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14th March, igof. 



Professor Johnson Symington, M.D., F.R.S. F.R.S.E., 



in the chair. 



WITH THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF ANTIQUARIES 

 (IRELAND) ON A CRUISE ROUND THE IRISH 

 COAST. 

 By S. F. Milligan, M.R.I.A., Vice-President for Ulster. 



The cruise, which commenced on 21st June, 1904, was the 

 fourth inaugurated by this Society, and was a source of un- 

 diminished pleasure to all concerned. 



There were two previous cruises around portions of the Irish 

 coastline, and another to the Hebrides, but this was the first 

 occasion on which a tour was made all round Ireland from Bel- 

 fast to Kingston, going by the North, the Western, and Southern 

 shores, and calling at all points of special interest en route. 



The s. steamer " Magic," belonging to the Belfast Steamship 

 Company, started at ro-o o'clock a.m. with about 140 members, 

 including a number of the members of the Cambrian Society, who 

 were privileged to join. 



The sail along the Antrim Coast was very pleasant, as the 

 course was quite close to the shore until Rathlin was reached, 

 when a stop of about two hours was made. The vessel anchored 

 in Church Bay, close in, and a good view of that part of the 

 Island was obtained. 



It had been arranged to land here, but when it was considered 

 how few objects of antiquarian interest were within reach, it was 

 decided by the majority that we should proceed around the North 

 Coast as closely as possible and enjoy the view, the weather being 



