route_:--Ballymacarbery (Miss Power's), Newcastle, and Ardfinan. Two
good licensed houses. Clogheen--The Hotel. Melleray--The traveller will
always be hospitably received here.
~Three or more Day Tours from Waterford. No. 1.~
Waterford, Dunmore, 11; Tramore, 22; Dunhill, 27; Annestown, 28;
Bonmahon, 34; Stradbally, 38; and Dungarvan, 47 miles.
SECOND AND THIRD DAYS
To Dungarvan--have been previously referred to.
Instead of returning to Waterford by rail, the tourist on the
fourth day may enjoy a most entertaining tour, _via_ the Pike,
Coomshinawin--previously referred to--Curraghmore, Piltown, and
Waterford. This run measures something like 40 miles.
~Three or more Day Tours from Waterford, No. 2.~
Waterford, Mullinavat, 8; Ballyhack, 16; Stoneyford, 21; Danesfort, 25;
Kilkenny, 30; Thomastown, 40; and Inistioge, 47-1/2 miles.
SECOND DAY.
New Ross, 10; Waterford, 33; and Rosslare, 42 miles.
THIRD DAY.
Lady's Island, 4; Kilmore, 11; Fethard, 20; Hooktower, 26; Duncannon,
35; and Waterford, 46 miles.
This latter tour embraces some of the finest scenery on the
south-eastern coast, and the inland scenery at Inistioge is equal to any
to be seen in any part of Ireland.
_IMPORTANT NOTE._
The tariffs for Members of the Irish Cyclists' Association and Cyclists'
Touring-Club are at most of the hotels in the south-eastern districts:--
Breakfast.--Tea, coffee, or cocoa, with bread and butter, toast and
preserve, ham and eggs, chops, steaks, cold meat, or fish, _2s._
Substantial Luncheon, _1s. 6d._ Table d'Hote Dinner, 2_s._ 6_d._ Bed,
_2s. 6d._
[Illustration: CYCLING]
~SLIGO DISTRICT.~
(FROM MECREDY'S ROAD BOOK).
~One Day Tour from Sligo. No. 1.~
Sligo, Dromahaire, 12; Ballysadare, 24; Knockanree Glen, 28; Sligo, 33.
Keeping along the north shore of the lake, Hazlewood Park, 2 miles from
Sligo, is well worth visiting. The public are admitted, and the tourist
should ride right down to the shore, which is here very beautiful. The
road now winds over the hills, and is undulating with fairly good but
rather loose surface, and it is some miles until the lake is reached
again. The scene here is indescribably beautiful, and reminds one
forcibly of Killarney. The lake is studded with islands, and the shores
are densely wooded, whilst northwards extends one of the most
fascinating districts we have ever toured in. It consists of a regular
jumble of mountains, densely wooded, and often most precipitous. The
gapes of the hills are extremely picturesque, and the scene can be
revisited time and again without its palling. Those who would like to
thoroughly explore this lovely neighbourhood should stop at Dromahaire,
where they will find a most excellent hotel, remarkable alike for
moderate charges and a cuisine which could not be surpassed. There is
also an ancient abbey here, well worthy of inspection. Dromahaire is
some little distance from the lake, and on leaving it the road, now
excellent, winds round a mountain, and a few miles farther, after taking
a sharp turn to the right, reaches the lake shore again at its
southern-most point. Farther on it branches inland again, and at a point
2 miles from Sligo a sharp turn to the left has to be taken for
Ballysadare, and if time permits the tourist might proceed on through
Collooney to Mackree Castle (3 miles), which will mean an addition of 6
miles to the day's ride. At Ballysadare there are some really beautiful
waterfalls. Retracing your steps towards Sligo for a short distance,
proceed along the north shore of Ballysadare Bay. The road is good.
Presently it begins to ascend a spur of Knockanree Hill, and a narrow
lane and gate to the right admit to the Glen of the same name. It should
on no account be missed. It is one of the most extraordinary natural
phenomenon we have ever seen, and is exceedingly beautiful besides. It
is very narrow, densely wooded, and the sides are quite precipitous. The
path wanders through a wealth of undergrowth, and in most places we
fancy the Glen is not forty feet wide, while here and there it is much
narrower. In some of these spots the foliage actually meets overhead,
and we noticed in one place a fallen tree had made a natural bridge
across. Just at the beginning of the Glen there is a little glade where
a house once stood.
