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Ireland is unequalled as it holiday land, and can com­ TRAVEL AND TRADE. pete with any of her rival in this direction. Here we have wonderful scenery, which wins unstinted PEAKI~G at the ,mnual meeting of the prai e from all who come to see it-good roads; com­ Travel As ociation of Great Britain and fOl'table, moderate hotels; adequate means of trans­ Ireland (held towards the end of Decem­ Iwr, 1931), the Prince of Wales saicl­ port; and a people e,'er ready to welcome the stranger aR a guest. " Tnwel and Trade are international, and it 1" only by exchange of good , services and vi its During the holiday season each year, British citizen that we can all live in comfort, in peace and in mut.ual throng to the Continent, and millions of pounds are under,.: tanding. ', expended in this manner. \Vhy not come for a com­ Let u apply this rule of .• comfort, peace and plet.e change to Ireland this year? In Ireland they mutual understanding" to the conditions prevailing will get full value for their pound sterling. In Ireland between England and Ireland. As regards Trade, they will pend not merely an economic but an enjoy­ agricultural Ireland is dependent for its market on able holiday-one which will be a pleasure both in Britain; <1nr1 Britain, on the other hand, finds Ireland experience and in memory. its best customer for a long list of many classes of things. In 1930, 11he imports to Ireland from the 1lF~~~1.':~~~i~~:;i1 United Kingdom were worth £56,768,702, and consti­ tuted 80 per cent. of the total imports. The exports to the United Kingdom were worth £45,745,019 or CONTENTS. £!lA per cent. of the total exports. Page A regards Travel, the facts are not so satisfactory. .1.. Other.• See ['s 9~ There are numbers of Engli h people to whom Ireland A ngling in heland 95 is but a name, or who have no desire to learn any­ Where my Fly Floats. B~' L. GAFFEY 91 thing about our beautiful land. Surely, it should be The Waterford Country. By H. T. Wnr:;J1T 99 intere ting {or English men and women to visit the Par. Hunlin.l in heland 10'2 country which buys 80 P&l' cent. of its goods from J'oultr'y Products and Rlllter .\[ahing in be- them, and spend annually in England at least land ...... 103 £11 ,000,000 more than it sells to England! The .l Calendar' of lri.,h gl'cnts 106 .country which supplies them with a great part of the The County of LaoiJIli.• By P. Bi\Nnt 101 necessities of life, and plays so important a r61e in bish Race Fixtures 108 their supply of food products, is worth seeing, if only .l Castle ill Kildar'c 109 out of curiosity to meet the people and observe their /':lIcharistic COllgress-Railway Fares III -environment.. But in addition la this interest in Ire­ Il Director!! oJ l-Iotels 113 land-nay, quite apart and above it-is the fact that I R ISH TRAVEL. .January, 1932. AS OTHERS SEE US I

"9fere's cfJreLand." D{J)Lemore/ @onnemara. " It is therefore with a full mile without, and a full heart within that I begin putting together these notes on that magnificent, good-natured, angry, laughter-loving, \\'himsical country call d Ireland." -Foretl'orcl to " Here's heland," by 1101'01<1 Speaklllall.

cfJreLand-(Jfome of the <0ptimist. '. Ireland is, in point of fact, extremely peaceable. Quite a number of retircd English Civil SHvlmt>i, .-\rmy Officers, and the likc, with sporting tastes, are settling down permanently to become Free Sb1te citizens. The Government is doing everything possible to foster the Tourist industry. There i already a marked improvement in the hotels-there

By J. WALSH

s one might expect, the best salmon fisherics in the Irish Free State are preserved, that is A to say, they are in the hands of proprietors who reserve them exclusively for their own enjoymont Photo] 071 Loch Conib. [LT.A. or profit. In many fisheries so preserved, tretches can, howcver, be rented for short periods, for one or Enniskeane; P. vValsh, Esq., Tal'l'anashishcry, Ennis­ more seasons, or on lease; or, as is customary in cer­ keane; R. Regan, Esq., Tarranashishery, Enniskeane. tain waters, tickets are issued for a day, ,,,eek or There is free fishing ('L) betw cn Inllishannon and month at fixed charges. Bandon-for It miles; (b) between Bandon and Bal­ On the other hand, there i an abundance of salmon line n-about 6 mile ; (c) between BUlldon and Dun­ fishing which is entirely free, mostly in lakes and in manway-about 10 miles. the smaller rivers of the country. Certain hotels, too, The open season for rods in the Bandon River ex­ have fisheries in their neighbourhood which are re­ t~nd from Feb. 15th to Sept. 30th. It is a spring served for the hotel gu sts and which are either free nver and fish run up early in the year, the best se~lson to such guests or for which tickets are issued by the being from :'1arch till the end of May. Fish up to day, week, or longer periods. 24 lbs. are taken and the average is about 12 Ibs. In a country like Ireland, where rivers and lake are The ungling centres are Bandon, Dtmmanwav Bal- so numerous, the prospectivo angling visitor who is linecn, Innishannon, Kinsale. U, not familiar with the angling conditions will perhaps The River Blackwater (Cork-\Vaterford) ha its find it no easy matter to select what he would con­ source on the borders of Cork and Kerry, and, flowing sider a suitable district. .\mbitious anglers will, no in an easterly direction for about 70 miles, pa ses doubt, be anxious to fish in one of th most prolific :\Iillstreet, Lombardstowll, l\lall O\Y , Killavullen, Bally­ salmon rivers or lakes, or in those which are known to hooly, Fermoy, Lismorc and Cappoquin, where it hold big fish. 'fo assist such anglers in their choice of takes a southward course for the last fifteen miles a district the principal rivors and lakes are given horo­ nnc1 flows into the sea at Youghal. It is, too, a bC11 u­ under, in alphabetical order, together with a descrip­ tiful river, displaying umivalled scenery almost from tion in each case, which is intended to give an idea of its source to the sea. The rivcr from above Mall w the angling conditions, prospect and facilities. to Lismore is practically all preserved and contains Bandon River (Co. Cork) .-Rising in West Cork, everal fisheries, of which the most important are this river, 45 miles in length, touches in its easterly Care,vsville, near Fm'moy. owned b,Y Dr. ~Iontgomery, course the towns of Dunmanway, Ballineen, Ennis­ find the Lismore Fishery, the property of the Duke of keane, Bandon and Innishannon, and falls into th Devon hire. ~\pplications for lettings on the latter sea at Kinsale Harbour. The best part of the river fishery should be made to the Secretary, Lismorc Th~re are preserved, and cerbin fisheries are not to let. Estate Co., Lismore, Co. Waterford. are also LeDses, or permission to fish, may be obtained on some good stretches to be let near Ballydaff (between application to the following :-~lrs. Good, Bplmont, Fermo;- Hnd LismOl'e), and application should be made Innishannon; Messrs. Carroll & on, solI's., 80 outh to the following :-:"1rs. Orpen, Sit, R. J. :Musgrave, }1all, Cork; J. A. Allman, Esq., Woodlands, Bandon; :'1essrs. James Daly, James K nt, Richard Maher, :Messrs. M. J. Horgan & Sons, solrs., 50 South ~1all, and Thomas tafford; addresses-Ballyduff, Co. Cork; :Mrs. B. Smyth, Roseville, Enniskeane; A. Kol­ \Yatedord. Lettings on the river can be arranged leher, Esq., Carrigmore, Ballineen; Col. D. G. Conner, through E. A. Rice, Esq., solicitor, Fermoy, Co. Cork, 33 Darthill Road, March, Cambridgeshire; Mrs. Ellen und A. Carroll, Esq., solicitor, Fermoy. Information Ryan, Ardkill, Enniskeane; F. Daunt, Esq., Ennis­ regarding the Mallow district or other parts can be keane; W. Collins, Esq., Enniskeane; W. Kingston, had from T. Drohan, Esq., Fishery Office, Mallow, Co. Esq., Laragh, Bandon; T. Coffey, Esq., Churchill, Cork. 95 IRISH TRAVEL. JamW1'y, 1932.

TIre Blackwater is a renowned salmon 1'1ver and season, £100 each rod; for half-season (from Feb. 1st eacll season large catches of fish are made. It is care­ to May 31st, or from June 1st to Sept. 30th), £50; fully watched in the interest of angling and is, there­ daily tickets, during February and March, £1, or fore, improving every year. The river is so wide that during the remainder of the season £2. Attendants a boat is usually necessary, though some of the pool. 10/- a day. The angler is entitled to keep one-third can be waded. There is some free fishing near Fer­ of the fish taken. moy and Mallow. The open season for rods is from Feb. 1st to Sept. The open season for rods is from Feb. 1st to Sept. 30th, and the be t seasons are April and May for 30th. pring fishing opens in February, and is best spring salmon and June and July for summer fish. during March and April, when some heavy fi h run­ The pring fish run to a great size-frequently over 30 ning up to 40 lbs. are taken. The average weight is Ibs. and have been caught up to 35 Ibs. and 40 Ibs. about 15 Ibs. Grilse run in June and July, the aver­ The average is about 14 Ibs., and for grilse about 7 age weight being 5 or 6 lbs. Ibs. Catches of up to 10 fish per rod per day arc com­ Angling centres are-Fermoy, Lismore and Mallow, monly reported, and as many as 20, 25, 30 and more where there are goods hotel ; other centres are Bally­ are on record. duff, Killavullen, Castletownroche, Lombardstown, 'rhe angling centre is Galway. and Millstreet, where private accommodation is avail­ able. The River Erne (Ballyshannon District, Co. Done­ River Boyne (Co. Meath), rising near Edenderry in gal), connecting Lough Erne with Donegal Bay, is seven miles long, and the principal angling water lies Co. Offaly, is 70 miles long and flows pa t Trim, between Beleek and Ballyshannon, a distance of four Kavan and Slane, to Drogheda, where it falls into the miles. In this stretch there are six beats and fly­ sea. The chief interest of the angler is centred in the fishing only is allowed. celebrated stretches of the river between Navan and The fishery is owned by the Erne Fisheri.-es, Bally­ Drogheda, where, of course, it is closely preserved. shannon, Co. Donegal, to whom application may be Applications for lettings should be made to the fol­ made. 'Veekly tickets are issued during June and lowing proprietors :-R. Fitzherbert, Esq., Black ~Iay, ~ July for £6, and during August and eptember Castle, T avan, Co. :Meath; Capt. Deane, Rock House, for £5. These charges include trout fishing. Some Slane, Co. Meath; Marchioness Conyngham, Slane of the bents can be waded; in others a boat is neces­ Castle, Slane, Co. Meath; Capt. Law, Rossnaree, sary, and the boatmen's wages are 101- a day. Ang­ Slane. There are a few other fisherie. which, how­ lers are entitled to keep but three salmon per week, ever, arc not to let. and have the option of purchasing the remainder of 'rhe open season for rods extends from Feb. 12th thei l' c.e..tch at 1i-per lb. to Sept. 15th, and there is excellent fishing until the cnd of May. The spring fish run large-up to 30 Ibs. The open season for rods is March 1st to September nnd more-and average about 18 Ibs. There is no run 30th; salmon do not begin to run until May, and the of grilse. best season is hom that month to the end of July. Grilse begin to 1'\111 in June, and good catches are Angling centres are Xavan, Slane and Drogheda. made from that on. Spring fish average 15 Ibs. Corrib River (Galway) is the principal salmon and grilse 5-6 Ibs., and the average catch per rod per fishery in the west and one of the most famous in the day is about 15 fish. country. It is a comparatively short stretch of water -little more than five miles long-and is the main 'l'he angling centre is Ballyshannon. channel between Lough COl-rib (which covers an area The River Lee (Co. Cork), 53 miles in length, has of 40,000 acres) and the sea. The fishable part of the its source in the equestered Lake of Gouganc Barra river is that which flows through Galway City, the on the borders of Cork and Kerry, and soon running favourite resting place for the salmon being below the through the neighbouring lake of Inchigeeh touches weir. In certain seasons shoals of fish can be dis­ close to the town of l\'Iacroom, whence it flows in an tinctly seen (especially from the bridge near the weir) pastedy direction past Coachford and Ballincollig and lying on the bed of the river, which, from bank to through the City of Cork, to fall into the sea at Cork bank, and as far up stream as one can see, is literally Harbour. paved with fish. This, in fact, is one of the sights of Practically all the salmon fishing is preserved, espe­ Galway. cially the bcst stretches, which lie between Cork and The fishery is owned by Lt.- 01. E. G. K. ross, :M:acroom. Particulars of lettings and other informa­ D. .0., and a copy of the prospectus and rules of tion can be obtained from :'Iessrs. Wm. Haynes and angling can be had on application to the Manager, Son, Fishing Agents, 63 Patrick Street, Cork. The Fishery Office, Galway. One rod is reserved to The open season for rods is Feb. 1st to Oct. 12th, the fishery; and seven are annually let for the season. and the best months are from Feb. to the beginning If vacancies occur rods may be let by the month, or of June. Salmon average about 11 Ibs., grilse 4 to daily tickets may be issued. Terms: for thc entire 51bs. 96 (Continued on page 108.) J anltaJ'Y, HJ;32. l R 1 S H TIlAVEL.

