee, which running a course of o~ly a few miles between hill, lough, are passed on the road to Leenane, it is best to apply and sea may on their day, when a flood is subsiding, to the Leenane Hotel and the Lady Abbess at Kyle­ yield as happy results as many a river for which a good more Castle. Leenane, at the head of Killary Harbour, rental is demanded. is a centre for numerous fishings: the Erriff River, When you turn away from the Moy, for instance, Tawnyard Lake, and the famous Delphi fishery, of you may try the Palmerstown-a first-rate river from which Doo Lough is one of the best sea trout lak~s August onwards-or the Deel, in which, if you do not in the district. These waters belong to the MarqUIs get sea trout, you will certainly connect with one or of Sligo, but rods are sometimes procurable by the two of the big brown trout of Lough Conn. Both month or week, and since conditions are apt to change these rivers are free, and either may provide you with from year to year, information should be sought of a grilse. Then try Lough Talt in the Ox Mountains, the Estate Office at Westport. Around Westport or cross over the Mayo border into the Joyce country, itself there are numerous small lakes, but I think the and sample the Finny River and the Owenbrin. Wend next port of call to interest the stranger is Mallaranny. your way up into the heart of the Partry Mountains, The Great Southern Hotel leases some miles of the and you will find some delightful pools, and want your Owengarve River; eight miles away is the Burrishoole landing net pretty often when the season is well advanced fishery, embracing the river and Loughs Furnace and and the big brown trout and sea trout of Lough Mask Feeagh. Beltra Lake is also good for sea trout after find their way upstream. a flood. I fancy it is managed at I?resent by a local angling association. The Owenduff is one of the best of the Mayo rivers, and its tributaries are also excellent What will it Cost P for sea trout, which run up to three pounds, and a On matters of expense it is hard to generalise. One five-pounder is by no means a rarity. I have fi~hed is chiefly concerned with hotels, which lease in whole it many a time, but the leases o~ beat~ ar~ ~o vanable or part a big fishery and let off single rods, so that that it is difficult to suggest at WhiCh pomt .m itS twenty­ individual charges may vary from year to year. mile course the visitor would have a look m. For one Probably to suggest that the best sea trout fishing is thing, there are several lodges with two or three m~les procurable at anything from 7s. 6d. to 15s. a day is of the fishing and several thousand acres of shootmg not far out, and this, as a rule, includes salmon. As which change hands pretty constantly, and for up-to­ a concrete instance, I have in mind a fellow-guest in an date information it may be as well to apply to the hotel who took 136 sea trout and five salmon in fourteen Land Commission. consecutive days, and his little holiday cost him under Let us now cut across by Pontoon on Lough Conn £20 " all in."

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- July, 1937 1 RISH T RA VEL THE IRISH THEATRE "By OUTFRONT" Full Summer Programmes of Drama at Three Irish Theatres HE Dublin Theatre season, which came to an end on Wh!le this company was away the Gate Theatre was June 1st, was remarkable for the number of new plays occupIed by the Longford Productions, sponsored by the which were presented by th~ Abbey and ~ate theatres. Earl of Longford, who has done a great deal in many ways TFurther it marked a new awakenmg of the national self-con- for the Irish .Theatre. Lord Longford staged several new sciousn~ss which has manifested itself in so many directions in works by native authors, of which the most important was the course of the last ten years or so. In additIon to the two .. Lor~ Adrian," by Lo~d Dunsany, which was subsequently principal native repertory theatres, the Abbey an~ the G~te, done In London, and will be seen next season in New York. three other producing organisations have c?me. mto bemg. Dunng t~e summer m?nths Dublin will not, as in previous These are the Dublin Stage Society, the Dublin Llttl~ ~heatre years, be wIthou~ one of Its native theatres in operation. The Guild and the Abbey Experimental Theatre. Each m Its own old gnevance vOIced by visitors that they found the Abbey way ~erves a very usefui and practical purpose, and in this and the Gate closed will not obtain. June saw the Abbey direction they supplement the work of the two older playhouses, company on vacation, but Lord Longford kept the Gate open, even if they are in a position to make and he will continue to do so until only monthly productions. Their July 17th. His final offering. which efforts taken as a whole, spell will have its first performance on progre~s towards making Dublin .a July 6th, will be a revival of his own more important centre of dramatic very interesting play, .. Armlet of production. Jade," in which, founded on an old Chinese legend, the author has skil- The plays which during the last fully succeeded in blending the year have had their premieres at Oriental and the Western methods either the Abbey or the Gate reveal of treatment. that our new and younger play- wrights are spreading their wings and On July 12th the Abbey will re- finding material to which their pre- open with a revival of last season's decessors were more or less blind. outstanding success, .. Blindman's Criticism also has found its place in Buff," which is an adaptation to an Irish drama, and what is perhaps Irish setting of Ernst Toller's .. Blind even more significant is the fact that playJustice,"enjoyedby Denisa runJohnston.of four weeksThis such criticism no longer arouses which was unprecedented in the' foundresentment.contributingWomenmoreare frequentlynow to be hist~ry of the Abbey. On July 19th to Irish dramatic literature, and no It WIll be succeeded by a revival of less than five new works of an out- Synge's classic, .. The Playboy of the standing character, staged within the Western World," and for Horse last twelve months, have come from Show Week a play in Gaelic will the pens of women, of whom the most favourite.be staged together with a popular prominent is Miss Teresa Deevy, a native of County Waterford, who has Horse Show Week will also see most successfully adapted the Rus- Hilton Edwards and Micheal Mac sian method of treatment to Irish Liammoir resuming at the Gate. life. The description, .. Changing At . the moment the opening Ireland," is applicable t? the theatre Pil"M'ICHEAL MacLIAMMOIR Of the d~~try offenng has not been decided as to other phases of Insh life, and, Tl t D bl" ' I upon. A revival of Housman's as a result dramatic literature in lea re, u m, .. Victoria Regina," which was a general is ~cquiring additions which will in many cases bear phenomenal success last autumn, is contemplated. If this comparison with some of the best Contmental modern plays. great play is staged, some of the less successful scenes will be replaced by others not included in last year's production and it is also possible that one or two of the recently The Abbey. published additional scenes, which Mr. Housman has written Since Mr. Hugh Hunt took over the producership at the ad~ed. Inci~~ntally, productio~ Abbey, that theatre has branched out into spheres previously mar. bt;l the Gate Theatre's regarded as beyond its compass. He has brought a freshness of VIctona Regma last October was the first in these of outlook and a novelty of conception to the task of s1:a:ging islands. Messrs. Edwards and MacLiammoir will continue and presenting plays, whether thes~ happen to be m~terpleces to occupy the Gate until the middle of January next. of origin other than Irish or reVIvals of old-established an~ popular Abbey plays, while he has also made P?sslble the expen­ menting of the younger generation of playwnghts. The Peacock. Another interesting play which will be offered in revival The Gate. during Horse Show Week is Mervyn Wall's" Alarm Among At the Gate Theatre, Hilton Edwards and Micheal Mac the Clerks." As before, it will be presented by the Abbey Liammoir in the course of their SIX months' season, from July Experimental Theatre and staged in the Peacock Theatre to January, have maintained their reputation for the ~stic ~he world's most charming miniature playhouse, which sea~ manner in which they stage and present some of the most dJfIicult Just 102. works of every country and of every period fro?! Shakespeare to modern times, while they also offer every pOSSIble encourag~­ Everything considered. visitors to Dublin during the ment to Irish authors. Their company--known as the Dublin sum~e~ months will fin I the Irish Theatre in a most Gate Theatre Productions-has just returned from their second f10unshing and progressive condition. Those who make visit to Egypt, where they presented a repertory of nine plays a point of attending performances at either or at all and repeated their success of last year. On the way back from three ?f our native playhouses will take away with them Egypt they stopped at Malta, and filled an equally successful memon~s of high-grade acting, artistic staging, and skilful engagement lasting about two weeks. On leaving they production, as well as of plays of merit and novel of theme. received an urgent invitation to return next spnng. In other words, they will see the Irish Theatre at its best. IRISH TRAVEL july, 19~1

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Faltboating in Irish Waters

BY HORACE B. HAMMOND

With acknowledgments to the courtesy of the Author and of "The Irish Field."

The Author and friend "taking off" on a cruise of Mullagh Lake, Co. Cavan.

tent and trappings, get aboard, and HE "Faltboat" (or "Folding I wish to address myself principally with Boat ") has made its appearance a view to pointing out that it is not push off. T on Irish waters, and by this I do necessary to purchase complete outfits. We have had a busy week, and it is not mean to convey that the type has To commence with, it is usually possible our intention to make this week-end a not been seen in this country heretofore, to buy a boat and one pair of paddles, rest cure. So we let the river do all the bnt, rather, that it is now seen in greater and gradually add to the outfit extra donkey work; down .we .drift, gently numbers, and steadily growing in popu­ paddles, sails, lee-boards, rudder, etc., plying our paddles, WIth Just suffiCient larity, so that I can visualise in the near from time to time, as means permit. strength to keep her on her course. future numbers of modern sportsmen and If we feel so inclined we may stop and sportswomen enjoying their week-ends Not a Canoe. explore where we like, and as the evening and holidays afloat on our beautiful The Faltboat is frequently referred to draws on we select a pleasant site for waterways, exploring the beauties of as a canoe, and this is misleading. Major our camp, and so on day by day until unchartered backwaters, rivers and lakes, R. Raven - Hart, who is at present we reach our destination, usually a town which are unnavigable for any other type exploring the Irish rivers in his Faltboat, at the mouth of the river. Here we land, of craft. passed the following comment to me pack up our boat, and wend our way For such exploring the Faltboat is when referring to the difference between homewards. ideal. It has been specially designed a faltboat and a canoe: "You take Being rather confined for space, I must for such purpos~, being constructed .of your lady friend out in a canoe, and be as brief as possible, and it may be a heavily rubbensed canvas hull or skm, when she espies a water lily which she that some of you think this gentle drifting the framework being of wood, usually desires, she, stretching forth her hand, down river may prove monotonous-no, ash or beech. When folded up it packs gets the lily; she also gets into the definitely no, very far from it. The into two carrying bags, easily transport­ water, all of it, and so do you. With nature of a river is always changing; we able from place to place, or stored away a faltboat, no. :\ly experience is that have to watch out for rocks, which must when not in use. The method of pro­ they definitely will not capsize. You be avoided, shallows to negotiate, or pulsion is either by paddle or sail (or can only turn them over by a determined rapids, which we can shoot if so inclined, even a sideboard motor). effort on the part of yourself and your or make a portage. Perhaps the river passenger. As a matter of fact, the opens out into a large loch; here, if we The choice of boat is largely a matter Esquimaux roll executed by the Esqui­ have one and the wind is favourable, we of means-single-seaters are on the maux in Kayaks is possible with safety mav hoist a sail, and as, in a loch, the market from as low as £7 10s. Od., by the expert. In a folding boat I wafer does not tend to do the same whilst two-seaters range from round only once succeeded in capsizing pur­ amount of donkey work as in the narrow about £10. The finest de luxe model posely, and then it really amounted river, we ju t pass the job on to the wind. seldom, if ever, costs more than £20. to throwing myself out." There are of course a number of makes Many people indulge in fishing or to choose' from, both American, British, shooting, and, if you are keen on either and Continental, and personally I recom­ A Week-end. of these sports, well, bring along your mend the British make, for no other Let us imagine that we have a week­ outfit. "Vhat could be nicer than to reason than replacements and accessories end, and are going faltboating. \Ve have augment your camp fare by a nice fresh are more readily obtainable than from decided on our river, and, having packed trout r some game, and you know camp foreign countries. our boat, tent, grub, and utensils, off fire cooking beats the best hotel fare for we go to the town or village at the head flavour. Of course, I do not suggest You who may be blessed with sufficient that you should poach, but permission means to purchase the fullest possible of the river. On arrival we erect our craft-a matter of twenty minutes or to take your immediate requirements outfit will appreciate that there are many either by gun or rod is seldom, if ever, others less fortunate who have to count half-an-hour completes this operation. the cost more carefully, so it is to these Having launched her, we stowaway our refused. 243 IRISH TRAVEL july, 1937

ARAN The " To Ara of Connacht's isles, As I went sailing o'er the sea, The wind's word, the brook's word, The wave's word, was plain to me There is no king can rule the wind, Aran There's is no fetter for the sea." o visitor to the West of Ireland N should fail to call to Aran, that historic group of islands situated in the Atlantic, some thirty miles from Islands Galway. This remote outpost of Ireland is (Off the coast of Galway) said, by legend, to have been the refuge of the Firbolgs, driven out from the mainland after the battle of Moytura, some 1,500 years B.C. The fortifications­ mighty cyclopean structures-which they built for themselves, still stand in beetling mass on the edge of the mighty cliffs fronting the Atlantic waves. In later days the Christian saints sought out these islands that in serene calm they might the better serve God. The islands have thus IT.any pre-Christian andecclesias­ tical remains-forts, churches, tombstones, and small huts-of the days when, in the fresh fervour of the new faith, the saints walked these paths. Three Islands. There are three islands-Aranmore (" Greater Aran "), Inishmaan (" Middle Island "), and Inisheer (" South Island "), all three having a surface of deeply-fissured limestone. The pictur­ esque villages are now peopled by a race which still shows many of the traits of its ancestors who fled there before the wrath of Cromwell. Wind-battered and rugged in features, kindly and generous in manner, the in­ habitants have changed little down the centuries. Their footgear is the pam­ pootie-or hide shoe-of a thousand Fishing from a sheer cliff in Aran (from the film .. Man of years ago. Yet these islanders, who are Aran," by Robert O'Flaherty). so loth to break an old custom, have 244 July, 1937 IRISH TRAVEL

wits as keen as any dwellers of the city. They skim the sea in currachs of tarred canvas, even as the first settlers did in ages past. Alone and unaided they eke out a precarious existence, spinning and weaving their own clothes and producing their own necessaries. Speaking their musical dialect of Gaelic, preserving modes and manners, customs and quaint superstitions that are thousands of years old, they are types to be studied and appreciated.

