312 Incompetent Ostlers and bad Stables. 



the harness being on a par with, and as much 

 attended to, as the vehicles. 



The charges at inns in Ireland are higher 

 than in England execrable Port wine is seven 

 shillings the bottle. Use, I make no dgmbt, 

 might reconcile a stranger to the flavor of 

 whiskey, which is the general beverage of the 

 country. Poultry is both cheap and good. 

 One of the greatest inconveniences is the mise- 

 rable stabling. It is a great luxury to meet 

 with stalls, and the being who calls himself an 

 ostler is frequently so awkward, as to create a 

 doubt if ever before he had officiated in that 

 capacity. 



We were disappointed, after admiring the 

 approach, at the filth and disgusting appearance 

 of the town, which exceeded any place through 

 which we had passed. The population is con- 

 siderable. The shops are small, and had the 

 appearance of being poorly supplied ; there is, 

 however, a great show of new buildings in pro- 

 gress, besides which, there is a manufactory of 

 linen to a considerable extent, but it does not 

 appear to have the effect of enriching the people. 



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Our road to Castlebar is, as we are given to 