Where tny Fly Floats

By lAURIE GAFFEY

(Author of .. A Free Lance Angler in Ireland.) The Slaney in tIle Glen of Jl11oal.

I FEEL h.ighly honoured to he aceorded the privilege of The Slaney in its course runs due south against the sun \I hen reeordlllg, through the mechum of " Irish Travel," an ac­ it is strongest, and what with the shl.'ltered valleys it runs count of whe~e I have recently found good fishing. For my through, and the purity of its water, the insect life therein part I am sat! fied that we are very favourably circumstanced comes to maturity a month ahead of northern riYers, and here in Dublin to be within such reasonable distance of such brings on a rise oC trout that has to be \I itnes 'ed to be fine spor~ing river as the Liffey, Slaney, Barrow, Boyne, Dee. appreciated. Glyde, l'ane, Annalee and Blackwater, not to mention their Between Tullow and the bridge of L\ hade, near the junction many tributaries and a network of smaller rivers interseetinO' of the Deerin, the fishing on the St. Austin Estate is free to the adjacent cOlll1ti~s. 1 "'e!come this opportunity of priming Yisitors staying at the Bridge Hotel. The pring run salmon my readers for the,r future benefit as to where the choicest are due here at the 15t of :\1arch, when the river opens and stretches are situated and to lead them to these stretches by Slaney salmon are catholic in their tastes. A loach. a devon, the best and shortest routes. a prawn or a fly will tempt them when the volume suits each If.r may emphasise one loint at the outset-It is that any particular lure, and the trout in the river are not too particular I~allty I may here3fter describe is well worth a visit, and, either, except that they have a decided preference Cor hackled gIven normal condition -welt, the rest lies in your own capa­ flies. bilities as fi herman. Running parallel to the Slaney a few miles inland is the For the ~ake of brevity I have eulled and re-eulled from a Barrow, but. owing to its depth and quiet flow, it is a much lengthy experience. It is topographically rather than in order later river. It is seldom in order before the arrival of the of merit the different descriptions will run. :\-1ayfly, except in the shallows above Monasterevan, in Co. l take it-as a fi herman writing to fishermen-that what Kildare. In spells oC hot weather there is excellent dry fly you want to know is where good trout can be caught. On this fishin~ at Bagenalstown, Leighlinbridge, and Carlow. There occasion "e will leave out descriptions of scenery and all the IS a tributary of the Barrow, the Slate River at Rathangan, 8 0ther side issues so dear to the heart of an angler. In recent mile from Newbridge, where there is about a mile and a years I have found out that trout over a pound in weight ean half of fa t, broken water after it passes over the weir at the not be reared in river that flow over a granite subsoil. Heavv mill. I know men who bring heavy creels from here in the fish must have a limestone bottom on the river, whereon spring months. Dry fly fishing for trout on the Liffey, be­ the Mayfly hatches out and the Duns and Sedges multiply in tween Chapelizod and Lucan, is improving year by year; it millions to satiate the greedy appetite of fighting, well-fed is occasionally stocked with fry from the hatches in the tish. It is to the waters flowing through the fertile plains Zoologil.'al Gardens in the Phamix Park. I know that about of counties C'lrlow, Kildare, Louth, :\leath, :\-lonaghan, and 20,000 fry were put in last season, as I helped at thl.' rl.'­ Cavan I go now for my trout, and every vi it shows what I stocking. Now the Kells Blackwater deserves mention. This missed by being previou Iy handicapped with an eye that only river flows out of Lough Ramor at Virginia on the Cavan sought the beauty of those hills that rear their jagged outline border, tlows past Kells and enters the Boyne at Navan. The against the mottled fleece clouds of Wieklow's skies. .\ngling Association at Kells controls the portion between Kells ow that I have found the fish I have to be content to seek and Loug-h Ramor and re-stock it regularly. :Many fish of four ature's handiwork in a bunch of flaggers or a whin bu~b. pounds wl.'ight are taken each sea on. There are opportunities Apart from the sport there is plenty of charm in the ?llidlands. oITered to visiting anglers on this stretch that could not be where all around is a landscape that is never monotonous but g'ot for love or money in other countries. sweeping in gentle curves of hill and dale, especially in Cavan The roac! from Dublin to Dundalk cros 'es two fine sporting and :\lonaghan. which derives its name from Condae :\luineachan rivers-the Dee at :\Iullin's Cross, near Dunleer, and the -the land of the little hills. Through these counties run a chain Glyde at Castlebellingham. Both are good, but I have a of rivers, pleasantly varying in size and contour. shimmering preferem'e for that portion of the Glyde between where the in the sunshine and frowning at the clouds, mostly free fish­ (;rl.'at Korthern Railway crosses it and Braganstown 'Vooel, ing, and all teeming with good trout. T appreciate the fact two miles further inlanc!. Were T to state here the possibili­ that many of mv readers are cramped for pace wherein to ties oC this stretch T really would not expect any of my readl.'rs ventilate 'their enthusiasm. SO"lw in heaven's name restrict to eredit it. What I will state is-the trout in the Gh'de are the progress of your art when there is a hearty welcome in all the finest fighting trout in Ireland. ~What more do yo~ want, the Midland towns and villages? A few flies stuck in a tweed only the tackle to hold them and the skill to play them? hat is the only passport you need. The 2\1onaghan and East Cavan Anglers' Association, with For Spring fishing, the Slaney is a fine. river, and when branches at Castleblaney, Cootehill and Clones, have been :\larch is mild there is splendid \let fly fi~hll1g at Stratford­ nursing a rivl.'r for some time-the Annalee-which eun bl.' '36 miles south of Dublin; Baltinglass, Rathvilly and Tullow, arrived at from Shercock, Cootehill, Ballyhaise, and Stradone. ,t.) miles distant. These localities are sl.'rved by train and bus. near Cavan town. In the springtime all the big fish are lying 97 I R ISH T R A Tt' LE I, . JanILa1'y, 1932.

between Cootehill and Knappa Bridge, and even further east at Derragooney. This is a river that would stand another hundred rods without doing it any serious harm. ""hat more I. T.A. Before the Footlights praise ("an I give it? During my tours throug-hout the countn' I experienced many pleasant reminders of how far flung and scattered are our interests. I often note with pleasure the existence of the e~mmon bond of brotherhood that is identified with our sport. "e need no ceremony of introduction wherever or vohenever we meet-suffident for the oe("asion is that we are in the same occupation and that boeland is our playground. What a play­ ground! and what a ('rowd of playboys we all are! Rich and poor alike engrossed in the art of mixing fur, feather and tin­ sel aud fooling fish with our handiwork! Then ag-ain we have No. 1. our memories of red-letter days, when in seclusion we li,oe and fight our battles all over again, yet ever looking ahead with that unsuppressible optimi m from which is born tenaeity of purpose and the temperamental touch so essential to our suc­ ~r. T. J. rv. Kenny, eess. To most of us it is a liberation and an eseape from stale ("nvironment and haekne, ed humdrum. You feel \I hen at it that your soul is IHl\"in~ a holiday and that you are President, I. r..I!. making gilt edged memories out of your leisure. Fishing, to my mind, is a flirtation with the g-oddess of Chance, and some­ times she is a sour daulC to court, hut the courting is grand­ and it lasts-a lifetime!

The I.T.A. " collared him" l('hell I,c 11"as chosen as PRESIDEST Kenny; But Connacht can claim Some share of his famc And his cloqnellee-cllried by many.

New United States Liner­ The Bridge of Nine Eyes (at ril'ginia, COl:an). 5.5 . .. MANHATTAN." A YOUNG WALTONIAN. 'l'he new Cnited States liner, "Manhattan," was launched at Camden, K.J., on Saturday, December 5th, and is the largest merchant ship ever built in America. The vessel was christened in a most novel manner with blended water from each of the forty­ eight ,tates of th U. S .A. The Governor of each ,tate selected water from a lake, river, stream 01" spring of historical significance for this purpose. The s. s. "Manhattan" (30,000 tons) will be one of the most luxurious liners on the high eas and equipped with ever,\' modern facility and comfort. With a length of 705 feet and a beam of 86 feet, it is de igncd to carry ttpproximately 1,300 pas engers. The cost, exclusive or fittings, will be about 9,515,000 dollars, and furnishings will cost about 750,000 dol­ lilt'S. The vessel enters the New York-Southampton and Hamburg service of the nited States Lines early 'n 2~ hours ~laster Henry J. A. Place, aged 7i, caught in the spring of 1932, and will be joined later in the five pike (total weig-ht 16i Ib .) in the hannon, near Lime­ rick, on Odober 17th. year by a sister hip now under construction. 98 January, 1932. 1h'ISH TflAVEL. THE WATERFORD COUNTRY.

Phot~l Gel1el'07 View of Watc1'Jol'd Cil)/. [LT.A,

ATEl FORD is considered one of the most Cathedral (eleventh century) is chiefly noted for its beautiful counties in Ireland, a claim which beautiful pointed chancel arch and curious external W mu t be justly admitted if diversity of carvings. Teampuil Deisceart belongs to the thir­ scenery be taken into account. H re lofty mountains teenth century. 'to Declan's Day is observed on rise above extensive wooded plains and lovely valley , July 24th, when pilgrims visit the holy well and through which flow the uir and the Blackwater and stone. many of their tributaries, in their meanderings to Cappoqu!n enjoys a delightful situation on the f'nliven the already beautiful scenes. .\. broken coa t River Blackwater, 'with great hills rising behind and stretches away from 'Waterford Harbour to Youghal urrounded by a beautiful, wooded country. Here Bay, where here and ther have grown up some of the Blackwater turns southwards in its course towards the leading seaside resorts of the country. .\ll over the sea, it banks adorned with craggy heights and the county there is a profusion of antiquitie ,,,hich woodland scenery all along it winding course to tell in eloquent silence of Waterford's part in the his­ Youghal. Many picturesque residences overlook the tory and cultural advancement of Ireland. river, among them Strancally Castle, Dromana House, Ballinatmy House; and alollg the banks also will be Ardmore is a popular seaside resort charmingly seen the ruins of Molana Abbey n a spit of land jut­ situated on rising ground overlooking an inlet of Ard­ ting out from the shore. more Bay. Here is an exten ive beach of smooth About three miles to the north of Cuppoquin is sand, to which circumstance is due, together with the far-famed l\fount Melleray Monastery of the Trap­ other nmenities, Ardmore's popularity as a bathing pist or Cistercian Order. ituated on the southern resort. Its chief interest for the sight-seeing tourist slope of the Knockmealdown Mountains, the. site is, however, the c lebrated group of ecclesiastical chosen by thc monks one hundred years acro was then remains, consisting of a splendidly preserved Round a barrcn wa te. To-day the vi itor must marvel at Tower, 97 ft. high; St. Declan's Oratory and Cathe­ the transformation, as 'bere is a group of the finest dml, 'l'eampuil Deisceart (" Church of the outh"), buildings, including the l\Ionastery, Church, Seminary and St. Declan's Holy 'Well and Stone. The Oratory, und Gue t House, while all around the land has been rudely constructed, measures 13 ft. by 9 ft., and dates converted into a splendid farm. It is altogether a probably from the sixth or seventh century. The most interesting place to visit. 99 I RI 1::; H 'l'RAl'EL. January. 19H:2.

