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Vo!. xv. No. 1 OlTOBEP IH;L. ( omplimenta.rv IRISH TRAVEL October, 1939

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GLASGOW to DUBLIN Direct. Mon. W..d. ~at. 5.15 p.m. via Greenock. Fridays at 1 p.m

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t Saturday. 10.30 p.m.

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VOL. XV OCTOBER, 1939. No. 1

IRELAND'S TOURIST INDUSTRY THE HOME MARKET

HE Irish Tourist Association of the holiday habit, and particu­ situation, and without any blind has emphasised continually the larly with the enactment of optimism, scare, or similar emotions T importance to the touri t "holidays with pay" measures­ which obscure the tme delineations. industry of the home market, con­ confirm us in the "belief that Irish In the light of such careful examina­ stituting, as it does, a very consider­ Tourism must and will maintain tion, we are convinced that there able factor in the national economy. a foremost position in the industrial is no cause for panic or pessimism. In these days of stress and economy of the countr\,. .\ determination on the part of all international strife we look with Assured of the home market, concerned in the industry to plan confidence to strengthened and which we value above all others, and prepare for 1940 will be a big solillified support from our home the Irish Tourist Association realises contribution towards security and holiday-makers. At least ixty that the oyer eas market, though continuity. Our holiday traffic per cent. of the mone~' expended reduced, is by no means closed. has become a major industry giving on holidays in Ireland in the past }lew and special effort will be widespread employment to many has come from the pocket of our directed to the attraction of access­ classes of workers, and the main­ own people and there is no rea on ible potential \'j itor from over eas tenance of this industry in a flourish­ to doubt that, in the light of new and to these Ireland' advantages ing conditionis a matter of national adju!'tments to new conditions this for Sport and peaceful holidays concern. Its members must follow source of supply will continue to be will make an even stronger appeal up the exhortation of An Taoiseach prolific. Add to this the substantial than ever. in his recent broadcast to the annual expenniture, by our own The Irish Tourist Association has nation that in such times of stress nationals touring abroad, which made a careful urvey of Irish as we now experience, "each one will now naturally be diverted to tourist prospects with due regard should go about his ordinary work home resorts, thus offsetting the to all the drawbacks of the present and do it a little better." anticipated loss of revenue from \ourist traffic entering the country. 1 hese sources, together with the normal annual increase noticeable in recent years-through the growth President, Irish Tourist Association, 1938-39.

Principal Contents. I.T.A. Annual General Special Hunting Number. Meeting. With an Iri<;h Pack Page By Stanislau; Lynch :! Be ready for the Annual General Li~t of Irish Hunts, :\lastl'rs, 'ecre- tarie , F~~. &c ...... :~ :\Ieeting of the Jrish Tourist Associa­ Down on the Farm-Threspjng and 1 t tion in the Gresham Hotel, Dublin Other Things. By Sean ]Jellll' 7 on Wednesday, 18th October at 'Round Rural IrclanC::. ~()m'c 8 9 1 Autumn Scenes 8-!l 15 16 17 I ... o'clock. See page 1I of this LT.A. Photo Competition, ) 9:l!1 101 2t UU number of Irish Travel for further Of Interest to Hotels )I 29 30 31 It It It It rtetails. 11. Directory of Irish Hotels 13 ~------"------~'-""'=--~~------=-.-

INISI! TRAVEL OctobB1', 1939 ~itb ~n 3Jrisb llatk

By

STANISLAUS LYNCH

.llt/I/Or of" Rhymes of an I risll Huntsman."

THE BRAY HARRIERS MEET AT ENNISKERRY.

E\\' pursuit in life are '0 conducive to the pre­ expense. There are no three guinea Saturday Cap in servation of one's sanity as a good day with hounds. lreland. Indeed, the usual Cap-money collected at F Politics, Finance and the daily ration of personal most Irish Meets is half-a crown. With the more worries are forgotten when one's horse cocks his ears fashionable packs the Cap is accordingly higher but the to the opening note of a hound in C.n Irish Woodland. maximum for non-subscribing visitors is one pound. Around one the faces of the riders are tensely eager­ Subscriptions for the season are as low as three pounds aglow with the hope that they will soon see a 11rown with several two-days-a-week packs; of course, with shadow streak away from th woodside and point hi the bigger establishments, annual subscriptions range mask for the far-off hills. up to fifty pounds. There are several private packs and an endless array of foot-hound packs where Cap­ Variety. money and ubscriptions do not exi t or are merely Quite a number of those present are visitor from optional. over eas. ome of them come annually, lured by Ireland's hospitality ann the unsurpassed excellenc'e Horses. of her sporting fare. Here one has no Leicester hire If visitors wish to purchase their hunters here ... rut-ancl-lairis in endless succession, no Pennsylvanian well, who has not heard of Ballsbridge Bargains? The flights of timber, or Au tralian barbed-wire mons­ ame applies to Ireland in general. Any farmer' son trositie ; no, one meet an endless variety of natural will be glad to sell his horse and although it is our Irish obstacles. Yariety is the keynote of Ireland's menu: trait to ask plenty at the outset, we are easy to deal Stone-walls, single-banks, double-banks, hedges, bog­ with e\'entually; and if there is still some difficulty drains, rivers and gaps ensure that the term" sameness" towards the conclusion of the deal, a good" luck-penny" can never be applied to our Irish countryside. soon overcomes it. If horses are to be hired there are numerous reputable riding school<; and livery establish­ Inexpensive. ment in the citie and bigger provincial town, which Other of these \ isitors may be having their first provide safe cross-country conveyances at very reason­ sample of Irish sport and they will be agreeably surprised ahle charges. If you are hunting with the smaller pro­ to find that, in spite of these (liffirult times, excellent vincial packs a fanner's son may lend you a horse that ImI1ting (loes not necessarily ent

2 (Plr.ase see page G) Octobej', 1939 IRISII l'RA VEL LiST OF Irish Hunts, Masters, Secretaries, Fees, etc. FOXHOUNDS

Name of Hunt Subscription Special Fee. I Where Hunters and Couples and for Temporary Kennels can Convenient Hunting :\[aslcrs Hon. Secretaries be Hired of Hound,; Towns Day' C:>p Charges Vlsitors

~ vondhu (25) Fermoy, Mitchels­ Wed. Mr. T. O'Brien Mr. C. E. Magnier, £5; C3P, 25. 6<1. .•• By arrangement Stand House, Fer· W. Jones, Fer· town, Lismore. Sat. M.R.C.V.S., Dun­ moy. moy. tabeen House, Fer~ mo}. Write Hon. Sec. Ballymacad (20) Oldcastlc, Castle­ Tues. Miss A. Usher. Mr. A. Hone, Bally­ Minimum sub.. £5; By arrangement Moylagh,OldeastIe, pollard. Fri. macad, OIdcastle, cap, 25. M. Co. Meath. Co. Meath. Apply Hon. Sec Bree (1 ~) Enniscorthy Wed. Mr. R. A. Dier Mr. J. Mernagh, Suh., £3 3s.; cap, Apply Hon. Sec. Coolhawn Sat. Davidstown, 25.6d. Enniscorthy. Apply HOll. Sec Carlow (30) Carlow. Tullow, Tuec;,. Mrs. W. Hall Mr. O. H. Eustace- £10; 5•. cap 10s. cap per day Moyle, Carlow. Ragenalstown. Sat. Duckett, Castle· TeI.-Carlow 17. mor(', Tullow.

Cl Apply Hon. Sec. Carbery (10) Bandon, Clonakilty, Thurs. Mr. P. .1. O'Driscoll Mr. C. O'Drisooll, Min., £5 55.; 2.... Gel. By arrangement Old Barracks," }{insale. Sun. M.R.C.V.S., cap. Bandon. I

DUhallow (1&) ... Twice a ~Ir. M.r. J. O'Mear•• £15 min.; 25. 6d. £1 cap per day Blackrock, Mallow, J. Davin and R. Mallow, Buttcvant, G. AIIlH'sl,.y and Sbeehan, M.allow. Charlcvil1c, Doner· week and ~lrs .Livingstonc­ Hawthorn ottage, field mOIlC"Y. or Co. Cork. aiJc. occasiOll'el LcannOl\th Mallow. By arrangement ~{;:,:aYS Apply Hon. See. Ea~l Galway (~;') Ballinasloe, Eyre­ ~lr. J. A. B. Trench Mr. .T. A. LcWiS,1 £10; 25. 6<.1. cap ... 10s. cap per day Lismauy, Uallina· court, Portumna. Thurs. Derraruney, sloe. Ballycrissane, Ballinasloe. I

Galway Co. (The Galway, Athenry, Mon. ~[i s 0'Rorke Mr. A. D. Comyn, Min. £10; 25. 6d. £1 cap per day Craughwell, Co B. Potter, El'!., Blazers) (30) ... Loughrea, Tuam. alt. Thurs Loughrea. cap for members. Galway. Craughwell, Co. and Fri. Galway.

Ardkeen, Water- Apply Hon. Scc. Gaulller (\6) Waterford, Tramore Tues. Mr. J. H. de Brom- Mr. R. de V. Hunt Min. £5.; cap, 2s. 6d. 10s. per. day. Fri. head, Ardeera, Rockmount, Kilmac­ ford. Waterford. thomas. Island (38\ COTey, Enniscortby, Mon. Mr. R. W. Hall­ Mr. W. Lett, Clone, Sub., £5; 2s. 6d. cap 10s. cap per day Rock.mount, Ferns, Apply Hon. Sec. Ferns. Wed. Dare, juur. Ferns, Co. Wedord. for members; 10s. for first three Co. Wexford. Fri. ann non-members. flays after which reI. Fen>.; 7 occ. Sat. sub.isexpected. Apply Hon. Sec. Kildare (15) Dublin, Naas Tues. A Committee Capt. A. W. Higgin­ £10 10s. per day a £1 per day Jigginstown, Naas Thurs. son, R.N., The week; 55. cap. Sat. Bungalow, Naas. Kilkenny (50) Kilkenny, Thomas. Mon. Mr. J. McClinlock, £10 a horse; £1 per Matter of ar· Mount JuHet, James MeCHn­ Major McCalmont, tock, Esq., Kells town, ':Vaterford. Wed. M,C/' Mt. Juliet, KeIls Grange, day. rangement wi th Thomastown. Thurs. Thomastown, Stoneyford, Co. the Hunt Seere­ Gfange ; Thos. Sat. Kilkenny. tary. Butler, Esq., <4 Kilkenny. Kilkenny.

