ilk Company, organized through the enterprise of Sir
Thomas Cleeve. The milk of some 15,000 cows contributes to the huge
output of this great concern.

[Illustration: _Photo, Lawrence, Dublin._ Sarsfield Statue, Limerick.]

[Illustration: _Photo, Lawrence, Dublin._ At Castleconnell, near
Limerick.]

LIMERICK DISTRICT.

From Limerick tours may be made into North Kerry by rail, or by combined
steamer and coach service along the Shannon lakes and shores. The
amalgamation of the railway services in the south and west of Ireland
has contributed greatly to the many facilities which, with an improved
railway accommodation, now await the tourist.

[Illustration: _Photo, Lawrence, Dublin._ Falls of Doonass-River
Shannon.]

Some seven miles from Limerick, and about the same distance from
Killaloe, is the pretty little town of ~Castleconnell~. The place was of
yore a stronghold of the O'Brien's, and to-day the remains of the old
castle from which the village takes the name still stand. During the
Jacobite wars the place was of importance as one of the military keys to
the Province of Connaught, and Sarsfield and Ginkel alternately
garrisoned and fought for its possession. The village is situated
delightfully beside "The lordly Shannon," and is famous as a resort for
anglers. The scenery in the immediate vicinity is unsurpassed, and the
Shannon here has been described as possessing "The majesty of the Amazon
with the grandeur of the Rhine." Taking the well-appointed Shannon Hotel
as our centre many most enjoyable excursions can be made to the
beautiful places in the adjoining district. The hotel itself is only
five minutes' walk from the far-famed Rapids of Doonass, and beside the
celebrated Chalybeate Spa. Beneath a list of excursions is given of some
of the pleasant driving and boating trips that may be made. It cannot
pretend to be exhaustive, however, and is only offered as suggestive.
Assume that the visitor has three days at his disposal--

~First Day.~--Start from Hotel, walk to Chalybeate Spa, World's
End, Old Castle and Grounds (admission by pass), cross River at
Ferry, walk to "Old Turrett," from which a grand view of the
"Rapids" may be obtained--the Scenery at this particular point is
unsurpassed--visit St. Synan's Well, return to Hotel, drive to
"Clare Glens," see the Cascades--this is one of the most
picturesque spots imaginable and well repays a visit.

~Second Day.