Above: View In Ulster

county antrim, on the north-east coast, washed by the North Channel, is that part of Ireland nearest to Scotland. From shore to shore the distance is only about twelve miles. The coast of Antrim (Hotels, Antrim, Ireland) is broken into a number of fine cliffs, part of which form the famous Giants’ Causeway. On the coast are Kathlin Island, Fair Head, and Belfast Lough.

The surface is high and rugged, with mountains running down to the sea, forming grand scenery. Lough Neagh borders the south-west of the county, and the river Bann forms the western boundary.

Above: Land of Ireland

Like Scotland, the sister island of Ireland has broken and rugged coasts on the west; but unlike Scotland, she has few islands, and none of any size or importance.

Rathlin, or Rachlin Island, off the coast of County Antrim , is famous as the refuge of King Robert the Bruce when he was driven from Scotland for a time in 130G and 1307.

North Isles of Arran, off the north-west coast of County Donegal, are famous for their cliffs and caves. Tory Island, still farther north, stands out of the sea so as to appear like a collection of towers and pinnacles.

Above: View in North Cape

Malin Head, in County Donegal, is the most northerly point of the mainland. Fair Head, in County Antrim, on the north-east, opposite the Mull of Cantire in Scotland, is 200 feet high.

One of the greatest wonders of Ireland is the Giants’ Causeway, on the north coast of Antrim. It is a sort of natural pier, stretching from the shore into the North Channel. According to a fable it was the work of Irish giants, who wished to make a road or cause-way across the Channel to Scotland; and hence its name.