Kilkenny (Norlh) Kilkenny, Freshford, Tues. Mr. R. C. Prior Mr. R. Cahill, Bally­ £5 a horse; cap, 10s. per day ... BaIlyragget, Co. Kilkenny. (28). Ballyragget. Fri. Wandesforde and coora House, Bally' 2s.6

Mealh (50) Dublin, Navan, Mon. Mrs. A. H. Connell Colonel A. Currell, £15 per day in week £I per day Nugentstown, Apply Hon. Sec. Dunboyne. Tues. and Major Shirley. Knockmark, Drum­ hunted throughout KeIls. Co. Meath. Thurs. ree. season; £45 for Fri. more than two days a week; 25. 6d. cap. Muskerry (25) '" Cork, Macroom Wed. Capt. A. H. Homby Capl. E. N. Mahony, £15; 25. 6d. cap. On application Forcest, Coachford, Apply Hon. Sec. Sat. and Sir George Shourna Lodge, St. to Secretary. ford, Co. Cork. Colthurst, Bart. Ann's Hill. Ormond (22) ... Bin, Cloughjordau, Tues. Miss M. Malhieson ~liss C. Ilickie, Sic· Cap, 2s. G voyrc, Borrisokant'. optional, from £3 3s. Cloughjordan. 10£50. Queen's Co. (22) Apply Hon. Sec. Ahheyleix, Mary­ Tues. i A Committee Mr. T. S. foyle., No fixed sub.; 55. Moyne, Dunow. horough, Alby. Fri. Ballycoolan, Stead­ field money. 10s. per day "'1 bally, and Major Hamilton. (ContitlUed overleaf). Note ~o. ~ea~ers. The particulars given in these lists were correel at the time of "oill" to Press' but the publishers do Iwt lalle nit'\} rt:spollszb~hty J '. '1 1 . . I:> 1:>' J 01 sue ~ c ul/Iges as .t may be judged advisable 10 make, subsequently, by the individual packs. li lRTSTT TRAVEL Orfobe,., 1,9 List of Irish Hunts, Masters, Secretaries, Fees, etc.-(continued) FOXHOUNDS-(continued)

Name of Hunt I I and Couples Convenient Hnnting Masters Hon. Secretaries of Hounds Towns Days

Seartun (Black Kilmallock, Knock- Mon. Mc J. J. Ryan and Mr. J. C. Ryan, £10 ; 2;. 6<1. cap: 1Os. per day to Scarleen, Knock- Harris, J{il"" and Tans) (SO) long, Tipperary. Thurs. ~lr. C. C. Thomp

South Union (25\ Cork, Carrigaline, Tues. Major Morgan and Mr. R. H. Dorman, £5 j cap, 25. 6d. 10s. per

United Hunt Clull Fermoy, Cork, ~lidIe- Tues. Major A. H. Watt, Mr. J. D. Sheedy, £25 lor lour d"ys per £1 per day, or Knockgriffen, Apply Hon. (45) ton. Apply Hon. Wed. M.C. Carrignavar, Co. week; £15 for one by arrangement MidIeton, Co. See. for Accommo- Fri. Cork. day a week. Cork. dation. Sat. Waterlord (40) Waterlord, Tramore, Tues. Miss Walker and Mr. R. de V. Hunt. £5 1D.100mum; £10 10s. per day Seafielu, Apply Hon. Portlaw, Carrick- Thurs. Mr. R. Ru..ell. Rockrnount, to qualify for mem­ BonmaboD, on-Suir, Dungarvan. Sat. Kilmacthomas bership of the Hunt; Co. Waterlord. non-members 2s. 6d. Tel. Kilmacthomas cap; non-subscribers 9. 10s. Waterford, West Cappoquin, Youghal. Mon. Miss Anne Hick- Mr. R. Koane, Belle- Minimum, £5. £25, 10s. per day Dromana, Cappo­ P. Walsh," (26) Lismore, Dungar- Thurs. man and Miss ville Park, Cappo' Family; cap, 105. quin. quin. van. Anne Gregory. quin, Waterlord. Bames, brock. Cl Westmeath (25) MulJingar, Athlone Two days A Committee. Capt. J. B. Grant, £10; 25. 6<1. cap ... 10s. per day Knockdrin, W. L. a week. Jamestown Court, MulJingar. CastJeto'vn' Castle Geoghegan. Geoghegall' Westmeath, Sth. Moate, Athlone, Mon. A Committee. Miss V. Magan, £3 35.; cap, 25. 6<1. By arrangement Mount View, Athlone (15) Ballymahon Thurs. Estate Otfice, Athlone. Athlone. Wexlord (35) Wexford, New Ross Tues. Lt.-Comm. Mr. T. A. Colfer, £8 8s. minimum; First month, MoorefieJd, New By arrangt Fri. C. J. Skrine, R.N. Rosbercon Castle, 25. 6<1. cap; non- £4 45. Ross. with Hon· - I New Ross. subscribers 10s. HARRIERS

Name of Hunt I Special Fees Wbere }l" and Couples Convenient Hunting Masters Hon. Secretaries for Temporary Kennels of Hounds Towns Days Visitors be ~fred

Antrim, East Belfast, Ballyclare, Wed. Mr. J. H. Craig, IMr. J. H. Craig, 6, By arrangement Brookfield, Doagh, Belfast, !JI (28j) Antrim, Doagh. Sat. Glenmount, Royal Ave., Belfast. Co. Antrim. &c. Whitehouse, Belfast.

AntrIm, Mid. (21) BaIlymena, Antrim, Wed. Mr. R. Morton, Mr. L. J. Woodside, £5 55.; 25. 6<1. cap ... Cap 5s. BaIlylougban, J Steveoso" RandaJslown, Bally- Fri. Oranmore, Ardnabreen. I BaIlymena. Castle Str money. BaIlymeoa. Ballymena. Ballymen3 Boyl' (16) ... Boyle, Carrick-on- Mon. Miss M. Kieroan and Mr. W. White, V.S., £3 35.; cap, 2s. 6<1. By arrangement IRiversdale, Knock- Apply to J{ Shannon, Elphin. Thurs. Mr. R. F. Odbert Gothic Lodge, Boyle vicar, Boyle. Bray (16) ... Bray. Greystones, Wed. Mr. E. B. Peyton, Ca~ain T. Wilson, £3 min. subscribers By arrangem('nt Belview, Delgany, Magee's f( Delgany, Wicklow, Sat, Beecbwood, Del- . gston, Kilter- 25. 6<1. cap; non­ Co. Wicklow. School, De Eoniskerry. gany, Co. Wick- nan, Co. Dublin. subscribers, 55. per low. day. County Cavan ... Cavan ... Thurs. Mr. J. McKieman R. S. Black, £3 35.; cap, 25. 6<1. Apply Hon. Sec. Apply Hon. Sce. Apply Hon. Sat. and Mr. E. Flood 100 •fain Street, I Cavan 1M Clonm,1 (12) ... Clonmel, Casbel, Tues. Mr. M. McCarthy, Mr. J. Kennedy, £2 25.; cap, 25. ..., Cap, 25. Clonmel Fetbard, Cah.r. Fri. Gortnafleur, Derrygratb, Cabir, "'1 M.GortnafleMcCarur ' Clonmel. and Mr. J. Quinlan Clollmel. Kilmanahan. Clare (18) ... Ennis, Newmarket Mon . Mr. J. F. Quinn Mr. J. O'Mara, Beecb £3 35.; cap, 2,. 6

WITH AN IRISH PACK-(C01ltimled from page 2) be left entirely to yourself, and you may have a day on his raw-looking four-year-old that will be, in the long years ahead, one of life's most pleasant and cherished Irish memories. And what more pleasant memories could one wish to retain than the happines around this quiet woodland? " A-Hunting." The solemn silence of the wood it elf is soon disturbed by the crackle of twigs, as hounds push onwards in ~earch of their quarry. A blackbird's noisy proclamation mforms the wood-inhabitants of the advent of these dappled invaders. The cheery "oice of the hunt8man e~hoes from the very heart of the wood a he encourages hIs charges. _ On the outskirts, horses champ their hits impatiently. I

5 J Tt J ,r.{ J[ 'I' 11' 11 VRL List of Irish Hunts. Masters, Secretaries, Fees, etc.-(continued) HARRI ERS-(continued)

Name of Hunt I Subscription Special Fees and Couples Convenient Hunting Masters HOIl. Secretaries and for Temporary Kennels of Hounds Towns Days Cap Charges Visitors

Croom (20) Croom, Adare, Tues. Mr. E. Fitzgibbon. Dr. W. Hederman, Voluntary; field Voluntary Liskennet House, Apply Master Limerick, Rathkeale. Thms. Liskennctt House, Glenwood. Croom. money. 2s. 6<1. Croom. Croom. DOWD, Nortb Belfast, Bangor. Wed. Mr. David Munn Miss B. Brett, Ricb· £10 10s. £1 per day. Glassmoss, Apply Hon.. (221) Comber, New­ Sat. ].P. mond Lodge. Comber, townards. Strandstown, Co. Down. Co. Down. Don, East Downpatrick Mon. Capt. Forde Miss C. K. Wallace, £10 10s.; 2s. field Apply Hon. Sec. Seaforde, Co. Downpatrick. (20) Thurs. Myra Castle. money. Down. Downpatrick. Dundalk (15) Dundalk. Dunleer, Tues. Miss Florence Cox Mr. R. ]. Byrne, £33; 2s. 6<1. cap. 5s. per day 1\10uot Bailie, Apply Hon, ' Ardee. Fri. Rosmakey. Dun· Dundalk. dalk.

Fermanagh (16) Enniskillen Wed. A Committee Mr. C. ]. Kerrigan. £3 Ss.; cap, 25. 6d. By arrangement Dunbar, Enniskillen. Sat. 28 Belmore Street, Enniskillen. Enniskillen. Flngal (13t) Dublin, Malabide ... Tues. Mr. Alex. Craigie Mr. R. Craigieo, £5; caP. subscribers, 10s.cap Kileek, Apply Hon.. Fri. and Mr. ]. Hely­ Harristown House, 2s. 6d.; non·sub· St. Margaret's, Hutchinson. St. Margaret's, Co. scribers, 10s. Co. Dublin. Dublin.

GarryllDe (121) Bruree. Cbarleville Tues. Mr. M. Carroll. Master £1 sub.; cap, 25. 6d. By arrangement Garryfine Wm. P. Murpb Thurs. Bruree. Railway H(lII BmrE"c.