Holiday Attractions. Here, too, one finds superb scenery-with the Twelve Bens of Connemara clear on the one side, and the Cliffs of Moher standing out in their gaunt strength on the other. The islands have excellent holiday amenities. Drying the mackerel on the roofs of the houses. In the Capital bathing facilities are to be had, walks of sur­ foreground is a typical specimen of an Aran home-white­ washed, stone-walled, thatch-roofed, and with a main door passing beauty and interest, and accommodation and which has a counterpart in the back door, so that either catering of an unexpectedly high standard. may be closed when the wind blows from its direction. The climate, too, is excellent; one well-known Irish politician, now dead, declared that Aran should be celebrated as " Ireland's great National Sanatorium."

A Tour of Aran. Kilronan, the "capital" of Aran, is an excellent centre both for a holiday and for a tour of the islands. To detail their points of interest, particularly their numerous antiquities, would be impos ible. Perhaps the most far-famed is Dun Aengus, the mighty fort near Kilmurvey, called "The Acro­ polis of Aran." But there are other such forts or "duns "-Dun Eoghanacht, near Kilronan; Dun Oghill, near Oghill village; Dun Conor (almost perfect), on Inishmaan, and Cathair-na-mBan (" The ~ran men bringing home the provisions which they have Women's Fort "), on Inisheer. Among the old Just taken ?ver from the steamer. This picture gives a rr..onastic settlerr,ents must be mentioned Temple­ very good Idea of the light boat or currach in which the islaneters sail the sea. They make their own currachs brecan, on Aranmore; Teampall Mhic Duaigh, near from laths covered with tarred canvas. Kilmurvey; Teampall Ceathair Aluinn (very lovely), near Kilronan, and Teampall Beinin and Teaghlach Eanna, near the village of Killeany. Inishmaan holds the ruins of an oratory and two early churches, while there are the remains of three early churches on Inisheer. Int rest in the Aran I lands has recently been enormously stimulated by Mr. Robert O'Flaherty's sensational picture-" Man of Aran." All the scenes from this epic island story were " shot " on the islands, the actors being natives playing on Nature's own stage, with the Atlantic Ocean as a background. Aran is reached by sea direct from Galway City. Steamer Service: About twice weekly. Monthly sailing list can be had from Galway Bay Steamboat Company, Galway, or from the Irish Tourist Associa­ tion, Dublin, or can be consulted in Galway hotels. t:eAct: nA mbAl> monA 50 hARAlnn.-The turf boats come to Aran. There is no fuel on the rocky islands, Particulars of accommodation in Aran can be had on so that.turf is. carried over from the mainland (Conne­ application to the Irish Tourist Association. mara) In qualnt hookers, three of which are shown in the picture. 245 l'RISH TRAVEL July, 1937 BALLYCOTTON The Seaside R,~ for its great recuperative effects on all visitors I tor a bracing seaside holidav tourists, especially invalids. Unique Sea Fishing. The next great attraction of Ballycotton is its fishing, for which it holds an unique position, not to in respect to the Irish coast, but to the whole of re Britain, a testified by the large number of ang eJ espe.cially English and Scotch, who vi it ~he pop~ seaSIde resort summer after summer. With Its beaut I bay, wide ~md extensive, situated on the r:orth-'~ and the mIghty expanse of the Atlantic, sItuate the south-east, Ballycotton affords ideal fishing grOU to the angler. It is supplied with about a do seryiceable 32 ~t. motor boats, carrying a crew of to whIch are avaIlable at moderate tariff.

The pier The Lighthouse in Ballycotton Bay, seen from the Harbour. Though lacking a sandy beach, there is capital ba~J to be had in several coves and rock-formed pools I SEA AIR, SEA FISHING, AND the adjacent shore: and there is, on the other hi a fine stretch of level sands at Garryvoe, about . ATTRACTIVE SCENERY miles away to the east. A point strongly in fa' of the bathing at Ballycotton is that the sea-water, I ALLYCOnON is a seaside resort beautifully being diluted by any fresh-water streams, is more t situated on the south-east coast of the County usually beneficiaL B Cork, about twenty-four miles from the City The road in Ballycotton follows the shore line, the land rises somewhat behind it, the village .b~ of Cork. Frequent bus services ply between the Munster 1a capital and Ballycotton, via picturesque scenery, the placed, as it were, on a ledge on the cliff, immed trip taking about one and a half hours. overlooking the water. _ Another attraction of this popular seaside re lies in its beautiful hills, extending for many Wonderful Sea Air. along the coast, and well situated over sea leve1. f them can be seen the mighty Atlantic extending Its chief and principal attraction is its wonderful l1 sea air, pure and invigorating, and universally known miles to the horizon. Day by day one can vieW s IRISH TRAVEL July, 1937 sort of Ballycotton d and steamers of all descriptions plying their trade from every quarter of the habitable globe.

Good Accommodation. a Lastly, but of very great importance, is the accom­ e modation afforded to visitors and tourists. Bally­ t cotton posses es a large number of good-class boarding­ s, houses, whose tariffs are considered very reasonable. There are some high-class hotels, which compare favourably with those of any seaside resort in Ireland. The hotels have private tennis courts attached for the enjoyment of their guests; there is a golf links at Midleton (11 ilL). Boating trips can be had around the bay, and the visitor has' the choice of several 0, enjoyable walks and drives in .the neighbourho~d. During the summer season It would be adVIsable Sea Fishing at Ballycotton.

town of Cloyne, with its large tower and interesting cave. The Protestant Cathedral is well worth a visit, as it contains, ~mong many other things, the tomb of the great BIshop Berkley, a distinguished a tronomer, whose observatory still exists and is fairly well preserYed. ' A few miles further on from Clovne is the East Ferry, with its magnificent scenery" commanding a beautiful view of Cork Harbour. ' A f~w hours' motor drive brings one to the famous TrappIst Monastery of Mount Melleray, which is visited yearly by persons from all parts of the world. On. the route to ::\lount Melleray is the ancient town of .Llsmore, beautifully situated on the Blackwater whIch. has been called the "Irish Rhine." Lismor~ ~ontams one of the mo t ancient and grandest castles m .Ireland, owned for centuries by the Dukes of Devon­ shIre. !h~ sce~ery on the route from Youghal to Cappoqulll IS vaned, beautiful, and picturesque.

for anglers who wish to avoid disappointment to book motor boats and hotel accommodation early, owing to the growing popularity of this famous fishing resort.

Interesting Environs. Ballycotton has splendid means of approac.h. " Eu es" ply several time a day from Cork to. It. In addition there are a number of motor cars for hIre. 1d hould the' tourist or visitor be interested in seeing r)g some of the heautiful scenery and historic spots in ly East Cork and West Waterford, a few hours' run in motor car will cater for him. He has Youghal, with rt its historic memories, sixteen miles away. Cromwell, Ies during his visit to Ireland sper:t a winter t?ere. Sir 111 WaIter Raleigh, a famous EnglIshman, who mtroduced Or the potato into Ireland, lived for many years at Youghal. s Within six miles of Ballycotton is the ancient The Cliffs, Ballycotton. 247 IRISH TRAVEL july, 1937 RADIO ATHLONE July Programmes Variety Historical Reconstructions HIS month's programm~s from Radio Athlone m.onth. The item entitled" Our Wednesday Surpri_e " T are designed to satisfy the most diverse tastes. WIll be heard on 7th and 14th. Another feature which All sorts and conditions of listeners will find is both interesting and in tructive is the series of dis- something worth while. This in itself is an achieve­ cussions. on the learning of various languages. Thi m~nt, for it is no easy matter to cater for all types­ series includes, during the month, Swedish (12th), from the licence-holder who relishes classical ITlusic Russian (21st), and Spanish (30th). to the philistine who is unmoved except by a news A new feature which promises to be original in subject bulletin or a racing commentary. and treatment is the "Radio Diary," presented bv Some special items of interest during the month are: Eric Boden (6th, 14th, and 30th). - the American Independence Day Programme, intro­ duced by the American Minister (July 1th); a cele­ bration of the French National Day (July 14th), in Outside Broadcasts. which the French Minister will take part, and the There are many outside broadcasts, as is to be G. B. S. Symposium (26th). expected during the sum~er months. On Sunday, 4th, the microphone and commentator Music. will attend the Cycling Race in Music-lovers are adequately Phcenix Park. An interesting experi­ catered for with a Grieg Programme ment will be rr,ade on Sunday, 11th, and a talk on the Composer's life when thr~e microphones will be used (5th); a pianoforte recital by Otto in an attempt to convey a radio Stoterau (18th), and various operatic impre sion of the Franciscan Pilgrim­ broadcasts. In addition, there is the age to Knock. On Saturday, 17th, series entitled" Masters of Lieder," the Leinster Trophy over the featuring chubert (19th), Schumann Tallaght Circuit will be relayed. (22nd), and Brahms (23rd). The and a commentary from the Kavan Bay Jellett Trio will be heard on the Horse how will be given on lVlonday, 13th, and Fred :May and Madaleine 19th. There will be a commentary Mooney will give a Violin and Piano from the Clonmel Horse how on Recital of Sonata No. 3 by Arnold the 22nd, and a relay from Galway Bax (26th). Races on \Vednesday, 28th. and on the last day of the month the first of a Drama. series of elaborate relays from the The radio-play is one of the most Dublin Hor e Show will be given­ popular features on the air, and a realistic broadcast from the Show listeners to Radio Athlone will Grounds a the finishing touches rejoice at the number of dramatic are being put to them. items in this month's programmes. It will be seen that varietv has P. L. McCann will present a Radio been aimed at in this IT,onth's out­ Comedy on the 5th, and Two side broadcasts, and it may be Thrillers will be produced by J. J. truly said that the roving micro­ Henry on the 6th. An event of con­ phone will capture the essence of events representative of many siderable interest will be the produc­ G. B SHAW. tion (July 9th) of Lord Dunsany's phases of Irish life. radio-play, "The Use of Man," in a characteristic attitude. The photo was tal/en during his stay in Rosslare Miscellaneous. which was successfully broadcast some years ago. (See July 26th for by the B.B.C. last year. G. B. S. Symposium.) In addition to the items which In addition to these " traight" can be easily catalogued, there arc radio-plays there are a number of dramatic recon­ others of interest, which, a it were, stand on their own. structions of historical events. This is an excellent These items are calculated to appeal to a wide variety field to exploit, and the subjects selected for dramati­ of tastes. There are talks for book-lovers ann for sation include: The Trial of the Brothers Sheares hikers; there are entertainer -The Thunder Brother (l1th); A Drama of Blessed Oliver Plunket (11th); (8th) ;. O'e. Redmond and Ken O'Dea (15th and The Battle of the Boyne (12th). On the 27th" Villa 29th); Thornton and Earl (18th), and Val Vou den for Sale," by Sacha Guitry, will be presented, and on (19th); there are Ceilidhe Bands (10th, 11th, 28th). the 22nd John MacDonagh will produce" The Bride," The broadcasting authorities have almost attained the by Seamus O'Kelly, a play which should be admirably impossible ideal of pleasing all the people all the tirhe. suited for radio presentation. NaturaUy all ears will be turned towards the General Election results, and to broadcast these Radio Athlone has mllde special arrangement.. The Features. results will be given out ajlproximat Iy every hour from Friday. The 'tation will remain on the air late that night and on subsequent Ilight~ Several popular features are being continued this until the count is completed. 248 july, 1937 IRISH TRAVEL GOREY AND THE SEASIDE RESORTS WITHIN ITS VICINITY • A district of historic interest and scenic charm in North Wexford

The Strand and Harbour, Courtown. By T. E. LEGGETT.

