330 The Irish Wolf-Dog* 



my mind to seeing it dilapidated, and fast 

 crumbling to ruin. I was not sorry to turn 

 my steps another way. 



On inspecting the port, we found a noble 

 edifice, building by Messrs. Fitzgerald, as a 

 warehouse, the expense of which, when finished, 

 is estimated at ten thousand pounds. Govern- 

 ment is laying out large sums on improve- 

 ments in the harbour. The export of grain 

 from this port is considerable. Warm sea- water 

 baths form a part of the sumptuous establish- 

 ments of this place. 



The bay possesses many picturesque features : 

 among the most striking are the lofty mountains 

 of Croagh Patrick, occupying the whole head 

 of the Lough. Next in consequence are the 

 mountains of Xjalway to the right; those of 

 Mayo on the left ; and Glare Isle, and the stu- 

 pendous black mountain, which close the bay. 

 The union of so many grand objects forms a 

 piqst splendid and interesting scene. 



This place, some time since, was famous for 

 the Irish wolf dog, which Mr. Pennant supposes 

 was introduced into Ireland by the Danes : I 

 regretted to find that the breed of these dogs 

 had become extinct. 



