Kingstown as it's also known, is the deep water port for Dublin which, six miles away at the head
of Dublin Bay, is the capital of the Irish Free State and one of the country's handsomest cities.
The River Liffey cuts Dublin in two, just as the Seine divides Paris; both sides have important
business avenues, residential streets with fine Georgian mansions, pleasant parks and renowned buildings.
Imposing Dublin Castle, which dates back 600 years, has served as fortress, palace and prison.
The House of the Irish Parliament, Customs House and Four Courts are masterpieces of 18th century architecture, as
is Trinity College, standing serene and peaceful, in the very heart of the historic city.
St. Patrick's Cathedral and Christ Church are stately and impressive buildings, rich with carvings, monuments and
treasured memorials.
From Dún Laoghaire the Caronia will carry you south along Ireland's coast to beautiful Glengarriff.
Glengarriff, “the craggy glen”, lies on the innermost curve of lake-like Bantry Bay, surrounded by bold
mountains and embowered in arbutus, fuchsia, yew and holly.
It has long been recognised as one of the most beautiful spots of County Cork, itself abounding in places of surpassing
beauty and today a popular seaside resort with golf links, beaches and sailing.
Some forty miles to the north, amid the highest mountains in Ireland, are the famed and lovely
Lakes of Killarney.
Period postcard view of Glengarriff
[Image: John Hinde postcard - Courtesy of George Peterson]
RMS “CARONIA” is due to anchor off Dún Laoghaire, Ireland at approx. 7am. Details of launch
service will be printed in the daily programme .
Dún Laoghaire Departure
LAST TENDER from the shore will be at 6.15pm.
RMS “CARONIA” sails promptly for Glengarriff at 7pm.
Formerly known as Kingstown, Dun Laoghaire is the port for Dublin, capital of the Republic of
Ireland. Metropolis of an ancient country, Dublin was a place of importance as long ago as the
dawn of the Christian era.
Built on the site of ancient Ath Cliath (the Ford of the Hurdles), it became Dubhlinn (the Dark
Pool). It is a city of architectural contrasts whose ancient edifices of predominantly Georgian
character stand alongside of modern dwellings.
RMS “CARONIA” is due anchor off Glengarriff, Ireland at approx. 9am. A transfer schedule of the
ship's launches will be printed in the programme of the day.
Departure
LAST TENDER from the shore leaves at 8.15pm.
RMS “CARONIA” sails promptly for Le Havre at 9pm.
On Bantry Bay, where bold mountains and bowered headlands spread their arms around the smooth
expanse of its lake-like waters, lies Glengarriff (the craggy glen), a favourite seashore resort
in beautiful County Cork.
Jaunting cart transport at Killarney on 22 May 1952
[Photo: Caronia - Peter Stevens Collection]
Barry Smith confirms…
You will observe the seats face outwards to each side - the “Jaunting Cart” would be part of the
uniqueness of a visit in 1952 to western rural Eire. Killarney was by 1952 a great American tourist
magnet, with year round jaunting cart trips around The Lakes of Killarney. In fact the background
of the photo looks like typical Killarney scenery.