HE attractiveness of Gorey and the touch is lent to the scene by the massive Courtown. seaside resorts. within i~ vicin.ity form of Tara Hill, which is a dominant Three miles to the east of Gorey is T is reflected m the mcreasmg feature of the district. For those the popular seaside and holiday resort number of visitors each year during the holiday visitors of. the active. and of Courtown Harbour. Charmingly season. energetic type the hill. ~an~ot fail to situate facing Courtown Bay, it is The town occupies a central position excite pleasurable antlclpations of a sheltered by the lofty headland of in orth Wexford. A station on the delightful mountaineering excursion. The Breanoge. It boasts a safe and splendid Creat Southern Railways, there is a good best way to get to its base is by a lane­ beach where excellent bathing can be service of trains from Dublin and also way leading from the public road at enjoyed. The magnificent stretch of from Wexford and Waterford. It is Ballinacarrig. strand, extending unbroken to Duf!­ further served from both directions by carrig, is a source of delight to visitors. -the buses of the Great Southern Company. Ballymoney. Many avail of it for long walks beside Ballymoney, situate at the east side the "briny" to get the full bepefit of Gorey. of Tara Hill, is a pretty seaside resort the ozone-laden air. Hotels and board­ that is coming rapidly into favour. It ing houses abound, and in these visitors Gorey is picturesquely situated on possesses natural attractions which should are well catered for at moderate terms. rising ground. A feature which ev?kes ensure for it a prosperous future. The village contains a number of gaily -expressions of admiration from v1S1t?rS DufIcarrig, between Ballymoney and decorated shops, while the surrounding is the unusual width of the streets, which Courtown, is a favourite sea-bathing scenery has much charm. An excellent have been planned to run at right angles. place. (Please see over.) The majority of the houses, both com­ mercial and residential, are well bUllt, and are of substantial dimensions. The -churches, St. Michael's and Christ Church, are spacious and ,beautiful structures. The former, deslgned by Pugin, is distinguished by its mass!ve square tower; Christ Church, which The Sunlit occupies a site at the west side of the town, was erected in 1861 from pla~s Avenue at by Wellan. A Methodist Church 1S Gorey -centrally situated. .., The town enjoys the d1stlnctlon of having been patronised by Swift. On the occasion of a visit in 1728, when the Dean and Dr. Sheridan were" travelling to the country for their health," they put up at the" Inn." . Holiday visitors who have time at How to get to their disposal, and for whom woods, Gorey• .green pasturt's. and cultivated fields Rail direct from possess an unfailing charm, should not Dublin. Holiday miss seeing Ramsfort Demesne, wh1ch Tic k e t 10/-. is adjacent to the town. The manSiOn Courtown 3 miles on this property, which up to the year from Gorey and 1870 was the residence of the Ram adjacent to Bally­ family, is now used as a Summer College money, A r d a­ for Students of Irish. mine, Poulshone, A century ago Lewis, the topographer, and Cahore. wrote that •• the neighbourhood of Corey is pleasingly diversified with hill and dale, wood and water." A picturesque 249 !I i IRISH TRAVEL July, 1937

Nine-Hole Golf Course has been laid Pollshone (Poulshone) is a delightful of Cahore, where there is a village with down in an ideal situation within easy seaside "retreat" which is growing in a small harbour and some coast fishing. walking distance, and Tennis Courts are favour. Midway between it and Donagh­ Cahore House, the beautiful residence available at the south side of the village. more there is the Roney Strand and sea­ of the late Captain D'Olier Gecrge, is girt Roney Rock. A short distance situate on the high ground overlooking From Courtown to Cahore. further along, near the seashore, are the the sea. This part of the country is. The coastal district from Courtown ruins of Donaghmore Church. The rich in memories of the older time. to Cahore affords scope for walking tours, original church, Domhnach Mor, is said Gilligan's Cave is reminiscent of the but visitors who prefer to motor will to have been dedicated by St. Patrick. smuggling days of two hundred years find the coast road quite good. On A little further south there is a well- ago or more. The story of " The White leaving Courtown we pass through the preserved moat. Unlike others, it is Horse of the Peppers" (Peppards) has village of Riverchapel, an old residential said to be a Norman earthwork. a connection with this locality. A strand quarter. The church, St. Mary, Star somewhere beyond .. The Point" was Glascarrig is notable for its Bene­ the scene in November, 1649, of a sharp of the Sea, and the schools for the sur­ dictine Priory which was founded early rounding district are situated here. engagement between Cromwell's re­ in the thirteenth century. The last inforcements, intended for the army Prior was Dermot O'Morchoe, A.D. 1551. Ardamine, with a fine stretch of strand, (then before Ross). and an intercepting A small portion of the ruins of the Abbey force under Lord Inchiquin. has an ancient moat with a stone crO!iS, is still standing. and associations with St. Aedan, first In the event of the short tour as out­ Bishop of Ferns, A.D. 598. The Church The village of Ballygarrett, with the lined from Courtown Harbour to Cahore , of St. John the Evangelist at Ardamine church surmounted by a cross, is over being followed, visitors can, if they choose, was erected in 1861 from designs by to the right, and further on is Clonevan. return to Gorey via Killenagh and Edmund Street. We are now within a short distance Ballycanew.

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250 July, 1937 IRISH TRAVEL ~fcturesque <.tarrfch-on-Sbannon A GO-AHEAD TOWN IN LEITRIM

By J. J. SHEERIN.

F you decide to visit Carrick-on-Shannon during the August Bank Holiday week-end you will not be disappointed. I Besides the gay celebrations billed for Monday, 2nd August, there are many attractions in this progressive town, set in the centre of a district packed out with places of historic interest and scenic charm.

Footsteps of History. There are several places in Leitrim and Roscommon rich in historical interest, but in this short article space will not permit of a full description of them. In the village of Jamestown, named after King James 1., are the ruins of an ancient Franciscan Monastery, where an important Synod of Irish Bishops was held in the year 1650. The famous .. Arch .. which spans the road in the centre of the village was erected by Hugh O'Beirne, of Jamestown, about the year 1780. At Fenagh, fourteen miles distant, stand the ruins of an ~bbey, built by Saint Caillin, Bishop and Abbot of Fenagh, ill the fourteenth century. At Leitrim village, Carrigallen, and Dromahair are the ruins of castles built by the O'Rourkes, The Arch at Jamestown, near Carrick-on-Shannon. the famous chieftains of ancient Breffni. r ear Dromahair there are also the ruins of a Franciscan Monastery. In the the picture programme on Regatta night, a gala dance, under town of Boyle, County Roscommon, nine miles distant, are the 3:uspices C?f the Carrick-on-Shannon Rowing Club, will be the ruins of Boyle Abbey, built by the Cistercian Monks in held m the Ga1ety, and all visiting crews will be in attendance. the tweUth century, and two miles from there, on the road to Sligo, is the scene of the famous battle of the Curliews, where August Bank Holiday Fete. Red Hugh O'Donnell defeated the English army in 1599. Elphin (County Roscommon), seven miles distant, is the birth­ . The Annual Regatta, which takes place on the first Monday place of OliveI' Goldsmith, the poet, and Kilronan Cemetery, 111 August, 1S a great Bank Holiday attraction. It is a famous near Keadue, the burial-place of Turlough O'Carolan, the last aquatic carnival, the premier event of its kind in the West and occupies a prominent place amongst the many regatta~ of the Irish bards. held throughout th~ country. As it is at the wind-up of the rowmg season, and 1S held on a Bank Holiday, it attracts crews Scenic Charm. fro?1 the four provmces; consequently, there is keen competition. In a. recent article in IRISH TRAVEL the writer referred to wh1le It provides a most enjoyable day's sport. the magnificent scenery in the vicinity of Carrick-on-Shannon, ~he ~hence On thIs occaSiOn, 3:s local Rowing Club are celebrating also around the historic village of Jamestown, and from the Centenary ~ear, It .IS expected that the Regatta will be a to Drumsna; but there are many other beauty spots m the red-letter day 111 the hIstory of the Club. The dance which. district (some already famous, and others, as yet, lIttle known) follows that night in the Gaiety, and which has now become a which are well worth a visit. The principal of these are permanent and pleasant feature of the Regatta, is sure to be Rockingham demesne, on the border of Lough Key-the a very gay and successful function. .. Killarney of the West"; the villages of Cootehall and wh1~h Knockvicar, near the Boyle river; Drumshanbo, near Annual Show. is beautiful Lough Allen and the Arigna Mountams; Dromahall', near Lough Gill; also Glencar and Manorham1lton, 111 North Another important and very interesting local fixture is the Leitrim. There is beautiful scenery around these places, all Annual Show, which will be held in the New Park on 24th of which are within easy reach. Augu~t, 1937. The success 3:nd popularity of this Show have been 111creasmg each succeedmg year, and it is now the fore­ mo~t Modern Accommodation. event of its kind in t.he pro."inces.. The horse jumping, The town possesses a number of first-class hotels, very wh1ch follows ill the evenmg, vnll prOVIde keen competition up-to-date, with every modern convenience, and the accommo­ and will be well worth witnessing. ' dation provided is excellent. There is a fine selection to choose from-as good as will be found in any part of Ireland-and An Ideal Tourist Centre. visitors can secure accommodation to suit their means. There Situated as it is on the border of Roscommon, and within are a couple of good restaurants also, and plenty of boarding­ a ~omparatively short dista~ce of the other adjoining counties, houses, and the tariffs in all cases will be found to be propor­ Sli!l'0'. Cavan, and Longford (111 all of which, as well as in County tionately reasonable. LeItrim, are to be found many places of interest). Carrick-on­ Shannon IS, undoubtedly, an ideal centre for tourists. The The Gaiety Cinema. town is well supplied with transport by road, rail, and water. Visitors to Carrick-on-Shannon will be agreeably surprised There,are numerous bus services to Dublin, Sligo, Galway, and to find in such a comparatively small town a splendid talkie the \'\ est generally. There are also plenty of motors for hire, cinema known as .. The Gaiety," which, for perfection of sound and the own~rs and chauffeurs will be found very agreeable and and the general excellence of the programmes exhibited, is helpful, havmg a good knO' ledge of the principal places of second to none in the provinces, and better than many of the 111terest. In addition, there are many other attractions, such city cinemas. On Regatta Day (Monday, 2nd August) the as boatmg, bath111g, fishing, tennis, and a fine 9-hole golf course, enterprising manager is securing a spec1al programme of un­ picturesquely situated near the river bank, about a quarter usual interest, which will be shown continuously from 2.30 p.m. of a mile from the town. Tourists may look forward to many This should prove a great attraction for visitors and add to pleas~ntdays, or rather weeks (if time permits). whilst touring their enjoyment of the day's sport. After the conclusion of the d1stncts surrounding this ancient town by the Shannon. 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Phone 43816. CONDITIONS OF ENTRY. 1. Each entrant must enclose a signed coupon (from Adjoining LT.A. Bureau­ the June, July, August or September issues of IRISH Gresham Hotel-Savoy TRAVEL, 1937) with the entry or batch of entries. Any number of entries submitted together from the Cinema. same entrant may be covered by one coupon. 2. The closing date is 30th September, 1937. , , 3. Photos entered may be of any size; but all photographic entries are accepted on condition that the entrants are prepared, in the event of being granted one of the prize awards, to relinquish the Provide the BEST I complete copyright and negative in its stead. 4. Entries will not be returned unless accompanied for your Guests! I by a sufficient fee to cover postage and registration. 5. Address all entries to :- Serve I THE GENERAL MANAGER • (PHOTO COMPETITION), IRISH TOURIST ASSOCIATION, FRUITFIELD 14 UPPER O'CONNELL STREET, DUBLIN, LF.S. and LAMB'S LT.A. Photographic Competition, 1937 Quality Products ENTRY COUPON ~ .L I wish to enter above Competition according ·Glace Cherries. Bottled Fr u its. I to the conditions set out, and I shall accept Can n e d F r u its. TabIe Jell i e s. as final the decision of the judges appointed Preserves. Marmalades. Lemon Curd. by the LT.A. in connection with the I Competition. ~ Mincemeat. Preserved Ginger, etc. I NAME . I ~~~~o~RO~. ~D~BL~N)D~l~~ 1 POSTAL ADDRESS . ~ J 252 July, 1937 IRISH TRAVEL CORK CHATTER By T. O'D. o the relentless sightseer Cork means only Shandon Bells and Blarney Castle, to be taken in his stride before T rushing off to Glengarriff and Killarney. But to the more leisured tourist Cork offers attractions of a subtler kind. In no city is the stranger treated with more deference, nowhere does he find listeners more ready to be impressed. Our detractors profess to detect a trace of irony in the respect we show our visitors and accuse us of donning our "codding caps" when we are'showing a warm-hearted interest and sating a lively curiosity. But neither frigid irony nor scorching satire could live in the genial air of Cork. Big cities are often forbiddin~, lonely: places, whe!e t~e tourist finds himself an uncomprehending outslder. Cork IS bIg enough to have all the amenities of a modern city, yet small enough for everybody to know everybody else, a family to which the stranger is admitted as a .welco~e guest. .A tolerar;rt, easy­ going, cheery family, he IS dehghted to discover, WIth very few prejudices and no skeleton in the cupboard. From .the first our visitor feels at home. He has been warned agamst " drisheens" and Cork whiskey, but we do not condemn him to a diet of drisheen, and Cork whiskey is an ingratiating liquor! Of course, we have our croakers who look back to the Golden Age when our citizens were ~ll cultured, .and Thackeray over­ heard our street urchins quotmg the claSSICS. To-day, It must be confessed, our bright spirits are more famili~ with ~he idiom St. Finbar's Cathedral, by the River Lee. of Hollywood than of ancient Athens; but our mterest 1.n culture is still alight and glowing. In th.e ma~ter of dramatic art we It is not difficult to get to Cork; but access will be even are very much alive. Already m this year the Rep~rto.ry easier and quicker when our air-port materialises. Society has produced a Passion Play, the Ope.ratic Socleo/ a Th~ river trips, inaugurated some years ago, are every year musical comedy, and the Little Theatre SOCIety has grv:en growmg more popUlar. The beauties of Cork Harbour can best performances of three plays with t!te compete~ce and fimsh be relished by a trip to Crosshaven or East Kerry on a of professionals. A three-day festival of Gaelic Drama has comfortable Palrner-Wallace boat. There are snug armchairs recently concluded. A dozen or so of short Gaelic plays v:ere abo~d for th~ lazy t?unst, and dancing for the young who performed by juvenile actors, who showed the keenest delight are mte~ested; m beauties o~her than scenic. And if you meet m their work, and won the applause of proud parents and the gewal DIck Wallace himself you will carry away an un­ envious schoolmates. forgettable impression of at least one Corkman.

