Above: View In Connaught County Roscommon lies between Mayo and the Shannon. It is on the whole a level county, and includes some of the finest and richest grazing lands in Ireland. It contains numerous lakes, among which arc Loughs Allen and Ree. Roscommon, the county town, lies inland. It has a fine old abbey and the ruins of a Norman castle. It has a large cattle trade. Boyle, on the Boyle, ... 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