guide would rather increase the danger to a passenger, from the peril of reaction. Those who are employed in the conduct of the fishery pass rapidly and safely over, much aided in the accomplishment by the stability which a basket-load of salmon on the back contributes. When the season closes, the clerk retires from his island hut, having previously removed his temporary bridge, and from this period the rock is inaccessible, save-at even a greater risk than before-an approach to its dangerous coast by water. BALLYCASTLE (Hotel: Antrim Arms), a dull town of about 2000 inhabitants. Near it are the ruins of Bonamargy Abbey, erected in the fourteenth century. Near CUSHENDUN, a pretty village with neat residences, the road crosses the Glendum river by a lofty and handsome viaduct supported by

King's Arms), a beautifully situated town, now the terminus of the railway from Carrickfergus and Belfast. There are four trains daily from Larne to Belfast. 14 miles from Larne we reach

CARRICKFERGUS (Hotel: Victoria), a town of about 4000 inhabitants, with very few attractions. The chief objects of interest are the castle and the church; the former, built by the De Courceys, is still habitable. The church contains some fine monuments of the Chichesters. King William III. landed here in 1689, before the battle of the Boyne.

ROUTE 9.

DUBLIN TO KILKENNY.

of about 1000 inhabitants. The castle is the seat of the Earls of Antrim. It is opposite the town, and is surrounded by a fine park. A somewhat enthusiastic writer says of the castle and its vicinity, "Near the village and castle all traces of wilderness vanish entirely, and a charming park and pretty flower garden confer additional beauties on the scene. The castle itself is built in a fine old Gothic style, and furnished with modern taste and elegance. Four hundred deer graze around it, and six hundred old ancestral trees overshadow its grounds with their spreading boughs; and all this smiling and peaceful beauty sheltered between the wild rocks which form the little glen, with a view opening on old Ocean rolling its stormy white crested waves beyond, forms perhaps the most wonderful site in all the world for a stately baronial mansion." Twelve miles from Glenarm, by an excellent road, is LARNE (Fotel:

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11s. 4d.; third, 6s. 8d.

HE route from Dublin

is the same as that to Cork as far as Kildare (see Route 4). At Kildare (30 miles from Dublin) we take the Irish SouthEastern Railway to Kilkenny, passing CARLOW (55 miles) (Hotel: Club House). It is situated upon the river Barrow. Its castle, erected in the twelfth century by Hugh de Lacy, is celebrated in the military annals of Ireland. It contains a handsome Catholic church and college, and a fine English church. Nothing remains of the castle except two towers about sixty feet in height and the ruins of the wall which connected them. KILKENNY (81 miles), (Hotels: Club House, Imperial). Pop. 13,235. Situated on the river Nore. It was once a place of considerable importance, as its castle, the ruins of its massive

walls and churches testify. It formerly had a considerable trade in woollens, but this has fallen off, and the chief business of the town is its retail trade and the sale of the agricultural products of the surrounding district. The most conspicuous object is the baronial castle of the Marquis of Ormond, which is full of historical associations. It was originally built by Strongbow, but has been repeatedly enlarged, and has been greatly improved by the present marquis. The grounds are not extensive, but are well laid out. The cathedral of St Canice, built in 1202, is not excelled by any of the ancient ecclesiastical buildings of Ireland, except St Patrick's and Christ Church in Dublin. The church of St John, which belonged to an ancient abbey, has been called the "Lantern of Ireland," on account of the great number of its windows. Near the city is a marble quarry of considerable importance. Thirtyone miles from Kilkenny is WATERFORD, a sea-port, with a population of 23,000, but with nothing of interest to the tourist.

ROUTE 10.

DUBLIN TO GALWAY.

126 miles; first class,22s.; second, 17s. 6d. third, 11s. 8d.

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HE first place of interest on the route is MAYNOOTH (15 miles), chiefly celebrated for Roman Catholic College, which has given rise to political controversies which have made it famous. The college has been endowed by various Acts of Parliament since 1795. During the present reign it has been permanently endowed for the education of 500 students and 20 senior scholars, and 30,000l. has been appropriated for the erection of buildings. All students admitted must be designed for the priesthood in Ireland.

At one end of the single street of Maynooth is an entrance to Carton, the seat of the Duke of Leinster; at the other are the ruins of the once-powerful castle formerly belonging to his family, the Fitzgeralds.

MULLINGAR (50 miles), where are held important fairs and markets for horses, cattle, and farm produce, and containing barracks for1000soldiers. BALLINASLOE (92 miles), chiefly remarkable for its fairs and markets. GALWAY (126 miles). (Hotel: Railway). Pop. 16,146. The city, situated upon the magnificent bay of the same name, is of considerable antiquity, and the older part consists of streets and lanes huddled together without regard to comfort or convenience. It partakes of the appearance of a Spanish town, the result of its early intercourse with Spain. Many of the houses bear traces of an architecture similar to that seen in Spanish

towns, and many writers trace the bright colours worn by many of the women of Galway to the same source. Lynch Castle, at the corner of Shop and Abbeygate Streets, is the best specimen extant of the Spanish-Irish edifices. The town has been much improved of late years by the erection of modern buildings. Queen's College and the County Court-House are the principal public buildings.

The Claddagh is a suburb of the city near the port, inhabited exclusively by fishermen and their families, to the number of nearly 5000. They have their own laws, and elect a mayor called "King of Claddagh," who exercises supreme authority over his people. They do not intermarry with the other inhabitants of the town, whom they regard as inferior, and to whom they apply the name of "Transplanters.'

ROUTE 11.

DUBLIN TO HOLYHEAD.

(Route to London.)

PASSENGERS for England leave Dublin from the WestlandRow Station, and go by railway to KINGSTOWN (Hotels: Royal, Anglesey Arms), 6 miles distant, where they take one of the splendid mail steamers for Holyhead. The train carries passengers to the wharf. The steamers Leinster, Ulster, Munster, and Connaught, are the finest steamers employed upon any European mail route, and the passage to Holyhead (66 miles) is often made in less than four hours. The whole distance from Dublin to London (330 miles) is performed in twelve hours. Excellent meals are supplied on board

the steamers, and there are a few state-rooms. Persons desiring them, should telegraph from Dublin to the purser. As the steamer approaches the Welsh coast, the view of Holyhead and the adjacent line of coast is very fine. The railway train is brought to the landing of the steamers at Holyhead, and very little delay is occasioned by the change from steamer to train. (For a description of the remainder of the route to London by Bangor and Chester, see Route 39.)

(Passengers desiring to go direct from Belfast to London, or any part of England, may leave Belfast on any week-day at 7p.m. for Fleetwood (120 miles), from which place there is railway connection with all parts of England. Fare to Fleetwood, first class, 12s. 6d., steerage, 5s. ; to London, first class, 45s., second class, 35s., third class, 21s.)

ROUTE 12.

BELFAST TO GLASGOW.

Time 8 hours. First class, 12s. 6d. ; second class, 38.

HE steamers of the royal mail line leave Belfast every weekday at eight o'clock p.m., and at 9.30 p.m. The first steamer reaches Greenock in time for the early morning train for Glasgow, and passengers desiring to hasten their arrival in Glasgow, may take the train from Greenock to Glasgow (25 miles). The 9.30 p.m. steamer does not stop at Greenock, but goes on to Glasgow, reaching that city at 9 a.m. Fare, Belfast to Greenock_or Glasgow, first class, 12s. 6d. (For description of the Clyde_from Glasgow to Greenock, see Route 13.)