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253 IRISH TRAVEL July, 1937 Our Expert Hotel Organiser is at your serviee

WHAT IS ARNOTT'S HOTEL SERVICE? Planned re-equipment that saves money and gives c4~' you the exp~rt advice of our Hotel Organiser. Arnotts' Hotel Service covers all furnishings; *furniture (including the Arnott "Everest" mat­ gable d){out tress), *carpets, *curtains and soft furnishings, (Sf.9-'l/'Ct OtPTS) *linens, *draperyand *general equipment. These )1 are combined into ONE special service for you. Furniture Our expert Hotel Organiser will suggest-entirely carpets* without obligation-a plan of re-equipments for .*and Soft greater comfort at prices and terms that save money. Mr.* T. Chambers, our cuTtaln~shing'J Hotel Organiser, has a tn1 quarter of a century'. Fu * HOW WILL IT SAVE YOU MONEY? experience of the hokl Linens furnishing trade and is Our Hotel Organiserwill suggest where economies DraperY at your disposal at any * can be made. Even a small sum can be made to time. You may confide in him. MAKE AN * go a long way when skilfully planned. Arnotts, APPOINTMENT TO moreover, have no expensive hire-purchase scheme SEE HIM OR AR­ and so are able to give the keenest value to hotels. RANGE FOR HIM ~~~ TO CALL AND SEE As for terms, we enable you to buy the best fur­ YOU. niture (only the best will do) at terms arranged to suit yourself. VV Janus ARNOTTS~ HOTEL SERVICE • HfiNRt' STREET •. DUBLIN

BROWN THOMAS PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT GRAFTON STR~ET, DUBLIN THE PREMISES FORMERLY KNOWN AS SHANGANAGH CASTLE Famous for nearly 100 years for ""ill be opened aa the IRISH LACES AND LINENS CASTLE HOTEL and RESTAURANT From the 1st JUly, 1937

SEA BATHING TENNIS DAINTY IRISH LINEN SPECIAL VALUE­ HANDKERCHIEF, WhIte irish LInen BALLROOM with hand-embroldered Handkerchief, trimmed corner and Shamrock with hand-drawn d~.slgn moW In Ir1sh Crochet. thread and irish Central for Golf and for Touring the PrIce, each 1/11 Croe het Picot 11 edge. Price. each - Beauty Spot. of Co. Wicklow Visitors to Ireland are always welcome at Full particulars on application to BROWN THOMAS, Grafton Street, DUBLIN THE MANAGER

254 July, 1937 IRISH TRA VEL OF INTEREST TO HOTELS Irish Hotels and Air Transport .. Abolition of Fiscal Permits .. "1937 in Europe" Irish Hotels and Air Transport: travellers and potential travellers. Its popularity In anticipation of the development of air travel may be gauged, to some extent, from the fact that within the next few years, a number of Irish hotel the first English edition was sold out within a proprietors are examining the possibility of providing fortnight of publication, and the American edition private landing grounds suitable for commercial planes was used up within three days. and in keeping with the requirements of the responsible Worth special mention and of particular interest to those concerned in Tourism in Ireland is the inclusion in the 1937 e?ition of ~his guide book of a very pleasant and very bnghtly-wrItten ten-page article on Ireland which will do much to bring our country before th~ e~e o.f the holiday~maker. We have but one quarrel wIl:h ~t all-t.he wnter .refers to the necessity for a pass­ port m entenng. the Ir~sh Free State, and omits to point out that for reSIdents m Great Britain or its Dominions or Colonies no such formality is required.

"A Shipload of Friendship." An "uno~c~al shipload of friendship," comprising some 1,200 VlsItors from South-West Lancashire and Widnes district~ .visited. J?un Laoghaire early in June. Some of the ~sIt?rS VlsIted Co. Wicklow, and many called to Dublin CIty. They were officially welcomed by the Lord Mayor of Dublin and the Chairman of the Dun Laoghaire Borough Corporation, and a number of them, including the. Mayor of Widnes, were photo­ graphed at the BelleVlew Hotel, Dun Laoghaire. The first plane to land at the Country Club Hotel Airport-McGrubb's "Aeronca Jap." Department. .In two cases-the Country Club Hotel, A SCHOOL OF PAINTING. Killarney. owned by Sir Maurice O'Connell, and the A novel idea anlong schools is that sponsored by Bel-Air Hotel, Ashford, Co. Wicklow, owned by Mr. Charles L~mb, A.R.H.A., in opening his Studio at N. Burns-preparatory work has reached an advanced Carraroe, m the heart of Connemara, to a limited stage. number of students of Art. Here beside the Atlantic .th~ rugg~d scen~ry, th~se Abolition of Fiscal Permits for Motorists. in midst of who are studying Further simplification of the passage of visitors' pa~ntmg may combme busmess and holiday pleasure umquely. motor cars between Great Britain and the Saorstat w~ose na~e ~s and Switzerland and the Saorstat has been announced Mr: Lamb,. a dis.tinguished one in Art CIrcles, will hImself gIve mstructlOns to the pupils in the "Road Vehicles (International Circulation) Dr.awi~g (Amendment) Regulations, 1937." Fr~m May 5.th, in. and Painting, Landscape, Seascape, and in accordance with these rules, the necessIty of havrng LIfe, ID oils and water colour. Accommodation can a fiscal permit-applying to the bringing in of visitors' be had in the artist's house or in the village, while­ motors for a temporary stay in the Saorstat-~as been as to transport-buses run to Carraroe from Galway abolished in favour of all vehicles registered m Great City in connection with all Dublin trains. Britain and in Switzerland. French Painter for Ireland. HIRE A l\IOTOR CAR Madame Germaine Nordmann, the French painter, AND .. DRIVE YOURSELl.'.... has announced her intention of visiting Ireland for the TWO-SEATERS, TOURERS AND SAI.OONS FOR HIRE ON THE .p~ctures. "DRIVE YOURSELF" PRINCIPLE purpose of painting some twenty ?r thirty (Chauffeurs available if desired) After her return to Paris these will be exhibIted at ANY PERIOD FROM 12 HOURS TO 12 MONTHS the Paris Offices of the Travel Association of Great RATES "ro", £1 Oa. Od. Britain and Ireland. Full Tariff on application to :- Madame Nordmann is the wife of a former President ANDREW J. DOYLE, F.I.M.T., of the Tribunal of Commerce. Her husband is now 51 SOUTH KINC STREET, DUBLIN a dealer in precious stones. (Next Gaiety Theatre) ALSO AT 18 BACHELOR'S WALK "1937 in Europe." A11.Night Service Station-MARK LANE, off PEARSE STREET Aldor's famous guide book for this year:-" 1937 in 'Phone: 22487 or 45161 (61I11es) Telegrams: .. GuRS," Europe "-is a guide, philosopher, and fnend to all 255 IRISH TRA VEL July, 1937

ASHFORD CO. WICKLOW. KILLARY BAY CONNEMARA Bel Air Hotel • • • In the heart of the Garden of Ireland Leenane Hotel

Officially a p p 0 i n t e d . Beautifully I.T.A. A.A. R.I.A.C. situated overlooking the sea. Adjacent The Hotel overlooks Killary Bay to Wicklow Mountains. and is in the centre of the finest Connemara Scenery. Garages. Motors for Hire. Excellent Salmon and Sea Trout Fishing on the Kylemore Castle Waters Tennis. Golf, a few minutes' drive. (rights on three lakes, the Dawros River and famous Rock Private carriages. Full freedom of Pool; also on Lough Fee, Muck 200 acres. Up-to-date Hunters. Stables. and Culfin Rivers). Riding Lessons given. FREE BROWN TROUT FISHING. GOOD CENTRE FOR MAYFLY AND PIKE FISmNG.

BEST ROUTE-DUBLIN, ATHLONE, GALWAY, LEENANE.

Telegrams: Phone: Telegrams: .. Belair, Ashford." Telephone: Ashford 9. McKEOWN, LEENANE. LEE.~ANE 1.

GRAND HOTEL, SLIGO.

First-class Commercial and Family Hotel.

A.A.. R.LA.C., and LT.A. Appoint­ CORK. ments. HOTEL METROPOLE Finest Unlicensed Hotel in Ireland. Visitors are assured of best Hotel comforts and attention. HOT AND COLD WATER IN All ROOMS. "BEAUTY REST" BEDS THROUGHOUT. Motor Bus attends all Trains. Fret' Garage Bed, Bath and Inclusive MISS COONEY, for Breakfast Terms 30 Cars. 9/6 1 7/- a day

Proprietress. Telegrams: Phone' TELEPHONE 99. .. Hotel Metropole. Cork. 800 (3 lines' jUty, 1937 I RI SH TRA VEL

Leenane Hotel• Connemara. .Jury'. Hotel. Dnblin.

Wynn's Hotel. Dnblin. Lonnge. Grand Hotel• SI'Igo.

Rosl'. Hotel• Dnn Laogbalre. Bel-Air H to el. Asblord.

lIletropole Hotel• Cork. BUlb Hotel Carrlck-on-Sbannon. 257 ------~- --

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Phone: 45131 (3 lines), Wires: U Wynn's Hotel, Dublia." FIRST for LARGE ROOMS for COMFORT Wynn's Hotel BANQUETS, DINNERS, CUISINE and and Restaurant MEETINGS, Etc. Lower Abbey Street, Dublin SERVICE

Restaurant nnd JURY'S HOTEL & IOu Rooms, Grill Room, with Hot and Commodious ~E~~?=E Cold Water, Leunge, RESTAURANT Electric Splendid Bedrooms. Light over beds, AMERICAN BAR AND OYSTER SALOON in Basement Dining Rooms, 10 Bathrooms, GRILL ROOM in Basement Sepnrate Tables, RESTAURANT. Ground Floor Central Heating, Colfee Room, TEA LOUNGE. Ground Floor Bar. COFFEE ROOM. First Floor BANQUETING ROOM, First Floor

4-Course LUNCHEON 2/6 A la carte and Table d'Hote Meals Special 5-Course DINNER 3/6 Afternoon Teas a Speciality SPECIAL TEA. with Meat or Fish .• 2/- RESTAURANT OPEN ON SUNDAYS HOT AND COLD WATER ORCIIESTRA EVERY EVEXI::"IG I and IN CAFE: Noted for its excellent Cuisine Bnd Wines TELEPHONE IN BEDROOMS Fresh Lif't to all Floors SandWiches, POPULAR TARIl<'F Hairdressing Saloon Morning Coffee, DUBLIN'S MOST CENTRAL Telegrams: "JURY'S, DUBLIN." Telephone: Nos, 22241-44. Snacks, Ices. AND UP-Ta-DATE HOTEL For Tariffs apply Mal/ager.

