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| MILFORD, CO. DONEGAL. -At the head of Mulroy Bay, on the northern coast of Donegal, embowered in groves of splendid forest trees, stands the pretty hamlet of Milford, sketched above. It is distant but six miles from Rathmullen, celebrated in Irish history as the town from which Hugh O'Neill, the victor of the Yellow Ford; Rory O'Donnell, brother of Red Hugh and chief of Clan-Conal, and their families, sailed for France, finally settling in Rome, A. D. 1607. Rathmullen is situated on Lough Swilly, and a regular stage coach, which travels over a picturesque route, connects it with Milford. Although it has less than five hundred inhabitants, Milford is a fine market town, and has two very good hotels, for the accommodation of tourists and other visitors. Mulroy Bay is one of the most beautiful estuaries of the Atlantic on the northern Irish coast and is studded with wooded islands. The fishing is of the best, and the climate, in the summer season, can hardly be surpassed. The shores of the bay are undulating and richly clothed in evergreens and heather. Near the town stands Mulroy Castle-once the residence of the notorious Earl of Leitrim, who was assassinated for his crimes against humanity and decency many years ago. He was held in such horror by the people that his slayers were never discovered. |
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