- 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.
- 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.
- With a long history back to the 5th century and a castle with a grand history that dates to the 12th century, the Rock of Cashel is a popular tourist destination.
- Walking uphill towards the entrance of the Rock of Cashel. One of the earliest buildings is the 1134 Romanesque Cormac's Chapel, at top centre, made of sandstone.
- The Rock of Cashel is an imposing castle rising high above the town of Cashel in County Tipperary, Ireland. Learn about visiting this ancient castle here.
- The Rock of Cashel was the traditional seat of the kings of Munster for several hundred years prior to the Norman invasion.
- The Rock of Cashel, also known as Cashel of the Kings is a historic site in Ireland's province of Munster, located at Cashel, Co.Tipperary.
- The Rock of Cashel is a main stop on Ireland’s Ancient East and is operated by the OPW who have regular guided tours and an entrance fee to visit the site.
- Photo gallery to an article Things to do in Ireland – 15 of the best places to visit in Ireland. ... Rock of Cashel Castle 1, Ireland by Kent Wang / Flickr.
- The town of Cashel (meaning castle or fortress) in County Tipperary is home to one of Ireland 's great historical sites - the Rock of Cashel.