DUBLI~ THE VICTORIA HOTEL, The SITUATED RIGHT IN THE HEART OF THE SHOPPING CENTRE AND BUSINESS .. Gresham Hotel .. LIFE OF THE CITY Established First-class Accommodation. Excellent 1817 Service. Fully Licensed. Fitted NEWEST and MOST BEAUTI FU L throughout with up-to-date Beds. Hot HOTEL: EVERY MODERN LUXURY and Cold Water in all Bedrooms. .... Electric Elevator. .... Winter Garden Central Heating Ballroom Telephone and A. A. & R. I. A. C. Appointments. Suites with Hot and Cold Running Water Headquarters of Rotary. Cook's Private Bathrooms in every Bedroom .. Office directly opposite. .. Restaurant, Grill Room and Tea Lounge Spacious Reading Room MODERATE CHARGES PATRICK STREET, Telephone: Telegrams: CORK. Dublin 44311 (6 lines) Gresham, Dublin Telegrams: "VICTORIA," CORK. Phone: Cork 293. July, 1937 IRISH TRAVEL IN THE A Directory of Hotels IRISH FREE STATE AbbremalWm: B-number of bedrooms. Fr.-lhom. NOTE.-Io practically all cnses thc prices quoted in this list are either .. all the year round" or .. season" rates. In many cases Hotels here included quote .. off s~ason" charges lower than those published-for example, Hotels in Seaside Resorts. ABBEYFEALE (Limerick). BALLINEEN (Cork). BUNCRANA (Donegal). LEEN'R, Main St.; B. 12; Day 10/-; Week HURLEY'S; B. 12; Day 10/-; Week 60/-. LAKE Or' RHADOWS; B. 16; Day 10/-' 70/-. BALLINROBE (Mayo). Week 63/-. ' ABBEY!'EIX (Laoighis). RAILWAY; H. 20; Day 12/6; Week 84/-. LOl'GH SWILLY; n. 40; Day 14/-; Week DE "ESCI ARMS; B. 10; Day 10/6; Week BALLINSKELLIGS (Kerry) 84-. 60/-. SlGERSON ARM-' R'8' Day 9/-; We~k SUNNYSIDE; B.8; Day 6/-; Week 35/-to ACWLL ISLAND (Co. Mayo). "'5/-' ., 40/-. ACHIJ,I, HEAD, Keel; B. 22; Day 10/-; BALLYB'UNIOll (Kerry). BUNDORAN (Donegal). Wc~k 50/- to 60/-. C4.STIE' B 46' Week fr 105'- ATT~ANTIC: B. 25: Dlty12/-; Week fr. 73/6. AMETHYST, Keel; B.12; Day 10/-; Week CE- ~-TR-A'I' 'n 28' Day 1'4/6" Week 84/- ALUNGHAlIl (Private); B. 18; Day 14/-; 63/-. " ,.., , . Week 84/-. CLEW RAY HOUSE, Dooagh; B. 6; Day BALLYBOr~Y (Donegal). CENTRAI~; B. 57; Day 17/-; Week 105/-. 9/-: Week 50/-. 1I1AGEES: RIO; Day 10/-; Week 42/-. CONWAY'S (Privatc); B. 12; Day 10/- to GRAY'S Dugort; B. 8; Day 10/-; Weck 50/-. BALLYCOTTml (Cork). 12/-: Week 63/- to 70/-. MCUOWELL'S, Dugort; B. 14; Day 10/-; BAYVIEW: n. 45; Day 14/-: Week 84/-. GRBAT NORTHERN: B. 70; Week 129/6. Week 63/-. FAWCETT'R: B.33; Day 13/6; Week 80/-. HAMTLTON; B.34; Day 20/6; Weck105/-. MOUNTAIN VTEW, Dugort; n. 11; Day BALLYFERRITER (Kerry). IMPElnA1,; B. 14: Day 9/-: Week 60/-. 10/6: Week 50/- to 60/-. GRANV1LLE'S; l~. 19: Day 10/6; Week lIms. R. UAJ~Y (Private), l'ourist House' STRAND, Dugort; 11. 16; Day 10/-; Week 05/-. B. 5: Day 9/-; Week 60/-. ' 60/-. BALLYHEIGUE (Kerry). MRS. KENNEDY (Private). 1 Bay View Tce.; PATTEN'S (Private), Kcem; B 5; Day 9;·; LAKEVmW. 11. 14: Day 10/6; Wcek 63/-. Week 00/-. BALLYLIFFlN (Donegal). O'GORMAN'S; B. 25; Day 12/6; Week 70/-. RlCRVmW: B. 7; Day 9/-; Wcek 55/-. nALLYI,IVFIN; R. 12; Week 42/- to 50/-. PAI,ACE; B. 30; Day 13/- to 14/-; Week ADARE (Limerick). BALLYNACALLY Clare). 73/6 to 84/-. DUNRAVENARMS; B.32; Day18/-; Week PARADISE VIEW; R. 4; Day 8/; Week SHENE HOUSE; R 14; Day 12/-; Week 126/·. 42/-. 77/-. AHERLOW (Tipperary). BALLYSHANNON (DoMgal). CAWR (Tipperary). RIVEHSnALE HOUSE; B. 10; Day 10/- to ROYAL; Mltin St ; H. 14; Day 10/-; Week KBN_-EDY'S; B. 10; Day 10/-; Week 63/-. 12/-: Week 55/- to 63/-. 63/-. CAHIRCIVEEN (Kerry). ARAN ISLANDS (Galway) BALTIMORE (Cork). HARP: B. 14; Day 9/6: Week 56/-. GANI~EY'S (Kilronan); B. 12; Day 10/-; CASTLE HOURE: B. 6; Day 8/- to 10/-; O'CONNELL'S RAILWAY; B.19; Day 12/-; Week 63/-. Week 40/- to 50/-. \\ ("'\.: 70/-. BAY' VIEW (Kilronan); B. 9; Day 7/6; BALTINGLASS (Wicklow). CARAGH LAKE (Kerry). WCf'k SOlo. HARBOURNR"RRIDGE; B.8; Day fr. 7/6; OUTHEUN; B. 33; Day fr. 12/6; Week CO~NEELY'S (Kilmurvey); B. 6; Day 7/- Week 42 -. 70/- to 94 6. to 9/-: Week 42 1- to 50/-. BANAGHER (Offaly). CARLOW (Carlow). ST. KEVIN'S (Kilronan); B. 12; Day 7/-; SHAXNON; n. 12; Day 10/-; Week SO'-. ROYAL, Dublin Street; B. 40; Day 15/0: Week 42/-. BANDON (Cork). 'Ye~k 94/6. ARDARA (Donegal). MUNSTER ARM.; B. 18: Day 10/6 to 131"; CARNA (Galway). NESJHTf ARMS; B. 18; Day 10/6 to 15/-; Week 63.1- to 70/-. MONGAN'S; B. 31: Day 18/-: Week 112/-. Week 70/- to 105/-. BANTRY (Cork). KNOCKBOY HOURE (Mrs. Retts); n. 6; ARDEE (Louth). OUVANE, Reendesert; RIO; Day9/-; Week Day 12/- to ]5/-; Week 70/- to 84/-. RHOPHY' ; B. 10: Day II 16; Wcek 63/-. 55'-. CARNDONAGH (Donegal). RPXTON ARMS; R. 12; Day 10/-; Week VJCKRRY': B. 20; Day 15/-: Week 84 1-. O'DOHERTY'; B. 12; Day 13'6; Wcek 6:31-. BETTYSTOWN (Meath). 70/-, ARDMORE (Waterford). NRPTr.'E; B. 16; Day 12/6; Week 84/-. CARRIeK (Donegal). )fRUW 'E; H. 10; Day fr. ]3 ·6; Week 81/-. NORTIIT~ANDS; B. 11; Day 12/6; Week SLIlWE LEAGUE; B. 12; Day 10/-; Week O'KEJ,LY'S CLIP],' HOUSE; R. 18; Day fr. 73/1'.. 60 i_. 10 16: Weck 63/-. BIRR (Ollaly). CARRICK-ON-SHANNON (Leitrim). ARKLOW (Wicklow). DOOI,EY' ; B. 14; Oay 14/-; Week 90/-. BURR: R. 20; Day fr. 12/-; Wcek 84/-. HOYNE : R. 15; Day 10/-: Week 63/-. BLACKROCK (Louth). CARRIGART (Donegal). ASHFORD (Wicklow). BLACKROCK; B. 30; Day 6/6; Week 45/-. CARRIGART (lIla!luire's); B. 40; Day fr. nEL-AIR; B. 14; Day 14/6 to 17/6; Wcek CLAREMOUNT; 11.10; Day6/6; Wcek45/-. ]2 16; Week fr. 73/6. fr. 84/-. GAELIC; B. 6; Day 6/-; Wcek 42/-. CASHEL (Tipperary). ATHENRY (Galway). BOYLE (Roscommon). RYAN'S CIUNTllAL' B. 14' Day 10/-; Week HANBlmRY·S;H.11;Day10/-;Wcek60/-. ROYAL; B.31; Day 14/-; Week 1'0/-. 60/-, " ATHLONE (Westmeath). BRAY (Wicklow). CORCORAN'S; H. 10; Day 10/-; Week 50/,. CENTIUL; R. 12; Dlty 9/-; Vo"eck e1/-. ADELPHI (Private); 13. 8; Day 8/-; We~k CASHEL (Glencolumncille, Donegal). 11IfPERTAL: B. 15; Day 10/-; Week 60/-. 50/-. lIfcNEJ,1S; ll. 6; Day 8/-; Week 48/-. PRINCE OF WALEE'; B. 16; Bed and BELI,A VISTA; II. 10; Day 8/6: Week 55/-. CASTLEBAR (Mayo). nreal

HOTEL IVANHOE, HARCOURT STREET, DUBLIN. (A few doors from Stephen's Green.) Hot and Cold Water in overy Bedroom. Central Heating Electric Lift. CALEDONIAN HOTEL Night Porter. A.A.. R.I.A.C. Garage. Telegram.: .. SATISFIED, DUIlLIN." T I h {VISITORS 61126 SOUTH GREAT GEORGE'S STREET D. lIfcCAUGHEY, Proprietor. e ep one: OFFICES 61461 DUBLIN HOTEL LENEHAN (MISS LENEHAN. Proprietre••) Centrally situated for all parts of City. 24 & 25 Harcourt St., DUBLIN Noted f'or Moderate Terms and Good Caterin& Centrally situated; convenient to all places of interest. Meals served to Non­ Resitients. Bus servlce to and frum ooor to all stations ana places of interest HOT AND COLD WATER IN BEDROOMS Hot and Cold Water all Rooms, and Reading Telephone No. 5204" GARAGE Lights all Beds. GLANDORE HOTEL, Glandore, Co. Cork Facing the Atlantic-1lver the pretty Harbour of OIandore. Warm and sheltered from winds in winter. Excellent River, Lake, and Sea Fishing, Boating (Motor Boat Service) EXCELLENT CUISINE. Bathing, Tennis, Golf, Rough Shooting. . Pretty Walks. Ponies or Horses for hire. All Rooms face Harbour. Hot and Cold Water; Bath. Motors for hire. BED, BREAKFAST, and BATH, 7/6. P. KEENAN. Proprleror.

Garage for 80 Cars, 150 yards, 1/- Nightly. PHILBIN'S RESTAURANT Excel~nt Lunches, Dinners, Teas. Telegrams :-"'Caledonian Hotel." Dublin. Fresh Confectionery. Prices RellSonable. Telephone 23277. Main. Stiroeeti, Castilebaro, co. MAYO.

DINE AND RESTAURANT HARBOUR VIEW HOTEL WINE at FLYNN'S AND BAR. ROSSLARE STRAND. Co. Wexford. Convenient to CroBS.Channel Mail Boats, Railway station, Golf Linka. Tennis Courts, and Churches. TEKMS 1lI0DERATE. PLEASE CONSULT THE I.T.A. DIRECTORY. Proprietor-GEORGE O'BRIEN.

