Went to 9 Mass, and felt very self-conscious because I was the only one who went for Holy Communion. Left for Dripsey at 10 in great form. On the way I had a nice swim at Iniscarra. Came to Dripsey about 11.30. Dripsey Castle is a fine one, near the mills. It was built by MacCarthy Mór. The house next to it is a large roomy one too. After hunting about a long time for Markie, I came across his brother Michael, the image of Markie in every respect, who told me that Markie was in Cork! He thought I was not coming out at all. Michael, however, was really kind, and went swimming with me, and after we had dinner. After Paddy came along (the Slany family is innumerable). Michael and I then went for a walk of 3 miles to see Leader’s Folly. Leader was a rich faddist who for no apparent reason brought water from one hill to another by a trough resting on about a dozen massive stone pillars about 60 ft high. They look like an old Roman aquaduct. On coming home [to Markie’s family] found Dr. O’Brien and his family, and Sheila and Lily O’Shaughnessy. First we had fine tennis and then tea. After Markie came, and we all went for another swim. Left about 9. Had a glorious time. Cycled 30 miles on bike, walked 3 miles, had 4 swims and lots of tennis!