Iveagb (151) Banbridge. Dromore Wed. Mr. W. Smitb and Miss]. B. Ferguson. £10 10s. and £5 5s. ; By arrangement Kilpike, Banbridge R. ]. Hale, Sat. Mr. G. H. Coey. Iveagb House. cap, 2s.6

AN AUTUMN VISIT TO AN IRISH FARMSTEAD DOWN ON THE FARM Threshing and Other Things

I By SEAN HEALY Threshing Day at an Irish Farm.

y arrival in the wide, stone­ The sequence of operations is book-keeping and economics. He cohbled farm yard was the something like this. The loaders must always be conscious of the M signal for a vigorous greeting fork the heaves to the top of the fundamental law "(hat everything by a salvo of barks from two collie , mill where the string that bind taken from the land must be put a cocker paniel and a tough-looking them are cut, the loose sheave back. He must have sufficient Kerry Blue. being then fed between rollers. sympathy to visit his animals during the dark hours, knowing by instinct .It wes Thre hing Day. The large \\'e may judge what happen and experience exactly what they mill groaned a shrill protest as the within by the results at the output loosened sheaves were fed into the end. Here the separated grain is need. revolving drums. Grain dust filled collected into sacks, and the useful An obliging farm-hand kindly the air with a pungent odour and traw, which is pushed out teadily lent me an overall and I quickly many shirt-sleeved helpers went hy an odd sort of rocker movement, made a general nuisance of myself about their tasks in a manner is' collected on forks and tacked by getting in everyone's way. A that, to the mere observer looked under a shed or built into a rick. if to give a special welcome to this casual. ' strange creature from the city, a Country Lore. polly cow with quiet, soft eyes gave birth to a pretty calf with long Threshing. ~ot all mv time wa spent in spindly legs and I was highly . Perhaps the best, certainly the watching this'autumnal farm event. amused a.t his not knowing whether Simplest way to describe a threshing On this, my first vi it to an Irish the first mea.l was at hi mother's mill is to call it a large box on wheels. farm, I wanted to learn a much as bow or stern. I tweaked his tail Most of the important working I could. Th€' folk I met were and told him he must live and learn. ~ear is. enclosed but one gets an friendly and very willing to talk In:pr~sslOn of what is happening and so, for two whole weeks, I Grass Seeds. wlthm by the number of shaft-ends moved about, watching this and and. mall pulleys that levolve that and asking reasonably intelli­ On my last evening at the farm, I wandered into an old unpainted mernly: on the outside. The purpose gent questions. barn. Standing in the corner were of thiS machine is simple-·to r soon realised that lea, ning in separate the chaff from the wheat­ "e\'eral wash-tubs of gras. seed and the country is immeasurably deeper I let hundreds of these tinv little a task it performs with extreme and slower than in the city. The ef~iciency and commendable single­ grains trickle through my lingers: mmdedness. whole idea of farming i l)a ed on a my minn slipped on a season or a erie of life proce es. On the two I could vi uali e the rolling The Iri h farmer u ually hires a farm the mistakes of thi veal' may acre- of fre h green grass with complete threshing plant for a take a tweh'e-month to' rectih:: roots grippin~ the earth, drawing number of days, the neighbours in this, more than all places, o'ne up water and richness that the cattle always rallying around to give a must live and learn. and sheep might live. Farming helpm!? hand during the great event. may have its bJ.d moments, but a On thiS farm, however, they hired In his OWl'! wav and without farm i only the actual mill the motive perhaps fully realising it, the average the one place where you a can 'iee life moving onwards in po~er being upplied 'by an engine farmer must have a workin know­ its u vn mysteriou and natural :vhlch was permanently in talled ledge of genetics, chemi try, physio­ m a near-by power house. logy, hygiene, carpentry, mechanics, way. 7 "15 l:.6.t.6.n1 S.6.t"6l)11t SlI.6.11tC 1; O! 1S l:.6.t.6.n1 .&.1 t bll.e.&.S }'lI.6.11t 1 's 1S l:~\t.6.n1 'Oll.C1cl:n1.6.ll. 'OUl).6.1S 1; mo t.6.t.6.n1 "6C1tC.<.\lS r~111." ("Com.&s 'O.6.1\)IS). Right- An old threshing nwchine gets the " once-over" front (/ holid(ly-maker ,'isiting the farm. The former's dog takes time off be­ side the hayri(Jk.

'Round Rural Ireland

SOME AUTUMN SCENES FROM THE .Above- Harvesting in .Mayo, just beside the fIl1'1I!stl'dd. Loose stone Ivalls as shou.'1I in the backgl'01.lnd are (( IRISH COUNTRYSIDE feature of the West of Ireland. Belo/./.:- -Binding thf golden she(tves. The dog keeps a watcl~{lll eye for rabbits.

" Nhi' is (l I'ir'h alid I'(/I'e la Itd

() ! Nlll"'<; /1 fr('811 alld fair la lid ,'he is (/ dellr Itlld rare llll/d 1'hi.., l/atit'I' tlll/d of mil/e."

[THO!lI.\$ D.\V J S] Right- .4- West ofheland interprctlttion of "The Bph-if of A'u,tumn."

Beloli'- An Autumn scent' near DundaZk, ill 0011nty Louth. TNISII TN/lVEL ()d()7)('1', /9 List of Irish Hunts, Masters, Secretaries, Fees, etc.-(continued) HARRIERS-(continued) ~

Name of Hunt I I I I Subscript;on Special Fees Where 1111":' and Couple~ Convenient Hunting Master I Secretaries and I for Temporarv I{('norls rail ; of Hound~ Town~ Days Cap Char~es Vic.,itor~ . he- llifl"' ------1------1------·:------1------1-----.... Roscommon (I») Roscommon, Castle- I Mon. I Mr. P. J. ~1uJJigan IMr. p. C. Sweeney £3; cap. ~~. Od. Voluntary; cap, Mllnsboro' House, Apply ITon. 51' reagh, Strokcstown. Thurs. and Mr. J. Good. 2s. Bd. HmiCOmmOl\. C /0 Royal Hotel, I Rnscommon. Sesklnore (20) Omagh, Tyront' Wed. Mrs. R. Stewart. ~[r. W. E. Orr, The £~ 3s.; cap, Is.... Cap, 2•. 6<1. ... Omagh Oma~h. Sat. Granc;C', Omagh.

South Co. Dublin ... 1 Sal. awl I Dr. L. FJanag:m Mr. C. E. MrConnclJ. I Gcnt$, £5 n'i.; Ladies Athgoe, Neweastle, Apply HOll." Dublin (I,,) occa~ional anr! ~Ir. P. E. 10 Pearse Street, £3 3-.: Landowners Co. Dublin. Weds. Omm. Dublin. £225. : cap members, I 2·. Gel. I Strabane (17) ... I Strabane. CaSllefin, Wed. ~1r. W. B. Smyth, Mr. J. p. Herclman, £~ ~s.; cap, 2~. Be, , \V. Crotty, ~ ::\'('wlown-StP\\'arl Sat. StrathfoyJe, Red House, Str::.bnnc. Croghan, J..; I Strabane. Strahane. Tynen and Armagh ... 1 Wed. Mi .. 1. MeClintock, Miss .loyce Irw!n, £3 3s.; cap, ]s. .., I By arrangetnC"nt Apply Hon." Armagh (10). Sat. Fellows Hall, Mt. Irwin, Tyoan, T}'l1an. Co. Annagh.

Westmeath (12) Mullingar Tues. Mr. Thorna Casey, Min., £1 ]~.; 25. 6d. None Grange, Bally­ Apply Hon.' M, HT,""" Fri. I Bal1inaleck~HouseJ Cc"lp. nacargy. Rathowen.

STAGHOUNDS

Masters Secretaries

Lt.-Commander ~1r. K. D. Adams, £21 Cap, £1 Rockmount, Bally· K. C. Kirkpatrick, Newforge, Beltast. nahinch, Co. D.S.C., R.N. Down.

The Earl of FingalJ Mr. S. H. LYnch, £12 12s.; £1 per da,' Ashbourne, Co. B. Nugent, ,; and ~Ir. A. L. 6 Seaview Terrace, I Meath. \Vard, and'l" ~[oore. Donnybrook. Magee, 19 -~ pelier I Dublin.,,; }f'nr furthu inf01'mation on Hunting apply to the Irish Tom'ist AS8ociation.

are accepted only on rondition that the entrants are prep~~. in the event of being awarded one of the prizes, to reliT)q~ IRISH TOURIST ASSOCIATION the complete copyright and negative, in its stead. . 4. Entries will not be rd unle s accompanied by a suffiCI\ Photo Competition, 1939 fee to cover postage ft nd re>~stration. il. .\thlre>ss all entries to: £50 IN PRIZES THE GENERAL MANAGER, (Photo Competition), Tllo IRISH TOURIST ASSOCIA1'ION is offering £50 in Prizes IRISH TOURIST ASSOCIATION'_i through the "Irish Travel" Photogra.phic Competition, this summer. 14 UPPER O'CONNELL STltP" The prizes will be awarded as follows:- DUBLIN.",; First Prize £10 (one award). Second Prize Four awards of £5 each. I.TA. Photographic Competition, 1939 Third Prize Twenty awards of £1 each. These twenty-five (25) cash awards will be given to the senders of the twenty-five best photographs of Irish interest submitted. ENTRY COUPON The winning ontries need not necessarily be the best from a purel~' technical point of view, l: ut will be those most suited to the puh­ nl1i licity work of the Irish Tourist Association, depicting charn.cter­ I wish to enter above Competition according to the co : tions s<>t out, ;\nc1 I shall accept as final the decision of tll', istic aspects of Irish Life--Lanc1scape, Customs, Antiquities and judges appoint('(l by th<> I.1'.A. in conneetion with tit' kinc1re>d srenes. Competition. CONDITIONS OF ENTRY. I. Each entrant must enclose with hs entry, or batch of entries, Name . :t signed coupon from ONE of the fo]]owing issues of Irish Travel-July, August, September, Octoher (1939). Postal Address ,. 2. The closing date is October 31st, 1939. 3. Photos ente>red may be of any size or tll.ken by any make> of ...... -.;) cnmera; it is not necessary to enter negatives, but all entries 10 ...J ()c/o/) ('1', 1.93.9 f R f S TT 'I' li'.\ r EL OF INTEREST TO HOTELS Annual General Meeting .. A Library for Guests The Log Fire

Annual General Meeting of the reading ha been used up, one likes to think that the Irish Tourist Association. hotel library can be called npon to furnish omething suited to the mood and taste. And it. i quite inexpensive RRANGEMENTS are now in hands for the for the hotelier to gather together, bit by bit, a small holding of the Annual General \leeting of the but varied stock of light reading-periodicals, cheap A Irish Tourist Association on the I th of October i~ editions of well-known works, "thrillers," etc.--upon the Gresham Hotel, Dublin, at IT o'clock. Invita­ which the guest at a loo e end may draw. Our corres­ tions to members will be issued in due cour e, togethe:­ ponrlent writes that many of the guests added their with railway vouchers and copies of the Agenda. quota to the collection, while all of them marle use of A record attendance is expected. All members of and enjoyed it. the LT.A. are earnestly urged to come and contribute Other such inexpensi\'e but valuable little sEorvices .to the discussions on matter arising from the present lI;ter~ati?nal which are really appreciated by holiday guests include situation and of gra':e importance to the the provision of Playing Cards (a couple of packs), and 10uflSt mdustrv in Ireland. Members are asked to games for dull evening , such as chess, darts and quoits. give special con"sideration beforehand to such problem as affect their particular cirr:umstances so that they The Log Fire. may be in a position to make concrete and constmctive Log fires are a prominent and very picturesque proposals at the meeting. This would en ure its being f-eatur-e in many Irish ootels and visitors to this-couutry not only a valuable clearing house for the solution of have frequently commented upon their attractiveness. presen~ problems and queries but also a well equipped There is an old belief among many woodsmen that 9athenng for the planning of a course of action for 1940 • every colour and tint to which a tree is exposed during rhe Association wants to have the active co-operation its life glows in the firelight when that tree burns upon of all members, and particularly of hotel, guest houses the hearth. Perhaps this is why log fires of local wood and.boarding houses, whose successful experience of become so fa cinating-because the visitor can feel, p~e~lOu~ seasons will throw much light on whatever even if it be sub-con ciously, that he is getting all the dIffIcultIes may arise in the future. local colour of the countryside from the fire at his comfortable chair. New LT.A. President. Mr. Fred Moran of Moran's Hotel, Dublin has been Good Cooking. nomi~ated by the Directors to be President of the Irish While we heartily agree that good cooking is the Toun t Association for 1939-40 . height of ophistication, that it is an art and shoulrl Mr. Moran, who is a well-known figure in hotel circles he studied and approached with the fervour and has lon~ heen prominent in Touri t dcvelopment in thi enthusiasm of an artist we cannot forget that the first country. His father, the late Senator Jamcs :Moran, and chief cla s of foods are milk, eggs, fruit and green was the first President of the Irish Tourist As ociation vegetables-all of which Ireland is fortunate to possess -192 ;')-26. in luxurious abundance. A Library for Guests. Irish··American Autobiography. A holiday-maker recently returned from the West " It Was Ne7f's To Me." written by Charles J. of Ireland ha written 11S to express his appreriation O'Malley and published (at $2.50) by Bruce Humphries of t~c splendid, little library which catered for guests of Ba ton, opens with an account of Ireland in the staymg m the hotel of his choice. post-famine years. The author tells hnw, shortly after This i an age of reading and most guest on holiday his sixteenth birthday, he left Ireland for America amI hav,c been accustomed to the service of public libmrie in there are many pages retailing- his adventures in the thcIr home towns. On a dull day, or when one's own e.~. and his subsequent travels in foreign land.

