The Sunny Side of Ireland: How to see it by the Great Southern and Western RailwayO'Mahony, John
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The Sunny Side of Ireland: How to see it by the Great Southern and Western Railway
O'Mahony, John
Ireland -- Guidebooks
This is rather a long run of 47 miles, but as the roads are generally
good and the scenery delightful it should be most enjoyable to the
Cyclist who may feel in good form. We have already spoken of Annestown.
From Annestown to Bonmahon the distance is over 5 miles. The road is
very hilly, but the surface is splendid. At Bonmahon the once famous
Knockmahon Mines are situated. These mines were the most valuable in the
country about fifty years ago, but when the value of the metal (copper)
fell operations were discontinued. Stradbally, 4 miles further on, is a
delightful little village, said to be the most health-restoring place on
the south-eastern coast. Here Whelan's Hotel is recommended. Dungarvan
is 8 miles further on, and the road by the sea is well surfaced and very
picturesque. At Dungarvan Lawlor's Hotel will be found very comfortable.
SECOND DAY.
A good run can be taken through Ardmore, Youghal, Lismore, and
Cappoquin, part of which tour embraces the delightful Valley of the
Blackwater. This complete run will tot about 50 miles.
At Ardmore a very comfortable hotel is kept by Miss Prendergast. At
Youghal, the Greenpark Hotel is a capital one. In Lismore, the
Devonshire Arms and Blackwater Vale Hotels are recommended; and Kenny's
at Cappoquin is also a good one.
~Two Day Tours from Waterford. No. 2.~
FIRST DAY.
Piltown to Curraghmore, round by Coomshinawin. This complete run will be
about 40 miles. The roads generally are capital, and the scenery as fine
as can be seen in this part of the country.
SECOND DAY.
From Dungarvan, round by Ballymacarbery, Newcastle, Ardfinan, Clogheen,
Melleray Abbey, to Dungarvan. This ride runs close upon 60 miles, and
to undertake it the tourist must have been in cycling form for a
considerable time. The roads, however, are generally very good.
Ballymacarbery is 15 miles from Dungarvan; Ardfinan, about 26; then from
Ardfinan to Clogheen the ride is 6 miles, and from that to Melleray
about 13. At Melleray, from the Abbey, a grand view can be had of some
of the most beautiful scenery in the whole of the county.
The following are the best places of refreshment _en
route_:--Ballymacarbery (Miss Power's), Newcastle, and Ardfinan. Two
good licensed houses. Clogheen--The Hotel. Melleray--The traveller will
always be hospitably received here.
~Three or more Day Tours from Waterford. No. 1.~
Waterford, Dunmore, 11; Tramore, 22; Dunhill, 27; Annestown, 28;
Bonmahon, 34; Stradbally, 38; and Dungarvan, 47 miles.
SECOND AND THIRD DAYS
To Dungarvan--have been previously referred to.
Instead of returning to Waterford by rail, the tourist on the
fourth day may enjoy a most entertaining tour, _via_ the Pike,
Coomshinawin--previously referred to--Curraghmore, Piltown, and
Waterford. This run measures something like 40 miles.
~Three or more Day Tours from Waterford, No. 2.~
Waterford, Mullinavat, 8; Ballyhack, 16; Stoneyford, 21; Danesfort, 25;
Kilkenny, 30; Thomastown, 40; and Inistioge, 47-1/2 miles.
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