5 lIUNUTES G.W. MAIL BOAT AND STATION. 'Phone: 5. 'Grams: .. Pier Hotel. '1" ~ ~ "_R_o:ss~la.:.re:...:H~ar~b~ou:r~·";;;_ii~ ~ ensedl IL ~ -pl.~ \JR8-0(fully 1__.1C_~ '1"aRE l-lARBO Bathing, Boating, _~R~O~S~S::L:;:A;;:" ;;:I Fishinl!', Tennis, Golf _ Resident Proprietress-MRS. WICKHAlIL

CURRAN'S HOTEL, FOR SERVICE AND SATISFACTION. Terms Moderate. Free Garage. PHONE: 23271 OPEN ON SUNDAyS. 1-9 P.M EYRE SQUARE, GALWAY FLEET STREET AND D'OLlER STREET. DUBLIN, 260 July, 1937 IRISH TRAVEL

GRESHAM, O'Connell St.; B. 120; Day fr. ROYALMARINE; B.80; Dayfr.20/-; Week (lLONEA (Waterford). 22/6; Week 147/-. fr. 126/-. OCEAN VIEW; B. 12; Day 12/6; Week 70f-, ST. ALBAN'S, Sandycove Promenade; :ft. 11; (lLONEE (Kerry). GROSVRNOR, WestJand Row; B. 23; Day 15/-; Week 84/-. Da}' fr. 10/6' Week fr. 63/-. LAKE; B. 10; Day 10/-; Week 60/-. SOUTHRRN; 9; Bed and Breakfast fr. 6/­ oCLONES (Monaghan). nOGAN'S, 45 Harrington St.; Day 8/6; B. Week 42/-. DUNLEWY (Donegal). CREIGRTON; B. 18; Day 11/6; Week 70/-. DU LEWY; R. 8; Week 50/-. (lLONMANY (Donegal). IVANSOE, Harcourt St.; B. 46; Day 14/6: INNl ROWEN' B. 10; Day 10 /-; Week 60 le. Week 84/-. DUNMORE EAST (Waterford). CLONMEL (Tipperary). JURY'S, College Green; B. 80; Day 20 /- ; O'GRADY'S; B. 5; Day 7/6 to 10/-' Week REARN'S.;. B. 32; Day 15/-; Week 84/-. Week 112/-. 50! to 63/-. ' L:We~~~~!_.HarcourtSt.; B. 25; Day 10 /6 ; STRAND; B. 16; Day 8/-; Week 50/-. ORMONDJji; B. 37; Day 12/-; Week 80/-. EASKEY (Sligo). .10; Day 12/-; Week ST. GEORnE, Parnell Square; B. U; Day AMERICA ,Eyre Square; B. 10; Day 10/- • 11/-; Week 63/-. Week 63/- to 70/-. • (lURiticLOE (Wexford). SHELBOURNE, St. Stephen's Green; B. 150; BAILEY'S; B. 23; Day 11/-; Week 63/-. BENTLEY' B. 12; Day 10/-; Week 50/-. Day 22/6 to 24/-; Week 136/6 to 168/-. ENDA, Domlnick St.; B. 16; Day 13/-; Week STRAND; :8.22; DaylO/-; Week50/-to60/-. STANDARD, Harcourt St.; B. 67; Day fr. 70/-. DALKEY (Dublin). 16/6; Week 94/6. EYRE HOTEL; B. 12; Day 10/- to 11/-; CLll!'F CASTLE; B. 30; Day 18/-; Week fr. SWISS HOTEL; Bed and Breakfast 6/6 to Week 63/- to 70/-. 94/6. GIBLIN'SJ Eyre Square; B. 9; Day fr. 6/-; DINGLE (Kerry). 8/6; Day 12/6. BENNER'S; B. 20; Day 11/- to 13/-; Week VERNON HOTEL, Clontarf; B. 12; Day 10/- ; Week 3ti/- to 42/-. Week 60/-. GREAT SOUTHERN, Eyre Square; B. 80; 70/-. VAUGHAN'~29Pamell Square; B. 37; Day Day fr. 20/-' Week 126/-. DROGHEDA (Louth). fr. 12/6; week 8<1/-. IMPERIAL; B. 26; Day 10/6; Week 70/-. CENTRAL; B. 20; Day 12/6; Week 72/6. O'NEILL'S; B. 24; Day 9/-' Week 60/-. WHITE RORSE; B. 20; Day 11/6; Week WELLINGTON1 Harcourt St.; B. 15; Bed and .Breakfast, 6/t>. ROYAL, Eyre Square; B.50; Day 15/-; Week 70/-. WESTBROOK, Pamell Square; B. 17; Bed 84/-. DROMAHAIRE (Leitrim). and Breakfast fr. 7/6. WESTERN~pr08pectHili; B. 16; Day 8/-; D:JIi~~~~R~' 12; Day 12/6; Week 84/-. WESTERN (N. Frederick St.); B. 11; Day Week 42 - to 55/-. 8/-; Week 50/-. GARRETSTO N STRAND (Cork). LOUGH DERG; B 14; Day 12/6; Week 70/-. WICKLOW... Wicklow St.; B. 41; Day 15/-; O'NEILL'S; B. 24; Day 12/6; Wcek 63/-. DRUMSHAMBO (Leitrim). Week 100/-. GLANDORE (Cork). FLANAGAN'S; B. 20; Day fr. 11/-; Week WYNN'S, J,r. Abbey St.; B. 70; Day 17/6; l\IARINE; B. 10; Day 9/-' Week 50/-. 70/-. TRAVER'S; B.9; Day 12!6; Week 63/-to DUBLIN CITY. Week 105/-. DUNDALK (Louth). (See also Mount Pleasant.) 70/-. ABBOTSFORD (Private), Harcourt St.; B. GLENEALY (Wioklow). 30' Day 9/-; Week 63/-. IMPERIAL; B. 26; Day 11/6; Week 70/-. \VILLLUfS' (Queeu's Arms); B. 30; Bed and JOLLEY'S; B. ~. Week fr. 63/-. BARRY'S, Gt. Denmark St.; B. 35; Bed and GLEN 0' THE DOwtlS (Wicklow). Breakfast 6/-. Breakfast fr. 7/6. GJ,EN VIEW; B. 10; Day fr. 12/-; Week BELVEDERRJ_Nth. Gt. George's St.; B. 20; DUNFANAGHY (Donegal). PORT-NA-BLAGH; B. 34; Day 12/6; Week fr. 72/6. Day 12/6' week 70/-. GLENBEIGH (Kerry). BUSWELL'Sk Molesworth St.; B. 30; Day 75/-. EVANS'; B. 18; Day 10/6; Week 63/-. 12/-' Wee 84/-. ARNOLD'S GUEST HOUSE; B.19; Day 10/6 to 12/-; Week 63/-. THE HOTEL (Fitzgerald's); B. 24; Day fr. CALEDONIAN, Sth. George's St.; B. 30; Bed 11/6; Week fr. 73/6. and Breakfas~, 7/6. DUNGARVAN (Waterford). ROSS VIEW; B. 16; Day 8/6; Week 50/-. CARLTON, Harcourt St.; B. 14; Day 12/-; DEVONSRlRE ARMS; B. 20; Day 12/-; GLENCAR (Kerry). Week fr. 63/-. Weck 80/-. GLENCAR' B. 16; Day 10/6; Week 70/-. CENTRAL, Exchequer St.; B. 100; Day 14/6 ; LAWLOR'S; B. 15; Day 11/-; week 70/·. LlCKEEN HOU E; B. 7; Day 10/6; Wk 70/-. Week 95/-. DUNGLOE (Donegal). GLENDALOUGH (Wioklow). CLARENCE, Wellington Quay; B. 51; Day CAMPBELL'S; B. 17; Day 10/-; Week 70/-. ROYAl.; B. 25; Week 63/-. 10/- to 12/6' Week 70/- to 84/-. SWEENEY'S; B. 17; Day 10/-; Week 60 le. CLERKIN'S. Eccles St_; B. 18; Day 10/6; GLENGARRIFF (Cork). Week 70/-. DUN LAOGHAIRE (Dubliu). CASEY'S; B. 16; Day 10/-; Week 63/-. nOLP~ Essex St.; B. 20; Day 15/-. ALEXANDRA, Gresbam Tce.; B. 16; Day ECCLE '; B.60j Day 20/-; Week fr. lOSt-. 12/6' Week 63/-. GOI,F LINK.; 1>. 20; Week 80le. DOLI,YMuUliIT' B. 7; Day 12/6. PERRL~ DROMID (21 N. Rd.); B. 9; Day 8/6; Week ARDEEN; B.21; DaYfr.12/6; Week fr. 84/-. (Private Hotel); B. 10; Day 9f­ C. AVENU ~i.. B. 27; Day 13/6 ~ Week 73/6. Week 50/-. 50/-. BELLEhJ>W; B. 20; Day 10/-; Week 84/- POUI,GORM (Harvey's); B. 18; Day 10/-; EARLSFORTi. B.25; Day 10/6; Week 63/-. Week 60/-. . EA TW0011. Lr. Leeson St.!· B. 25; Day 7/6 to 120/-. to 10 /-' week 42/- to 63 -. CARRIG MUillE; B. 9; Day fr. 9/-; Week RO HE'S; B. 45' Day fr. 15/-. EDEN V.b,E, Harcourt St.; B. 11; Day 9/-; fr. 56/-. GLENMALURE (Rathdrum). Co. 'Wioklow. Week 60/-. IIADDINGTON HOUSE; B. 10; Day 15/-' GLENl\1ALURE; B. 12; Day 12/6; Week 63/· EGAN'S, Pamell Square; B. 15; Day 10/6; Week 84/- to 126/-. ' GLENTIES (Donegal). Week 63/-. l\fINERVA, Gresbam Tce.; B. 11; Day 12/6; O'DONNELL'S; B.14; Day 12/6; Week 75/-. ELI.IOTT Harcourt St.; B. 12; Day 10/-; Week 70!-. GLIN (Limerick). Week 7u/-.1 PIER' B. 25' Day fr. 10/6; Week fr. 63/-. CONWAY'S; B.10; Day 9/-. FOUR COURTS, Inns Quay; B. 100; Day ROSS'S; B. 73; Day 16/6 to 22/-; Week 94/6 GORT (Galway). 15/-; Week 84/-. to 147/-. COMMERCIAL; B. 11; Day fr. 10/6; Week GALWAY ARMS, Pamell Square; B, 12; ROKEBY'S (PrIvate), Islington Ave.; B. 9l 63/-. ,Day 7/6; Weck 49/-. Day fr. 10/-; Wcek fr. 65/-. ROYAL; B. 10; Day 10/-. 261 IRISH TRAVEL JulY, 1937

Magnificent Situation Artists' Paradise

Excellent Cuisine Reinvigorating

Lovely Surroundings Delightful for Children

Really Restful Minute from Sea

Outstanding Comfort Overlooking Bay

Safe Bathing Reasonable Terms

Everything First-class Enquiries, Mrs. Collis MELROSE ARDMORE

CARNA. CONNEMARA. CO GALWAY. MOIRA HOTEL, TRIN~JB':-I~~EET, RESTAURANT OPEN SUNDAYS. MONGAN'S HOTEL GRILL ROOM. RESTAURANT. BAR BUFFET. OYSTER BAR. SMOKE LOUNGE. A la Carte and Table d'Hote Meals. First-class Fishing and Shooting. Thousands of acres of rongh BED AND TABLE D'HOTE BREAKFAST, 7/6. Shooting. Mountain, River, Lake, and Sea. Garage. Telephone 44559. J. W. MONGAN. Proprietor. Owned and Managed by JURY'S HOTEL, LTD.

Dublin. NORTH STAR HOTEL, A~:~~eS&t~:.T, AROOLAGH HOUSE, ROSMUCK Terminus. CONNEMARA. Fully Licensed. 50 Bedrooms. Most Central Position. Six Bedrooms, Diningroom, SittinRroom, and Bathroom. OMFORT. RESTAURANT. Telephone LEANLINESS. COFFEE ROOM. 45343. Per day, 6/6; per week, 40/-. Irish-speakinR district. OIVILITY. SMOKING LOUNGE. Close to the sea. A la Carte and Table d'Hote Meals. Restaurant Open on Sundays. OPEN from JUNE to OCTOBER. For Tariff Itpply Manager. Telegrams:" NORSTAR, DUBLIN."

Beet Headquarters "'or a U Lone Stay" and an Enjoyable Holiday in The Kingdom 0'" Kerry. ABBOTSFORD HOTEL, EXCELLENT MEADOWLANDS INN FINE 72 HARCOURT STREET, DUBLIN. FOOD AND I (Licensed), IFRIENDLY Centrally situated, convenient to all places of Interest. Good WINES. OAKPARK. TRALEE. SERVICE. catering. Bedroolll!, large, bright and air\', with hot and cold A HOTEL OF RARE CHARM ANO INDIVIDUALITY. running water in each bedroom. Golf'. Tennis. Fiehinc. 8hootinC' Boatinc. BED AND BREAKFAST, 6/- FULL WEEKLY TARIFF, 63/-. Personal Supervision of MRS. PEET Resident Proprietreee. Garage.