THE IRISH RED CROSS. is entirely dependent on \'oJnntary subs(,J'iption. Funrls ~n Iris!l Red Cross Society (Cumann ('roise Deirge na are urgently needed. and may he adct.ressl'll to any llIemhl'l' hEut\ann) imilar to the Yatiollal Red ('1'08 Societies of of I'Ll' Crntral COUl,eil or to the Chairman ('. J. :\rac.\uley, other eonntries ha heen e tablished. It is all autonomou' :\LB.\, Yi(·e·Chairlllun (IIon. \V. E. \Y,vlie) or the TI on. ~)oll,~' ~ith powers to arcept the affiliation of bodies engagecl Trea, mer (J11'~. E. Ceannt) at 20 .\leJ'rion 1"IUal'e,J)llblin. 11\ ~llI\Jlar humanitarian work and the President or lrelan(1 -l?r. Douglas Hyde-is President of the Society. The o)).l<,(·ts are threefold-to furnish volnntary air.. to sick and HOTEL IV.ANHOE, W~l\nded of arrmes in tinH\ of war: to'furnish relief to HARCOURT STREET. l)UliL,N Jll'l~Oll:l':; of wal' : in time of peace or war to carry on and lA few doors from Stephw'slireeo'. ;I~:;l:;~ 1II work for the improvement of health, the prrvention Hot anll Cold Water In every Bedro.1m. Ccntr'll.l Heatlng. or dl:;ea'lO aUfl the mit.irration of suffel'inO' thl'onO'hollt the Electric Lift A nd Fires. N Ilbt Porter. A.A. R.T.A.C. Garage. worl(1. .~ ...... Telegrams: U SATISP••D, DUBLIN!' Tel L. r VISITORS 51126 ~ TIll' F;()('iety i:; floll org-anisation of volnntary workers an(1 D. McCAUGHF.Y. Proprietor. ep on•. O"IC£. 51461

II J Tt J ,'!l l' UAVBL October, L93!J

Pleasant COSH A (QUEENSTOWN) Pause Lunches that are delicious.. teas that offer something really tempting ... foods of a quality that equals the best on the tourist routes THE of the World. There are dainty dishes for every taste, freshly pre­ pared by experts in the art of cooking. Tastefully served amid tasteful surroundings, a Monument meal will COMMODORE be one of your pleasantest memories of Dublin. HOTEL MONUMENT Make the COMMODORE HOTEL, 55 Upr. O'ConnelI St. COBH, your Headquarters for and 39 Grafton St. CAFES charming County Cork. Under same management as the twenty-three MONUMENT CREAMERIES-Dublin's quality shops for Butter, Eggs, Cream, Honey, Cheese, Cakes, etc.

ABBOTSFORD HOTEL, 72 HARCOURT STREET, DUBLIN Centrally situated, convenient to e.ll places of Interest. Good ~his ~irst-(;lass ce.terlnll'. Bedrooms, large, brlgbt and airy, witb bot and Modern cold running water in eacb bedroom. BED AMD BREAKFAST. 8/- .. FULL WEEKLY TARIFF, 83;- Resident Proprietress. Garage. Hotel zs now open.

HOTEL PELLETIER, 11 21-22 BARCOURT STREET, DUBLIN.

VERT OEJlTRAL POSITIOM. GARAGE. TERII5 MODERATE ~ HOT AMD COLD WATER 1111 ROOMS. ELECTRIO FIRES Pbone IH1l20. ,4 pplv to Ih~ Propt'idr.... PERFECT COOKING HOTEL LENEHAN * 'MISS LEMERAM, Proprlelraa) * FULLY LICENSED 24-25 HARCOURT STREET .. DUBLIN MOIH lor Moderate Terms aDd Good OaterlDI. * PRIVATE SUITES Centrally situated; convenient to all places 01 inlerest. Meale served 10 Non·Residentl. B"s s..vice to and from door 10 all PRIVATE BATHROOMS Itations and places of inlerea!. * HOT ASD COLD WATER IN BEDROOMS. Telephone Mo. 52048. GARAGE Sheltered Position. FaCf's the magnificent PACIFIC HOTEL v...... 32•••' view of Cork Ilarb01lr. Comrnodi01ls r/. .. YOUGHAL This ideal all-the-year round health Garage. rtf'Ort is matchless for sun, sea and bracing air. The Hotf'I,Qverlooking thr ocPan, i~ homf"-Iikp anrl charminK, and ~PACI"IC.YoVGHAL. with all up-to-date appointments. \ GOLF, TE,,"NI'), FISHING, SHOOTING, HUNTING, ETC. A.Ai Q I.".c APPOINTMI!NTS. (Miss) A. MEADE, Proprietress. Jl

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j ()"{olH'r, 1.93.9 1 R 1 SHTRAVE I. A DIRECTORY OF IRISH HOTELS -Ablwetrialicms: B--number 01 IMdrooms. Fr.-From.

NOTE.-In practically all cases the prices quoted in this list are either" all the year round" or " SC880n .. rates. In many cases Hotels here included quote .. ott _on" ebarges lower than those published-for example, Hotels in Seaalde Resorts.

