336 Tops of Mountains covered with Snow. 



We passed Lord Kilmony's place, which is 

 sheltered by extensive woods ; a little beyond 

 which is the village of Kilkeel, where the dis- 

 tance from the shore is increased by the ex- 

 tension of a headland into the sea: the land is 

 of better quality, and under better manage- 

 ment, yet there were several parties threshing 

 out their barley on the high road. 



The mountains appeared here in great ma- 

 jesty : some of their eminences, which are 

 among the highest in Ireland, were already 

 covered with snow. A little. further appeared 

 Slieve Donald, on the most elevated part of 

 which are two cairns. The sublimity of the 

 whole of this alpine barrier cannot well be ex- 

 ceeded. 



We passed a newly erected farming establish- 

 ment, with considerable buildings and offices ; 

 and much expense seemed to be incurred on 

 improving the land. The want of wood and 

 hedges give an appearance of great poverty to 

 the country in general. 



Lord Kilmony's property extends to the base 

 of Invoick, where he has a large tract of wild 

 uncultivated land. This he is now leasing on 

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