- If you want to see the most incredible collection of Celtic art and medieval architecture in Europe, pay a visit to the Rock of Cashel.
- Perched on top of a green hill surrounded by gorgeous Tipperary countryside is a clutch of medieval buildings known as the Rock of Cashel.
- 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.
- Murrough O’Brien’s troops destroyed several important artifacts and it resulted in the slow decline of the Rock of Cashel.
- In the 4th century the Rock of Cashel was chosen as a base by the Eóghanachta clan from Wales, who went on to conquer much of Munster and become kings...
- While the Rock of Cashel is undoubtedly the highlight of Cashel, there are other attractions worth exploring in the area.
- The Rock of Cashel, according to Heritage Ireland, is off Dublin Road in the center of the town of Cashel. Visitors can see exhibitions and audio/visual presentations.
- It was originally a stone fort on the hill that was the seat of the kings of Munster. Hence, the Rock of Cashel is literally “Fortress on the Rock”.
- The Scully Cross, one of the largest high crosses at the Rock of Cashel, was destroyed by lightning in 1976. Queen Elizabeth II visited the Rock of Cashel in 2011.
- 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.