AB••YFEALE (lJmerlek). BALLIllAIIIORE (LeItrim). SYDENHAM (Putland Road); B. 10; Day 10/-; UEN'S, Main St.; B. 12; Day 10{-; Week 70{-. RAILWAY; n.14; Day 10/-; Week 60/-. Week 6S~. VERONA Martello Terrace): Week 45{- to 63/-. ABBEYLEIX (LaolghIJ). BALLIllASLOB (Galwar). HAYDEN'S; B. SO; Day 12/6; Week 70/·. WAVB C ST HOUSE (Dockery's); B. 8; DE VESCI ARMS; B. 10; Day 12{6; Week 80{'. Day 10/-: Week 60/-. O'CARROLL'S; B. 16; Day 10/6 to 12/-. WAVE CREST HOTEL (Grabam's); B. 8; Day ACHILL ISLAJlD (Co. lIIayo). BALLIlfBEN (Cork). ACHILL HEAD, Keel; B. 22; Day 11{6; Week HURLEY'S; B. 12; Day 10/-; Week 10/-; Week 63/-. 65/- to 85{-. 60/-. WHYDAH (Mrs. McTigbe); B. 10: Week 46/-. AMETHYST, Keel; B. 28; Day 12{6; Week 70{-. BALLIIOlOBE (lIIayo). BRITTAS BAY (Wloklow,. BURKE'S (Private), Dugort; B. 6; Day 10{-; RAILWAY; B. 20; Day 12/-; Week 63{-. ROCKFIELD; B. 16; Day 12/6; Week:S4/-. Week 60{-. BALLINKBLLIGS (KtRJ). BUlOlBG (Donenl). CLEW BAY HOUSE, Dooagh; B. 10; Day 9{-; SIGERSON ARMS; B. S; Day 9/-; Week 66/-. BRESLIN'S; B. 18; Day 10/·; Week 68/-. Week 60/·. BALLYBUNIOll (KeRJ). FRIEL'S (Seaview), Private; B. 12; Day S/-; GRAY'S, Dugort; B. S; Day 10/-; Week 60/-. CASTLE; B. 46; Day 19/8; Week 106/-. Week 60/·, MeDOWELL'S, Dugort; B. 14; Day 12/6; Week CENTRAL' B. 29; Day 14/6; Week 9O!-. BUNCRAllA (Doaegal). 68/- to 70{-. SAVOY; B.ll; Day7/-toS!6; Week45/-t068/-. • BAY VIEW; B. IS; Day 16/-; Week 68/-. MOUNTAIN VIEW; Dugort; B. 11; Day 10{6; STRAND; B. 22; Day 11/-; Week 74/-. LAKE OF SHADOWS; B. 16; Day 10/-; Week Week 66/- to 60-. WEST END' B. 26; Day 10/· to 12{·; Week 68/-. STRAND, Dugort; B. 18; Day 10/-; Week 681-. 70/- to 76/-. LOUGH SWILLY; B. 40; Day 14/-; Week M/-. PATTEN'S (Private), Keem; B. 6; Day 91-; BALLl'BO:rEY (DODep!l. BUNDORAN (Doaepl). Week 60/•. MAGEE'S; B. 10; 'nay 10/-: Week fr. 42/-. ATLANTIC; B. 21; Day 18/-; Week fr. 73/6. RICHVIEW, Keel; B. 7; Day 9/- to 10/-; Week BALLYCOTTOI' (Cork). AMERICAN; B. 16; Day 6/· to S{-; Week 42/­ 60/- to 56/-. BAYVIEW; B. 46; Day 14{-; Week S4/-. -to 49/-. ADARE (Llmerlek). . CONGRESS (Private); B. 10; Day 10/-; Week CENTRAL' B. 82; Day 17/-; Week fr. 94/6. DUNRAVEN ARMS; B. 40; Day 28/6; Week 66/- to 63/·. CONWAY'S (Private); B. 12; Day 11{- to 12/-; 188/8. FAWCETf'S; B. 42; Day 14/6; Week 84{-. Week 70/- to 77/·. AJlERLOW (Tip,..,,). GREAT NORTHERN; B. 76; Week fr. 147/-. GLEN OF AHERLOW; B. 14; Day 10{-; Week BALLYFBRRITER (Kerry). HAMILTON; B. 40; Week fr. 105/-. GRANVlLLE'S; B. 19; Day S/6 to 10{6. IMPERIAL; B. 20; Day 10; Week 63/-. ~~RsDALE HOUSE; B. 18; Day 10{- to BALLYGAR (Galway). MARATHON; B. 17; Day 12/-; Week 77/-. 12/-; Week 66{- to 68{-. WALLS; B. 12; Day 10/-; Week 60/-. MRS. E. DALY (Private), Tourist House; B. 10 ; AHASOAUL (KeRJ). BALLYHEIGUB (KeRJ). Week 60/- to 68/-. O'OONNEU'S; B. 6; Day S/-; Week 46/-. LAKEVIEW; Day S{-; Week 60/-. MRS. KENNEDY (Private), 1 Bay View Tee. ARAN ISLAHDS (GalwaJ). BALLYLICKEY (Cork). B. !~j Day 10/6; Week 60{- to 70/-. GANLEY'S (Kilronan); '8. 16; Day fr. 10{-; Week OUVANE; B. 10; Day 9{-; Week 65{- to 60/-. O'GOKJ>'.AN'S \ B. 26; nay 111i6: WO')k' I• fr. 63/-. PALACE; B. SO; Day 13{6; Week 78/6 to 84/-. BALLYLU'FIIf (DoDep!). SHENE HOUSE; B. 17; Day 13/-; Week S4{-. BAY VIEW (Kilronan); B. 6; Day 6/6; Week THE BALLYLIFFIN; B. 20; Day 10/-; Week 42/· to 45/-. CAHIRCIVEEH IKerry). ST. KEVIN'S (Kilronan); B. 12; Day 7{-; Week 60/- to 60/-. HARP: B. 26: Day 10/-; Week 6O{-. BALLYNACALLY (Clan). O'CONNELL'S RAILWAY; B. 19; Day 12/-; A1lD~A (Doneran. PARADISE VIEW; B. 4; Day S{6; Week 46/-. Week 70/-. NESBIT'r ARMS; B. 20; Day 16/-; Week 84/­ BALLYSHAHHOH (Donep!). VILLA NOVA; B. ~; Day 10/-; Week 63/-. to 106/-. ROTAI., Main St.; B. 14; Day 11{8; Week 70/-' CARAGH LAKE (Kerry). WOODHILL; B. S; Day 10/- to 11/-; Week BALLYSODARB (SlIIo). SOUTHERN· B. 33: Day 13{- to 15/ ; Week - 63/- to 78/6. SWISS; B.12; DayS{6to10/6; Week 40/· to 76!-. 76/- to 100/-. ARDU (Loath). BALLYVAUGHAll (CJan). f1ARLOW (Carlow). BROPHY'S; B. 10; Day 12/8; Week 70/-. BRAY'S (Private); B. 4; Day 8/6; Week 60/-. ROYAL, Dublin Street; B. 40; Day 16/6; Week RUXTON ARMS; B. 10' Day 12/-' Week 68/-. BALTIIIIOU (Cork). 94/6. 'RD.ORE (WaterronS).' , CASTLE HOUSE; B. 6; Day 8/- to 9/-; Week CAUA (Galway). MONGAN'~i CLIFF HOUSE; B. 24; Day 18/6; Weelf 84/-. 60/· to 6O{-. B. 36.i Day lS{-; Week 9S{- to 119/·· 'RMKBLROSE B. 14; Day fr. 18{6; Week 84{-. KNOCKBOv HOU:::oE (M... Betts): B. 6; July­ I' BAllAOHBR (OUaly). Sept., Day 16/-; Week 84/-. Otber Months, n LOW (W eldow). SHANNON; B. 11; Day 10/-; Week 60/-. BRIDGE; B. S· Day 8/-; Week fr. 42/-. Day 12/-; Week 70/-. BONNE BOUCHE; B.7; Day 7;6; Weekfr. 42/-. BAllTRY (Cork). CARNDONAOH (Donegal). HOYNE~; B. 16; Day 10/-; Week 63/-. VICKERY'S; B. 20; Day 16{-; Week 84/·_ O'OOHERTY S: B. 12; Day 10/6; Week 70/-. KEOGH S; B. 7; Day 9/-; Week 63/-. BELIIIULLET (lIIayo). CARRIOK (DoD..a.). HEALION'S; B. 10; Day 12/6; Week 77/6. SLIEVE LEAGUE: B. 10; Day 10{-; Week 60/-. ARRANIIIORE ISLAND (Donenl). BETTYSTOWN (lIIeatb). CARRICK..QIII-8HANHON (LeItrim). GLEN; B. 12; Day 10/-; Week 60/-. NEPTUNE' B. 20; Day 13/6: Week S4/-. BUSH; B. 20; Day fr. 12/-; Week 84/-. ASRJORD (Wloldow). NORTHLANDS; B. 11; Day 12{6; Week fr. CARRIGART (DoDegal). BEL-AIR; B. 14; Day 16{- ; Week 94/6. 73/6. CARh.IGART (Magoire's); B. 26; Day fr. 18/6; ATHBNRY (Galnr). BIRR (Offalv). Week fr. 78/6. HANBERRY'S; B. 11; Day 10{-; Week 68/-. DOOLEyrS; B. 15; Day 12{6; Week 70/-. CASHBL (Tipperary). ATHLONB (WtltmRtb). EGAN'S: B. 16;. Day 12{-; Week 70{-. RYANS CENTRAL; B. 14; Day 12/-; Week BLACKROCK (Loath). 70/·. CBNTRAL; B. 12; Day 12/-; Week 68/-. BLACKROCK; B. SO; Day 6/6 to 7/6; Week CASTLEBAR (lIIayo). IMPERIAL1 B. 7; Day 10/-; Week 60/-. 45/· to 66/-_ IMPERIAL: B. SO: Day fr. 14i-: Week 115{6. PRINCE Ot' WALES; B. 16; Week 110/·. CASTL£COVB .KeRJ). ROYAL; Bed and Breakfast 6{6. BL:~~O~~STL6; B. 10; Day 7/-; Week 42.{­ STAIGUE ;:rORT; B. 21; Day h{-; Week 68{-. A"HY (KUcJan). BOYLE (R_mmoD). WESTCOVE; B. 16; Day 9{-; Week Ir. 66/­ LEIN5TER ARMS; B. 12; Day 11{6; Week 69/-. ROYAL; B. 81; Day 14/-; Week 84/-. CASTLEFREKE (Cork). AUOHRIIII (WI'kIow). BRAY (WIekIow). OWNAHINCHA; B. 14; Day 14{-; Week S4/-. ARDEE; !i~~ Day 6/-' Week 60/· ADELPHI (Private); B. S; Day S{6; Week 65/-. CASTLEGREGORY (KeRJ). HILL'S GU=T HOUSE'· B 16' 'Day 9{6' BELLA VISTA; B. 10; Day 10{-; Week 62/6 FITZGERALD'S; B. 6; Day 10/-; Week 60/­ Week 60/-. • ., , to 63/-. O'CONNOR'S; B. 8; Day S/- to 9{-; Week 60/­ LAWLESS; B. IS; Day 12/6; Week 88{-. BELMONT; B. 10; Day 10{-; Week 60/- to 66/-. to 65/-. BRAY HEAD; B. 40; Day 16{·; Week fr. 106/-. CASTLEHILL (Loob CODD, lIIa)'o). AVOCA (WIekIow). DALMORE (Private); B. 12; Day 10{-; Week VALE VIRW, The Meetings; B. 11; Day 12/6; ERREW; n. 16; Day 12/-; Week 84{-. Week 63/-. 60/- to 63{-. CASTLEIIIAIHE (KeRJ). DUNALAN; B. 11; Day 9/- to 10/-:; Week THE HOTEL; B. 7; Day 7/-; Week 36{-. AVOCA.L B. 10; Day 10{8; Week 70/-. 68/- to 70/-. TOURI:,T; B. 8; Day 8/-; Week 36/-. ESPLANADE; B. 40; Day 16/-; Week 84/-. CASTLETOWNSHBllD (Cork). BALLA (MaJo) EAGLE_. _B. 17; Day 12/-; Week 68/-. CASTLETOWNSHEND GUEST HOUSE; B. 11 ; MeBLLIN'S; B. 11; Day 13/-; Week 68{-. FITZWlLLIAM; B. 13; Day 10/6; Week 68/-. Day fr. 12/6; Week fr. 78{6_ BALLDlA (Mayo), GLENARM' B. 12; Day 10/6; Week 85/-. WHITE HOUSE; B. 6; Day 10/6 to 12{6; Week 78{~ ~~RCLU:; B. 12; Day 10/8. Week 63/-. GLENHAZEL (Meath Rd.) ; B. 9; Day 7/- to S/6 68/- to 90 _ S, Francis St.; B. 26; Day 16/-; Week Week 46/· to 66{·. CAVAll. HOLYROOD; B. 22; Day 12{-; Week 84{-. FARNHAM; B. 42; Day 12/6; Week 70/· to 84{-. ~r.g'$~; B.30; Day14/-to17/6j Week106{-. KINVARRA; B. 28; Day 10{-; Week 68{-. CHA LEVILLE (Cork). CAPT; ...i8; Day 12{8 to 16/-J...Week 78/6 to 94/6. MARINE' B. 16; Day 10/-; Week 69/6. R YAL; B. 14; Day 10/-. FaI' BRIDGE'S GtJE:H HOUSE, Mount MUNSTER; B. 9; Day 12/6; Week 70{-. CURA (Offaly). con; Week fr. 94/6. RATHCLAREN HOUSE (Killamey Rd.); B. 12 ; WILLIAMS'; B. 12; Day 10/6; Week 70/-. BALLDlAFAD (RooeommoDl Day 12/-; Week fr. 62/6. CLAREKORRlS (lIIayo,. HOLLYBROOK; B. 16;' Day 1S/8; Week 84/•• ROYAL; B. 20; Day 12{6; Week 70/-. CONWAV'S; B. 22; Day 13/6; Week 70/-. 13 IRISH TRAVEL October, 193.9

