• In 1101 the site was granted to the church and Cashel swiftly rose to prominence as one of the most significant centres of ecclesiastical power in the country.
  • Set on a dramatic outcrop of limestone in the Golden Vale, the Rock of Cashel, iconic in its historic significance, possesses the most impressive cluster of medieval...
  • The Rock of Cashel (Irish: Carraig Phádraig [ˈcaɾˠəɟ ˈfˠaːdˠɾˠəɟ]), also known as Cashel of the Kings and St. Patrick's Rock, is a historical site located at Cashel, County Tipperary...
  • The town of Cashel at the foot of the rock was founded by the archbishop sometime before 1218 and a Dominican priory was established in 1243.
  • I included a lot of ancient sites in my two week Ireland itinerary, but one that made a lasting impression was the Rock of Cashel.
  • The Round Tower at The Rock of Cashel was constructed using a building technique known as the dry stone method.
  • With icons of everlasting life, centuries-old heritage and legacy literally written in stone, is there any doubt that the Rock of Cashel is the ultimate rock star?
  • The low-key, modern town of Cashel, at the base of the Rock, has some good restaurants and accommodations.
  • Plan to rely only on public transportation while in Ireland but having trouble finding anything from limerick that will get me to Rock of Cashel.
  • One of County Tipperary’s main tourist sites, the Rock of Cashel is an imposing limestone outcrop that’s home to a clutch of fascinating medieval structures.