Above: The Giant Causeways Ulster comprises the northern part of Ireland, and is bounded by the sea on three sides. It contains nine counties, and is the most prosperous province of Ireland , because it is the one in which both farming' and manufactures flourish most. Many of the inhabitants are descendants of Scotsmen who settled there in the reign of James the First. A great deal of flax is grown in Ulster, and active linen manufactures are carried on. county donegal lies on ... Read More

Above: North Coast in Ireland Lough Foyle is the estuary of the river Foyle. At Moville, on its northern shore, steamers from Glasgow to America make their last call before crossing the Atlantic. Lough Swilly, in Donegal, extends far into the land. Read More

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. ... Read More