Keeping-round Knockanree Hill the road comes out on the shore of Sligo
Bay. The surface is excellent, and the scenery pretty right into Sligo.
~One Day Tour from Sligo. No. 2.~
Sligo, Drumcliff, 5; Carney, 7; Lissadill House, 9; Carney, 11;
Drumcliff, 13; Rathcormack Chapel, 14; Glencar, 18-1/2; Manorhamilton,
27, Sligo, 41.
The road is indifferent for some miles, but gradually improves. At
Drumcliff there is an interesting round tower. Lissadill House is
delightfully situated on the seashore. The grounds are open to the
public, and it is a very pleasant ride through on the well-kept avenues.
Retracing your steps to the main road, after passing Rathcormack Chapel,
turn off to the left for Glencar, along a fairly level by-road, with
fast, but stony, surface. After 2 miles turn to the left again. In due
course Glencar is reached. Keeping along the north shore of the lake an
extraordinary waterfall will be seen on the left. A thin sheet of water
falls from the top of the cliff, and when the wind is from a particular
quarter it catches the falling water every few minutes, and scattering
it in minute particles makes it have the appearance of being suddenly
cut off. Then all of a sudden it comes with a rush again, and apparently
with renewed vigour. It is a very strange phenomenon, and fascinating
withal.
Wheeling along the shores of the lake we come to a larger waterfall at
the extreme extremity, to which our measurement of 18-1/2 miles is
taken. There is a fine volume of water here, and the neighbourhood being
well wooded, gives a pretty effect. A cup of tea can be had at Mr.
Siberry's, hard by.
From this on to Manorhamilton the road, though good, is uninteresting,
but if time presses the cyclist can ride direct back to Sligo, round
Glencar Lake. By adopting this route, however, some beautiful scenery
will be missed, and we should strongly advise following what is known as
the old road from Manorhamilton to Sligo (14). Unless a meal is required
it is better not to go as far as Manorhamilton, but to turn to the
right, 1-1/2 miles out. This will reduce the day's journey by 3 miles.
From this turn there is a stiff climb of 2 miles, but the surface is
good the entire way. At the top of this incline a grand prospect bursts
on the view. A confusion of miniature mountains, densely wooded, extend
in every direction, while, as we descend, the waters of Lough Gill come
into view beneath.
A short distance from the summit the road forks. To the right leads to
Sligo, while the turn to the left runs direct to the lake's shores, and
then joins the other road some miles farther on. Both routes lead
through beautiful scenery. The first is the shortest, but the second the
prettiest.
[Illustration: GOLFING]
~DUBLIN DISTRICT.~
There are a number of splendid Golf Courses round Dublin, but on the
Dublin District lines of the Great Southern and Western Railway the only
courses open to visitors are the following:--
~Tullamore.~
The course is of the inland description, and the period of play is from
October to June. The hazards consist of hedges, ditches, and whins, &c.,
which are well distributed. Visitors, _5s._ per month.
~Athlone.~
Visitors, _2s. 6d._ per week, _5s._ per month, 9 holes; Par score, 74.
The length of the course is about 1-1/2 miles, and the grass is never
long. The greens are not large, and the lies are somewhat heavy.
Straight play is necessary to avoid heavy punishment. The course is
beautifully situated and commands fine views of the Shannon and Lough
Ree.
~Banagher.~
The course is situated 1/2 a mile out of the Town, and commands fine
views of the distant hills. The distance round is about 1 mile. The
grass is short, and the hazards consist of ruins, walls, and fences.
Number of holes, 9.
~Birr.~
Visitors, _2s. 6d._ per week. Number of holes, 9.
The course is situated 2-1/2 miles from Birr. The holes are of a very
sporting character, the hazards being numerous and varied, consisting of
rocks, hedges, walls, and running water. The grass is short and wiry,
and good lies are obtained.
~LIMERICK DISTRICT.~
~Lehinch.~
Visitors, _5s._ per week, or _1s. 6d._ per day. Number of holes 18. Par
score, 81.