CLIFDEN (Galway). BUSWELL'S, Molesworth St.' B. 30; Day 12/·; ARNOLD'S GUEST HOUSE; B. 19; Day 13/6 ARDBEAR; B. 12; Day 11/-; Week 70/·. Week 73/6. ' .. to 15/- ' Week 63/- to 84/-. CENTRAL; B. 10; Day 10/6; Week 63/·. CALEDONIAN, 5th. George's SI.; B. 19; Day MUSK6 KA"; B. 7; Day 10/·; Week 63/-. IVY (Private); B. 10; Day 12/·; Week 70/·. 12/6; Week 84/-. SHANDON; B. 27; Day 10/- to 15/-' Week JOYCE'S (late Lyden's); B. 17; Day 10/6; CARLTON. Harcourt SI.; B. 14; Day 10/-; Week fr. 63/-. ' Week 63/·. 60/-. DUNGARVAN (Waterford). LAVELLE'S, Main St.; B. 10; Day 10/-; Week CENTRAL. Exchequer SI.; B. 105; Day fr. 15/-; D~~NSHIRE ARMS; B. 17; Day 12/-; Week 60/-. Week fr. 95/-. RAILWAY; B.3O; Day fr. 15/-; Week fr. 84/­ CLERKIN'S, Eccles St.; B. 18; Day 10/6; LAWLOR'S; B. 15; Day 12/-; Week 80/·. ROCK GLEN; B. 12; Day 15/·; Week 94/6 We.k 70/-. DUNGLOE (Donegal). COUNTY, Harcourt St.; B. 31; Day 13/6; CLOGHANE (Kerry). CAMPBELL'S; B. 12; Day 10/-; Week 70/·. Week 84/·. SWEENEY'S; B. 17; Day 10/-' Week 60/-. O'CONNOR'S; B. 6; Day 10/·; Week 60/·. DELAHUNTY'S, 26 Nnrthbrook Road; B. 6' DUNKlNEELY (Donegal). • CLONAKILTY (Cork). Day 8/6 to 10/-; Week fr. 42/-. HILL'S; B. 10; Day 12/6; Week 84/·. O'DONOVAN'S; B. 12; Day fr. 12/6; Week DOLPHIN, Essex SI.; B. 20; Day 18/6. DUN LAOGHAIRE (Dublin). fr. 70/·. DOLLYMOUNT; B. 7; Day 12/6. ALEXANDRA. Gresham Tce.; B. 16; Oay INCHIDONEY; B. al; Day 21/·; Week 105/·. DROMID (21 N.C. Rd.); B. 9.; Day 9/-; Week 12/6; Week 63/·. THE RETREAT; B. 4; Day 9/.; Week 50/· fr. 50/·. ~t}OEEN; B. 21; Day fr. 12/6; Week fr. 84/•. to 63/·. EASTWooD. Lr. Leeson SI.; B. 22; Day 7/6 EL NUE ; B. 30; Day 16/-; Week fr. 73/6. CLONE A (Waterford). to 10/6; Week 42/- to 63/-. BE LEVIEW; B. W; Day 15/-; Week' 84/­ OCEAN VIEW; B. 12; Day 12/6; Week 70/·. EDEN VALE. Harcourt St.; B. 11; Day 10/6; to 120/-. CARLISLE; B. 21; Day fr 15/·' Week 84/- to CLONEE (Kerry). Week 63/-. 110/-. ., EGAN'S, ParnelJ Square; B. 15/·; Day 10/6; LAKE; B. 10; Day 9/·; Week 50/·. CARRIG ~1UIRE; B. 9' Day fr 10/-' Week Week 63/·. fr. 63/·. .., CLONES (Monaghan). ELLIOTT. Harcourt SI.; B. 12; Day 10/·; CREIGHTON; B. 18; Day 13/·; Week 72/·. Week 70/-. MINERVA, Gresham Tee.' B. 11' Day 12/6' CLONEVAN (Wexford). FOUR COURTS, Inns Quay; B. 100; Day 15/-; Week 70/-. " , CAHORE HOUSE; B. 9; Day 11/6 to 15!-; Week 84/-. PIER,; B. 26; Day 12/6; Week 63/-. Week fr. 63/-. GALWAY ARMS, Parnell Square; B. 12; Day ROSS.S; B. 60; Day fr. 17/6; Week fr. 105/. 7{6; Week 49/·. REALr.NA-MARA, 10 Windsor Tee' B 8' CLONMANY (Donegal). Day fr. 10/-; Week 63/- to 70/-. .,., INNISHOWEN; B. 8; Week 50/- to 60/·. GRESHAM, O'Connell SI.; B. 120; Day fr. 22/6; Week 147/·. ROYAL MARINE; B. 80; Day fr 18/6' Week CLONMEL (Tipperary). 126/-. ., HEARN'S; B. 33; Day 14/·; Week 84/·. GROSVENOR, Wesl1and Row; B. 2a; Day 15/- ; ST. ALBAN'S, Sandycove Promenade; B. 11; ORMONDE; B. 39; Day 15/·; Week 100/· Week 84/·. Day fr. 10/6; Week Ir. 63/-. HOGAN'S, 45 Harrington St.; Day 8/6; Week 42/-. COBH (Cork). SOUTHERN; B. 9; Day 10/- ; Week 63/­ IVANHOE. Harcourt St.; B. 46; Day 14/6. WAVE CREST; B. 17' Day 12/-' Week 73/6 COMMODORE; B. 52; Bed and Bfst. frum 8/6 Week 84/-. to 84/-. • • EUROPEAN; B. 12; Day 12/6; Week 84/·. JURY'S, O>lIelle Green; B. 100; Day 20/·; IMPERIAL; B. 23; Day 15.'6; Week 84/-. Week 112/-. DUNLEWY (Donegal). Vo'ESTBOURNE: B. 20; Day 12/6; Week 84/-. LENEHAN, Harcourt St.; B. 25; Day 10/6; DUNLEWY; B. 12; Week 50/- to 60/•. COOTEHILL (Cavan). Week 70/-. MeCLAFFERTYS; B. 10' Day 8/-' Week 45/· COURT VIEW; B. 25; Day 12/6; Week 60/·. MAeDERM:OTT, Harcourt St.; B. 25; Day 12/· to 50/-. " CORK CITY. to 13/6; Week 70/- to 84/-. DUNMANWAY (Cork). CENTRAL, Princes SI.; B. 9; Day 10/·; Week 63/­ MARl". W Lr. Fitzwilliam SI.; B. 15; Day 12/·; RAILWAY; B. 12; Day 10/-; Week UOI•• DESMOND, Pembroke St.; B. 20; Day 12/6. Week 63/-. DUNMORE EAST (Waterlord). STRAND; B. 16; Day 8/-; Week 5U/. IIOSKING'S, Princes St.; B. 15; Day 9/-; Week MEATH, Parnell Square; B. W; Day 7/6. EASKEY (See Roslea). '. 56/-. MOJRA, Trinity St.; B.20; Day 13/6; Week 72/6. IMPERIAL, Pembroke St.; B. 68; per Day 21/- ; ~lORAN'S. Talbot St.' B. 50; Day 14/-; Week ELPHIN (Roscommon). Week 147/-. 84/-. • THE GOLDSMITH ARMS' B. 12; Oay 12/6 KINCORA, Cook St. ; B. 24; Bed and Breaklast 6/6. NOONAN'S. Ormond Quay; B. 80; Day 8/-; Week 74/- to 84/-. • MET RO POLE, MacCurtain St.; B. 100; Day Week 50/·. ENNIS (Clare). 17/-; Week 105/-. !'\ORTH STAR. Amiens St.: B. 50; Day 12/6; CAR.\10DY'S, Abbey St.; B. 25; Day fr. 11/6; MUNSTER. Coburg St.; B. 34; Day 13/·. Week 84/-. Week 70/- to 84/·. TURNER'S. Oliver Plunket St.; B. 12; Day 10!- ; ORAN. 42 Lr. Baggot St.; B. 10; Day 10/6; OLD GROUND; B. 30' Day 16/-' Week 84/­ Week 63/·. Week fr. 62/6. QUEEN'S, Abbey St.; B. 36; Day 15/-; Week VICTORIA. Patrick St.; B. 80; Day W/-; Week ORMOND, Ormond Quay; B. 100; Day 17/-; fr. 84/·. 1W/-. Week 105/-. ENNISCORTHY (Wexford). WINDSOR, MaeCurtain St.; B. 30; Day 13/·; O'BRIEN'S. Parnell St.; B. 20; Day 8/-; Week RAILWAY; B. W; Day 12/-' Week 84'. Week 84/-. 50/-. ENNISCRONE (Sligo). • ,. WRENN'S; B. 24; Day 10/6; Week 60/·. PARKSIDE, N.C.R.. Phoenix Park; B. W; SCURMORE; B. 30; Day 12/6 to 18/-' Week COROFlN (Clare). Day fr. 10/6; Week fr. 63/·. 84/- to 126/-. ' T. G. StUDDERT. Clifden House; B. 8; Day PELLETlER, Harcourt St.; B. 24; Day 13/·; ENNISKERRY (Wicklow). fr. 10/6; Week 73/6. Week 78/6. COOKSTOWN (Private); B. 9; Day 9/- to 10,6; MRS. G. E. STUDDERT, Cragmoher; B. 8; Day PHOENIX Park. Parkgate SI.; B. 10; Day 9/-; Week 63/-. 12/-; Week 63/- to i3/6. Week 63/-. POWERSCOURT ARMS; B. 12; Day 10/6; COURTMACSHERRY (Cork). POWER'S. Kildare St.; B. 26; Day 12/-; Week Week 63/-. ESPLANADE; B.20; Day fr. 10/6; We.k fr. 63;-. 73/6. ENs,.~:r~~~~.ILL; REGENT. D'Olier St.; B. 26; Week 70/-. B. 13; Week 50/-. COURTOWN HARBOUR (Wexford). ,{OYAL HIBERNIAN. Dawson St.; B. 130; THE FALLS; B. W; Day fr. 18/6; Week 115/6 BAYVIEW; B. 11; :Oay 7/6 to 10/-: Week Day fr. 22/6; Week 126/-. to 157/6. 45/· to 60/·. ROSS'S. Parkgate St.; B. 84; Day 12/6; Week FERMOY (Cork). CROSSHAVEN (Cork). iO/-. GRAND; B. 20; Day 15/-; Week 84/- to 105/-. CHURCH BAY; B. 10; Day 8/-; Week 50/·. ROYAL EXCHANGE, Parliament St.; Day 14/6; ROYAL; B. 25; Day fr. 12/6; Week fr. 70/­ CROSSHAVEN; B. 26; Day 15/6; Week 84/-. Week 94/6. FINEA (Westmeath). FOUNTAINSTOWN; B. 10; Day 12/·; Week RUSSELL (St. Stephen's Green); B. 49; Oay LAKE VIEW; B. 8; Day 10/-. 84/-. 16/-; Week 84/-. FOYNES. ST. ANDREW'S (Exchequer St.); B. 50; Week CROSSMOLINA (Mayo). ARDANOIR/' B. 4; Day 12/- to 16/-; Week ANGLERS' NEST (Private); B. 8; Day 10/-; 78/6. 63/- to 84-. Week 63/- to 70/-. ST. GEORGE, ParnelJ Square; B. 22; Day 11 ; CREEVEEN; B. 6; Week 35/- to 40/-. CURRACLOE (Wexford). Week 68/·. COOLGREANY; B. 6; Day 9/6 to 10/6; Week BENTLEY; B. 10; Day 7/-; Week 40/·. SHELBOURNE, SI. Stephen's Green; B. 152; 50/- to 63/-. STRAND; B. 22; Day 10/-; Week 63/·. Day 22/6 to 24/-; Week 136/6 to 168/-. WOODVIEW; B. 8; Day 6/-; Week 351-. STANDARD, Harcourt St.; B. 67; Day fr. 16/6; GALBALLY (LImerick). DALKEY (Dublin). Week 94/6. CLIFF CASTLE; B. 30; Day 18/-; Week fr. 94/6. SWISS HOTEL; Bed and Breakfast 6/6 to 8/6; GALTEE; B. 10; Day 9{-; Week 5;'/· to 63/·. DINGLE (Kerry). Day 12/6. GALWAY (Galway). BENNER'S; B. 2l; Day Ir. 14/6; Week 84/·. VERNON HOTEL, Clontarf; B. 12; Day 10/-; AMERICAN, Eyre Square; B. 10; Day 10/-; DONEGAL (Donegal). Week 60/-. Week 63/- to 70/-. IMPERIAL; B. 12; Day 10/6; Week 63/-. VAUGHAN'S, 29 Parnell Square; B. 37; Day ATLANTA: B. 18; Day 8/-; Week 45/-. DOWNINGS (DonepJ). fr. 12/6; Week 84/-. BAILEY'S. Eyre Square; B. 35/·; Day lr. 13/.; BEACH; B. 16; Day 12/-; Week 63/·. \VESTBRooK, ParnelJ Square; B. 17; Bed and Week fr. 84/-. ENDA, Dominiek SI.; B. 16; Day 13/-; Week DROGHEDA (Louth). Breakfast 716. WESTERN (N. Frederiek St.); B. 11; Day 8/6 ; 70/-. CENTRAL' B. W; Day 12/6: Week 72/6. GIBLIN'S, Eyre Square; B.9; Day fr. 6/-; Week WHITE H6RSE; B. 21; Day 11/6; Week 70/-. Week 50/-. WICKLOW. Wicklow St.; B. 45; Day 17/-. Week 35/- to 50/-. DROMAHAlRE (LeItrim). Week 105/-. GREAT SOUTHERN, Eyre Square; B. 78; Oay ABBEY; B. 12; Day 12/-; Week 77/-. WYNN'S, Lr. Abbey St.; B. 75; Oay 17/6; fr. 24/-; Week fr. 147/-. DUBLIN CITY. Week 105/-. CURRAS'S, Eyre Square; B. 16; Oay 7/6; ABBOTSFORD (Private), lIa"..urt SI.; B. 30; Week 46/-. Day 10/·; Week 63/·. DUNDALK (Louth). (See also MOllnt Pleasanl). IMPERIAL, Eyr

