an inlet of the sea, on the S.W. coast of Ireland, in the county of Cork, about twenty-five miles long by four to six broad, having from ten to thirty or forty fathoms of water, surrounded by high mountains, and indented by creeks and inlets. It affords a very fine harbour for shipping, and contains two small islands, Bear and Whiddy. In 1796 a French fleet anchored here with a view of invading Ireland, and landed eight men, who were immediately taken prisoners. The fleet soon after left the coast. Long. 9. 24. to 9. 45. E. Lat. 51. 30. to 51. 40. N.