THE IMPERIAL HOTEL (Led.) HOTEL PELLETIER, DUNDALK. E":~~el:.~:~:~.O",,:~~d HOlA'MO:::C:::e:'"t."ew 21-22 HARCOURT STREET. DUBLIN. COMMERCIAL AND TOURIST. ,Ve concentrate on making ~our Visitors comfortable. Tourists will find this Hotel VERY CENTRAL POSITION. GARAGE. TERMS MODERATE Modern. Select. Moderate. HOT AND COLD WATER IN ROOMS. ELECTRIC FIRES Telephone 71. Garage. Telegrams: .. Imperial, Dundalk." o a Supervi:tion of Mrs. J. H. QUINN Phone 51520. ApplV to the ProprUtre,.. juiy. 1937 IRISH TRAVEL

MOUNT PLEASANT (Dnndalk, Co. Louth) GORTAHORK (Donegal). KILMACURRA (Kilbrids, Wicklow). KILMACURRA PARK; B. 10; Day 10 '6; 1II0UNT OLIVBR; B. 13; Day 10/6'; \Veek MI'FADDEX'S; B. 11; Day 10 /.; Week 63/·. fr. 63/·. GOUGANE BARRA (Cork). Week 63/-. KILMESSAN (Meath). MOUNT SHANNON (Clare). CRONIN', ; R. 10; Day 8/6; Week 50/·. DERG HOTEL; B. 24; Day 10,.; Week 60/-. G01..'GANE BARRA; B. 10; Day 9/6; Week flTATION; 11.5; D9., 9/6; Week 50,-. KILRUSH (Clare). MOVILLJ!J (Donegal), 63/-. WIT,LIAlII.'; B. 16; Day 14/6; Week 84,·. MrKINXEY'S; B. 14; Day 6/6; Week 45/·. GREENCASTLE (Donegal). TREACY'S; B. 15; Day 8/6; Week 50/·. DRUMAWEIR; B. 16; Day 12/6; Week KINSALE (Cork). )fURPHY'S; R.H; Day 10/·; Week 63/,. MULLINGAR (Westmeath). 73/6. CENTRAL; B. 12; Day 9/·; Week 63/,. FORT HOTEl,; B. 26; Day fr. 12/6; Week KNOCKLONG (Limerick). RAILWAY; B. 10; Day 9/·; Week 63/·. GREYILLE ARMS; B. 14; Day 14',· Week fr. 63/·. KYLEMORE (Connemara). 4/-. ', GREENORE (Louth). KYLEMORE ABBEY GURST HOU E; B, MULLAGHMORE (Clilfoney, Co. Sligo). GREAT NORTHERX; B. 30; Day fr. i6!· HANNON'S; B. 27; Day 12/6; Week 70;·. Week 100/-. 20; Day 12/-; Week fr. 63 '-. LAHINCH (Clare). MURRISK (Westport). GREYSTONES' (Wicklow). CROAGH PATRICK (1)furrisk); B. 9; Day.' GRAND' B. 56; Day 21'-; Week fr. 105/-. ABERDEEN AR)! ; B. 32; Day 14/·; Week 84/' to 94/11. /f> to 10/-; Week 50/· to 60 /-. INTEUKATIONAL; B. 35; Day 13/6; Week COMllIERCIAL (Private); 13. 22; Day 10/·; NAAS (Kildare). 84/-. NAS,XA-RIOG; B. 8; Day 13,-. LEW1S' CENTRAL; 13.36; Day 9/·; Week Week 50/-. LARAGH (Annamoe, Wicklow). NAVAN (Meath). 6O!-. I,ARAGH HOUSE; B. 27; Day fr. 15/,; CENTRAL; B. 14; Day 9,6. GWEEDORE (Donegal). NENAGH (Tipperary). THE GWEEDOltE; B. 20; Day 18,'-; Week Week 94/6. LAYTOWN (Meath). O'MEARA'S; B. 24; Dav 11/6. 105/·. ALVERNO HOUSE; B. 15; Day 12/6; Week NEWCASTLEWEST (Limerick). DUNLEWY; B. 8; Week 50/,. CENTRAL; 13. 10; Day 10/,; Week 60/-. HEADFORD (Galway). 75/-. LEAP (Cork). NEWTOWNMOUNTKENNEDY (Co Wicklow). McCOIBIACK'S; B. 9; Day 12/·; Week 84". BAJ,LYRONAN HOUSE' R. (I. Day 7/6' HOWTH (Dublin). SHEEHAN'S; B. 9; Day 9/·; Week 50/·. LEENANE (Galway). Week 42/·. ,. • CLAREMONT; 13. 32; Day 15/- to 17/6; LEENANE; B. 40; Day 17/·; Week 94/6. NEWPORT (Mayo). Week 84,'- to 1051-. DEVINB'S; B. 5; Day 10/·; Week 70,-. DALRIADA; B. 12; Day 9/,; Week 50/- to LETTERFRACK (Galway). O'GR,ADV'S; R 14; Week 63/·. NEW ROSS (Wexford). 57/6. LETTERKENNY (Donegal). ROYAL; B. 18; Day 16/-; Week 100/· to­ ROYAL; B. 16; Day 12/6; Week 63/· to CENTRAL; B.12; Day 10/,; Week 63/·. 110/,. 73/6. GLOBE; B. 10; Day 7/6; Week 50/·. ST. LAWRENCE; B. 40; Day fr. 12/6; Week GALLAGHER'S (Temperance); B. 12; Day 10/.; Week fr. 50/·. OMEATH (Louth). 84/· to 94/6. G~~7.'D WAVERI,EY (Summit); B. 28; Week 65," MrCARRY'S; B. 10; Day 12/-; Week 63/·. CENTRAL; B. 14; Day 10 /6; Week. LIMERICK (Limerick). to 75/·. CRUISE'S, O'Connell St.; B. 50; Day 18/·; STR_~ND; B. 14; Day 8/·; Week 50/·. INCH (Kerry). Week 105/·. OUGHTERARD (Galway). STRAND; B. 11; Day 9/-; Week 50/·. DRSMOND; B. 20; D"y 12/6; Week 80/·. A~¥f-:RS'; B. 15: Day 12/· to 14{·; Week INNISCRONE (Sligo). See ENNISCRONE. GEORGE (ROYAL), O'Connell St.; B. 33; INVER (Doneltal). Day 16/6; Week 84/· to 105/·. CORRIB (late Railway); B. 20; Day 12'· to- DRUM13EG; B. 24; Day 14/-; Week 73/6 GLEN'TWORTH, Glentworth St.; B. 40; Day 18/-; Week 84/, to 126'-. ' to 84/·. 14/6; Week 90/-. LOliGH CORRIB; B. 10'; Day 12/·; Week. KEALKIL (Bantry). HANRATTY' , Glentworth St.; B. 20; Day 70/· to 84/,. HURI,EY'S; B. 12; Day 8/·; Week 55/·. 10/- to 11 6; Week 70/-. PARKNASILLA (Kerry). KENMARE (Kerry). )lcCARTHY'c, Ceeil St.; B. 10; Day 9/·; GREAT ~Ol:'fHERN; B. 70; Day fr. 21/·. GREAT OUTHERN; B. 25; Day fr. 16/-; Week 63/-. PETTIGO (Donegal). Week 105/-. 'ATIONAI., O'Connell St.; B. 12; Day 10/6; FLOOD'S; n. 11; Day fr. 9/,. LANSDOWNE ARMS; B. 32; Day 10/6; Week 63/-. PORTARLINGTON (Laoighis). Week 50'·. RAILWAY, Pamell St.; B. 25; Day 12/,; O'CONN'OR'S; B. 9; Day 10/·' Week 50/· RANDLE'S (Private); B. 15; Day 7/6; Week Week 70/-. PORTLAOIGffiSE (Laoighis).' . 50/·. F[TZPATRTCK'!'l (l'ri\'ate). AIRD;S CENTRAL; n. 25; Day 12/,; Week KILBEGGAN (Westmeath). LISDOONVARNA (Clare). fr. 10-. VOLU TBER (Buekley's); B. 12; Day 10/-; IMPERL<\.L; B. 60; Day 16/6; Week 94/6. HIBERNIAN (Kelly's); B. 17; Day 12/· Week 42/-. LYNCH'S; B. 37; Day 10/·; Week 63/· to Week 70/,. KILDARE (Kildare). PORTMARNOCK (Dublin). RAILWAY; B. HI; Day 12/6. P~{'·B. 40; Day 14/'; Week 84/'. PORTMARNOCK; B. 20 Day 15/·' Week KILDYSART (Clare). LISTOWEL (Kerry). 84/-. ' Mcll1AHON'S; B. 8; Day 8/6; Week 50/·. J,lSTOWEL ARMS; B. 20; Day 10/6 to 12/·; PORTNOO (Donegal). Week 70/' to 84/-. THE PORTNOO; B. 20; Day 14/·; Week fr, KILGARVAN (Kerry). 70/· to 84/·. CLONTOO HOUSE; Day 10/-; Week 45/· to LOUISBURGH (Mayc). McDERMOTT'S; B. 13; Day 8/6; Week PORTSALON (Donegal). 50/-. . PORTSALON; B. 70; Day 18/·' Week 126 /- KILKEE (Clare). 50/- to 63/-. PORTUMNA (Galway). • .. BUlWHETT'S, Westeliff; Tl. 10; Day 10 /6 to OLD READ; B. 12; Day 16/6; Week 105/·. LOUGHREA (Galway). CLONWYN; B. 17; Day 12/6; Week 73/6. 12)6; Week 63/- to 70/·. THE HYDRO; 6; Day 9/6; Week 55/·. RO):AL lIfARINE; B. 60; Day 10/· to 15/·; CENTRAL; B. 11; Week 35/· to 42/". B. LUCAN (Dublin). RAMELTON (Donegal). Week 63/- to 90/-. NATIONAL SPA AND HYDRO; B. 64; Day STEWART ARMS; B. 12; Day 15/,; Week PURTILL'S; B. 12; Day 8/6 to 10/·; Week S4". 45/· to 60/·. fr. 15/-; Week fr. 105/·. MAAM CROSS (Galway). RATHDRUM (Wicklow). STELT,A MARIS; B. 20; Day 11/·; Week PEACOCK'S; B. 11; Day 12/·; Week 84/-. BARItY'S; 13. 18; Day fr. 8,·; Week 55/·. fr. 70/·. MALIN HEAD (Donegal). BRIDGE HOUSE; B. 5; Day 7/6' Week WEST END; B. 30; Day 10/- to 12/·; Week 42/-. • 42/- to 80/-. CROSS ROAD; B. 13; Day 14/,; Week 63/·. MALLARANNY (Mayo). RATHMULLAN (Donegal). KILKENNY (Kilkenny). PIER; B. 12; Day 12/·; Week 70 I', METROPOLE ; 13. 18; Bed and Breakfast GREAT SOUTHERN; n. 44; Day fr. 20/-; Week 126/-. RATHNEW (Wicklow). 6/6. NEWRATH BRIDGE (Hunter's); B. 15; D"y CLUB HOUSE HOTEL; B. 20; Bed and 1>fORAN'S; B.14; Day 9 .'. to 10/,; Week 60/·. MALINMORE (Gleneolumbkille. Donegal). 12/6; Week 75/·. Breakfast 7/,. RENVYLE (Connemara). KILLARNEY (Kerry). GJ,ENBAY; B. 12; Day 12/·; Week fr. 63/-. MALLOW (Cork). RENVYLE IIOl:SE; B. 42; Day fr. 21/· ARBUTUS, College St.; B. 28; Day 12/6; CENTRAL; B. 20; Day 12/6; Week 84/·. Week 147/·. Week 75/-. ROYAL; Il. 28; Day 15/·; Week 84/·. ROSAPENNA (Donegal). COUNTRY CIXB HOTEL; B. 10; Day RO APENNA; B. 84; Day fr. 20/-. 21/-; Week 105/· to 147/-. MIDDLETOWN (Derrybeg). McNELIS'; B. 4; Day 6/·; Week 30/-. ROSBEG (Donegal). DUNLOE. College Square; B.15; Day 10/-; D~ij~OS Week 63;-. MILFORD (Doneltal). BAY; B. 20; Day 12/6; Week eu,EBE; 13. 50; D"y 15/-; Week 84/·. lIIIJ,FORD (lIIeCreadle's); B. 16; Day 15/'; Week 105/·. ROSCOMMON (Roscommon). GREAT SOUTHERN; B. 79; Day fr. 21/-; GREALY'S; B. 17; Day 15/·; Week 45/· to­ Week 129/6. MITCHELSTOWN (Cork). ~~e~I~ll_.college COMl\IERCL<\.L; B. 12; Day 9,'· to 10 /6 ; 70;-. Square; B. 12; Day 12/·; Week 60/· to 70". Royal; B. 23; Day 14/·; Week 75/·. INTERNATIONAL, Kenm"re Place; B. 43; ROYAL; B.15; Day 11/6; Week 75/·. ROSCREA (Tipperary). Day 15/·; Week 90 /-. MOffiLL (Leitrim), CENTRAL; B. 14; Day 11/6; Week 70/·. KENMARE ARMS College St.; B. 12; Day KNOTT'S; B. 14; Day 12/·; Week 70/-. PORTARLL". 42; Day 15/-; Week 91/•. MONASTERADEN (Sligo), 1,1' PARK PLACE; B. 20; Day 11 /.; Week 63/" LAKE VIEW; B. 4; Day 9/6; Week 63/-. ROSSLARE STRAND (Wexford). SCOTT' ; 13. 20; Day 12/6; Week 70/·. MmiKSTOWN (Dublin). CEDARS (PrIvate); B. 16; Day 9/-; Week 50/-. KILLORGLIN (Kerry). SAI,THILL; B. 50; Day 25/·; Week 126/,. ETCHINGHAlII'S; B.13; Day 9/-; Week 42/- RAILWAY; B. 12; Day 11/·; Week 70/·. SEABANK; B. 10; Day 14/·; Week 80;·. to 60,.. KILLYBEGS (Donegal). MOUNTCHARLES (Donegal). GOLF; B. SO; Day 11/·; Week 70/·. BAY VIEW (Rogers'); B. 27; Day 10/6; 1I1CINTYRE'S ; B. 10; Day 10/6; Week H.~Rro~~RVIEW; B.8; Day9/,; Week40/- Week 63/·. 50/· to 60/·. KILLESHANDRA (Cavan). SEAMOUNT; B, 12; Day 10/-: Week 50/· STRAND; B. 40; Day fr. 13/6; Week fr. CASSIDY'S; B.10; Day 10/6; Week 60/,. to 60/·. 84/,. IRISH TRAVEL July, 1937

