Monaghan

This town was built by the Blaneys in 1611, and has a population of about 3,484, who are principally shop-keepers. Large flour mills are in the vicinity. The Ulster canal passes the town. Its public buildings consist of a county court house and jail, cavalry barracks, fever hospital, and workhouse. Close at hand are the ruins of some forts. Cortalvin, Lord Rossmore; Castle Shane, Right Hon. E. Lucas; Camla Vale, Colonel Westenra.

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Rostrevor

County Down

This is a pretty and fashionable watering place in Carlingford Bay.
Warrenpoint

County Down

This is one of the most picturesque and romantically situated watering places in Ireland, and consequently much frequented.
Enniskillen

County Fermanagh

This town, which is situated in a fine spot on an island between Loughs Erne, contains a population of about 14,678, who are engaged in the corn and general trade.