Province of Ulster III

Categories: Provinces, Ulster

Above: Sculpture In Ulster County Fermanagh lies south-west of Tyrone, and forms a trough, in the bottom of which lies the great chain of lakes formed by the river Erne. The lakes stretch through nearly the whole length of the county, and divide it into two almost equal parts. There are a great many islands [...]

Above: Sculpture In Ulster County Fermanagh lies south-west of Tyrone, and forms a trough, in the bottom of which lies the great chain of lakes formed by the river Erne. The lakes stretch through nearly the whole length of the county, and divide it into two almost equal parts. There are a great many islands in these lakes; it is said that they number 365. One of these islands, Devenish, was for ages one of Ireland's chief scats of religion and learning. It contains some ... Read More

Province of Ulster II

Categories: Provinces, Ulster

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 [...]

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 ... Read More