Above: View in Munster The most mountainous part of Ireland is the south-west of Munster. The Macgillicuddy Reeks, in County Kerry, contain the highest summits in the whole island. CarnTual, the highest of all, is 3,404 feet above the sea-level. The famous and beautiful Lakes of Killarney are in the midst of these mountains. Read More

Above: View in Leinster The Wicklow Mountains, on the east coast, contain beautiful scenery. The moors on the hill-tops are bleak and lonely; but the lower slopes are richly wooded, and in the midst of the hills there are lovely valleys and sparkling streams. Read More

Above: View in Connaught The west coast of Connaught is very mountainous. Mount Nephin and other lofty peaks are within sight of the Atlantic. Croagh Patrick rises from the seashore. It is so perfectly shaped that it appears the same from whatever side it is seen. It is said that this is the place from which St. Patrick drove all the reptiles of Ireland into the sea. In the west of Galway there is a wild and rugged region called Connemara. Read More