274 Valley of Sally Shannon. 



bay : among the latter, Benbulb is particularly 



conspicuous. 



io Ji^vsfo "r^ui/jr i.'';;'' K. o 1 , ;.rr- TO 



The declining rays of the sun, irradiating the 

 surface of the sea, presented to our view an 

 extensive sheet of burnished gold ; and in re- 

 flecting its warm and glowing tints over the 

 nearer objects, completed the magic of a scene 

 which would have kindled enthusiasm and rap- 

 ture in the coldest and most insensible in- 

 dividual. The first sensation with which I be- 

 came affected was astonishment this was suc- 

 ceeded by the inspiration of unbounded ad- 

 miration ! The effects of both can never be 

 effaced from my recollection. Reluctantly did I 

 bid this delightful prospect farewell; and no- 

 thing but the rapid approach of night could have 

 compelled us to quit a scene of such novelty 

 and fascination. As far as we could judge, the 

 remainder of the road was through a poor and 

 ill cultivated country. 



The valley of Bally Shannon is very fertile, as 

 appeared by the excellence of the crops of grain. 

 The town stands on the declivity of a hill 

 sloping to the river Erne. The church is on a 

 rising ground above the town, and is a fine 

 object. A great number of new houses are 



