Lough Swilly. 



fertile ; and the hill on the opposite side of the 

 Lough is clothed with delightful verdure. 



A frigate at anchor, and a number of fishing 

 boats under sail, gave great life to the scene. 

 The situation of Buncranagh is highly beau- 

 tiful ; it is a small fishing town, and has also a 

 linen manufactory. 



The taking of herrings in Lough Swilly is 

 one of the most considerable fisheries in Ire- 

 land; and often continues into the month of 

 January : but there did not appear to be any 

 erections for curing the fish on the spot. 



The west side of the Lough is less cultivated j 

 but the hills are covered with a verdure, for 

 whkh this country in all ages has been so justly 

 celebrated. 



The anchorage in the Lough is good, but 

 the approach at night dangerous, for want of 

 lights. The melancholy loss of Captain Par- 

 kinson, his whole crew, and frigate, is still a 

 subject of deep regret. 



On our return from Buncranagh, we inspected 

 the Bishop's farm. His Lordship has beesa a 



