- The Rock of Cashel (Irish Carraig Phádraig), near the town of Cashel, about 20 km north of Cahir in County Tipperary in Ireland, is a unique monument to Irish...
- The former seat of the Kings of Munster, the Rock of Cashel was handed over to the church in 1101 and became the seat of the Archbishop.
- The name Rock of Cashel comes from the irish meaning Caiseal which stands for Strong Fort, and it has been in use since the fourth century.
- The Rock of Cashel or Cashel Castle is one of Ireland's most beautiful castles, and doable as a day trip from Dublin or en route to Cork.
- Like so many other religious buildings in Ireland, the Rock of Cashel was sacked in the 1600s by English parliamentarian troops – in 1647 to be exact.
- The History of The Rock of Cashel. Cashel means stone fort it is assumed that the first building on this site was a stone ring fort known as a Cashel.
- It’s a quick drive to the abbey from the Rock, and super fun to wander through the ruins. View of Rock of Cashel framed by ruins of Hore Abbey.
- The Rock of Cashel is one of Ireland's leading tourist attractions. It is a collection of medieval buildings situated on a large outcrop of limestone rock.
- The great Rock of Cashel is traditionally referred to as “Cashel of the Kings”, and it was marked from very early times as the seat of the powerful Kings of Munster.
- The Rock of Cashel location on an impressive limestone outcrop in the Golden Vale, and its historic significance, make it a remarkable site.