Is strongly recommended by Eminent Physicians for its equable, mild, but not relaxing climate. The excursions by land and water are numerous,-amongst others, the celebrated drive to the LAKES OF KILLARNEY, thus described by LORD JOHN MANNERS: "The twenty miles from Kenmare to Glengarriff form the grandest road, barring the Alpine passes, that I know." The celebrated THACKERAY writes:-"What sends picturesque tourists to the Rhine and Saxon Switzerland? Within five miles of the pretty Ian of Glengarriff, there is a country of the magnificence of which no pen can give an idea. The journey from Glengarriff to Kenmare is one of astonishing beauty; and I have seen Killarney since, and am sure that Glengarriff loses nothing by comparison with this most famous of lakes." From HAPPY THOUGHT NOTES,-Punch. 66 'Glengarriff.-Eccles Hotel. Charmingly situated. Facing the bay, and on the road. Oldfashioned, covered with creepers and roses, and bed-rooms commanding the bay. Eccles Hotel, Glengarriff, is worth far more than a passing visit. I am delighted with it. It is, as far as attendance and cuisine and general comfort, the best Hotel I've been in. The coffee-room seems to have been fitted up to the very latest fashion of taste; the climate is so mild, that even at nine o'clock on an early spring evening you can sit out in front of the Hotel, and enjoy your coffee and cigar. Only hire your car from Killarney to Glengarriff. You can get another at your own convenience, and just as good at Glengarriff, to take you on." MURRAY'S HANDBOOK FOR IRELAND describes this Hostelry as one of the best of the South of Ireland Hotels. Over Twenty Thousand Pounds have recently been expended on THE ECCLES HOTEL and its extensive pleasure grounds, through which are five miles of beautiful walks. A new esplanade has recently been constructed. The Hotel is replete with indoor comforts, library, picture gallery, &c. The telegraph office and pier adjoin the Hotel. Sea bathing, boating, fishing, shooting, &c. Reduced tariff during the winter months. Terms and Testimonials from Eminent Physicians can be obtained from MRS ECCLES, GLENGARRIFF. Co. Cork. Lower Lakes a higher point may be reached from which the view of the cascade and the surrounding country is really magnificent. Those who are sufficiently fond of magnificent scenery to risk the necessary fatigue, may ascend Mangerton, a mountain 2,756 ft. in height, the road to which leaves the main road near the hotel at Muckross. It may be ascended with ponies. The view from the summit embraces on the east all the country between Millstreet, Mallow, and Tipperary; north and east, Tralee and the Slievemish Mountains; west, Torc Mountain, Purple Mountain, and the Reeks; and south, the long ranges of high hills towards Kenmare, with the bays of Bantry and Kenmare, and farther, the Atlantic Ocean. Another excursion of the same kind is that to the summit of Carrantuohill, the distance to which from Killarney is 15 miles. A guide should be taken who will select the best route for the ascent and descent. It is the highest point in Ireland, being 3,414 ft., and it overshadows the limpid waters of the lake. It is flanked by many other mountains almost as high. The chief magnificence of the view is in the sea coast, which extends from the Shannon to Cape Clear. A fine view is also had of Curraghmore Lough. There is scenery of Ireland. nothing of an attractive character on the route to Killarney by Mallow. The route via Glengariff is one of the most interesting in Ireland, and should not be omitted. The route as far as Bandon, 20 miles, runs through a rich agricultural region abounding in pastures. Bandon (Hotel: Devonshire Arms) is a small town, once fortified, but the walls have been removed. It has nothing to attract the tourist. At Drimoleague, 47 miles from Cork, the railway ends, and the journey is continued by coach or car, through a country at first wild and picturesque, becoming as we proceed more stern and savage. Twenty miles from Dunmanway we reach BANTRY (Hotel: Vickery's), in a fine situation at the head of the beautiful Bay of Bantry. The town has little worthy of note, but is much visited by tourists for its fine scenery, the views over the bay from the heights in the neighbourhood being very picturesque. The grounds of Lord Bantry near the town afford beautiful views, and should be visited. Continuing our journey by land we reach, ten miles from Bantry, GLENGARIFF (Hotel: **THE ECCLES HOTEL), a favourite resort of tourists on account of its position in the midst of beautiful scenery. It is much resorted to also in winter by persons seeking a mild and invigorating climate), a remarkable glen about three miles in length, and in places scarcely more than a quarter of a mile in width. It is extremely wild and rugged, but the earth is everywhere covered with arbutus; yew and the holly giving to the glen a pleasing appearance. From a spot on the Old Berehaven Road, near Cromwells Bridge, an extensive view of this remarkable glen may be had; also views of the Berehaven Mountains, the beautiful Bay of Bantry, and, in the extreme distance, the Atlantic Ocean. Beyond Glengariff, the route ascends a lofty ridge affording delightful views. Passing through a tunnel 200 yards in length, at the summit of the ridge, we enter the county of Kerry. Passing through a country less wild than that we have just left, we reach, 21 miles from Glengariff and 88 miles from Cork, the little town of KENMARE (Hotel: Lansdowne Arms.) From this point the scenery becomes more wild. Our route ascends, and after passing through a region of remarkable grandeur, we reach the summit, and see before us the mountains around Killarney; and gradually descending through a succession of rich and charming scenery, we reach, 19 miles from Kenmare and 107 miles from Cork, the famous town and lakes of KILLARNEY. (For description of Killarney see route 3.) remains a square tower, the clock tower of the church, upon a Gothic arch. Near the village on the east is Buttevant Castle, the residence of J. C. Anderson, Bart. CHARLEVILLE (354 miles). The direct railway from Cork to Limerick branches off here. KILMALLOCK (404 miles), a decayed town, with the ruins of a Dominican convent, founded in 1291, and dismantled by Cromwell. The older houses of the town are ornamented with battlements. It was once the residence of the great families of Limerick, and was celebrated for its beauty. LIMERICK JUNCTION (57 miles), where the main line from Cork to Dublin is intersected by the railway from Waterford to Limerick. GOOLD CROSS (69 miles). Eight miles distant from this station is CASHEL, the ancient residence of the kings of Munster. "The City of Kings" is a phrase commonly applied to the town, owing to its royal associations. Here Henry II. received the homage of Donald, king of Limerick, in 1172. "The ancient name Cashel was Carsiol, or the 'habitation in the rock."" THE ROCK OF CASHEL, which rises abruptly out of the plain, has a wide celebrity in connection with one of the finest assemblages of ruins in the kingdom. The rock was formerly the site of a castle or Dun, held by the chiefs of Hy Dunnamoi, latterly termed O'Donohoe. The remains on the rock consist of a round tower, ninety feet in height, a small church with stone roof, in the Norman style of architecture, a cathedral church in Gothic style, a castle, and a monastery. No one should neglect visiting these interesting remains. Hore Abbey is a fine ruin, at the base of the rock. HOLY CROSS ABBEY (75 miles), founded by Donald O'Brien, King of Limerick, in |