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dammed lake which occupied the valley of the Glenmakeeran 

 River. The waters of this Lake Glenmakeeran, which were at a 

 higher level than those of Lake Glenshesk, flowed through a deep 

 gorge cut in the solid rock, and which is now streamless, into 

 Lake Glenshesk, and thence by the overflow channels before- 

 mentioned into the valley of the Bush River, at Armoy. Several 

 terraces of gravel in Glenmakeeran were pointed out, and it was 

 shown that these corresponded respectively to the levels of three 

 channels, which successively acted as overflows for the lake, it 

 being explained that the terraces were deltas formed in the lake 

 by inflowing streams, each delta assuming the level of the waters 

 at its formation. Crossing the open moorland from Glen- 

 makeeran, the party came to the upper stretches of the vast 

 streamless overflow channel referred to, a gorge of magnificent 

 proportions and great length. It is known locally as Altiffirnan 

 Glen, and down along it the members made their way to the 

 public road by the Glenshesk River. 



Remounting the brake in waiting, a most enjoyable drive 

 terminated in Ballycastle at five o'clock. The party left 

 Ballycastle by the 6-10 p.m. train for Belfast. 



ARDGLASS. 



The customary " Boxing Day " excursion took place on 26th 

 December, when 42 members travelled to Ardglass. On reaching 

 Killough the party left the train and proceeded to walk by the 

 shore in a downpour of rain, which sadly interfered with the 

 collectors' ardour. Ardglass was reached at three o'clock and the 

 members were received in Sean O'Neill's Castle (better known as 

 Jordan's Castle) by Mr. F. J. Bigger and entertained to tea. After 

 an inspection of the castle and its contents Mr. Bigger gave an 

 interesting account of the history and fortunes of the castle, and a 

 pleasant afternoon was spent in the historic stronghold of a long 

 departed race of merchant princes. 



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