The course is laid over fine natural Golfing country. The lies are good,
as the soil is sandy with very short sea grass. The hazards consist of
natural sand bunkers and sandhills with bent, and are ideal. The greens
are excellent, and there probably is not in the United Kingdom a finer
natural Golf Links.
Accommodation at Lehinch Golf Links Hotel and Aberdeen Arms. There are
some lodges to be had, capable of accommodating small families. Golfers'
cheap tickets are issued to Members and Visitors at Kingsbridge, Dublin,
Limerick, and other stations.
~Adare Manor Club.~
Play on this course is confined to Members. Members can introduce a
Visitor for a few days, but the Links are not open to paying Visitors.
Number of holes, 9.
This is a very nice course, laid out in the demesne at Adare; the lies
are perfect, and the greens small and well kept.
~Killaloe.~
Number of holes, 9.
Accommodation, the Lakeside Hotel. The Links are situated about 1 mile
from the Lakeside Hotel, and comprise a very nice sporting course. The
hazards are varied, and the lies excellent.
~WATERFORD DISTRICT.~
Tramore.
Visitors, _2s. 6d._ per week. Number of holes, 18.
The course is a seaside one, and commands magnificent views of the bay.
The grass is crisp and short, and the soil sandy.
Accommodation at Grand Hotel and Hibernian Hotel.
~Lismore.~
Visitors, _2s. 6d._ per week; _5s._ per month. Number of holes, 9.
High pastures interspersed with natural bunkers consisting of quarries,
gorse, ridges, and roads. The greens are moderate, but the play through
the course is very sporting.
Accommodation at Devonshire Arms Hotel and Blackwater Vale Hotel.
~CORK DISTRICT.~
~Littleisland (on G.S. & W.R., 4-3/4 miles from Cork).~
Visitors, _1s._ per day; or _5s._ per week, on application to Secretary.
Par score, 74 for 18 holes.
Fine grass of a down nature. Hazards, banks, roads, etc., requiring
skilled play. Greens in first-rate order. Beautiful scenery. Handsome
pavilion, with every accommodation. Professional attendant.
~Youghal (on G.S. & W R., 27 miles from Cork).~
Visitors, easy Terms by week or month.
Number of holes, 6 at present.
Seaside course. Good turf. Hazards, water, land, peat banks. Owing to
inroads of the sea, ground has been greatly limited; but will be
extended, when works now in progress are completed.
~Mallow (on G.S, & W.R., 21 miles from Cork).~
Visitors staying with Members free for one week; _2s. 6d._ weekly
afterwards. Living at hotels, _5s._ first week; _2s. 6d._ afterwards.
Number of holes, 9; Par score, 36.
Pasture land, limestone bed. Hazards: fences, ditches, roads, a large
quarry, grass grown. Greens in first-rate order. Good pavilion. Tea
three times a week free. Grass grows too long for summer play.
~Bandon (on C.B. and S.C.R., 20 miles from Cork).~
Visitors free, if introduced by a Member.
Number of holes, 9.
The turf is composed of short grass. The distance between the holes
varies from 120 to 360 yards, and the hazards are stone walls, etc.
~Clonakilty (on C.B. and S.C.R., 29-1/4 miles from Cork).~
Visitors, _2s. 6d._ per month; or _10s._ per annum.
Number of holes, 9.
Finely situated; commanding extensive views of surrounding: landscape.
The course is all grass; rather long-for summer play, but first-rate
from October to May. The hazards are stone walls and ditches.
~Rushbrooke (on G.S. & W.R., 10-1/2 miles from Cork).~
Visitors residing with Members free for fourteen days. Committee can
elect temporary Members for a month, on payment of _5s._ Number of
holes, 9.
Grass on hill, fine view, good pavilion. Greens in good order. Long
hazards.
~SLIGO DISTRICT.~
~Bundoran.~
Station--Bundoran, on G.N.R.
Hotels--The Great Northern Railway, Sweeney's, Hamilton's, etc.
Visitors--_10s._ per month, _5s._ per week. Ladies half price.
Number of holes--9. Par score--75.
The course is partly sandy, and partly inland in character. It is finely
situated, and commands views of the Atlantic and the mountain ranges.
