Guide to Galway, Connemara and the West of Ireland . eum of Trinity College, Dublin, will rememberthe beautiful green colouring of this exquisite rock. There is alsoa magnificent specimen in the Natural History department ofthe Dublin Museum. There is a rich treat for the cyclist on the way from RecessStation to Kylemore. This is a run of 13 miles along thesplendid road that goes northwards round the curving shores ofLoughs Derryclare and Inagh. The latter is one of the finestbits of scenery to be found in Ireland, especially when one islucky enough to get sunshine on the eastern shoulders of


Guide to Galway, Connemara and the West of Ireland . eum of Trinity College, Dublin, will rememberthe beautiful green colouring of this exquisite rock. There is alsoa magnificent specimen in the Natural History department ofthe Dublin Museum. There is a rich treat for the cyclist on the way from RecessStation to Kylemore. This is a run of 13 miles along thesplendid road that goes northwards round the curving shores ofLoughs Derryclare and Inagh. The latter is one of the finestbits of scenery to be found in Ireland, especially when one islucky enough to get sunshine on the eastern shoulders of the*Bens after rain. For the character of this view of thosemountains, see remarks on page 219. The only vegetation is onthe islands. For Kylemore see page 226. The Govtla or Cashel Fishery is leased by , the proprietor of the Zetland Arms Hotel {1. A. C),Cashel, situated from 2 to 3 miles from the Gowla river and 5miles from Recess Station. This is pre-eminently an Anglershotel, and those who are enthusiasts will thoroughly appreciate. RECESS 221 it. The hotel was built as a private residence by the father ofthe present proprietor, and afterwards enlarged as its popularityincreased. (Terms from £2 : 15s. per week.) There are 8 beatsfor rods, including those on the most beautiful little LoughAnilaun. The charge for a days ticket is 10s. ; weekly ticket£2 : 10s. Boat and man 2s. 6d. a day. To visitors at CashelHotel the brown and white trout fishing on the Gowla-begstream (4 to 7 miles south) is free. There is rough shootingover 15,000 acres. About 12 miles south of Cashel is Carna (Morgans Hotel),with good sea-fishing. Railway Route continued : — After Recess BallynahinchStation comes next. It is a walk of about 1| mile from the station to the church by the de-lightful road that passes Ballynahinch House, and from the rising groundyou will find some of the most charming little views in Ireland, if notindeed in the kingdom. There is just enough foliage to make a


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