Dublin walks and routes to Cork and Belfast.

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Perambulations of Dublin**

Or Guide to all the Principal Public Buildings, Squares, Streets, and other objects which are deserving of the attention of Visitors to the City of Dublin. The Four Perambulations traced out for the Stranger, may be performed in four days, or in a shorter space if his time be limited; but will admit of being dwelt on much longer, should the convenience of the Tourist admit.

The Visitor is here supposed to reside in Sackville-street, where there are several excellent hotels, but the directions are equally applicable should he happened to lodge in Dawson-street, another avenue well supplied with good hotels, or any of the leading street. **

First Perambulation**.- Let the Visitor, in Sackville-street, direct his attention to the great extent of this noble avenue, the splendor of the houses, formerly the mansions of the Irish nobility, Nelson’s Pillar, the Post-office, the Dublin Institution, the Club-house, the Friendly Brother’s-house, the Medical-hall, &c. at the north end of the street see the Rotunda-rooms, and Lying-in-hospital.

Passing down Great Britain-street, turn on the R. up Granby-row, into Palace-row, see here Lord Charlemont’s town residence, containing some valuable paintings, &c.; then proceed up Gardiner’s-row, by Belvidere-house, into Gardiner’s-place, and thence into Mountjoy-square; afterwards down Gardiners-treet, to the Custom-house, which is seen standing at the termination of this fine vista. Having visited the Long-room in the Custom-house, the stranger should next inspect the Docks and Stores, from whence there is a delightful ride or walk along the North Quay to the Light-house.

Returning by the same beautiful promenade pass the front of the Custom-house, and reaching Marlborough-street, pass up to its intersection with Abbey-street, then turn to the L. opposite to the Wesleyan Chapel, and visit the Royal Hibernian Academy of Arts, and so return to Sackville-street. **

Second Perambulation**. - Crossing Carlisle-bridge, pass down Westmorland-street, see on the R. the splendid portico of the Bank, which was formerly the principal entrance to the House of Lords: on the L. is the College, fronting College-green, in the centre of which is seen the equestrian statue of William III. Passing by the College proceed up Grafton-street, where on the L.* *is the Provost’s-house, and, opposite, the Royal Irish Academy.

The first turn on the L. is Nassau-street; which conducts by Leinster and Clare streets, to Merrion-square, where on the W. side is a fine view of Leinster-house and Lawn; and at the angle formed by the W. and S. sides, there is an extensive view terminated in the distance by St. Stephen’s-chapel; advancing thither, Fitzwilliam-street is met, on the R., which leads to a small but pretty area called Fitzwilliam-square.

Passing along the E. and S. sides, turn on the L. into Pembroke-street, thence into Leeson-street, turning to the R.; then the noble square called Stephen’s-green is reached. Here, on the S. side, is Mr. Whaley’s noble mansion, distinguished by a Lion couchant over the portico.; and on the W. Surgeons’-hall, at the corner of York-street.

The first turn on the N. is Dawson-street, here see the Mansion-house, and St. Anne’s Church; and turn on the R. into Molesworth-street, at the end of which, but in Kildare-street, stands the Royal Dublin Society’s-house, formerly the palace of the Duke of Leinster; the L. conducts by the Kildare Club-house, into Nassau-street, and on the L. again by Morrison’s Hotel into Grafton-street; crossing which, and passing down Suffolk-street, visit St. Andrew’s, usually called the Round Church, and turning to the R. down Church-lane, cross by King William’s Statue into Foster-Place, whence a lane at the rear of the National Bank leads into Fleet-street, which communicates with Aston’s Quay by Price’s Lane. On the L. here is the Iron-bridge, and on the R. Carlisle-bridge, which brings you to Sackville-street again. **

Third Perambulation**.- The extreme end of Sackville-street is crossed by Great Britain-street, which conducts, in front of the Lying-in-hospital, by a long avenue to Capel-street. Simpson’s Hospital was passed on the R. Nearly opposite to the termination of Great Britain-street, in Capel-street, is Little Britain-street, which opens to the Fruit Market, and on the R. to Green-street, where are Newgate, the Sessions House, the Marshalsea, and the Sheriffs’ Prison.