The distance round is about 1-1/2 miles, and the holes vary in length
from 100 to 250 yards. The hazards consist of a cliff, sandbanks, pits,
stone walls, and water.
~Sligo.~
Station--Sligo, thence by car or steamer. During the season public cars
and a steamer run four times daily between Sligo and the course; fare,
_6d._ each way.
Hotels--In Sligo there are good hotels, and good accommodation at
Ross's.
Visitors--_1s._ per day, _2s. 6d._ per week (if introduced); not
introduced _5s._ per week, _15s._ per month.
Number of holes, 9. Amateur record, 84.
The air and scenery at the Links are splendid. The grass is ideal turf.
The distance round is 1-1/2 miles. The hazards are natural sand bunkers,
broken ground, bent, walls, etc. The lies are good.
~GALWAY~
~Galway.~
Visitors, _5s._ per week. Number of holes, 9.
Accommodation at the Railway, Mack's, and Leane's Hotels.
The Salt Hill tram brings the golfer within a mile of the Links, which
are situated on a hill running out into the sea.
[Illustration: FISHING]
DUBLIN DISTRICT.
River.--Liffey. Station.--Lucan, on Great Southern and Western Railway,
6-3/4 miles from Dublin. Accommodation at Spa Hotel. Salmon and trout
free.
River.--Liffey. Station.--Hazelhatch, on Great Southern and Western
Railway, 10 miles from Dublin. Hotel accommodation good. Salmon and
trout free.
River.--Liffey. Station.--Sallins, on Great Southern and Western
Railway, 18 miles from Dublin. Accommodation at Healy's Hotel. Splendid
trout fishing free.
River.--Liffey. Station.--Harristown, on Great Southern and Western
Railway, 25-1/2 miles from Dublin. Hotel accommodation at Ballymore
Eustace and Poulaphouca. Splendid trout fishing at Kilcullen: at
Ballymore Eustace by permission of Mr. John Royce, Stonebrooke House.
River.--Slaney. Station.--Rathvilly, on Great Southern and Western
Railway, 47 miles from Dublin. Hotel accommodation moderate. Trout
fishing free.
River.--Barrow. Station.--Bagnalstown, on Great Southern and Western
Railway, 66 miles from Dublin. Accommodation at Ward's Hotel. Salmon and
trout free.
River.--Slaney. Station.--Baltinglass, on Great Southern and Western
Railway, 42 miles from Dublin. Accommodation good. Trout fishing free.
River.--Shannon. Station.--Banagher, on Great Southern and Western
Railway, 84 miles from Dublin. Accommodation good. Splendid salmon and
trout fishing free.
River.--Barrow. Station.--Monasterevan, on Great Southern and Western
Railway, 37 miles from Dublin. Trout, perch, and pike free.
River.--Shannon. Station--Athlone on Great Southern and Western Railway,
80 miles from Dublin. Hotel accommodation good. Salmon, trout, pike, and
perch free.
~LIMERICK DISTRICT.~
River.--Maigue. Station.--Croom, on Great Southern and Western Railway.
Accommodation at Croom Hotel and Maigue View Hotel. Salmon, trout, and
pike fishing by permission of the owners.
River.--Mulcair. Station.--Dromkeen, on Great Southern and Western
Railway, 11 miles from Limerick. Accommodation good. Salmon and trout in
abundance, free.
Rivers.--Shannon, Maigue, Camoge. Station.--Patrickswell, on the Great
Southern and Western Railway, 6 miles from the Shannon, 1-1/2 miles from
the Maigue, and 4 miles from the Camoge. Accommodation.--Good lodgings
and small hotel. Salmon and trout in the Maigue, and in Shannon and
Camoge very fine trout. There are small tributaries which afford very
good trout fishing free.
River.--Shannon. Station.--Killaloe, on Great Southern and Western
Railway, 15 miles from Limerick. Accommodation at Lakeside Hotel, Royal
Hotel, Shannon View Hotel, Grace's Hotel, Lough Derg Hotel, and Hurley's
Hotel. Salmon and trout. The fishing is excellent. During the past few
seasons salmon varying from 20 to 40 lbs. have been taken by anglers.
About 400 yards below and 20 yards above the bridge is a free stretch of
salmon and trout water, where the catches compare favourably with those
on preserved waters. Fishings may be hired for a month or longer.
