~--DAY TRIP ON THE LORDLY SHANNON (LOUGH
DERG).--Take train from Castleconnell Station at 10.40 a.m.
for Killaloe where the Shannon Development Co.'s Steamer awaits the
arrival of the Train to convey passengers for a Cruise on Lough
Derg. Steamer returns to Killaloe about 5.30 p.m., the Train leaves
Killaloe at 6.10 p.m. for Castleconnell, arriving at 6.41 p.m.; or
take car from Hotel to meet the 8.15 a.m. Steamer at Killaloe for
Portumna, return by down Steamer to Killaloe, thence by 6.10 p.m.
Train for Castleconnell. This Cruise embraces the whole length of
Lough Derg, and affords a grand combination of lake and mountain
scenery.
~Third Day.~--A selection from the following may be made:--
(_a_) Drive to Limerick City. See its magnificent Churches,
Treaty Stone, etc, etc.
(_b_) To Killaloe. St. Flannan's Cathedral, a very ancient edifice,
Oratory with stone roof, Brian Boru's Fort, and Cragg
Hill, from which a very pretty view of Lough Derg may be
obtained.
(_c_) To Glenstal Castle and Grounds (admission by pass).
(_d_) To Keeper Hill. A splendid panoramic view of the
surrounding country afforded from the summit of this Hill,
including Lough Derg and "reaches" of the Shannon below
Limerick.
(_e_) To Adare Manor (admission by pass).
(_f_) Or take Row Boat from Castleconnell to Killaloe _via_
O'Brien's Bridge, or to Limerick _via_ Plassy.
(_g_) Take train from Castleconnell Station at 10.40 a.m. for
Nenagh, drive from Nenagh to Dromineer, take Steamer
from Dromineer to Killaloe, thence rail or car to Castleconnell.
(_h_) Or take train from Castleconnell Station at 10.40 a.m. for
Killaloe, take Steamer Killaloe to Dromineer, drive from
Dromineer to Nenagh, thence rail to Castleconnell.
(_i_) Lower Shannon Steamer Trip to Kilrush (see special programme
of Sailings).
Above a bend in the river at the Falls of Doonass the "Rapids" begin,
and eddying and whirling through the rocks run for nearly half a mile
along the surface of the river. It is to the angler, however,
Castleconnell will prove most attractive. The season commences on the
1st February, and closes on the 31st October. Trout, pike, and perch
fishing free; salmon and grilse fishing by arrangement. The fishing-rods
manufactured at Castleconnell have won a world-wide reputation for
Messrs. Enright and Sons, and Mr. Jack Enright has himself wo
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