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brought up the question of the extension of the time for the con- 

 ferences, and advocated that they be held every five years instead 

 of three, but, after discussion by Messrs. Robert Welch, F. 

 Balfour-Browne, and W. H. Gallway, of Belfast j W. D. Roebuck 

 and J. W. Taylor, of Leeds ; and J. de Wett Hinch, Dublin, it 

 was finally decided to let the matter stand over for the present. 



The President having offered a prize for the best find of the 

 week, the meeting concluded. 



After partaking of an early breakfast on Friday morning, the 

 party left Cork by the 9-50 train for Youghal. Youghal was one 

 of the strongholds of the powerful and haughty Desmonds, and 

 there are many fortified buildings, a castle, and a college, all 

 erected by the last Earl, but now in ruins. A visit was made to 

 St. Mary's Church, founded by the Fitzgerald family in the twelfth 

 century. It contains an especially beautiful Gothic window. Of 

 peculiar interest, however, was Myrtle Grove, adjoining the grounds 

 of the church, the residence of the accomplished and ill-fated Sir 

 Walter Raleigh. 



The party was conducted over the town by Dr. Charles 

 Romayne, a well-known antiquarian. The learned doctor kindly 

 pointed out the most interesting antiquarian parts of the old town 

 and vicinity, and gave a brief sketch of the most salient parts of 

 their histories. After lunch an extra driving excursion was 

 arranged to Ardmore, under the leadership of Mr. W. H. Gallway, 

 those left behind being looked after by Mr. Praeger. At Ardmore 

 the party had an opportunity of examining a fine example of a 

 cloic-teac, or round tower, 97 feet high, and in perfect preservation. 

 Adjoining the tower were the ruins of the ancient church known 

 as Teampull-Deiscart, and at a short distance St. Declan's Oratory 

 and Holy Well. The party, having again come together at 

 Youghal, dined at the Devonshire Arms Hotel, and returned to 

 Cork at 9-30. 



On Saturday the 9-15 train for Macroom was taken, passing 

 on the way the ruins of several castles, and near Kilumney Station 



