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"The Sunny Side of Ireland How to see it by the Great Southern and Western Railway"

Steamer returns to Killaloe about 5.30 p.m., the Train leaves
Killaloe at 6.10 p.m. for Castleconnell, arriving at 6.41 p.m.; or
take car from Hotel to meet the 8.15 a.m. Steamer at Killaloe for
Portumna, return by down Steamer to Killaloe, thence by 6.10 p.m.
Train for Castleconnell. This Cruise embraces the whole length of
Lough Derg, and affords a grand combination of lake and mountain
scenery.
~Third Day.~--A selection from the following may be made:--
(_a_) Drive to Limerick City. See its magnificent Churches,
Treaty Stone, etc, etc.
(_b_) To Killaloe. St. Flannan's Cathedral, a very ancient edifice,
Oratory with stone roof, Brian Boru's Fort, and Cragg
Hill, from which a very pretty view of Lough Derg may be
obtained.
(_c_) To Glenstal Castle and Grounds (admission by pass).
(_d_) To Keeper Hill. A splendid panoramic view of the
surrounding country afforded from the summit of this Hill,
including Lough Derg and "reaches" of the Shannon below
Limerick.
(_e_) To Adare Manor (admission by pass).
(_f_) Or take Row Boat from Castleconnell to Killaloe _via_
O'Brien's Bridge, or to Limerick _via_ Plassy.
(_g_) Take train from Castleconnell Station at 10.


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