Picturesque Ireland : a literary and artistic delineation of the natural scenery, remarkable places, historical antiquities, public buildings, ancient abbeys, towers, castles, and other romantic and attractive features of Ireland . enforms part of the demesne ofBellevue, the property of the LaTouches, to one of the ladies ofwhich family the public are in-debted for a free banqueting-hall,situated on a commanding this Octagon-house, thefinest views are obtained ; theglen beneath, rich with tints offoliage and age-dyed rocks, with the sea on the east and mountains rising on all other
Picturesque Ireland : a literary and artistic delineation of the natural scenery, remarkable places, historical antiquities, public buildings, ancient abbeys, towers, castles, and other romantic and attractive features of Ireland . enforms part of the demesne ofBellevue, the property of the LaTouches, to one of the ladies ofwhich family the public are in-debted for a free banqueting-hall,situated on a commanding this Octagon-house, thefinest views are obtained ; theglen beneath, rich with tints offoliage and age-dyed rocks, with the sea on the east and mountains rising on all other sides, among which the peaks of the Golden Spears, or Sugar Loaves as they are popularly called, tower conspicuously near, the whole presenting a scene of luxurious soft-ness, combined with grandeur and magnificence. The low road from the Glen of the Downs leads to the village of Delgany, which, pleasantly situated among beautifully verdant hills, and with the sea in the distance, presents a very pleasing view as it comes unexpectedly in sight. In its neatness, accommodations and situa-tion, Delgany reminds tourists of the more favored English localities. From the Powerscourt Deer-Park the tourist can take the hieh road to. Powerscourt Waterfall.
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