Item 01: Sir Charles Rosenthal diary, 25 September 1914-31 December 1918 - Page 319
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Wednesday 30th May
Arrived in Belfast about 8 PM. Lt. McKinstry came aboard, introduced himself and told me he had his car waiting to take me to their home. Rather a miserable day so remained indoors. Mrs. McKinstry and her daughter Mrs. Rosborough pressed me to abandon my trip to Ballyshannon and stay with them at Belfast. As the son was home on leave he was available to drive their car, and they promised to drive me around the country to the most interesting places. I finally decided to remain in Belfast. A second married daughter was also at the house.
Thursday 31st May
A trip was arranged to Bangor, a favourite summer resort on the coast at the entrance to Belfast Lough
We had two punctures on the way there, and had to walk part of the way into the town, where tubes were repaired. We returned home about 7 PM. The country is exceedingly beautiful and the Rhododendrons in particular make an exceedingly fine show. At night we went to see a play in the local theatre.
Friday 1st June
Another motor run was arranged for to day. This time to another favourite watering place named NewCastle situated on the shores of Dundrum bay and just at the foot of the Mourne mountains. Here there is a magnificent Hotel, golf links etc. On the way down we passed through Downpatrick. We had a look at the restored Cathedral and visited the grave of Ireland's patron Saint, St. Patrick. Here again we had another puncture. We brought back home an enormous bunch of beautiful lilac blooms. At night I sang a few songs.
Saturday 2nd June
To day we had quite a long run, about 170 miles. Leaving Belfast at 10 AM we skirted the shores of Belfast and Larne LoughS, passing through Carrickfergus and Larne. We then continued up the coast road of the rugged Antrim shore through Glenarm, Carnlough and Cushendall. At this latter place we took the road leading over the high moor land to BallyCastle.