HOYAL Evre Square' B. 50; Day IG!-; \VcC'k KILGARVAN (Kerry). NATIONAL, O'ColUleU St.; B. 25; Day 10/6; P4/-.'· , CLONTOO HOUSE; Day 10/-; Week 45/- to ,,0/-. Week 70/-. WESTERN, Prospect Hill; B. 17; Day 10/·; RAILWAY,PameUSt.; B.~5; Day 12/-; We

OUGHTERARD (Galway). SALTHILL (Galway). IIIBERNIAN; B. 20; Oay fr. 10/- ; Week fr. 60/' ANGLERS'; B. 16; Day fr, 12/-; Week fr. 84/-. DAWN: B. 8' Day 9/-; Week 63/-. DE LUXE; B. 14; Day 12/-; Week fr. 70/-. CORRUl (late Railway); B. 20; Day 14/-; Week EGLlNTON; h. 62; Day 18/6; Week 115/6 MAJESTIC; B. 54; Day fr. 15/-; Week fr. 84/-. 94/6 to 106/-. EIRE' B. 20; Day 10/6; Week 63/-. MURPHY'S ATLANTIC' B 0'), Day 1')/-' LOUGH CORRIB; n, 11; Day 141-; Week 84/·. KINC6RA; B. 16; Day 11/· to 12/-; Week 7Of-. Week 84/-. •. --, -, PORTACARRON LODGE (Guest liouse); B. 9; STELLA MAR IS; B. 21; Day 11/-; Week 60/- SHALLOE'S ATLANTIC; B. 18' Day fr. 10/-; Day 13/6;;,Week 73/6. to 70/-. Week fr. 60/-. • PARNKASILLA (Kerry). BANBA (Mi.. Geragbty's); B. 22; Day 12/6; TRIM IMeatb). GREAT SOUTHERN; B. 60; Day fr. 25/-; Week Week 84/-. fr. 147/-. - ROCKLAND; B. 19; Day 15/-; Week 94/6. CENTRAL; B. 12; Day 9/-; Week 601-. PETTIGO (Donegal). SUMMER-SET; B. 14; Day 10/- to 12/-; Week RAILWAY; B. 8; Day 10/6; Week 75/:. FLOOD'S; B. 12; Day 9/-. 70/-. TUAM (Galway). PORTARLINGTOII (Laolghls). TOURISTS'; B. 18; Day 12/- to 14/-; Week CORA; B. 8; Day 14/-; Week 70/-. O'CONNOR'S; B. 9; Day 10/-' Week 60/-. 60/- to 70/-. TULLAMORE (OUaly). PORTLAOIGHISE (LaolghIs). ' WARWICK; B. 32; Day 15/-; Week 84/-. BOLGER'S; B. 21; Day 8/6 to 10/-' Week 42,- AIRD'S CENTRAL; B. 18; Day 12/-; Week 70/-. WARD'S (Private); B. 18; Day fr. 10/6; Week to 63{-. ' HIBERNlAN (KelIy's); B. 25' Day 12r-' Week fr. 60/-. HAYES ; n. 25; Day 12/6; Week 70/-. 70/-. " SHANKILL (Co. Dubl1o). TULLOW Carlow). SHANGANAGH CASTLE; B. 12; Day 17/6; PORTMARIIOCK (Dublin). SLANEY; B. 9; Day 10/-; Week 60/-. PORTMARNOCK; B, 34; Day 15/-; Week 84/-. Week fr. 84/-. PORTNOO (Donegal)_ SKERRIES (DubUo). UPTOII (Wexronl). See KUmuckrldge. THE PORTNOO; B. 20; Day 14/-; Week 70/­ GRWD; B. 18; Day fr. 12/-; Week fr. 75/-. URLIIIGFORD (Kilkenny) to 84/·. ROCKVILLE HOUSE; B. 8; Day 10/6; Week HARRING10~'S; B.'9; Day 8/6; Week 42/-. PORTSALON (Donegal). 631-. VIRGINIA ~van). PORTSALON; B. 70; Day 18/-; Week 126/-. MARINE; B. 12; Day fr. 1216; Week 73/6. C~O~_. PORTUMIIA (Galway). SKlBBEREEN (Cork). S; B. 12; Day fr. 6/6 ; Week 42,'- CLONWYN; B. 17; Day 12/6; Week 73/6. ELDON; B. 15; Day 12/6; Week 80/-. THE HYDRO; B. 6; Day 9/6; Week 55/-. SLAIIE (Meatb), VALEIITIA ISLAND (Kerry). RATHDRUM (WIcklow). CONYNGHAM ARMS; B. 10; Day 11/6; Week R~~~. B. 40; Day 12/6 10 15/-; Week 73/8 BARRY'S; B. 18; Day fr. 8/-; Week 55/-. 63/-. WATERF~RD RATHMULLAII (Donegal). SLIGO (Sligo). (Waterlonl). PIER; B. 12; Day 12/-; Week 70/-. GRAND; B. 32; Day 14/6; Week 95/-. ADELPHI; B. 25; Day 12/6' Week 63/ RATHNEW (Wicklow). GREAT SOUTHERN; B. 40; Day fr. 24/·; ~~~~LLEH?UBSE; ~. 8; Day 6/-; Week·32/-. NEWRATH BRIDGE (Hunter's); B. 18; Day Week fr. 147/-. •. 68, Day 14/.; Week 94/6. 14/-; Week 80/-. IMPERIAL; B. 25; Day 13/6' Week 94/6. w~~I:v~lfiiie~i.15; Day 10/6; Week 63/-. REIIVYLE (Connemara). RAMSAY'S; B. 12; Bed and Breakfast 6/6. RENVYLE HOUSE; B. 45; Day fr. 15/-; Week SHERIDAN'S; B. 14; Day 12/-; Week 80/-. ~~rr~~w; B. 37; Day fr. 12/6; Week fr. 70/-. fr. 105/-. SIIEEM (Kerry). 75/- to t~S; B. 63; Day fr. 18/-; Week ROSAPENIIA (Donegal). MORIARITS; B. 12; Day 7/6 to 10/-; Week ROSAPENN'A; B. 88; Day fr. 21/-; Week fr. 50/·. §f?Mif'S; B. 16; Day 10/-; Week fr. 56/-. 147/-. HURLEY'S; B. 7; Day 7/6; Week 40/·. WeekE~ ~~~i.. B. 31; Day fr. 12;6: ROSBEG (Donegal). SPA (TraIee). DAWROS BAY; B. 26; Day 12/6; Week 70/-. KENT LODGE; B. 4; Day 10/-; Week 55/·. WESTPORT (Mayo). ROSCOMMON (Roscommon). STRANDHILL (Sligo). BATH (Roman Island)' B 9' Day 8/6 to 9/6: STRAND HOUSE; B. 18; Day 7/-; Week 45/­ Week 50/- to 58/-. '., GREALY'S; B. 17; Day 15/-; Week 70/·. ~WexIOnl). ROYAL; B. 23; Day 15/-; Week 73/6. to 60/-. WEXFORD ROSCREA (TIpperary). STAR OF THE SEA; B.20; Day 8/-; Week 45/-; i-~8i-' ;l' 14; Day 12/·; Week 63/- to 84/·. CENTRAl.; B. 14; Day 11/6; Week 70/·. ST. PATRICK'S; B. 14; Day 9/-; Week 45/-. WHITE'S;' B s:/ Day 12/-; Week 75/-. ROSLEA (Easkey). STRANORLAR (Donegal). WWTEGATE (C~rk).· Week fr. 84/-. KENNY'S, .. Hotel Seafield "; B. 14; Day 10/-; KEE'S; E. 12; Day 12/-; Week 63/-. CORKBEG liOTEL HYDRO' B 15' Day 1

DUBLIN; HOTEL AND OARNA. OONNEMARA.CO. GALWAY COLLEGE GREEN JURY'S' RESTAURANT GRILL ROOM COFFEE ROOM MONGAN'S HOTEL RESTAURAN'l' TEA LOUNGE F1arl-elua FIabllle aIId Sbootloe. Tbousands 01 Aeres 01 Rou~b American Bar and Oyster Saloon. Sbootlor. Monnl&ln. RIver. Lake. Sea. Garaee. Hot and Cold Water and Telephone in Bedrooms. J. W. MONGAN. Proprietor. T~lephone: 22241-44 Telegramtl: .. Jury's. Dublin." I MOIRA H OTE L, TBJIlITY STREET OUGHTERARD. CO. GALWAY. DUBLIII ~ RESTAURAIIT OPEII SUIIDAYS. CORRIB HOTEL GRILL ROOM. RESTAURAIIT. BAR BUFFET. OYSTER BAR. Five minutes' walk from. Lougb Corrib. Best Free Salmon Fishl}.l in SMOKE LOUIIGE. A la carte alld Table d'Hole Meals Ireland; also Trout, Plk~. and Perch.. Garage; Motors for ire E~""lIents,IU>t'O? auJ .peel.l terms for wlDter residents. A.A. R.l..-\.C Telephone 44669. and l.T.A. ap~lDtrnents. Also. Lough Comb Hotel.' ., Owned and Managed by JURY'S HOTEL, LTD. E. A. SWEENEY, Proprietor. HOTEL,~:~~!~~~: MOUNT CARMEL HOUSE Dublin. NORTH STAR ORANMORE, GALWAY. Fully LIeenl8Cl. 60 Bedrooms. MOlt Central POIIUon. COMFORT. RESTAURANT. Tellpbonl Delightful situation on sea shore. Bathing, sea LEANLlNESS. COFFEB BOOK. 46848. IVILITY. SMOKlIIG LOUIlGE. fishing and excellent rough shooting. Terms A la Carte and Table d'Hote MeaJa .. Bn&altrallt Open on SUllUya• modf'rate. Jdeal for sportsmen. Apply: For Tariff apply Manager. Telegrams: .. NORSTAR, DUBLIN." I PROPRIETOR. 16 OCtob61', 1939 IRISH TRAVEL