Passing up Green-street, turn to the L. down King-street-walk; On the R. Linen-hall street leads to the Linen-hall, and on the L. is Anne-street, where there is a very beautiful Roman Catholic chapel. Proceeding again by King-street, pass Smithfield, the great Cattle Market, and arriving at St. Paul’s Church, turn on the L. down Blackhall-place to the Blue-coat-hospital, fronting a noble avenue, Blackhall-street; cross the front of the Hospital, and pass down Wood-lane into Barrack-street, turn to the R. and see the Royal Barracks; thence lip Barrack-street, Phoenix-street, to the Phoenix-park, where are the Wellington Testimonial in front, and the Royal Infirmary on the R.; and drive to the Lord Lieutenant’s Lodge and Phoenix Column.

Return to town by the *North Circular-road *(the approach by which his Majesty was conducted to visit the city), down Eccles-street and Temple-street, and passing George’s Church, at the end of Upper Temple-street, turn to the R. into Rutland-square, and so back to Sackville-street again. **

Fourth Perambulation**. - Passing over Carlisle-bridge and down Westmorland-street, turn on the R. into College-green, where are, on the R. the Bank of Ireland, on the L. the Royal Arcade, and farther on the R., the Commercial Buildings. Shortly after Dame-street is entered: the second turn on the L. is Palace-street, which communicates with the Lower Castle-yard; where are the Chapel, the old Treasury, &c.; the arch-way on the top of the hill on the R. leads into the Upper Castle-yard.

The great gate on the R. leads into Castle-street; on the R. stands the Royal Exchange, on the L. Newcomen’s Bank (now closed), and in front is Cork-hill. Turning to the L. up Castle-street, proceed to its intersection with Werburgh’s and Fishamble streets, and see to the R. the old Cathedral of Christ Church. Then turn on the L. into Werbugh’s-street, pass St. Werburgh’s Church on the L., advance to Bride-street, pass St. Bride’s Church on the R., and the second turn on the R. leads to St. Patrick’s Cathedral; from the grand entrance turn onto the L., and then the first street on the R. (the Cross Poddle), leads to the Coombe, see the Weaver’s Hall on the R. and St. Luke’s Church on the L.

Meath-street on the R. conducts to Thomas-street; turn to the L., pass St. Catherine’s Church, and proceed onward to the Obelisk, see St. James’s Church on the R.; here James-street on the L. leads to the Foundling Hospital, and Bow-lane; on the R. to Swift’s, Steevens’s, and the Royal Hospital. After visiting the last-mentioned place (the residence of the Commander of the Forces), return through the hospital-fields, on the bank of the river Liffey, and reach the Quay Walls by the beautiful castellated entrance at Barrack-bridge.

Advance towards the mouth of the river, along Usher’s Island, pass Moira House, now the Mendicity Society, proceed by either side of the river, and visit the Four Courts, finely situated on the Inns’ Quay. Then, still pursuing the bank of the river, pass Essex-bridge, Iron-bridge, see the Merchants’ Hall on Aston’s Quay, and arrive at Carlisle-bridge and Sackville-street once more.

In the course of these four perambulations, the stranger will have an opportunity of viewing every important or interesting object in the city.

After satisfying his curiosity in Dublin, should time permit him to extend his tour in the country, the tourist will find much to interest, amuse, and astonish him.

A few days tour in the adjoining *County of Wicklow, *would amply repay him, by views of the finest scenery in Ireland.

The *Lakes of Killarney, *situated about 200 English miles from Dublin, have, for a long period, attracted travellers from all parts of the empire, and are well worthy attention.

The stupendous work of nature, the *Giant’s Causeway, *in the north of Ireland, has long been considered one of the most interesting sights in the world; and travellers who wish to return by way of Scotland, will lose but very little time by visiting it. To go back by Scotland, the tourist must go to Belfast, from whence packets sail several times a week for Greenock and Glasgow. A mail-coach leaves Belfast for Donaghadee every morning on the arrival of the Dublin mail, and from thence the traveller may go to Port Patrick, by the recently-established Post-office steam packets, in two or three hours.

Belfast is 100 English miles from Dublin, and the Giant’s Causeway is about 60 English miles north of Belfast, to which town the traveller must again return.

Having thus pointed out to the tourist the parts of the country most likely to interest him, the following routes are annexed, to conduct him to Cork, Belfast, or Donaghadee, as the places from which he is most likely to embark on taking leave of Ireland.