Dungarvan, the second town ltl Co. \Vaterford, is situated in Dungarvan Harbour and at the mouth of the River Colligan. Few towns enjoy a more favour­ able or healthy situation, lyiug as it does in a valley between two chains of mountain through which a constant current of mountain air is wafted to mix with the ozone which comes in from the Atlantic. There is excellent bathing in the open ea; and there is also a well-kept bath-house which for long has been renowned for the efficacy of the bath provided. Formerly a fortified town, some vestiges of its old walls still remain; and at _\bbeyside, on the eastern side of the river, are the remains of an Augustinian .\bbey (thirteenth century) and the keep of a ca tIe which formerly belonged to a family of the J\IcGraths. As a touring centre, Dungarvan is also favourably circumstanced. About five miles south of the town i. the little Irish-speaking village of Ring, where onc Photo] ROUlld 'fou'CI', A 7'dmol'c, lI'atCl'jol·c/. [T.T.A. of the most successful colleges for the teaching of Irish is conducted. Amongst other enjoyable excur­ .\nother promontory-Creaden Head-stretches for a sions is a drive to Youghal or Ardmore. The route. mile across the harbour. Dunmoreis noted as a sea­ especially as the road a ceuds ontside Dungarvan. fishing and curing station, many hands being em­ Lismore Castle, the Irish seat of the Duke of Devon­ shire, stands majestically on a precipitous cliff over­ hanging the Blackwater, the wealth of foliage and trees all round combining in mal\inO' an exquisite cene. Built by King John in 1185, it is supposed to be founded on th ite of St. Carthach's :'lonastery. In 15 7 the castle became the residence of ir \Valtel' Raleigh, from whom, in 1502, it passed to the" Great" Earl of Cork. In 1753 the castle and estate became the property of the Duke of Devonshire, since which time that family has been associated with Lismore. For miles around Lismore the country is unusually Photo] Lis!nvre Castle. [LT.A. wcll wooded and very beautiful,. especially along the

100 Jallll(//'!J, 1932. L HIS H 'l'UAV.l!JL.

Blucklrtltcr Valley from Cappoquin to F('J"mo~·. quGntly Hemy 11. landed here, and two centuries .\ Ilothor interesting roud is that frum J,iSl1loro \'ia the later Hic.:h'lrd 11. 'fhe first charter of incorpmation Ukn of the \'ee to Clogheen. mlS granted to the city by King John. Cromwell at­ tacked the city in 1G49, but failed to take it, thougll Tramore, seven miles from \Vuterford City, occupics in the following y"ur it was captured by Ireton, hi a loading position amongst the seaside re orts of lro­ son-in-1

t m.lt produce. Its long stretch of quay, extendin Mount Congreve (5 miles), Looking back on its ptlSt, \Yaterford's origin can be Curraghl1lore (12 milos), the lordly mansion and de­ traced to the Danish King, Sitric, who fortifiod it m~ ne of tI.le ~Iarqlli of Waterford; Bessborough (12 about 8.13. A succe Sal' of Sitric add d to thc fortifi­ !lules), re tdence 01 the Earl of Bessborough; and cation , buildilla in 1003 the exi ting Ht'ginald' Towor _\nne to\m (14.miles), adjacent to which is the pic­ on thc q lIuy,·ide. '1'he Allg]o-)(orl1lan, Strongbow, turesque but rluned Castle of Dunhill. The Comeraah took COllJll1tllld of the tmnl (1170). find to confirm ::\IOllntains will also hail the tourist, who will be s;r­ himself in his possessions married EV,I, the clallghtt'r prised at the benut.' hidden away in the vallevs, in­ of Dcrmot :\IcUurrough. Ring ot Leinster, \rho had cluding such charming spots as ('rotty 's La]~e and l'ncolll'aged thc XorllhlllS to invncle Irl'1

tlte port of Dublin, where they may, with the aiel of Facilities for Transatlanti< Liners tIle "Cynthi'l," disembark' passengers without trouble or expense. at Dublin. Five hundr'd ptlSscngers Clln be accommodated comfortably on the" Cyuthia," and when in use for EN fERPRISE OF DUBLIN IRAVEL AGENCY. liners anchored in th Bay, eight motor cars, with '1'he >l.S. " Cynthia," a yery fine tender, registered luggage and mail, can be carried easily and economi­ at Dublin, is now being decorated by it owners­ cally. A novel innovation will be the "Cynthia" ::\IpSSJ's. H '\I'ett' 'frnvel _\goncy-·who purport to use Tom'it Bureau, fully equipped to dispense'to pas­ it in order to facilitate coastal cruisers and OCCfln­ sengers informntion on all trayel matters connected going w. spls to include in their 'chednl'S a call at with Ireland.

101 1 H 1 & H TRAVEL. January, 1932.

• NOTES ON SOME OF &'ox t!funting THE PRINCIPAL PACKS

Meath.-Joint masters are Capt. J. A. Hornsby Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. The and Mrs. Connell. The country lies in Meath and in country covers some 2G miles by 17. It adjoins the a small portion of Westmeath and is GO miles long Duhallow on the north and on the west the Duhallow by 30 bronc1. Every description of fence occurs and 1\1uskerry. It is a bank country. In parts grass 'Yithin its boundaries. Jt is mainly pasture, with prevails and, with the exception oI some districts in very little plough, no '\"(locllands and no moorlands the east, there are no woodlands of note. _ ot much that are hunted. 'Wire i,.; scarce. Day. of meet­ wire. _Tumber oI couple -50. :'Ionday, Tu sday, 1'hur-.;dny and Friday. :50 couples DuhaUow.-rrhis hunt meets on :'Ionday, Tuesday, of hounds. Thursday and Saturday each "'eek. The master is Kildare.-The joint masters of the Kildare Hunt J. S. Shepherd. 'fhe country covers some 30 by 36 are Sir Francis Brooke, Bart., and Major C. 1Iitchell, miles and is practically all grass, with small gorse D.S.a., 1\LC. 'rhe hounds comprise 50 couples and coverts. 45 couples. the hunt meets four times a week-?Ionday, Tues­ Galway Blazers.-l\1uster-T. Hildcr. Days of day, Thursday and Saturday. The country lies in meeting-i-Ionday, Wednesday and Friday. No. of Kildare, Dublin, and portions of :'Ieath and Wicklow, couple -45. The country lies in Galway county and is and covers about 44 miles by 2G. It is mainly grass, about 30 miles square. About three-quarters is wall but the eastern borders are mountainous. country and the remainder walls and banks mixed. Kilkenny.-Since Hl21 the Kilkennies have had It is mo tly pasture, since there is little plough, moor­ :'Iajor Dermot McCalmont, :'I.C., D.L., 3S their lands or woodlands. No trouble about wire. master. The hounds comprise 50 couples and the Tipperary.-:'Iaster-Sir Thomas "\insworth, Bart. hunt meets lOur times a week-:'Ionday, "\Yednesday, • umber of couples-52. This hunt meets four times 'j"riday and Haturday. The country hunted lies in a week-Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Satur­ Co. Kilkenny and is about 45 miles long by 30 mil s day. The country lies in County Tipperary and part wide. It is a bank, ditch and wall country, about GO of County ·Waterford. It. is almost all grass and has per cent. pasture, and with no wood or moorland banks, ditclJes and some walls. \Vire is scarce. worth mention. ,. The Queen's Co." and" Tipp 1'­ Limerick.-r.Ia ter-~lr. H. S. Per se. 42 couples lU'y " meets are also acce sible from Kilkenny town, of hounds. 1'he hunt meets on l\Ionday, \Vednesday, and it is thus possible to hunt with ease five or six Friday, and Saturday-when possible. The country ch ys a week. covers Rome 30 by 40 miles in Limerick. It is !1 bank, United.-Joint masters-:'Iajor _t. H. Watt,:'I. ., ditch and wall country, practically all grass; hardly and Capt. Wellsley-We!>l y. Day of meeting- (Continued on page 110.)

Courtesy] .1 Typical Irish Hunting Scene. [" Cork 'Examiner."

I02 Januar!J, HJ32. I RI S H TRAVEL.

Poultry Products and Butter Making IN cAgricultural Ireland

(WITH ACKNOWLEDGMENTS TO THE PUBLICATIO S OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE)

The excellence of Iri~h butter and poultry products has won sincere app1'ccialion in G1'eat BI'ilain-the largc.~L of Oil/' mU1·ket~. 0111' COltnt1'Y'S customers (lvho fi11d in tile hish F1'ee Stale the best market f01' many of thei/' own imlllsL1'ia,1 Pl'Ocll/cls) may be interesLed in this and the following pages which pll1'p01·t to describe and illustrate the high gnrr!e ronditions 1111dCl' which these agricultu1'al industries flow'ish, and the careful p1'eparations obsen:cd in the marketing of tile finished l)j·odllcl. The Poultry Industry. Butter Making in Ireland.

OULTRY in large or small numbers are kept on I addition to meeting home rcquirClllellts, and a the great majority of holdings in Ireland, and ~mall export tmde in II'hole milk, Ireland's dairy P to a greater extent on small than on large hold­ I herds provide sufficient lllilk to maintain a flour­ ings. In the aggregate, the sales of hen and duck eggs ishing butter industry. The annual production of from farms bring in a considerable addition to the butter is estimated at 1,500,000 cwt. and the export farmer's annual income, and this is further increased during 1930 was 524,692 cwt., valued at £3,27G,680. by the returns from sale of chicken, ducks, g ese The Irish Free tate produces three classes of butter­ and turkeys for table use. For some years past the efforts of the Department "Creamery butter," "factory butter," and "far­ of _\griculture towards improving the quality of mers' butter." Of the exports about 7G per cent. poultry and ggs have attained marked success. Egg COil i ts of creamery butter, 23 pel' cent. factory but­ laying competitions, held yearly at the 1\1unster Insti­ ter, and only 1 per cent. farmers' butter. Creamery tute, Cork, since 1912, demonstrate a continuous butter, made in the country's registered creameries progress. Egg distribution centres for the sale from cream separated at the creamery (or at :1 regis­ of approved eggs for hatching are established in every tered separating station allied with the creamery) county. Courses of training in poultry keeping are from tile commingled milk supplies secmed from the held at a number of schools of domestic economy, and dairy farmers of the district, is of the very highest one or more itinerant instructors are employed in each quality. The number of registered creameries in the county to advise and help poultry keepers. Irish Free State is 216, and the number of registered The sale of eggs constitutes the most valuable separating stations connect d with these is 344. branch of the poultry industry. The exports of eggs The general methods of manufacture at a creamery in shell from the Irish Free State in 1930 amounted to 4,735,540 great hundred.. Exports are estimated or a factory are as follows:- to amount to about one-half of the total production. Th~ lll~lk is delivered daily at the creamer,)'; after Export Regulations. examll1flbon, sampling and weighing, the milk is 0 Under the Agricultural Produce (Eggs) Act, HJ24 , separated at a temperature of 120 F. to 1600 F. The eggs can be exported only by the proprietors of cream is then pasteurised and rapidly cooled by water, premi es reO'istered for the pm'pos , and the egg must and then chilled by brine to as low ft temperaturc as be exported direct from these premises. Regist red possible. Thc cream may after a f w hours rcst be premises are under constant Govflrnment supervision, churned the same day, ~~, more probably next tlay. and must conform in hygienic condition and equip­ '1'he churning temperaturc val'ieti from 3800 F. to ment to a high standard. It is a penal offence for ;300 F. (according to the ~eason of the year). '1'he any other person to attempt to export eggs, or for any aim is to produce a close, waxy textured and mild transport or carrying company to accept cggs for ex- Havol1l' d butter which will ke p well. (Continued on page 110.) (Continued on page 110.)

103 lHISH TUAVgr. .]al!ll(II·!J, HJ3~. cfEutter

Photo) •t l'a>loral Scene.-The COl/'S are busy. [l.T.A .

THE PRODUCTION OF A WHOLESOME FOOD

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8h'J/I'ill!J mill.. he(llcl', I wo fc/wra I 'H'", 1'1'('(1111 I}(lS/cul'isi"y a//(/ e,w/ill!! al/d l'e!l'iJcl'alin:J Idalll. Photo) [LT.A.

