surfaces, but articulated into each other like ball and socket. The length of these particular stones from joint to joint is various; generally, they are from 12 to 24 inches long, and near the bottom they are longer than toward the top. Their size and diameter differ also; in general they are from 15 to 20 inches in diameter. The cliffs, at a great distance from the causeway, especially in the bay to the eastward, exhibit at many places the same kind of columns, figured and

and shorter ones, like the strings of a harp. The GIANT'S AMPHITHEATRE, "the most beautiful work of the kind, that in Rome not excepted." The GIANT'S CHIMNEY TOrs, three isolated pillars standing upon a promontory, the tallest about 45 ft. in height. The Priest and his Flock, The Nursing child, The King and his Nobles, will all be pointed out by the guides. Pleaskin Head, "the finest of all promontories," rises to a height of 370 ft. Beyond are the Giant's Pulpit, a pre

faded, science has dissipated that astonishment which the scrupulous and accurate formation of columnar basalt once excited, and suspension-bridges have become universally adopted.

The swinging bridge from the Antrim coast to the rocky islet, consists of two parallel ropes secured to rings let into the rock on each side of the yawning chasm, with crossing cords, on which, as on the rounds of a ladder, planks are loosely laid. There is undoubtedly little attention here paid to security; the whole structure swings with every breeze, the planks are not even tied to the cross cords, and a rail or handguide would rather increase the danger to a passenger, from the peril of reaction. Those who are employed in the conduct of the fishery pass rapidly and safely over, much aided in the accomplishment by the stability which a basket-load of salmon on the back contributes. When the season closes, the clerk retires from his island hut, having previously removed his temporary bridge, and from this period the rock is inaccessible, save-at even a greater risk than before-an approach to its dangerous coast by water. BALLYCASTLE (Hotel: Antrim Arms), a dull town of about 2000 inhabitants. Near it are the ruins of Bonamargy Abbey, erected in the fourteenth century. Near CUSHENDUN, a pretty village with neat residences, the road crosses the Glendum river by a lofty and handsome viaduct supported by three arches. GLENARM, a village of about 1000 inhabitants. The castle is the seat of the Earls of Antrim. It is opposite the town, and is surrounded by a fine park. A somewhat enthusiastic writer says of the castle and its vicinity, "Near the village and castle all traces of

wilderness vanish entirely, and a charming park and pretty flower garden confer additional beauties on the scene. The castle itself is built in a fine old Gothic style, and furnished with modern taste and elegance. Four hundred deer graze around it, and six hundred old ancestral trees overshadow its grounds with their spreading boughs; and all this smiling and peaceful beauty sheltered between the wild rocks which form the little glen, with a view opening on old Ocean rolling its stormy whitecrested waves beyond, forms perhaps the most wonderful site in all the world for a stately baronial mansion.' Twelve miles from Glenarm, by an excellent road, is LARNE (Hotel: King's Arms), a beautifully situated town, now the terminus of the railway from Carrickfergus and Belfast. There are four trains daily from Larne to Belfast. 14 miles from Larne we reach

CARRICKFERGUS (Hotel: Victoria), a town of about 4000 inhabitants, with very few attractions. The chief objects of interest are the castle and the church; the former, built by the De Courceys, is still habitable. The church contains some fine monuments of the Chichesters. KingWilliam III. landed here in 1689, before the battle of the Boyne.

ROUTE 8.

DUBLIN TO KILKENNY.

81 miles; first class, 15s.; second, 11s. 4d.; third, 6s. 8d.

HE route from Dublin is the same as that to Cork as far as Kildare (see Route 4). At Kildare (30 miles from Dublin) we take

the Irish South-Eastern Railway to Kilkenny, passing CARLOW (55 miles), (Hotel: Club House). It is situated upon the river Barrow. Its castle, erected in the twelfth century by Hugh De Lacy, is celebrated in the military annals of Ireland. It contains a handsome Catholic church and college, and a fine English church. Nothing remains of the castle except two towers about sixty feet in height and the ruins of the wall which connected them. KILKENNY (81 miles), (Hotels: Club House, Imperial). Pop. 13,235. Situated on the river Nore. It was once a place of considerable importance, as its castle, the ruins of its massive walls and churches testify. It formerly had a considerable trade in woollens, but this has fallen off, and the chief business of the town is its retail trade and the sale of the agricultural products of the surrounding district. The most conspicuous object is the baronial castle of the Marquis of Ormond, which is full of historical associations. It was originally built by Strongbow, but has been repeatedly enlarged, and has been greatly improved by the present marquis. The grounds are not extensive, but are well laid out. The cathedral of St. Canice, built in 1202, is not excelled by any of the ancient ecclesiastical buildings of Ireland, except St. Patrick's and Christ Church in Dublin. The church of St. John, which belonged to an ancient abbey, has been called the "Lantern of Ireland," on account of the great number of its windows. Near the city is a marble quarry of considerable importance. Thirtyone miles from Kilkenny is WaTERFORD, a sea-port, with a population of 23,000, but with nothing of interest to the tourist.

ROUTE 9.

DUBLIN TO GALWAY.

126 miles; first class, 22s.; second, 17s. 6d.; third, 11s. 8d.

HE first place of interest on the route is MAYNOOTH (15 miles), chiefly celebrated for its Roman Catholic College, which bas given rise to political controversies which have made it famous. The college has been endowed by various Acts of Parliament since 1795. During the present reign it has been permanently endowed for the education of 500 students and 20 senior scholars, and 30,000L. has been appropriated for the erection of buildings. All students admitted must be designed for the priesthood in Ireland.

At one end of the single street of Maynooth is an entrance to Carton, the seat of the Duke of Leinster; at the other are the ruins of the once-powerful castle formerly belonging to his family, the Fitzgeralds.

MULLINGAR (50 miles), where are held important fairs and markets for horses, cattle, and farm produce, and containing barracks for 1000 soldiers. Ballinasloe (92 miles), chiefly remarkable for its fairs and markets. GALWAY (126 miles). (Hotels: Railway, Black's.) Pop. 16,446. The city, situated upon the magnificent bay of the same name, is of considerable antiquity, and the older part consists of streets and lanes huddled together without regard to comfort or convenience. It partakes of the appearance of a Spanish town, the result of its early intercourse with Spain.