Route from Dublin to Cork

**1. through Clonmel. - 2. through Cashel. **

From Dublin** Miles** Furlongs** From Dublin** Miles** Furlongs**

To Rathcoole** 8** 0**

• Naas** 7** 4**

• Kilcullen** 5** 5**

• Athy** 12** 0** To Athy** 12** 0**

• Castlecomer** 12** 5**

• Stradbally** 6** 5**

• Kilkenny** 9** 4**

• Abbeyleix** 11** 0**

• Callan** 7** 7**

• Durrow** 5** 0**

• Clonmel** 16** 3**

• Johnston** 8** 0**

• Clogheen** 11** 4**

• Cashel** 8** 7**

• Kilworth** 11** 4**

• Caher** 8** 6**

• Fermoy** 2** 5**

• Mitchelstown** 15** 7**

• Rathcormuck** 3** 5**

• Fermoy** 8** 2**

• Cork** 13** 1**

• Rathcormuck** 3** 5**

121** 7**

• Cork** 15** 5**

130** 6**

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Naas**, the County-town of Kildare, is situated on a branch of the Grand Canal, has a barrack and strong jail, and a population of 3,073 persons, with 547 houses. Near Naas are the ruins of Jigginstown Castle, built by the unfortunate Earl of Strafford. **

Athy**, an ancient borough-town, is pleasantly situated on the river Barrow, and contains a population of about 5,000 souls: near it are the ruins of some religious establishments of very early foundation. **

Castlecomer** is a neat village, much improved by the protection and bounty of the Countess of Ormond, who constantly resides at her beautiful seat near that place. Its population amounts to 1,000 souls. **

Kilkenny** contains some splendid monastic remains. The Cathedral Church of St. Canice, with its many ancient tombs; the Black Abbey and St. John’s; and the noble castle of the Marquis of Ormond, hanging over the river Nore, are all deserving of the traveller’s notice. There is a gallery of paintings in Ormond Castle, and some well-executed tapestry was preserved there. The College of Kilkenny has a deservedly high character as a Classical Seminary. The population of the county of the city of Kilkenny amounts to 23,230 souls. The staple manufacture is blankets. **

Clonmel **is a flourishing town, advantageously situated on the noble river Suir, by which a brisk trade is carried on with Waterford; part of the town is in Tipperary, and part in Waterford county. The population is returned at 15,590 inhabitants. Here are several Charitable Institutions, Schools, Asylums, and Hospitals, and near it is Knocklofty, the seat of Earl Donoughmore.

The town of **Fermoy; **the creation of the enterprising Mr. Anderson, is prettily situated on the river Blackwater. The streets are wide and regular, the houses well built, and there are extensive barracks here, and a pretty church. The mansion of the founder is seen on the river side in a sheltered situation. Here is a classical school of character, and an extensive brewery and corn stores. The population amounts to 6,702.

The City of **Cork **stands on an island in the river Lee; the county of the city contains 22 parishes, either whole or in part, with 100,658 inhabitants, and 12,202 houses. It has many charitable and useful Institutions, a Foundling Hospital, several Charity Schools, a Literary Institution, a Cathedral (St. Finbar’s), a Theatre and Assembly Rooms; the Commercial Buildings, a handsome modern structure, to which a good Hotel is attached; the Exchange, an old building; some good streets, the Mall particularly, and a pleasant walk, the Mardyke Parade. The new jail is also handsome.

Cork has always been a place of much commercial importance, owing to its harbour, called the Cove of Cork, seven miles below the city; here is a natural Basin of deep water, capable of floating the whole British Navy, completely land-locked and guarded at its narrow entrance by strong batteries. This was the port which Lord Minto prophesied was to become the emporium of Europe, if the union of Ireland with Great Britain should be accomplished. Steam-boats sail from Cork to Cove every day, by Black-rock and Passage, between sloping hills highly cultivated and beautified by elegant seats both of the retired merchants and the county gentry, who have gathered from the interior to those very beautiful Marine Villas.

The principal places on the Cashel-line are, Cashel, Caher, and Mitchelstown. The first is famous for the noblest collection of ruins in Ireland, boldly situated on a lofty rock. **

Cormac**: the chapel is of very early date. There is a new Cathedral here, and a Charter School for 66 boys. The population amounts to 5,974 souls. **

Caher **is an improving town, having a handsome new Church and R. C. Chapel. Lord Glengall resides here. There is a spinning-school in the Market house. The population is 3,288 persons: the number of houses 536. **

Mitchelstown **is remarkable for a range of buildings, called Lord Kingston’s Charities, and his Lordship’s residence adjacent to the town: it contains about 4,000 inhabitants.