The .11ill. i~ ~ellt 10 /lle Cl'eamel'y-lhe !i1'.,1 sle)1 IUlwl'ds the BuLl cl'.

Afler eIClIn;naliun, salnpl;'n!! allt! lI'eigh­ '/'he c/w I'll ill!l ICIll­ in1, the mill. is }Jcral UI'C 1'(ll'ies fl'OlII .,e/wl·aled. The :j.';O° P. 10 .;0 0 P. cream is then pas- The ailll is 10 pw­ leurised and dace a c!o.'e, Jl'axy­ ('ooled. leJ'/ul'ecl allll miltl j1arlllll'ecl /'11111'1'.

Photo) [I)el't. of Agriculture. Courle,) 1 Chlll'lIilly J~lId of Dail'!!, ~hOl/'ill" rc!ri!Jeral()r 'HI le!t ami chlllll 011 l·iyht. .. BI/Y Iri,h" ,Ill /I'i.,h /) flllSIl .!IIIIIW/,U, W32. IRISH EGGS~

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'I'/Ie lIells 1111.. e Ihei/' ,\lomill!! lI'a!h alld '/'a/" alII 011:; Ihe '/'rees.

The J~yy Expvl'le/' (who cv!ltels Ihe eggs) refl/ses 10 plI1T}wse all!! egys Riyhl-'/'he EIJ!Js 11111.,1 lie lesled, whicl. (Ire IIvl spolle.,s or lrhicll hare yl'(u!ed, all€! packed al lI,e J~!I!I Ii.r­ ,wrler's stol'e-ll'11ich is 1I11de/' ('VII- }osl flleir lIalllm! fl'eshlless all€! .,Ialll slIl'c/'risivlI. b!vvlIl. For he is prohibile€! e.rport of (Ill!! sll('h I'roda('e.

Packing. [LT.A. Ph LO] Gradillg. ,lbvl'e Testing.

Riyhl-g/'C'II (/1 IhC' e/C"'C'/llh hOIlI', the BIII­ ler alld Eyys nw!! be C""alnille€!, al l1,e }lOrl of C"'Cpo"'. If .. fV'lIId wallling" il/ all!!

e_selltia!, IIlC'!I (/1'( dis'l,'a!ijiC'd.

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1°5 I HIS H THAVEL. JUII1WTY, 1\)32. Calendar of Irish Events-I 932. At thc timc of going to prcss, thc dcfi11itc datc oj many of thc itcms sct j01·th hC1'Cllndcl' had not bccn fixed. Sllch cvcnl.~ havc bccn placcd in this list 1mdcr thc " )Jl'Obablc " dny 01' month 1chc1'cin thcy will takc Iflacc. Jan. 20-2I-Greyhound Coursing at Bal­ June 28-29-30-Curragh Races (in 'hlding July (probabl)-Regatta at Derry. lincollig, Co. Cork. " Irish Derby"), Co. Kil­ -Regatta at Carlow. " 27-28-Greyhonnd Coursing- at Seven dare. -Regatta at Coleraine, Houses, Co. Kilkenny. 29-30-Summer Show and Indus­ Co. Derry (I.A.R. . Cup). trial Exhibition at Cork. -Regatta at Limerick. Feb. 13-International Rugby-Ireland v. 29 to July 10-The Srd Tailteann -Regatta at Galway. England, at Lansdowne Games (Irish Race Olym­ Road, Dublin. pic) at Dublin. -Regatta at Carrick-on- SuiI', Co. Tipperary. " 20-Patland Cup Reliability Trial (probably)-Agricultural Show at (Motors). Listowel, Co. Kerry. -Tailteann Regatta. " 21.-25-Spring Show and Sale of -Regattas at Dun Laog­ Bulls and Pigs, at Cork. lmire (Kingstown), Co. .\ug. 1-2-International Cricket-Gentle­ 2i-25-26-Greyhound Coursing at Dublin. men of Ireland v. M.C.C. Powerstown Park, Clonmel, -Regatta at Athlone, Co. -at Dublin. Co. Tipperary. 'Westmeath. 2-S-4-5-R.D.S. Horse Show at Ballsbridge, Dublin. -Regatta at Blackrock, 11--Agricultural Show at Portumna, Mar. I-2-3-RD.S. Show and Sale of Co. Cork. Pedigree Bulls at Balls­ Co. Galway. bridge, Dublin. -D.U.B.C. Regatta at 11-" Puck" Fair and Pattern I land BridO'e, Dublin. l1-St. Patrick's Day-Irish a- Day at Killorglin, Co. tional Festival. -Boyne Regatta at Drog­ Kerry. heda, Co. Louth. 15-Agricultural Show at Kanturk, 17-Irish Kennel Club Show at Co. Cork. Ballsbridge, Dublin. • 15-AgriclIltural Show at r enagh, I7-Plain Chant Competition at July 13 (probably)-Agricultural Show at Co. Tipperary. Rock of Cashel, Co. Tip­ Tullamore, Offaly. 1.5-H.ep:atta and Feis at Derrynane. perary. 1i -.\gricultural Show at Co. Kerry. (probably)-Point to Point Races at Clonakilty, Co. Cork. 2i-2.;-.\gricultural and Industrial Kilmallock, Co. Limerick. 19-5ummer Agricultural Show Show at Limerick, Co. and Horse Jumping Com­ Limerick. April 8-9-Rugby Football - Bateman 25-.\gricultural Show at J\Iohill, Cup Competition, at Dub­ petitions at avan, Co. Meath. Co. Leitrim. lin. SO-Agricultural Show at Boyle, 13-1 Curragh Races (including 20-Agricultural Show at Dungar­ Co. Roscommon. "Irish 1,000 Guineas "), van, Co. "'aterford. (probably)-Ap;riCllltural and In­ Co. Kildare. " 20 (probablY)-i\p;ricultural Show at dustrial Show at Tipper­ 19-20-Kildare and National Hunt Sligo, Co. Sligo. ary, Co. Tipperary. Race :M"eeting, at Punches­ 20-21-Curragh Races (including­ -Lawn Tennis Tourna­ town, Co. Kildare. "Irish Oaks "), Co. Kil­ ment at Bray, Co. Wick­ dare. low. l\Iay 4-';-6-7-R.D.S. Spring Agricultural " 21-22-Agricultural and Foxhound -Regatta at Carrick-on­ Show at Ballsbridge, Dub­ Show at Clonmel, Co. Tip­ Shannon, Co. Leitrim. lin. perary. Sept. 8-Agricultural Show and Horse 7' (probably)-" Leinster 200"­ 27-Agricultural Show at Rath­ Jumping Competitions at International Road Motor downey, Laoighis. Athenry, Co. Galway. Race. (Course: Skerries, Rush and Lusk). " 21-28-Galway Races, Galway. 9-" Patron" Day (St. Kieran) at Clonmacnoise. 9-1~Feis Ceoil (All-Ireland Musi­ " 28-Agri ultural Show at Ennis­ corthy, Co. 'Wexford. 10 (probaQly) - Pony Show at cal Fe tival) at Dublin. Roundstone, Co. Galway. I ~ (probably)-Connacht Feis at " 30-International Cricket-Gentle­ 13-Agricultural Show at Moate, Galway, Co. Galway. men of Ireland v. M.C.C. Co. 'Westmeath. H to Sept. 10-Starting from Dun -at Dublin. 13-14-15-Curragh Races (including Laoghaire on each Satur­ 31-Croagh Patrick Pilgrimage, Co. "Irish t. LegeI' "), Co. day, Yacht Races will be Mayo. Kildare. held in Dublin Bay under (probably)-Lawn Tennis Champion­ 15 (probably)-Ag.ricultural Show the auspices of the Dub­ ships at Dublin. at Clones, Co. l\fonag-han, lin Bay Sailing Club. -Lawn Tennis Tourna­ (probably 1st wk.)-Two-day Ap;ri­ cultural and IndustriaI " 21-25-26-Curragh Races (including ment at Carrickmines, Co. Dublin. Show at Kilmal1ock, Co. " Irish 2,000 Guineas "), Limerick. Co. Kildare. -Cork City Regatta. (probably)-Lawn Tennis - Davis -Regatta at Belfast Oct. 4-.;-Agricultural Show at Bllllina­ Cup Match at Dublin. (Con nor and Ulster Cup). sloe, Co. Galway.

-Regatta at T ew Ross, /.- -Great Annual Fair (Cattle, l\Iay to Sept.-The Irish Indu trial and Co. '"~ exford. Sheep, Pigs, Horses), at I Agricultural Fair at Cork. -Regatta at 'Waterford. BalIinasloe, Co. Galway. l " 5-6 - Curragh Haces (includfnp; June II (probably)-Feis at Carna, Co. -Reg-atta at Portadown, " ~ational Pro d u c e Gah\ay. Co. Armagh. Stakes "), Co. Kildare. ll-12-13-Thol1lonl1 Ft'is, Limeril'k. -Dublin Metropolitan " 26-27-Currag-h Races (including­ " 2~ to 26-The 31st International Regatta. " Cambridgeshire" and Eucharistic Congress at -\Vexford Harbour Re­ " Cesarewitch "), Co. Kil­ Dublin. gatta. dare. I06 January, 1932. IRISH TRAVEL.

Photo] The Roe" of Dllllallla.~e. [Fr. Browne. THE COUNTY OF LAOIGHIS B;:y PAUL BAN/M. s F:Wteach agus foscailte an ait i :£ire," so tlle ambition of the 0 'Mores, who claimed descent wrote Brian Mac Conmara -" A welcoming from Laoighis, the Red Branch knight, who gave his I place and an open one is Erin "-so \Villiam name to the county. At Dunamase it is stated that Drennan translated the line. It can be said to apply Dermot MacMurrough, King of Leinster, had his chief in an especial manner to Laoighis (formerly Queen's residence in the twelfth century. From the Rock a County) . It is an open and free and apparently magnificent view of the Slievebloom Mountains in limitless county, and it welcomes one ungrudgingly. Co. Tipperary may be obtained. One of the best hotels I have visited is in the Lea Castle is in a fair state of preservation. It is County of Laoighis. A cheery welcome meets one said to have been built early in the thirteenth cen­ at the door; bright fires warm one in the reception tury, but the authorities differ as to who was its apartments; an ample and well-cooked meal streng­ founder, and assign dates to its erection as late as thens one; and an airy and comfortable bedroom 1260. It was burnt in 1284 but restored shortly after gives one untroubled sleep. What more does one by Lord Justice de Vesci. It passed through many want? He must indeed be a cynic who cannot enjoy hands-Gerald Fitzmaurice, William Marshall, Earl life under such conditions. And they are not excep­ of Pembroke; the 0 'Dempseys, 0 '1\1ore, Chieftain of tional in the county. Leix-until early in the eightecnth century a rapparee Apart from considerations of bodily comfort, Laoig­ nam d O'Dempsey, a descendant of those who had his is attractive in many ways. For those who enjoy seized it in 1329, took up his quarters there. The it, and can possess, hire, or borrow a mount there is three F's-Fair Rent, Fixity of Tenure, and Free Sale excellent hunting with the Queen's County Hounds. -did not obtain in those days, however, and a watch­ There are three fine golf coul' and very fail' fishing, ful Government forced him to go out of occupation. trout, salmon and pike being comparatively plentiful The following legend connocted with Lea Castle in the Barrow and its tributaries. In the sluggish was related by Widow Gorman in 1818 to fiss reaches, however, pike have gained the upper hand. .French of Glenmolil'e, and noted by her. It is retold Laoighis is richer than most counties in antiquities. in " Castles of Ireland," by C. L. Adams:- Amongst them may be noted the Rock of Dunamase, " Redmond 1\1cComon 0 'Byrne, chief of Dunamuse Lea Castle, etc. and Leagh, had two gigantic sons named Roderick The ruins at Dunamase are very elaborate. They and 1\1aurice. The latter was married to a daughter are a reminder of the efforts of fary Tudor to curb of The 0' eill, and had one son called Connell.

