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 . are, is admirably constructed, kept in constant repair, and is bycommon consent classed as one of the best in the United Kingdoms. The de-scent to Kenmare is gradual, and commands a succession of bold and magnificent views. Approaching the town, the noble suspen-sion bridge, the only one of any extent in Ireland,gracefully spanning the sound, commands i
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 . are, is admirably constructed, kept in constant repair, and is bycommon consent classed as one of the best in the United Kingdoms. The de-scent to Kenmare is gradual, and commands a succession of bold and magnificent views. Approaching the town, the noble suspen-sion bridge, the only one of any extent in Ireland,gracefully spanning the sound, commands is four hundred and ten feet in length, and isnamed after the Marquis of Lansdowne, who, aslord of the soil, bore half its cost. Kenmare is asmall town, but admirably situated at the head of thebay. In the vicinity are some beautiful lakes, anda visit to the bay where the Blackwater enters itwill repay the trouble. Near the confluence theriver is spanned by a lofty bridge of two archeswhich crosses a chasm of great depth. The scenery in this locality is highly picturesque,the river rushing through a deep ravine, the sides of which are varied by woodsand rocks. Some twelve miles west on the coast is one of the most remarkable. Blackwater Bridge. KERRY. of the Cyclopean remains in Ireland, the Cathavr or fort of Staigue. It consistsof a circular wall of uncemented stones, about eighteen feet in height, and twelvein thickness, inclosing an area of eighty-eight yards in diameter. Upon the in-ternal face of the wall are regular flights of steps leading to the top platform, orparapet. The doorway is composed of large unhewn stones, and is covered bya horizontal lintel. A ditch of twenty-six feet, now nearly filled, defended thewall upon the exterior.* A mile west of Kenmare are the ruins of Dunkerron,the ancient seat of the OSullivan More, and there are several druidical remains,circles, dallans,f and cromlechsin the neighborhood. The road to Killarney {Kill-airne, the Church of the S
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