. Black's guide to Ireland . , which is conveniently visited fromEnniskillen, is styled the Windermere of Ireland. Althoughwantingthe varied picturesqueness of Killarney, it is undoubtedlya charming lake, and abounds with interest to the artist, theantiquary, and the naturalist. There are two ways of seeingthe Lough. By steamer which sails regularly in summer thevisitor may traverse the lake from end to end in two or threehours ; or a boat may be hired at Enniskillen. To those whowont venture on the water, it is strongly recommended to takea car (the railway affording very imperfect views) dow
. Black's guide to Ireland . , which is conveniently visited fromEnniskillen, is styled the Windermere of Ireland. Althoughwantingthe varied picturesqueness of Killarney, it is undoubtedlya charming lake, and abounds with interest to the artist, theantiquary, and the naturalist. There are two ways of seeingthe Lough. By steamer which sails regularly in summer thevisitor may traverse the lake from end to end in two or threehours ; or a boat may be hired at Enniskillen. To those whowont venture on the water, it is strongly recommended to takea car (the railway affording very imperfect views) down thenorth side of the Lough by Kesh to Pettigoe, a distance ofabout 20 miles. This is one of the most beautiful drives inIreland. Of the numerous islands, the one most deserving ofa visit is Devenish, about 2J miles from Enniskillen, andreached by row-boat. It contains an area of nearly 80 acres,and has the most perfect round tower in Ireland, besides thevery interesting ruins of Devenish Abbey and a cross ofunusual
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