I07 (Continued on page 111). 1 If 1 S H l' Fi AV j.J I•. January, 11.)32. Irish Race Fixtures--1932. Jan. 1-.\letropolitan (Baldoyle), Co. .\Iay 16-"'uterford and Tralllore, Co. .\ ug-. IJ-Po\\'erstoll'n Park (Clonl11el), Dublin. Waterrord. Co. Tipperary. "J 6,17-:\Ietropol itan (Baldoyle), " 1:1-Xaas, Co. Kildare. Feb. 6·-Leopardstolln, Co. Dublin. Co. Dublin. " 1.;,16,17, hl-\\':ltcrford .. nl! 'fra- .. 20-l\letropolibn (Baldoyle), Co. " 18,19-Lil1lerick, Co. Limerick. more, Co. \Vaterfonl. Dublin. " 2l-Ph-.'aas, Co. Kildare. " :ll-Hatbk('ale, ('0. Lim('riek. " :ll-Lil11eric-k Junction, ('0. Lime­ .. Hi, 17-.\letropolitan (Baldoyle), rick. Co. Dublin. June, 1,2-LiulPrick Jundion, Co. .. 17·-Limerick, Co. Limerick. Lilll('rit·k. S('pt. I-Linwric'k Jundion, Co. Lime­ .. 26-Phrenix Park, Dublin. J.-Ph

The open season for rods is Jan, 1st to f-~cpt. 30th. JalHlm'~-, Angling In Ireland. Conld.from pa~e 96. Salmon enter the river at Ramelton in and frolll February to 2.\Itty thc fishing here is excellent. The principal angling centres are Cork and Ma­ After a spate in the end of February or early :\Iareh croom. they run further up th ' river to\\"lll'cls Kilmacrennan, The River Lennan (Co. Donegal) rises in Gm·tan "'here in the pool mentioned there are good prospects Lough near Ch urchill, and in its conr e of ten mile, from .\pril to June. Bet\\'een Kilmacrennan and flows past IGlmaerennan, soon after t10wing thl'Ough Churcllill the best sea. on is from July to Sept. Some Lough Fern, and terminates its coul'se at Ramelton, good fish are takc'll HOlHdillles up to 20 and 2:5 Ills. ; where it falls into Lough Swilly. It is one of the the avemge for sl)Jin~ fish is 13 Ibs., grilse (j lhs, earliest s,dmon rivers in Ireland tmd is otherwise not· Angling centres :\1'e Ramelton, ?lfilfol'(] and J\ilma­ able in that the bulk of the fishing is free. The only crennan, preserved portion is a stretch of about one mile above The River Moy (Co. 1\In;vo) has its SOll1'CC in Co, llamelton, which is owned by Sir U. 8tewart, Fort Sligo and terminates its COll1'se of (j2 mil s at I{illala Stewart, Letterkenny. This is wmally to let by the Hay helo\\" Bttllina. Tt chains Lough ('ann and Lough day or month. Below the weir at Ramelton is the Cullen, h\'o haunts that are wcl I known to allglers. " Pool," one of the most famous salmon ca ts in the The l\Io;V i an exc Ilent salmon river, the principal country and where large baos are made every season. fisheries heing at Rallina, and up the river towards Therc are man~' other good pools between Ramclton Foxfonl. Here the river is strictly preserved, and ap­ and Kilmacrennan above and below Lough Fern. and plication for lettings should be made to the following \'her the river enter and leavf>s the Ink therf> are proprietors :-The 2.\Ioy }'i. h r'y Ill'Oprie rs, Knox also good casts for salmon. tt-eet, Rallina; Capt. Knox, Mount Falcon, Ballina;

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NUMBER FIVE. e5tronghold of the fjeraldines. A CASTLE IN KILDARE. " The Gem/dines, the Gem/dines! 'Tis tnw in Strongbow's l'an By ./atcless force, as conquerors, tlreir Irish retgn llegan; Hut noble was the cheer within the Iwlls so l'udely won, A nd generous lca" the steel-glored hand that had such slaughter done."' ·-THos. D.\VI5.

THE omure ruins of )laynooth Castle stand at one end of the town of )faynooth, adjacent to the famous Ecclesiastical Co 11 e ....e. In the heyday of its glory this castle was tl~e clucf place of residence of the Fitzgeralds, one of thc Geraldine families, and the ancelitors of the Dukes of Lcinster. They came o"er to Ireland with the Normans, and their constant and bitter feuds with their Norman neighbours-the Butlers of Ormond (Kilkenny)-are prominent in the pa....es of Anglo-Iri h hi tory. '" Maynooth ~a tIe, their stronghold, is said to have been bUIlt as early as 1176 by Maurice Fitz­ g-crald! o~e of .Stronguow's supporters. Sincc that bme It remmned, except for one short inter- Itale, in the possession of the Fitzgeralds. In Photol Maynooth Castle. [J. J. Reynolds. 1426 it wa greatly extended and enlar....ed. In 1585. after the rebellion of Lord Tho;as Fitz· gerald (Silken Thoma), the tenth Earl of Kildare "'inning uack for the House of Kildare some part of it~ former i~. wa.. betraye~ by one, Paris, to the Lord Deputy: glory. But the history of this ca tie was not yet complete. During­ SIr Wlllmm Skeffington. From then, until ],552, the castle was the Confederate 'Wars, Maynooth was a centre of fightin,!!', and. roy~l ~cep, a and the favourite residence of the Lord Deputy. in 16H, the gallant old tronghold was stormed, pillal):ed and In 15,,2 It was restored to Gerald the eleventh Earl of Kildare dismantled by the army of Owen Roe O'lS'eill. It was nen'r who, after many perilous wanderin.... and hairbreadth escape~ restored, and so in time it slipped silently into the list~ of the from his enemies, succceded in rec~vering his possession and ruined castles of Ireland.

Fel'rycarrig Bridge, three miles above the to\\'ll of Angling In Ireland. Contd. from pa~e 108. \Vexford. Its total length is 73 miles, and receives in its cour e the waters of several tributary treallls. W. H. Vel' choyle, Esq., 22 "Cpper Mount Street, Dublin; J. Brennan, Esq., CIongee House, Foxford, The chief beats on the river arc from TulloVl' to Co. ~layo; E. Perry Knox Gore, Esq., Coolcronan, Enniscol'thy, which are in the hands of several pro­ Ballina; Irish Land Commission, Dublin. prietors, many of whom fish their own water. The The open season for rods extends from Feb. 1st to following, however, let their fishings for the season:­ Rev. R. Talbot, IGllane Rectorv, Enniscortln'. Co. Oct. 10th and the fishing is good both in the river TO~'iel and in LO'Jgh ullen from the beginning of the season Wexford; T. A. Rudd, Esq., 'l'emple, CoUon. to April. Grilse run up from June to Sept. Spring Co. Louth; Miss Alice wain, Tincurry, Enniscorthy: salmon average 16 to 17 Ibs. and are taken up to 20-25 It Rothwell, Esq., Farmley, Enniscorthy; R. \Y. ~ Ibs. and more; grilse run from 4 to 8 Ibs. Hall-Dare, Esq., ewtownbarry House, Xe,,·toWll­ barry, Co. \Vexford. The salmon run up to 30 Ibs. Fishing in Lough Conn and Lough Cullen is free and the av rage is about 12 Ibs. The open season for and boats and boatmen are available. rods i from Feb. 26th to Aug. 31. t. Fish begin to Angling centres are Ballina, Pontoon, }'oxford and run at the beginning of March, and the best season is Castlehill. .\pril to end of )Iay. 'rile River Slaney (Co. Wexford) has its source in Angling centres-Newtownbarry, Tullow, Ennis· the northern acclivities of Lugnaquilla, in Co. ·Wick· corthy, Ferns. low, and, having cleared the Glen of Imaal, runs ~on;.-A ~ewtownbarry, complete list of Salmon Rivers in the Irish Fre£' through Baltingla. s, Tullow, and En­ State, with particulars of lettings, etc., can be had from niscorthy, to meet an arm of \Vexford Harbour, at the Secretary, Irish Tourist Association, Dublin. .log 1 R 1 S H TRAVEL. January, 1932,

The Poultry Industry. Con/d. from page 103. Butter Making In Ireland. Con/d. from page 103. port frol11 any except registered proprietors. AlJ egg Regulations of Production. exported must be tested for quality not more than 72 hours previous to despatch from the registered pre­ Under the Dairy Produce Act of 1924 any failure to mises. After being tested the eggs must be graded comply with the prescribed conditions in regard to into one of the classes prescribed, i.e.: cleanliness and order at any place where dairy pro'e flying, mainly of moorland and lake. Unbarbed wire usual. And tIle cllrlell's are Ichil'l'iny, Island (Wexford) .-Ma ter- 01. Hudson Kinahan, ftncl calling, a1,,1 C1'yin!J. C.B.E.~leets-l\Ionday, Wednesday and hiday. Couples of hounds-38. The country, which lies in Thc lI'himbl'el has flce! 'Wexford, cov rs 31 miles by 23. A bank C'ountry, With a .~crcam lhl'ough the reed" consistina mainly of pasture. Practically no wire. A ne! lhe Icet of hCI' wing takes Carlow~-J\lrs. W. Hall is master of this hunt, The gole! from the seee!s. which meets on Tuesday and Saturday. The country By the streams of my heart, includes all Carlow, a portion of Kildare, and small TI'here a "eapcr wenI mOll'illg, parts of Laoighis (Queen's Co.) and Wick~ow. It is The Ilal·ve.~ts arc laie!, principally a bank and ditch country, chJefly grass, itne! the lovely a>'e going. but ,vith some moorland on the slopes of Mount

