The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1898-08-13

clasped with iron bars, and was dis
placed from its position by a cannon
ball during the siege of the castle by
Cromwell. The visitors to the castle
are very numerous, averaging SO a day
during the summer months. From Blair
ney we went back to Cork, and started
next day for the lakes of Killarney.
The trip SO far has been very pleas
ant one. l have, ever since my arrival,
been trying to locate the Catholic people
in Ireland who are Catholic sympathiL-
ers in the war now going on, but as
yet 1 have not been successful. The
English press will have to buy off few
before they can prove the truthfulness
of their statements. find the senti-
ment SO far overwhelmingly American.
Indeed, there are but very few excep-
tons. The weather in Ireland at the
present time is all that the tourist could
desire.
We left Cork for the world-famous
lakes of Killarney via the Prince Of
Wales route. Shortly after leaving
Cork the railway passes over deep
glen by the Chetwynd viaduct, 120 feet
in length and 100 feet in height. In
crossing good view Is obtained Of the
city we left behind and of the beautiful
valley to the west At Waterfall,
short distance from the city, the Kerry
mountains can be seen bounding the
| western horizon. A mile beyond Water
fall we come to an old abbey, founded
ruins is an old fort attributed to the
Danes. Leaving here we pass through
a tunnel for distance of mile, above
which is Mount Mary, and arrive at Kill
sale. This picturesque little village was
the scene Of many bloody engagement,
the first being between the French and
English in 1880. Leaving Kinsale, we
next come to st. Patrick's reformatory,
to which is attached large farm. AS
! We proceed, several castles in ruins can
be seen in the distance. We next arrive
at Bandon, clean and well-built town.
! Here we remained for u few hours, and
took the next train. The town of Ban
don was founded in 1908 by the earl of
Cork, who planted it with English and
Scotch Settlers and introduced the man
ufacture of linen. The BandOn river, it
is said, abounds with fish. 1t is need
less to say that we did not try our hand
at the rod, as our title was not suffic-
lent Leaving Bandon in the afternoon,
we proceeded on our journey, arriving in
Bantry, the terminus of the railway line,
in the evening. Here we remained over
head of Bantry bay, and is rapidly be-
coming popular as a summer resort.
Opposite the town Is Wildly island, upon
which is situated the ruined castle Of
the O'Sullivans, and three modern forts
for the protection Of the town and bay.
Leaving Bantry on the following morn
ing, We went on our journey by stage
over the mountains. The scenery along
the route from Bantry to Killarney is
beautiful beyond description. One can
not imagine, without having seen 1t. the
grandeur of this scenery. The road
bounds the northern margin of the bay,
of which, as we reach the higher ground,
we have delightful prospect, the Chap
ell islands and the Wildly island being
passed on the left and the picturesque
Gaia mountains, with Sugar Loaf in
front, looming grandly in the distance.
About a mile beyond Bantry we cross
| a 1uh no fa11
of Dunnamark, near which once stood a
castle built in the reign of King John.
Here, according to our guide, human foot
first trod upon Irish soil. Proceeding
few miles further, we approach
Roach's hotel, which commands mag
nilicent view OF Glengariir harbor and
the Caha mountains. About a mile far
Their on we come to Glengariff, where
the stage changes horses. Here we re-
manned over night, and were we'll repaid
for our stay. Lofty and picturesque
mountains surround the village on the
east, north and west, while in front is
the bay, with its irregular shores
stretching out to the sea. The largest of
! IL uuuDtE VI lSluuUS WHICH SIuu liz Udy
is that of Garnish, which contains the
ruins Of a Martello tower. BY row.
boat we reached the island and enjoyed
an hours stay. A peculiar thing about
the island is the apparent difference in
the climate. The air appears to be much
more delightful than in any other part
OF the country. The foliage upon the
island is much richer than in any other
part of Ireland. Several plants are to
be found here which, it is said, grow no.
where else In Europe. On our return
from Garnish island we take the stage
and proceed on our journey. The next
most notable place of interest we come
to is Adrigole waterfall about seven
miles from Glengarif, on the Kenmars
road. 1t has fall of 500 feet down the
side OF a mountain, and is unsurpassed
in grandeur by any other fall in the
British islands. Passing on, we ascend
the huge Carry mountains, some of
which remind one very forciby of Proc
tor Knots description of Duluth. How
the inhabitants on these mountains exc
out an existence is more than l can
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