ROSSLARE HARBOUR (Wexford). STRANORLAR (Donegal). URLINGPORD (Kilkenny). PIER; B. 10; Day 12/6; Week 63/-. KER'S; B. 12; Day 10 /-; Week 45/-. HARRINGTON'S; B. 9; Day 8/6; Week ROSSNOWLAGH (Donegal). STREETE (Westmeath). 42/-. COOLMORE HOUSE; B. 8; Day 10/6; Week VALENTIA ISLAND (Kerry). COLAltffiER; B. 8; Week 50/-. ROYAL; B. 32; Day 12/-; Week 70/-. 65/-. SWINPORD (Mayo). BOUNDSTONE (Galwa:r). O'CONNOR'S; B.19; Day 10/-; Week 55/-. WATERPORD (Waterford). KINTON'S; B. 7; 16/-; Week 70/-. ADF.LPHI; B. 25; Day 12/6; Week 63/-. SHAMROCK; B. 10; Day 10/-; Week 60/-. TEMPLEMORE (Tipperary). BANDORA HOUSE; B. 8; Day 6/-; Week SALTWLL (GalwaY). mCKEY'S; B. 14; Day 10/-; Week 49/-. 32/-. GRANVIJ.LE i... B. 68; Day 14/-; Week 94/6. EGLINTON; B. 52; Day 16/-; Week 94/6. TBURLES (Tipperary). KINCORA; B. 16; Day 10/-; Week 63/- to HAYES'; B. 45; Day 14/-; Week 84/-. IMPERIAL; ll. 40; Bed and Breakfast 7/6 ; 70/-. Week fr. 94/6. STELLA ?>fARIS; B. 21; Day 10/- to 12/-; TINAHELY (Wicklow). METROPOLE; B. 16; Day 10/6; Week 63/-. Week 63/- to 70/-. MURPHY'S; B. 7; Day 8/6; Week 40/-. WATERVILLE (Kerry). BANBA (Miss Geragbty's); B. 22; Day 10/. to TIPPERARY (Tipperary). JlAYVIEW; :El. 37 i... D~y 12/6; Week 70/-. 14/-; Week 60/- to 70/·. DOBBYN'S, Bank Place; B. 20; Day 12/6 to BUTLER ARMS; ll. (13; Day 12/6 to 15/-; ROCKLAND; B. 20; Day 15/- to 17/6; Week 14/-' Week 70/-. Week 70i- to 90/-. fr. 84/-. ROYAL, Bridge Street; B. 19; Day 16/6; FOLEY'S; B. 17; Day 9/-; Week 56/-. REILLY'S. Week 84/-. SOUTHERN LAKE; B. 24; Day 12/6; Week SUMMER-SET; B. IS; Day 10/- to 12/-; TRALEE (Kerry). 70/- to 84/-. Week 60 /- to 70/-. BENNER'S; B. 40; Day 16/.~ Week 84/-. WESTPORT (Mayo). WARWICK; B. 32; Day 15/-; Week fr. 84/-. GRAND; B. 40; Day 15/-; week 90/-. RAILWAY; n. 30; Day 15/-; Week 90/-. WARD'S (Private); B. 18; Day fr. 8/6; IMPERIAL; B. 15; Day 9/-; Week 50/-. WEXFORD (Werlord). Week 50/- to 70/-. MEADOWLANDS INN (Mre. Peet); B. 12; CLANCY'S; B. 14 i... Day 10/- ''wweek 63/-. :BHANKJLL (Co. Dublin). Day 10/6; Week 63/-. TALBOT; B. 30; JJay 10/-; eek 63/-. CASTLE; B. 12; Day 17/6; Week 84/-. TRAMORE (Waterford). WHITE'S; B. 60; Week fr. 84/-. SKERRIES (Dublin). GRAND; B. 55' Week 84/- to 126/-. WWTEGATE (Cork). GRAND t.. B. 18; Day fr. 12/-: Week fr. 75/-. HIBERNIAN; H. 20; Day fr. 9/-; Week fr. COltKBEG HOTEL HYDRO; B. 12; Day ROCKVILLE HOUSE; B. 7; Day 10 /6; 15/-; Week 105/-. Week 63/-. DftuXE; B. 12; Day 12/-; Week fr. 70f-, WICKLOW. MARINE; B. 12: Day 10/6; Week fr. 63/-. MAJESTIC; B. 24; Day fr. 15/-; Week fr. MARINE: n. 13; Day 7/6; Week 40/-. VAN AALST'S GUEST HOUSE; B.12; Day WOODENBRIDGE (Wicklow). 10/-; Week 50/-. ~:r£PHY'S ATLANTIC; B. 25; Day 10/-; WOODENBltIDGE; B. 14; Day 14/-; Week llKJBBEREEN (Cork). Week 70/-. 84/-. ELDON; B. 16; Day 12/6; Week 80/-. SHALLOE'S ATLANTIC; B. 18; Day fr. 10/6. VALLEY; B.14; Day 9/-; Week 63/-. SLANE (Meath). Week fr. 60 /-. YOUGHAL

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A;P/y /0 ;yo", local agent 0), C",,,.,d White Sta" Lid., Dublin, Cobh, Liverpool, etc_ TIM MCNAMARA~ Morehampton Garage, Ctroard u)bile Star DONNYBROOK, DUBLIN july, 1937 IRISH TRAVEL IRELAND'S FISHINC TACKLE PRINCIPAL HEALTH AND PLEASURE RESORTS; GOLFING, ANGLING, BOATING, Etc" DISTRICTS In addition to a full stock of -- ARE REACHED BY -- Hardy's World-Famous Tackle, HELYS carry a Magnificent THE GREAT NORTHERN R!:!: Range of High-Class (IRELAND) Salmon and Trout Rods, Reels, BUNDORAN-Co. Donegal, lapped by the blue waters of the Atlantic. Famous as a Health Lines, Baits, Fly Boxes, Waders, and Pleasure Resort- Fishing Bags, etc. ROSAPENNA & PORTSALON-Donegal Highlands, situated amidst scenery of unsurpassed beauty BY OTHER WELL-KNOWN MAKERS WARRENPOINT, ROSTREVOR & NEWCASTLE­ THE MOURNE DISTRICT. Mountain, Lough, Illustrated Catalogue Post Free. Woodland, and Sea. Particularly interesting to the geologist, botanist, and nature lover-- DROCHEDA-For the picturesque Boyne Valley, so HELY'S, intimately as~ociated with the early history of The Resort of All Good Anglers, Irelandl--- ENNISKILLEN-For Lough Erne-" The Killarney DAME STREET, DUBLIN of the North "- PORTRUSH & PORTSTEWART-Invigorating Health - Giant's Causeway - Dunluce - The country of the MacDonnells SEVEN-DAYS MOTOR COACH TOUR DUN LAOGHAIRE of (Kingstown), Co. Dublin. NORTHERN IRELAND DONEGAL HIGHLANDS, ETC. Includin~ Hotel Accommodation Ross's Hotel Ltd., (5th JUNE-4th SEPTEMBER) FACING PIER AND HARBOUR. ROOMS WITH H. and C. WATER, GAS CIRCULAR TOURS BY RAIL OR ROAD OR ELECTRIC FIRES AND BEDSIDE TOURIST TICKETS LIGHTS. PRIVATE BATHROOM SUITES. To PRINCIPAL SEASIDE AND HOLIDAY RESORTS ON CUISINE EXCELLENT G.N.R. SYSTEM FULLY LICENSED COURTEOUS SERVICE SPECIALLY REDUCED FARES GARAGE MODERATE RATES for Pilgrims travelling to the Island Sanctuary at BOATI G BATHI G TENNIS LOUGH DERG GOLF MOTORING ELECTRIC LIFT. HOTELS Under personal supervision of MANAGED BY THE COMPANY AT MRS. COLDWELL, BUNDORAN, GREENORE M anaging Director. and ROSTREVOR A.A. AND R.I.A.C. APPOINTMENTS. Guides, etc., can be obtained from the Traffic Manager, Belfast; .. The Hotel to which visitors always return." District Superintendent, Amiens Street Station. Dublin, or Principal Tourist Agencies. TELEPHONE: 195 AND 196. J. B. STEPHENS, General Manager. TELEGRAMS: .. ROSSOTEL, DUN LAOGHAIRE," IRISH TRAVEL p-~- ~ r Spend yourANHolidays at 1I rish Free State Holiday Resort RESORTS SERVED By Great Southern Railway•. ~ HO~fELS ACHILL There are ARKLOW AVOCA ATHl,O:-lE B.U.LIXA BRAY '~ D;:i~~~~;~~,~~~~~ BANTRY TWO MAIN ROUTES BU,LYBPNION BALLYVAUGH<\N BLARNEY II ..;~ to and from BUNDORAN CA. HEL CARAGH LAKF. CASTJ.I:r.ONNELL These Hotels are replete CASTLRGHI~nORY with every comfort, and ENGLAND CT,O~ AKILTY CORK are beautifully situated COHH 0 ('OUJt1'~L\C HRRRY 'midst the go r g e u s DUN LAOGHAIRE PIER C'LIFDE:-I scenery of the South and (KINGSTOWN) COSSE~IARA CLON)1EL West. DUN LAOGHAIRE and HOLYHEAD DAT,KEV DIJXMORE The Tariffs are moderate. ROSSLARE and FISHGUARD Dl'Sn.\11 VAS DHi'GI,E By whichever route you travel you are l"OY:-lR~ GLl~NI3ETGH (CM Combined Rail and Hotel sure of a fast, comfortable journey by the Ro'\~bl'i~h ~tralld) GltEYSTOXl-]i< Tickets issued. modern turbine steamers of the L.M.S. GLl~NJ).\LO{·(;H and G.W. Railways. Luxurious express OT.BXGARRIFF GAI,WAY trains connect the Ports of both HOLY­ KILLI:-I8Y T~ Railway Chain KENt,1ARE HEAD and FISHGUARD with all the KJLLARNEY important centres of population and in­ KILLAUJE of Hotels. KlLKRF. dustry and the Holiday Resorts of Great },I)tERICK L<\HINCII RILLAR EY Britain. The trains of the Great Southern USDOONVARNA Railways Company connect with the MA LLARAN~Y PARRNASILLA lIIULLINGAlt steamers at Rosslare and Dun Laoghaire. MILTOWN MALBAY RE MARE other routes in connection with Great PARKNA ILI,A RO SLARE Southern Railways services are as under: SCHULL GALWAY SLIGO Dublin (North Wall) and Liverpool (B. TRAMORE MALLARANNY and I. Steam Packet Co.) , Waterford and VALENCIA WESTPORT SLIGO Fishguard. Cork and Fishguard (City of WICKLOW Cork Steam Packet Co.). WOODENBRJDGE VOUGHAT, Illustrated Guides to Holiday Resorts, Programme of Tours and Information respecting passenger services can be had on application to: Abm. Altham, Ltd., Burnley. General Traffic Manager, Associated British The American Express Company's Offices. and Irish Railways, Inc., 9 Rockefeller Plaza, J. Barter & Sons, Cork. 14 West 49th Street. New York. British & Irish Travel Agency, Ltd., 29 Cockspur London, Iidland & Scottish Rly., Euston, Street, London, S.W.1. London. Thos. Cook & Son's Offices. Wm. H. Muller & Coy. (London), Ltd., Greener Dean & Dawson's Offices. House, 66-68 Haymarket, London, S.W.1. Frames' Offices. Pickfords', Ltd., Offices. Great Southern Railways Information Bnreau, The Polytechnic Touring Association, 309 ; 33 Bachelor's Walk, Dublin. Regent Street, London, N.W.1. Great Western Railway, Paddington, London. L. R. Stanton, Oldham. G. Heffernan, 21 South Mall, Cork. Travellers, Limited, 46 Cross St., Manchester, Hewett's Office, D'Olier Street, Dublin. and 41 Temple Row, Birmingham. Irish Tourist Association, O'Connell Street, Traffic Manager, Kingsbridge, Dublin. ~ Dublin. Twohig Travel Agency, 43 Dame St., Dublin. The Irish Travel Agency, ~ D'Olier St., Dublin. Wo,k",' Tmve[ A=ciation. Ltd.. Tm~po; ~. J K. Kendall. Ltd.. 14 Eldon St.. London. E.C. 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