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110 .January, 1932. IRISH TRAVEL. The County of Laoighis. EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS. Continued from poge 107. .. Upon Lhe death of the old chieftain O'Byrne, Fan~s on Railway and Steamship Lines. he divided his territory between his sons, leaving The Eucharistic Congress Committee are making Dunamase to the elder, Roderick, and Leagh to the efforts to secure that railway fares for the Congress younger, ~Iaurice. period shall be announced without delay. .r Roderick, believing he should have inherited all The Great Northern Railway has informed the Com­ his father's possessions, determined to murder his mittee that during the period they will issue excursion brothel'. tickets at reduced fares 101' two days and eight days .. One stormy night he set out alone from Duna­ from all their stations to Dublin. On Sunday, June rnase, and having tied his horse beneath a grove of 26, the final day of the Congress, when the Papal ash trees near the castle of Lea, he let himself in Legate will celebrate Mass in the Phrenix Park, return by the postern, with the key of which his unsuspect­ tick ts will be issued at the rates indicated in the ing brother had entrusted him. follo"'illg examples of third class fares, which have .. Reaching Maurice's chamber, he murdered him been fixed:- in cold blood, but not before his victim had cried out to his son to revenge his death by a brothel' 's hand. Belfast, 2-day ticket 9s. 4d., S-day ticket 14s.; .. Hoderick seized the body and, carrying it to June 26, 7s. 6d.; Derry, 15s. 10d., 23s. 8d., 10s.; wher he had left his horse, put it into a leather bag Omagh, 12s. 6d., 18s. 8d., 8s. Gd. ; Bundoran, 15s. Gd., that he had brought with him. ~\.rriving at Duna­ 23s. 2d., 10s.; Enniskillen, lIs. 4d., 16s. lId., 8s.; l11ase he threw the body int.o a very deep ,veIl, think­ Clones, 9s. Id., 13s. 7d., 5s. 6d.; Newry, 7s. 4d., ing it would never b discovered. 10s. lId., 5s. Gd.; Armagh, 8s. 8d., 13s., 5s. 6d.; .. :-I:lUrice's son, ConneIl, had heard his father's Antrim, 12s. Id., 188. 3d., 8s.; ~e.wcastle, 10s. 8d., cry for vengeance in hi dreams, but~ upon awaking 15 . lId., 7s. Gd. and finding his father gone, with bloodstains upon First and second class 2-day and 8-day tickets will the floor and stairs. he 1me,,' he had actuallv heard be i ued at proportionately higher rates. For the his voice. . cOIn-enience of vi itors to 11' land the Company will ,. The ~'oung chieftain, armd with two great i sue a pecial holiday sea on ticket for £4. The abres of equal size, proce ded to his uncle's hong­ ticket, which will be available for ten days, will hold and. presenting himself before him, demanded enable holders to travel where and when they like satisfaction. In the duel which followed both com­ over the following railway :-G.N.R., ~ orthern Coun­ batants were killed, and it is said that no grass grows ties. Belfast and County Down, Co Donegal Joint in their footsteps on the rock until this day. Committee, Sligo and Leitrim. .. '1'he old well is still shown, and if two friends The L.~I.S. Railway Company are arranging fares visit it together, one is said to die within the year." based on the ordinary single fare and a third. ~Ir. Adams adds: .. There seems to be no historical '1'he British and Irish Steampacket Co. are arranging record of the fortress ever having been in possession fol' excursion fares from England to operate from of The 0 'Byrnes. " Friday, June 17, to Saturday, June 25. The return The ruins of Aghabo Abbey are very interesting. fares direct from Liverpool to Dublin will b 30s. The buildings in their original state must have been saloon and 13s. 6d. third class. Some examples of extensive, having regard to what remains. Phelan's fares from inland centres follow:- hapel, part of the original structure, is still in ex­ Bath, 3rd class and saloon 53s., 3rd class only 43s. ; istence. Amongst the objects of interest at Aghabo are three very fine piscinas or niches and a handsome Birmingham, 408. 5d., 29s.; Blackburn, 33s. 6d., 20s. 9d.; Bournemouth, 65s., 55s. 9d.; Bradford, Gothic window. The towns in Laoighis are quaint and picturesque 39s. 5d., 26s. 5d. ; Bristol, 52s. 3d., 42s. 3d. ; Coventry, though many of them are" relics of ould decency." 43 ., 33s.; Hull, 47s. 9d., 35s.; London, 58s. 6d., 46s. Their prosperity has waned since the late Victorian Gd.; Manchester, 33s. 6d., 20s.; Northampton, 47s. years, but an improvement is evident again. They 6d., 37s. 3d.; Plymouth. 73s. 9d., 63s. 9d.; South­ nevertheless present a cheerful outward appearance. ampton, G2s., 52s. ; Torquay, 69s., 59s. 3d. ; Worcester, Many of them are graced by fine residences and are 42s. Gd., 31s. 3d. ; York, 43s. 9d., 31s. 3d. "'ithin eas:" reach of nicely wooded patches which The Eucharistic Congress Committee hope shortly relieve the flatness of the landscape. to be in a position to publish the special fares of other Emo Park, close to Portarlington, formerly the companies. demesne of Lord Portarlington, is very pretty and is well worth a visit. not the attractions of the maritime counties to offer. From whatever direction one approaches Laoighis but a visit there will repay the tourist a hundredfold the roads are good and the scenery satisfying. It has in restfulness, comfort. and contentment.

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lill! !!III!II iiiilii!i!l!illliilli ii!iliiiliilliill!!!II!IIiilliilliilliilllilliilllll '11 ' "''''''!! "Iiii" Carna, Connemara, Co. Galway. :~~~j:~~.1 ~for MONGAN'S HOTEL COMFORT First class Fishinll and Shooting. Thousands of acres of rough DINNERS. CUISINE and shooting. Mountain, River, Lake and Sea, Garage. MEETINGS, SERVICE J. W. MONGAN, Proprietor. Etc. JURY'S HOTEL & ABBOTSFORD HOTEL COLLEGE HARCOURT STREET, DUBLIN GREEN, RESTAURANT DUBLIN. One of the most comfortable Hotels in Dublin. Rooms large. bright and airy. Filled with hot and cold water. V,s,tors, take ~~·d·····OyST·ER··· f...... ·AME'Ri·cAN....·BAR···.. ..S'AI..OON· ..·.... !:. advantage of reduced terms-book well in advance. l in Ba.ement. Tslephone: 51518. Resident Proprietress. • GRILL ROOM in Basement . i RESTAURANT-Ground Floor ! , TEA LOUNGE-Ground Floor . : COFFEE ROOM-First Floor ! ~~.~.~~~!.~.~~ ~~.~~.=!.~~~ !~~.~ L. .. .. i TO ALL OUR READERS .A la carte and Table d' H ate Meals Afternoon Teas a Speciality RESTAURANT OPEN ON SUNDAYS cv1. Very Happy 1932 HOT AND COLD WATER and TELEPHONE IN BEDROOMS Lift to all floors Hairdresling Saloon Oughterard, Co. Galway Tele~rams: .. JURYS DUBLIN" Telephone: Nos. 22241.44 CORRIB HOTEL 5 minutes walk from Lough Corrib. Bestrree Salmon Fishing in Ireland J. W. MANNING. also Trout. Pike and Perch. Golf. Garage. Motors for Hire. Managing'Direc/or. Excellent situation and special terms for winter residents. E. A. SWEENEY, Proprietor.

NORTH CIRWAN LLOYD BLUE RIBAND OF THE ATLANTIC HELD BY THE Giant Liners "BREMEN" (52,000 tons) and "EUROPA" (50,000 tons) THE FASTEST LINERS IN THE WORLD ------r------SOUTHAMPTON to NEW COBH to NEW YORK YORK. ·s.s STUTTGART" 23rd Jan. ss..• BREME 8th Jan. ·s.s STUTTGART" 2Oth Feb. 5.5 BERLIN IDth Jan. 5.5 STUTTGART" 16th April. s.s.•• EUROPA 16th Jan. 5.5.•• BREMEN 27th Jan. • via Halifax (Canada). s.s." STEUBEN 29th Jan. 5·5 EUROPA 3rd Feb. GALWAY to NEW YORK 5.5••• BREMEN 13th Feb. S.s DRESDEN" 3rd Jan. 5.5 EUROPA 2Oth Feb. 5.5 DRESDEN 7th Feb. s.s STEUBEN 26th Feb. 5.5 ORESDEN 6th March s.s •. BREME lst March 5.5 DRESDEN 13th April s.s... EUROPA" 9th March COBH to BREMEN. ------5.5 DRESDEN 22nd Jan. Particulars from Local Agents L:.:~:.:~~:~~2'~:::~~~~~. or from- Limerick Steam Ship CO., Ltd., Limerick, Cobh, Galway KAA

II2 January, 1932. I RI SH TRAVEL. (f)irectorJ) of gfoteLs IN THE IRISH FREE STATE. Abbreviations: B--numb., 01 bedrooms. Fr.-From. NOTE.-In practically all cases. the prIces Quoted in this ILst are either "all the year. round :' or " season" rates. In many cases Hotels bere included quote "off season" cbarlles lower tban those published. for example, Hotels 10 Sea. ' . ORMOND. Ormond Quay; n. 40; Day 12/6; THE LAWN; n. 10; Dav 12/-; week 70/-. week 70/-. SETTYSTOWN (Meath). . INNI HOWE ;B; Day 10/·; week 60/-. REOENT, D'Olier St.; n. 26; Day 18/-; week NEPTUNE; B. 16; Day 1216; week 75/-. CLONMEL (Tipperary), 7710. BIRR (Olfaly). HEARN'S; n. SO; Day 16/-; week 84/-. PARKSTDE. N.r.R.. Phrrnlx Park; R.•,1. DOOLlpY'S: n, :4: Day I~'·: wpek 9n/-. OR)roNDE; B. SO; Day 15/-; week 84/-. Day fr. 10/6; week fr. 68/-. EGAN S: B. 20; Day 14/-; week 92/-. COBH (Cork), PELLETIER, Harcollrt St.; B. 27: Day 12/-; SLARNEY (Cork). EUROPEAN; n, 9; Day 12/-; week 70/-. wepk 78/6, MUSKERRY AR)fS; B. 18; Day 7/6 to 8/·; IMPERIAL; B. 20; Bed & Bft. 7/- to 12/-; PH

