These pages attempt to make better known the large part of Ireland which is served by the Great
Southern and Western Railway Company and while doing so to realise Shakespeare's words: An
honest tale speeds best being plainly told. If they succeed in these endeavours they will
satisfy the compiler. No inexorable route is insisted upon but no suggestion is stinted which
may help the tourist to enjoy fully the beautiful country he passes through and a beautiful
country it truly is be it approached from Athlone its north-western gate by the Shannon
where In the quiet watered land the land of roses Stands Saint Kieran's city fair or from
its south-western side in the kingdom of Kerry where the ocean leans against the mountains
and the storm-swept peak of Skellig Michael makes the most westerly citadel of Christ in the
Old World! Everywhere within its broad borders swift-rushing rivers mirror-like lakes and
mountains tiaraed in the skies delight the vision and gladden the heart. [...] Reprint of the
second edition of the guide to Ireland following the routes of the Great Southern and Western
Railway. Covers sights of Dublin Limerick Cork Waterford Killarney Galway and many more.
Originally released in 1902.