FINN'S HOTEL IRELAND'S ~ ++++...++++ ++++-++++~ ...... ++++++++++++++++...... PRINCIPAL HEALTH and PLEASURE t .: Phone: : : i InexpensIVe i 62997 i Refined i RESORTS; GOLFING, ANGLING, it- .... ++ ++-++ ...++++++ ++-++, tt...... ++++ ...... +++++++++'" BOATING, etc., DISTRICTS I & 2 Sth. St., Lincoln Place, - ARE REACHED BY- DUBLIN THE GREAT NORTHERN * UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT * All our [Jiot and Cold Rttnning Water Bedrooms Hiltonian Matiress Beds RAILWAY Have Bedside Electric Lamps (IRELAND) Newly Furnished throughout In Modern Style

BUNDORAN- , ++++++-++++++++...... ++++++++++ ++-++++ ++++++++++ ++++++++++~ CO. Donegal, lapped by the blue waters of : : the Atlantic. Famous as a Health and i Bed and Breakfast from 6/6 i : t Pleasure Resort ------: Da;ly Terms from ... 11/6 t t t ROSAPENNA & PORTSALON- ~++++++++++++++++++-++++ ....++-++++++++++++++++++++++++++++~ Donegal Highlands, situated amidst scenery * [Three Minutes from Westland Row Station * of unsurpassed beauty ------Resident Proprietors : The Misses E. M. & H. M. FROST WARRENPOINT, ROSTREVOR & Twe'lty years Lo,tldon :experience-at your service NEWCASTLE- THE r--IOURNE DISTRICT. Mountain, Lough, Woodland, and Sea. Particularly interesting to the geologist, botanist, and nature lover -.------Their DROGHEDA - r:or the picturesque Boyne Valley, so in­ consistently tImately as ociatcd with the early history of Ireland high standard of ENNISKILLEN - For I.ough Erne-" The I illarney of the North ,. QUALIT~ PORTRUSH & PORTSTEWART- Invigoratinf: f-h'alth-Giant's Causeway­ protectlo~, Dunluce-The country of the MacDonnell~. is your " Fruitheld li d under the name t' absolutely HOTELS Anything sUPP :dard of Quality tha ~urself when MANAGED BY THE COMPANY AT adheres t~ a ~~at is why you 'prot~;Jtfield Jams, dependab e. insist on getbng Fruits, etc., etc. BUNDORAN. GREENORE you always Table Jellies, Canned AND ROSTREVOR

Guides, etc., can be obtained from the Traffic MFRUITFIELD Manager, Bel fast; District Superintendent, Amiens Street Station Dublin, or Principal Tourist Agencies. ' PRODUCTS GEO. B. HOWDEN, I INCHICORE, DUBLIN. 'DUBLIN) LTD., General Manager. _ LAMB BROS. \ IRISH TRAVEL October, 19311

I) IEA for Happy HoLzdays BEAUTY SPORT HISTORY ROMANCE You may travel by any of tIle RESORTS SERVED BY GREAT following steamshIp routes~ SOUTHERN RAILWAYS

HOLYHEAD KINGSTOWN ACHILL . ARKLOW AVOCA . ATHLONE BALLINA . BRAY. BANTRY . BALLYBUNION LIVERPOOL DUBLIN BALLYVAUGHAN . BLARNEY . BUNDORAN CASHEL . CARAGH LAKE • CASTLECONNELL FISHGUARD ROSSLARE CASTLEGREGORY CLONAKILTY CORK COBH COURTMACSHERRY CLIFDEN FISHGUARD WATERFORD CONNEMARA . CLONMEL • DUN LAOGHAIRE FISHGUARD CORK DALKEY . DUNMORE • DUNGARVAN • DI GLE FOYNES • vLENBEIGH (for Rossbeigh Strand) GREYS TON ES GLENDALOUGH By whichever route you travel you are sure of GLENGARRIFF GALWAY KILLINEY a fast, comfortable journey by modern turbine KENMARE KILLARNEY KILLALOE steamers. Luxurious express trains connect the KILKEE LIMERICK LAHINCH Ports of both HOLYHEAD and FISHGUARD LIS D 0 0 N V A RNA MALLARANNY with all the important centres of population and MU LL J NGA }{ MILTOWN-l\fALBAY industry and the Holiday Resorts of Great PARKNASILLA . ROSSLARE • SCHULL . SLIGO Britain. The trains of the Great Southern TRAMORE VALENCIA WESTPORT Railways Company connect with the steamers. WICKLOW WOODENBRIDGE" YOUGHAL

HOTELS OF DISTINCTION Under Great Sonthern Railways' Management. These Hotels are replete with evcry comfort, nnd are beautifully situal (It1 'midst the gorgeous scencry of the South and We~t. The Tariffs are moderate. Combinc'] Rail and Hotel TickPts iS8ued. THE RAILWAY CHAIN OF, HOTELS Killarney Parknasilla ~ Kenmare Galway Mallaranny. Sligo

Jllustrafed G,lides fa Holidav Resorts. PrO{Jrammes for Tours and Information respecting passenger services can be had on armlicntion fa: .Abm. Altham. Ltd., BumIcy . 'I~f' .American EJ[prcEs COD'lrsny's Officcs . J. Barter & :O:onE, Cork· Thos. (JOOK /5t Sons' Offices. Co.·op. WhoJeEaJe :O:ociety Ltd., 99, Leman Et., London, E.1, and Offices· Dean & Dawson's Offices· Frame'!' Offices· Orea.t SoutLern Railways Information Bureau, 33 Bachelor's Walk. Dublin· Great Western Railway, Paddlnlct;on, London· G. Hefternan, 2J South !\laJl, Cork - lIewett'a Office, D'OllerStreet, DnbJJn - IntematlonaJ Travel Bureau, 19, Commercial RIdge., Dame Flt1'6l'>t, Dnblin . Irish Tourist .Association, O'Connell street, Dublin· The Irish Travel Ag-ency, 8 D'Olier Street... Dublin . M. K. Kenda)), Ltd., 14 Eldon Street, London, E.C.• General Tra.ttJc Manager, Associated British ond Irish Railways, ~nc., 9 Rockefe))er Plaza, H West 49th Street, New York - 333 North Michigan Ave., Chicago - PlU'k Central Buildinlrs, 412 Sixth St., Los .Anglei' • 202, Canadian Pacific Bldgs., King and Yonge St., Toronto - 1010 St. Cathprlne's W. St., Montreal - London, Midland and ScottlBh Railway, Euston, London - Lalrdways, Ltd., 17 Pall Mall, London, S.W.1 - Wm. H. Muller & Coy. (Lonnon), Ltd., Greener House, 66·68 Haymarket, London, S.W.] - Plckfords', Ltd., Offices' The Polytechnic Touring Association, 309 Regent Stree1. London, \ N.W.] - Chas. RicksTds Ltd., ]2 Spring Street, London, W.2 - C. S. RobinEon, POEt Office, Cheetham BI1J, Manchester, 8 - L. R. Stanton, OIdhoITl . 'I1ATPJlf'J'll, L1ITlited, 46 CrosE Sl1eet, MAnc/leEter, ano 41 TCD'lpJc Row, Birmingham· TrAffic Manager, Kin~· bridge, Dublin - Twohlg TraTel .Agency, 43 Dame Street, Dublin· Workers' TraTel Association, "Ltd., TrODfport HOllse, SmIth Square, London, !'l.W.I.

P"bli.bed by tbe Proprietors, IRISH TOURIST ...SSOCIATlOI\, Ib Upper O'ConneJl Street, Dublin; and printed. by THE JU\'ERKA PRESS, LTO.. 12 Upper Liffey Street, Dublin, ' PRINTEll 'If IIlELAND IRISH TRAVEL OciobM', 193-9

~I IEA for Happy HoLzdays BEAUTY SPORT HISTORY ROMANCE You may travel by any of the RESORTS SERVED BY GREAT following s tea mstll P routes~ SOUTHERN RAILWAYS

HOLYHEAD KINGSTOWN ACHILL . ARKLOW AVOCA. ATHLO E BALLlNA . BRAY. BANTRY . BALLYBUNION LIVERPOOL DUBLIN BALLYVAUGHAN . BLARNEY . BUNDORAN CASHEL . CARAGH LAKE . CASTLECONNELL FISHGUARD ROSSLARE CASTLEGREGORY CLONAKILTY CORK COBH COURTMACSHERRY CLlFDEN FISHGUARD WATERFORD CONNEMARA . CLONMEL • DUN LAOGHAIRE FISHGUARD CORK DALKEY . DUNMORE • DUNGARVAN • DI GLE FOYNES • LrLENBEIGH (for Rossbeigh Strand) GREYS TON ES GLENDALOUGH By whichever route you travel you are sure of GLENGARRIFF GALWAY KILLlNEY a fast, comfortable journey by modern turbine KENMARE KILLARNEY KILLALOE steamers. Luxurious express trains connect the KILKEE LIMERICK LAHINCH Ports of both HOLYHEAD and FISHGUARD LIS D 0 0 NVA RNA MALLARANNY with all the important centres of population and MU L L J N GAl<. MILTOWN-MALBAY industry and the Holiday Resorts of Great PARKNASILLA . ROSSLARE . SCHULL . SLIGO Britain. The trains of the Great Southern TRAMORE VALENCIA WESTPORT Railways Company connect with the steamers. WICKLOW WOODENBRIDGEI. YOUGHAL

HOTELS OF DISTI NCTION Under Great Southern Rallways' Management. These Hotels Rrc replete with evcry comfort, nnd are beautifully situall'd 'midst the gorgeous scencry of the South and We".. The Tariffs :Ire moderate. Combine'l Rail and Hotel Tickl'ts issued. THE RAILWAY CHAIN OF HOTELS Killarney Parknasilla ". Kenmare Galway Mallaranny Sligo

Jlluslraled Of/ides 10 Bolidal/ Resorts, Proorammes for Ttn

Pllbli.bed by tbe Proprtetors, IRISH TOURIST ."SSOCIATlO/(, lb Upper O'Connell Stroet, Dublin; and printed. by THE JUYER/(A PRESS. LTl>.. 12 Upper Liftey Street. Dublin.' PRINTED 11f IIlEL... ND Vo!. XV. . o..) _TOYE:\IBER, 1939. Threepence

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