DUBLIN CITY (contd.) GLENGARRIFF (Cork) (contd.) LETTERFRACK (Galway). ROSS'S. Parkgate St.; B. 34; Bed & Bft. fr. GOLF LINKS; B. 19; Day 10/6; week 70/-. LETTERFRACK; ll. 14; Day 12/-; week 70/-. 7/6. PERRIN; ll. 10; Day 9/-; week 60/-. ROYAL EXCHANGE. Parliament St.; B. 21; POULGORM (Harvey'e); B. 14; Day 10/·; LETTERKENNY (Donegal). Day 11/- to 12/6; week 75/- to 84/-. week 68/-. UALLAUHER'S; ll. 12; Day 10/-; week 70/·. RUSSELL, St. Stepben's Gyeen; B. 54; Day ROCHE'S; B. 45. HEGARTY'S; B. 12; Day 12/6; week 80/-. 17/6; week fr. 9./6. McOARRY'S; . ST. GEORGE, Parnell Sq.; B. 20; Day 11/-; GLENMALURE (Arklow) LETTERMULLEN (Galway). week 68/·. GLENMALURE; B. 14; Day 9/-; week 50/-. THE ISLE; B. 9; Day 9/-; week 63/-. SHELBOURNE, St. Stepben's Green; B. 190; GLENTlES (Donegal). LIMERICK (Limerick). Du.v 22jti to 24/-; week 136/6 to 168/-. CANNON'S' B. 9; Day 10/-; week 68/-. ClWlSE'S, O'Connell St.; B. 60; Day 18/-; STANDARD, Harcourt St.; ll. 76; Day 16/6; O'DONNELi'S; B. 14; Day 12/-; week 73/6. week 105/-. "eek H-I/6. CLI N (Limerick). GEORGE (ROYAL), O'Connell St.; B. SO: WELLINGTON, Harcourt St.; Bed and Bft. \JuNWAY'::l; ll. 10; Day 10/6; week 5"/- to Day 17/6; week 105/-. from 6/6 63/·. GLENTWORTH, Gleotworth St.; B. 40; Day WESTBROOK. Paroell Square; B. 17; Bed GOR r (Galway). 13/6; week ~O/·. aod Bft. fr. 7/6. COMMERCIAL; B. 10; Day 10/6; week 63/-. HANRATTY'S, Glentworth St.; 11. 20; Day WICKLOW, Wicklow St.; B. 65; Day 16/6; ROYAL; B. 12; Day 10/-; week 63/-. 11/6; week 77/-. weeK 105/·. GOUGANE BARRA (Cork). McCARTHY'S. oecil St. WINDSOR, Westlaod Row; B. 27; Day 11/6; CRONIN'S: 11. 10; Day /-; week bO '. NATIONAL, O'Oonnell St.; ll. 12; Day 10/6; week 72/6. GREENCASTLE (Donegal). w"'1k 63/·. WYNN'S, Lr. Abbpy St.; B. 75; Day 15/6 to DRUMAWEIR; n. 16; Day 12/6; week 73/~. RAILWAY, Parnell St.; B. 23: Day 13/-. 17/6; week 100/- to 105/-. FORT HOTEL; B. 32; Day 15/- week ff 63,-. week 85/-. DUNDALK (Louth). GREENORE (Louth). WILLIAMS' (Queen" Arm.); B. SO; Day 15/-; GltRI>NOltE (L.)I.S.); 11.31; week 112/-. L1SDOONVARNA (Clare). we~k 63/·. GREYSTONES (Wicklow). BELLEVUE; B. 16; Day 10/-: week 63/-. DUNFANAGHY (Donegal). CLYDAGH; B. SO; Day 17/6; week 84/-. LYNCH'S; B. SO; Day 10/-; week 63/- to 70'·. PORT-NA-BLAGH; B. 40; Day 12/6; week URANJ); 11. 56: Day 22/-; week 126/-. SPA; B. 40; Day 14/-; week 84/-. LEWIS' CENTRAL; B. 2(); Day 10/6; week L1SMORE (Waterford). Airk-OLD'S GUEST HOUSE; B. 19. Day fr. ;U/-. Devonsbire Arms; B. 20; Day ]2/-; week 63 . 12/-; week 73/6 to 84/-. RAILW.IY; H. 20; Day 12/-; week 70/­ to M/-. DUNGARVAN (Waterford). GWEEDORE (Donegal). L1STOWEL (Kerry). DEVOXSHIItE AR)IS; B. 25; Day 12/-; week THE UWEI>DORE: B. 20; Day 18/-; week LISTOWEL ARMS; B. 24; Day fr. 12/ft: SOlo. 105/'. week Ir. P-4/-. LALOR'S; n. 19; Day 12/-; week 80/-. HEADFORD (Galway). LOUISBURGH (Mayo). DUNGLOE (Donegal). McOORMACK'S; B. 9; Day 10/·; week 63/-. lI1cDER1I10TT'S; B. 9; nay 10/-; week 68/· CAMPBELL'S; B. 12; Day 10/-; week 70/-. HOWTH (DUblin). lI1cGmR'~; B. 8.; Day 9/-: week 56i-. SWEENEY'S; B: 17; Day 10/-; week 70/-. CLAREMONT; B. 82; Day 15/- to 17/6; week MAAM CROSS (Galway). DUNKINEELY (Donegal). 84/- to 105/-. PEACOCK'S; B. 11; Day 14/-; week 84/·. COULTER'S; B. 11; Day 8/6 to 10/-; week ROY AL: 11. 10: Day 12/6: week 73/f.. MACROOM (Cork). 60/- to 55/-. ST. LAWRENCE; B. SO; Day 15/·; Week 94/6 VICTORIA; B. 20; Day 14/-; week 84/-. HILL'S; B. 11; Day 12/6; week 84/-. to 105/-. WILLIAMS'; B. 20; Day ]4/-; week 94/e. DUN LAOGHAIRE (Dublin). INCH (Kerry). MALLARANNY (Mayo). ALEXANDRA, Gresbam Tee.; B. 10; Day STRAND; ll. 12; Day 9/-; week 50/·. GREAT SOUTHERN; B. 48; Day fr. 21/·; 12/6; week fr. 78/6. INCHIGEELAGH (Cork). week 126/-. AVENUE; B. 28; nay 12/-; week 78/6. COltCORAN'S; B. 10; Day 8/-; week 50/-. MORAN'S; B. ]4; Day 9/- to 10/-: week 50/· MINERVA, Gresbam Tee.; B. 11; Day 12/6; LAKE; B. 12; Day 8/-; week 50/-. to 60/-. week 78/6. KENMARE (Kerry). MALLOW (Cork). ROSS'S; B. 60; Week 105/- to 147/-; winter GREAT SOUTHERN; B. 27; per Day Ir. 17/6; CENTRAL: B. 18; Day ]2/6; week 84/-. terms: Week 84/- to 105/-. wa.l< 105/-. ROYAL: B. 25; Day 15/-; week 84/-. ST. ALBAN'S, Sandycove Promenade; B. 11: z",U.oDOWNE ARMS; B. 24; Day ]2/-; week MILFORD (Donegal). D8\' 12/6: week 84/-. 70/- MILFORD (McCreadie's); B. ]6; Day 15/-; DUNhl.'NWAY (COrk). KILBA HA (Clare). week 105/-. CASTLE; B. 12; Day 11/-; week 68/-. LOOP HEAD (Tea and light luncheons only). MILTOWN MALBAY (Clare). RAILWAY; B. 11; Day 10/-; week 50/-. KIL':lARVAN (Kerry). CENTRAL; B. 8; Day 10/-; week 63/·. DUNMORE EAST (Waterford). RAILWAY; B. 16; Day 10/-; week 68/·. MITCHELSTOWN (Cork). STRAND; B. 15; Day 8/-; week 50/-. KILKEE (Clare). COMMERCIAL; B. 12; Day u/- to 10/6, EA8KEY (Slico) BURCHETT'S, Westclitf; B. 7; Week 70/· to week 63/- to 84/-. DEVANEY'S; B. 8; Day 12/-; week. 84/­ SO/- ROYAL; B. 18; Day ]2/-; week 80/-. ENNIS (Clare). MOORE'S; B. 40; Day ]2/- to 17/·; week 84/­ MONAGHAN (Monaghan). C,\R'WnV·S. Abbev !'It.: n. 25; Day 12/- to to ]05/-. WESTENRA ARMS; B. 26; Day 12/6; wk.70/ 15/·; week 68/- to 84/-. ROYAL MARINE; B. 60: Day 15/-; week MONKSTOWN (DUblin). OLD GROUND; B. 80; Day 15/-; week 84/-. /Il/- to 90/·. SALTHILL; B. 50; Week 126/- to 147/-. QUEEN'S, Abbey st.; B. 36; Day 16/-; week STELLA MARIS; D. ]8; Day 12/6; week 84/-. MOVILLE (Donegal). 04/-. KILKENNY (Kilkenny). McCONNELL'S; B. 18; Day ]0/-; week 70/·. ENNISCORTHY (Wexford). METROPOLE: MULLINGAR (Westmeath). RAILWAY; B. 20; Day 12/6; week 84/-. KILLALOE (Clare). CENTRAL; B. 10; Day 9/-; week r,sj-. ENNISCRONE (Sligo). AYLE VANE; B. 5; Day 13/-; week 4/-. GREVILLE ARMS; B. 14; Day 14/·; wk. 84/· SCURMORE; B. 10; Day 12/6; week 84/-. KILLARNEY (Kerry). ENNISKERRY (WIcklow). ARBUTUS, College St.; B. 20; Day 12/6; NAAS (Kildare). POWEllSCOURT ARMS; R. 15: Day 10/6: week 75/-. NAS-NA-RIOG; B. 10; Day 12/6 to 17/6; wee,;: 68/- CASTLE; B. 17; Day 11/6; week 70/-. week 50/- to SO/-. SUMMERHILL (Private); B. 13; Day 7/0 to GLEBE; B. SO' Day 15/6; week 90/·. NAVAN (Meath). 10/-: week 50/- to 63/-. GREAT SOUTHERN; B. 77; per Day fr. 21/-; CENTRAL; B. 18; Day 9/6; week 56/-. FALCARRAGH (Donegal). week 129/6. NENAGH (Tipperary). EltRIGAL; B. 12; Week 60/-. IMPERIAL. College Square; B. 14; Day 11/-; O'MEARA'S; B. 24; Day 11/6; week 70/-. FERMOY (Cork). week 70/-. NEWPORT (Mayo). GltAND; B. 20; Day 14/-; week 84/-. INTERNATIONAL, Keomare Place; B. 45; DEVINE' : B. 5; Day 10/-: week 50/- to 60/­ ROYAL; R. 85; Day 14/-; week 87/6­ Week 90/-. NEWCASTLEWEST (Limerick). CASTLEHYDE HOUSE (Guest House); R. KENlI1ARE ARMS, College St.; B. 12; Day CourtDey Arms; B. 12; Day 16/-; week 70/. 14; week 84/- to 105/-. 9/6; week 68/-. NEW ROSS (WeXford). FETHARD (Tipperary). LA KE; B. 75; Day fr. 20/-; week fr. 115/6. ROYAL: B. 18; Day ]6/-; week 110/-. McOARTHY'S; B. ]0; MUCKROSS; n. 40: Day 15/-: week 91/-. GLORE; B. 10; Day 9/-; week 68/-. GALWAY (Galway). SCOTT'S, College St.; B. 20; Day 12/6; OLDCASTLE (Meath). ENDA. Dominlck St.; R. 18; Day 11/6. week 70/-. NAPER ARMS; B. 12; Day 12/-; week 63/-. GREAT SOUTHERN, Eyre Square; B. 51: KILLlNEY (DUblin). OMEATH (Louth). Day fr. 20/-; week 126/-. SHANGANAGH GROVE; B. 8; week 68/- to STRAND; B. ]8; Da.y 11/-; week 60/-. ROYAL, Eyre Square; B. 40; Day 16/-; week OUGHTERARD (Galway). fr. 84/-. KI~~~~CLIN (Kerry). CORRIB (late Railway); B. 80; Day 14/- to SKEFFINOTON ARMS: ltAILWAY; B. 15; Day 12/-; week 76/-. 16/-; week 84/- to 126/-. GARRETSTOWN STRAND (Cork). I(ILLYBEGS (Donegal). LOUGH CORRIB (late Murllhy's); B. 11; Day O'NEILL'S; B. SO; Day 12/6; week 68/·. BAY VIEW (llogeril'); B. 81: Day ]2/6; 18/-; week 84/-. GLANDORE (Cork). week 70/-. PARKNASILLA (Kerry). MARINE; B. ]0; Day 9/-; week 55/-. KILMALLOCK (Limerick). GREAT SOUTHERN; B. 0; Day Ir. 20/·. CLASSLOUGH (Monaghan). CENTRAL; B. 12; Day 12/-; week 70/-. week 126/-. PATTON'S; B. 6; Day 10/-; week 60/-. KILMESSAN (Meath). I'ETTIO::O (Donegal). GLENBEIGH (Kerry). STATION; R. 5: Day 9/6; week 68/-. FLOOD'S; B. 12; Day 12/-; week 84/-. EVANS'; B. 10; Day ]0/6; week 70/-. KILRUSH (Clare). PONTOON (Mayo). THE HOTEL (Fitzgerald's); B. 21; Day 12/-; WILLIAMS; B. 24; Day 8/6; week 63/-. ANGLER'S: n. 14: nay 12/6; week 70/-. week 84/ . KIN8ALE (COrk). PORTARLINGTON (Laolghll). 1l0SS VIEW; B. 12; Day fr. 8/6; week fr. 50/-. MURPHY'S; B. 14; Day ]0/-; week 50/-. O'CONNOR'S; n. 10; Day 12/6; week 68/-. GLENCAR (Kerry). KNOCKLONG (Limerick). PORTLAOIGHISE (Laolghll). GLENCAR; B. 12; Day 10/6; week 70/-. RAILWAY; B. 11; Day ]0/-; week 70/· AIRO'S CENTRAL: B. 25; Day 15/-; week LAHINCH (Clare). GLENDALOUCH (WicklOW). 100/·. LAKE: B. 8: Day 12/-; week 70/-. GOLF LINKS; B. 84; Day 16/6; week 94/6 HIBERNIAN (Kelly's); B. 15; Day 12/-, 105/·. ROYAL: R. 26: Day ]7/-; week 84/-. to week 70/-. CLENCA RRIFF (Cork). COMMERCIAL (Private); B. 14; Week 60/·. LEENAtlE (Galway). PORTSALON (Donegal). CASF.Y'S: R. 14: Day ]1/-: week 68/-. PORTSALON; 11.70; Day 18/-: week 126/-. ECCLES; B. 68; Day 17/6; week 105/-. LEENANE; B. 40; Da)' 17/-: week 94/6. 114 January, 1932. 1 RI SH TRAVEL.