 Route from Dublin to Belfast and Donaghadee. *

Old Road* Miles New Line. Dublin to** Miles** Furlongs**

Drumcondra**        

Swords**   Finglas** 2** 0**

Man-of-War**   Ashbourne** 8** 0**

Balruddery**   Duleek** 9** 0**

Balbriggan**   Drogheda** 2** 0**

Gillingstown**   Dunleer** 6** 7**

Drogheda**   Castle Bellingham** 3** 7**

* * * * Lurgan Green** 2** 7**

    Dundalk** 3** 3**

    Newry** 9** 7**

    Lough brickland** 7** 7**

    Banbridge** 2** 1**

    Dromore** 5** 4**

    Hillsborough** 3** 3**

    Lisburn** 3** 5**

    Belfast** 7** 0**

  80**   77** 6**

From Belfast to Newtonards - 7 miles 4 furlongs

Newtonards to Donaghadee - 7 miles 1 furlong.

The New Line passes through a bleak country; there is a comfortable inn with post-horses, at Ashbourne, but no village. Duleek, on the Nanny-water; is a small village: near it is the seat of — Garnet, Esq. **

Drogheda *is an old walled town, *and one of the gates is in good preservation. It stands on the river Boyne, and is partly in Meath, and partly in Louth Counties. It has a tolerable trade, about 3,500 houses, and 18,000 in-habitants. Here is a handsome Church, St. Peter’s, a good Market-house, Exchange, Mansion-house, Assembly Rooms, &c. Two miles from this town the famous battle of the Boyne was fought, at Oldbridge, where an Obelisk stands to commemorate the victory: there is an agreeable ride along the banks of the river towards this spot. **

Castle-Bellingham **is a pretty village, containing a population of about 600 souls, and is remarkable for the Ale Brewery. **

Dundalk, **the county-town of Louth, is a large busy town, containing 1,500 houses and 10,000 inhabitants. Lord Roden has a mansion here, and the Court House is one of the most chaste specimens of genuine Grecian architecture in the kingdom. Excellent accommodation for travellers to be had here. A Classical School of very high character is established at this place. **

Newry** is a neat Borough and Market Town, in the Lordship of Newry, seated on the Newry water, and having a communication with Lough Neagh by means of the Newry Canal. The population of the Lordship is 10,186, and of the town 7,470. There is a pleasant excursion hence to Rosstrevor, a picturesque watering-place upon Carlingford Bay. Here are many beautiful demesnes and lodges let during the summer season. There are good Inns and accommodation for travellers at Newry, and cars for hire to make excursions to Rosstrevor and the mountain scenery in the vicinity

The town of **Hillsborough, *containing 207 houses and 1,428 inhabitants, is extremely neat and well situated Here is the splendid mansion of the Marquis of Downshire, and a Church remarkable for its three steeples, the central one being about 180 feet in height; within are some specimens of stained glass. There is a good inn *at this place.

Lisburn, in the County Antrim, is deserving the appellation of a very interesting town: it is well built, well situated, has rather an English character, prettily laid out Public Gardens, a handsome Church with a steeple and spire: considerable trade is carried on here: the population is 4,684. **

Belfast**, the most commercial town in the province of Ulster, contains about 40,000 inhabitants. It is chiefly the Estate of the Marquis of Donegal. The streets are wide and regularly disposed. There is one handsome Square, a Church and a Chapel of Ease, and numerous Meeting-Houses. The Academic Institution is a Seminary of very rising reputation. The Belfast Academy is a school of established character. The public buildings, with few exceptions, are of brick. There is a tolerable Theatre, Commercial Buildings, and an admirable Reading Room, an old Exchange; Workhouse, Infirmary, &c. Private Banks, good Hotels, Steam Packets to Liverpool and Glasgow, conveyances of various descriptions to the scenery of Antrim coast and the county of Down. There are also two Newspapers supported here.

In the neighbourhood are the curious caverns in Cave Hill, and an excursion along the margin of Belfast Lough may be made with advantage on a tour to Cave Hill. The river Logan rather runs by than through the town, and is the boundary between the Counties Antrim and Down: it is an insignificant river. Belfast is not the county-town, being of modern origin. Carrickfergus, seven miles distant on the northern side of Belfast Lough, still continues the Assize town of Antrim. The castle of Carrickmines is an interesting object; it is very well preserved.

The Mail proceeds every morning from Belfast to Newtonards, thence to Donaghadee, and is conveyed to Portpatrick in Steam-boats.

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