River.--Shannon. Station.--Castleconnell, on Great Southern and Western
Railway, 9 miles from Limerick. Accommodation good. Castleconnell has a
high reputation as an angling centre. Salmon fishing may be rented by
the month, fortnight, week, or day, and the district is noted for the
heavy fish taken. Trout, pike, and perch fishing is free.
River.--Deel. Station.--Rathkeale, on Great Southern and Western
Railway, 19 miles from Limerick. Accommodation at Pigott Arms, Eagle
Hotel, and Hibernian Hotel. Good brown trout fishing, particularly in
early months of the season--April, May, and June. Also salmon fishing
by payment of ordinary licence.
River.--Maigue. Station--Adare, on Great Southern and Western Railway.
Accommodation at Dunraven Arms Hotel. Trout and salmon, permission from
Mr. P. Fitzgerald, Agent, Adare.
Rivers.--Brosna and Shannon. Station.--Birr, on Great Southern and
Western Railway. Accommodation at Dooley's and Mathew's Hotels. Other
private lodgings to be had in the town. Trout and salmon free.
River.--Shannon. Station.--Nenagh, on the Great Southern and Western
Railway. Good hotels at Dromineer and Nenagh. Splendid salmon and trout
fishing.
River.--Mulcair. Station.--Boher, on the Great Southern and Western
Railway. Good salmon and trout fishing free.
~CORK DISTRICT.~
Salmon fishing is as a rule strictly preserved.
Trout fishing is everywhere plentiful, and as a rule free.
Rivers.--Lee, Sullane, Bride, &c. Station.--Macroom, on Cork and Macroom
Railway, 25 miles from Cork. Accommodation at four or five small hotels;
moderate. Salmon and trout.
River.--Blackwater. Station.--Mallow, on Great Southern and Western
Railway, 21 miles from Cork. Hotel accommodation good at the Royal
Hotel, Central Hotel, and others. Salmon and trout.
River.--Bandon. Station.--Bandon, on Cork, Bandon, and South Coast
Railway, 20 miles from Cork. Accommodation.--Moderate; Angel Hotel,
Railway Hotel, and Devonshire Arms. Good salmon and trout.
River.--Dripsey. Station.--Dripsey, on Muskerry Railway, 10 miles from
Cork. Accommodation.--None nearer than St. Ann's Hydropathic, Blarney,
or Cork. Salmon and trout.
River.--Bandon. Upton, on Cork, Bandon, and South Coast Railway, 15-1/2
miles from Cork. Accommodation.--None nearer than Bandon. Good salmon
and trout.
River.--Ballylechy. Station.--Bantry, on Cork, Bandon, and South Coast
Railway, 57-3/4 miles from Cork. Good accommodation at Vickery's,
Railway, and Terminus Hotels. Salmon and trout.
~WATERFORD DISTRICT.~
River.--Blackwater. Station.--Kilmacow, on Great Southern and Western
Railway, 4-1/2 miles from Waterford. Accommodation at Farmell's Hotel.
Trout fishing free.
River.--Blackwater. Station.--Mullinavat, on Great Southern and Western
Railway, 7-3/4 miles from Waterford. Accommodation at M'Donald's and
Healy's Hotels. Trout free.
Rivers.--Nore, Arigilla, Jerpoint Brook. Station--Thomastown, on Great
Southern and Western Railway, 20 miles from Waterford. Accommodation at
Globe Hotel, Commercial Hotel, Hibernian Hotel. Small portion of Nore
free. Arigilla River and Jerpoint Brook free.
River.--Nore. Station.--Bennettsbridge on Great Southern and Western
Railway, 25 miles from Waterford. Accommodation.--None nearer than
Kilkenny or Thomastown. Salmon and trout; partly free.
River--Blackwater. Station.--Lismore, on Great Southern and Western
Railway, 43 miles from Waterford. Accommodation at Devonshire Arms Hotel
and Blackwater View Hotel. Salmon and trout. Charges for salmon rod
fishing.--For season, _£2_; for one week, _15s._; for one day, _5s._
River.--Blackwater. Station--Cappoquin, on Great Southern and Western
Railway, 39 miles from Waterford. Accommodation at three hotels, also
private accommodation. Salmon and trout.