SCHULL (Cork). TULLAMORE (Offaly). PORTUMNA (Galway). GROVE HO SI>: n. 17; Week 84/-. BOLGER'S; B. 18; Day 8/- to 10/-; week 68/·. THE HYDRU; B. 6; Day 10/· to 12/6; week ROYCROFT'S COMMERCIAL; B. 9; Day 10/-; HAY),;S'; tl. 20; Vay 15/-; w~ek 84/-. 60/-. we~k 50/-. TULLOW (Carlow). RATHDRUM (Wlcklow). SKERRIES (Dublin). BRIDGE; B. 10; Day 10/6; week 63/-. BARRY'S; B. 18; Day 10/6; week 68/-. GRAND; B. 22; Day fl. 12/-; week SOlo. .SLANEY: B. 8_ RAILWAY; B. 15; Day 10/-; week 70/-. RUCKVILLE HOUSE: B. 7: DanO/6: wk. 68 WALSH'S; B. 10; Day 12/-; week 68/-. VALENTIA ISLAND (Kerry). RATHMULLAN (Donegal). SLANE (Meath). ROYAL; B. 40; Day 12/6; week 70/-. PIER; B. 13; !Jay 12/-; week 70/-. CONYNGHAM ARMS: B. 8; Day 9/-; week WATERFORD (Waterford). 57/6. BRIDGE; B. 32; Day 14/-; week 90/-. RATHNEW (Wicklow). SLIGO (Sligo). NEWRATH BRIDGI> (Hunter's); B. 15; Da,\' GRANVILLE; B. 68; Day 14/-; week 94/6. GRA 'D; B. S4; Day 14/6; week 100/-. IMPERIAL; B. 40; Bed & Bft. 7/6; week fr 12/6; week 75!-. a!tEAT SUUTHEUN; H. 40; Day fr. 17/6; 94/6. RENVYLE (Galway). week fr. 105/-. METROPOLE; B. 15; Day 10/6; week 70/-. RENVYLE HOUSE; B. 45; Day 22/6 to 30/-; lMPI>RIAL: B. 25; Day 13/6: week 94/6. WATERVILLE (Kerry). week fr. 105/-. RAMSAY'S; B. 19; Day 15/-; week 90/-. BAY VI),;W; B. 28; Day 12/-; week 70/- k. ROSAPENNA (Donegal). SN EEM (Kerry). 84/ . ROSAPENNA; B. 80; Day 20/- to 26/; week THE HOTEL; B. 6; Day 10/-; week 50/-. BUTLER ARMS; B. 65; Day 12/6 to 15/·; 126/- to 147/-. SPI DDAL (Galway). week 70/- to 90/-. ROSCOMMON (Roscommon). LYDEN'S (Private); B. 6; Day 9/-; week FOLEY'S; B. 19: Day 10/-; week 60/·. GREALY'S; B. 17; Day 15/-; week 7C - to 50/- to 60/-. SOUTHERN LAKE; B. 35; Day fr. 14/ 4/-. STRANDHILL (Sligo). week 70/- to 84/-. ROYAL; B. 23; Da.v 11/6; week 63/-. T. PATRICK'S; B. 16; Day 7/6: week 45/-. WESTPORT (Mayo~. ROSCREA (Tipperary). THU RLES (Tipperary). RAILWAY; B. 30; Day 15/-; week 90/-. CENTRAL; B. 10; Day H/-; week 6~/-. HAYES'; B. 45; Day 14/-; week 90/-. TlPPERIlRY (Tipperary). WEXFORD (Wexford). ROSSES POINT (Sligo). TALBOT; B, 40; Week 68/-. GOLF LINKS; B. 17; Day 14/-; week 84/-. DOllIIYN'S. Bank Place; B. 40; Day 12/6; WHITE'S; B. 60; Week 84/- to 105/-_ ROSSLARE (Wexford). week 70/-. ROYAL, Bridge St.; B. 23; Day 16/6; week WILLIAMSTOWN (Galway) GOLF; B. 30; Day 12/6; week 70/-. fr. 70/-. THE COUNTRY; B. 16; Da: 10/6; week 42/-. STRAND: H. 40; Day 17/6; week fr. 70/-. TRALEE (Kerry). WOODEN BRIDGE (Wicklow). CEDAR LODGE (Private); n. ; nny 9j·: BENNER'S: B. 50; Day 15/-; week 84/-. WOODENBRIDGE; B. 12; Dal 14/-; week week 50/-. TRAMORE (Waterford). 54/-. ROUNDSTONE (Galway). GRAND; B. 55; Day 21/6; week 84/- to 126/-. YOUGHAL (Cork). KINTUN'S; B. 7; Day 10/-; week 70/·. HIBERNIAN; B. 20; Day 9/-: week fr. 60/·. ATLANTIC; B. 20: Day 13/6: week 84 /-. SHAMROCK; n. 10; Day 10/-; "eek 60/·. KELLY'S; B. 32; Week 68/- to 84/-. DEVONSHIRE ARMS; B. 18; Day 15/-: week ST. ANN'S HILL (Cork). MURPHY'S ATLANTIC; n. 22; D&y 12/6; 84/-. ST. ANN'S HILL HYDRO; B. 52; Day 19/6: week RO/-. MONATREA; B. 20; Day 12/-; week 84/-. week 94/6. SHALLOE'S ATLANTIC; B. 20; Day fr. 10/6; PACIFIC; B. 20; Day 14/6; week 84/·. SilLTHILL (Galway). week fr. 63/-. Private Hotels. EGLINTON: B. 28: Day 16/-; week fr. &1/-. TRIM (Meath). HARBOUR VIEW; B. 12: Day 9/6; week KI 'CORA; B. 16; Day' 10/- to 12/-: week 63 - CENTRAL; B. 11; Day 10/-; week 60/- to 70/­ to 70/- . ' RAILWAY; H. 11; Day 10/·; week 68/-. P1~K VIEW; B. 17: Day 10/-; week 68 -. STELLA MARIS; B. 16; Day 10/· to 11/-; TUAM (Galway). STELLA MARIS: B. 9; Da)'. 9/-: week 50/-. week 63/- to 70/-. GUY'S B1PERIAL: B. 30. SUNMOUNT; B. 26.

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DUBLIN: HOTEL and COLLEGE GREEN JURY'S RESTAURANT GRILL ROOM. COFFEE ROOM. RESTAURANT. TEA LOU GE. AMERICAN BAR and OYSTER SALOON. Hot and Cold Water and Telephone in Bedrooms. 'Phone Nos. 22241-44. Telegrams: .. Jury's Dublin." COBH, GALWAY & BELFAST TO Dublin. NORTH STAR HOTEL OP:i~~N~N.sl~~i ••• D.S.A. & CANADA Fully Licensed. 50 Bedrooms. Most Central Position Regular Cunard services to New York, Boston, OMFORT RESTAURANT T I h Quebec and Montreal (Halifax. N.S.. in LEANLlNESS COFFEE ROOM e ep one C IVILITY SMOKING LOUNGE 45343 winter) are maintained by a great fleet of giant modern liners. renowned for their A LA CARTE ••d TABLE d'nOTE MEALS. RESTAURANT OPEN ON SUNDAYS excellent standard of comfort, cuisine and For Tariff, apply Manal!er. Tele~rams: .. NORSTAR. DUBLIN." service. You can ensure the enjoyment of your ocean voyage by booking Cunard. Appl;)' Cunard Line. Dublin. Cob", LifJerpool. MOIRA HOTEL, TRI~~~L~:REET or local agents. RESTAURANT OPEN SUNDAYS GRILL ROOM RESTAURANT BAR BUFFET OYSTER BAR SMOKE LOUNGE A La Carle and Table d'Hole Meals Telepbone HSS9

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TICKETS Great Northern Railway FOR ALL (IRELAND) LONDON THEATRES By arrangement with Messrs. THE LINE FOR HOLIDAYS ASHTON & MITCHELL 12 and 14 MAYFAIR PLACE, NORTH t(Q NORTH·WEST IRELAND LONDON, W.l. PIGOTT & CO., LTD. It reaches the best Golfing, are now prepared to book Angling. Boating. etc., Resorts. Seats for any London Theatre BUNDORAN and to issue Tickets for same (Famous Health and Pleasure - Resort)} Full particulars sent free and TJ.eatre Plans may be inspected at our Booking Office ROSAPENNA. PORTSALON (D 0 n e g al Highlands situated amidst the finest Scenery in the 112 GRAFTON STREET country). DUBLIN WARRENPOINT ROSTREVOR NEWCASTLE lJNllED The Mourne District DROGHEDA STATES (The Picturesque Boyne Valley). ENNISKILLEN LINES (for Lough Erne). PORTRUSH {Invigorating Health and Golfing The popular way Resort}. to the U.S.A. SAILINGS HOTELS From Cobb 10 New York. - Owned and Managed by the Company at You appreciate the good things of life­ Pros. HardiDg Feb. 5 choose your ship carefully. Make half Pres. Harding Mar. 4 BUNDORAN and ROSTREVOR. Pus. Roosevelt Mar. 18 ~ the pleasure of your business trip or 1iilllllIU IU lumUll till llUllllUll uu 11111111 U IUlIUlllllllHlldiltl lUWllIUUllllUlllUlIllfilllllllUlllltlllllmllUlIllUll1I tour the voyage itself. These ocean Pres. Hardiug April I Pres. Roosevell April IS The Company's Guides can be obtained from the Traffic flyers mirror the finest standards of Manager, Belfast, or District Superintendent, Amiens Street living .... unusually large staterooms Station. Dublin. . ... beautiful public rooms .... quiet J. B. STEPHENS, Full particulafJ from .3 and 4 efficient service •... a cuisine .t par College Slreet. 'Dublin, 12 ana~,. General M excellence" ••.•. every diversion 117...tbourne 'Ploco. Cobh, Or known to the sport·loving traveller 14 Regenl SI.. London. 5.117.1 'D.A.Jl3 IRISH TRAVEL. Janua1'Y, 1932. at AN Irish Free State Holiday Resort HOTELS RESORTS SERVED There are by 0/ Great Southern Railways DISTINCTION ACHILL TWO ROUTES ARKLOW AVOCA UNDER GREAT SOUTHERN ATHLONE RAILWAYS MANAGEMENT BALLINA to and from BRAY .,.. BANTRY IlALLYllUNlON llALLYVAUGIlAN These Hotels are replete llLARNEY ENGLAND llUNDOltAN with every comfort, and CASH EL are beautifully situated CARAGII LAKE KINGSTOWN and HOLYHEAD CASTLEGREGORY .midst the gorgeous scenery (DUN LAOGHAIRE) CASTLECONNELL of the South and West. CORK ROSSLARE and FISHGUARD COBH co UR'l'MACSHERRY CLlFDEN The Tariffs are moderate. By whichever route you travel you CONNEMARA CLONMEL DUN LAOGHAIRE are sure of a fast, comfortable DAL"EY Combined Rail and Hotel DUNMORE Tickets are issued from journey by the modern steamers of DUNGARVAN DINGLE 1st Get. to 30th June. FOYNES the LM Sand G.W. Railways. GREYSTONEB GLENDALOUGH Luxurious express trains connect the GLENGARRIFF The Railway Chain GALWAY KILLINEY Ports of both HOLYHEAD and KENMAHE of Hotels. KILLARNEY FISHGUARD with all the im­ KILLALOE KIL"EE portant centres of population and in­ LDJEHICK KILLARNEY LAAINCH *PARKNASILLA LISDOONVA RN A dustry and the Holiday Resorts of lIlALLARANNY KENMARE MULLINGAlt Great Britain. The trains of the MILTOWN MALIlA Y *CARAGH LAKE PARKNASILLA ROSSLARE GALWAY Great Southern Railway Company SCAULL MALLARANNY SLIGO connect with the steamers at Ross­ TltAMORE SLIGO VALENCIA YOUGHAL lare and Kingstown. WOODEN BRIDGE *Open only during Season. WE~TPOR'r Illustrated Guides to Holiday Resorts, Programme of Tours and information respecting passenger services can be had on application to : Great Western Railway, Paddington, London. Messrs. Frames' Offices. Traffic Manager, Kingsbridge, Dublin. Travellers Limited, 29 (Lr.) Regent St., London, Railway Information Bureau, 68 Middle Abbey S.W.I, and Branches. Street, Dublin. The Irish Travel Agency 8 D'Olier St., Dublin. Messrs. Thos. Cook & Son's Offices. Messrs. Wm. H. Muller & Coy. (London, Ltd.), Messrs. Hewett's Office, D'Olier Street, Dublin. Greener House, 66/68, Haymarket, London, Messrs. Wallis & Sons' Office, Bachelor's Walk, S.W.I. Dublin. Messrs. M. K. Kendall, Ltd., 14 Eldon St., London. The Secretary, Irish Tourist Association, Dublin. Messrs. WorkersTravel Association, Ltd., Transport Messrs. Geo. Lunn's Tours, Ltd., 136 Wigmore House, Smith Square, London, S.W.I. Street, London, W.I. Messrs. Cuddy & Twohig, 24 Eden Quay, Dublin. Messrs. Dean & Dawson's Offices. Messrs. Direct Transport & Shipping Co., Ltd., 8 London, Midland & Scottish Rly., Euston, London. Golden Square, Piccadilly Circus, London, W.I. Messrs. Abm. Altham, Ltd., Burnley. Messrs. J. Barter & Sons, Agents for Messrs. The American Express Company's Offices. Thomas Cook & Son, Ltd., 92 Patrick St., Cork. Messrs. L. R. Stanton, Oldham. G. Heffernan, Esq., 21 South Mall, Cork. Messrs. Pickfords' Ltd. Offices. M. P. Riordan, Esq., 62 O'Connell St., Limerick

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