They seemed to be softly calling his pious soul to leave the trouble and weariness of earth for the blessedness and rest of God. And his soul obeyed the call, for, when the bells ceased their ringing, and the boatmen rowed to land, they found that the aged stranger was dead. About six miles above Limerick are the Rapids of the Shannon, usually called the Falls of Doonas.
Castle Connell, a village about six miles from the city, is perhaps unrivaled in the kingdom for natural graces; and immediately below it are the Falls of Doonas where the river rushes over huge mountain-rocks, affording a passage which the more daring only will make; for the current narrowed to a boat's breadth rushes along with such frightful rapidity, that the deviation of a few inches would be inevitable destruction.