River.--Mahon. Station.--Kilmacthomas, on Great Southern and Western
Railway, 15 miles from Waterford. Accommodation at E. J. Walsh's and P.
Cullinan's. Salmon and trout, free.
~KILLARNEY DISTRICT.~
River.--Flesk. Station.--Killarney. Accommodation at Killarney. Trout
and salmon free by permission of Lord Kenmare.
River.--Eirk. Station.--Killarney; thence by car 7 miles. Accommodation
at Killarney. Brown trout free.
River.--Erhagh. Station.--Killarney; thence by car 6-1/2 miles.
Accommodation at Killarney. Brown trout; permission required.
~SLIGO DISTRICT.~
River.--Ballysadare. Station.--Ballysadare, on Midland Great Western
Railway. Hotels at Sligo and Ballysadare. Salmon and sea trout
preserved, also brown trout, for which permission can be had.
[Illustration: LAKE FISHING]
~DUBLIN DISTRICT.~
Lake.--Lough Ree, Station.--Athlone, on Great Southern and Western
Railway, 80 miles from Dublin. Hotel accommodation good. Salmon, trout,
pike, and perch free.
~LIMERICK DISTRICT.~
Lake.--Lough Derg. Station.--Nenagh, on the Great Southern and Western
Railway. Accommodation at Lough Derg Hotel, Miss Mill's Private Hotel,
O'Meara's Hotel, Nenagh, and Hibernian Hotels. Some good trout and
salmon fishing; some by permission, and some fishings may be hired.
Lake.--Inchiquin Lake. Station.--Corofin, on West Clare Railway, 33
miles from Limerick. Accommodation at Lake Hotel. Famous for trout
fishing.
Station.--Croom, on Great Southern and Western Railway. Lakes.--Tony
Hill Lake, 1-1/2 miles from Croom, and Loughgor Lake, 7 miles from
Croom. Accommodation at Croom Hotel and Maigue View Hotel. Pike free by
permission of owners.
Lake.--Lough Derg. Station.--Killaloe, on Great Southern and Western
Railway, 15 miles from Limerick. Hotel accommodation excellent. Lough
Derg is one of the prettiest pieces of water in Ireland, it is within
ten minutes row of Killaloe, and the trout fishing is about the best in
the United Kingdom. In favourable weather large baskets of trout are
taken, and the fish weigh from 1 lb. to 7 lbs. Pike and perch also
abound in the lake, the former grows very large.
~CORK DISTRICT.~
There is a chain of lakes near Inchigeela (Lake Allan and Gougane Barra)
where some salmon and pike fishing may be had. There is also a small
lake near Bruff (Loch Ghur) where trout, pike, etc., may be killed; also
there are small lakes near Bantry well stocked with trout, &c.
Lake.--Inchigeela. Station.--Macroom, on Cork and Macroom Railway, 25
miles from Cork. Good hotel, provided with boats, fishermen, etc. Pike
and trout free.
Lake.--Loch Ghur. Station.--Kilmallock, on Great Southern and Western
Railway, 42 miles from Cork. Good accommodation at O'Sullivan's Hotel.
Pike and trout free.
~KILLARNEY DISTRICT.~
Killarney for the Angler is a paradise. He can fish a different stream
or lake every day for a month or longer. The best fishing season is
March, April, May, and September. Close season, November to February.
Lakes.--Lakes of Killarney, Lough Leane, Muckross Lake, the Long Range,
Upper Lake. Station.--Killarney, thence by car. Accommodation at
Killarney. Trout and salmon. Licence required for salmon, cost <i>20s.</i>
Lake.--Guitane. Station.--Killarney, thence by car 5 miles.
Accommodation at Killarney. Brown and red trout free.
Lake.--Looscannagh. Station.--Killarney, thence by car 10-1/2 miles.
Accommodation at Killarney. Brown trout, etc., free.
Lake.--Glas Lake. Station.--Killarney, thence by car 5 miles.
Accommodation at Killarney. Brown trout, etc., free.
Lake.--Gourggh. Station.--Killarney, thence by car 9 miles, walk two
more. Accommodation at Killarney. Brown trout free.