- It was a dream come through and honour for me as a proud Cashel man to have been a tour guide in the Rock of Cashel for a summer.
- We have to admit to a little bias here, given that the Rock of Cashel is one of our local monuments, but it absolutely deserves all the attention it receives.
- The tower is actually quite impressive, and remarkably well preserved. It’s also possible to climb the staircase to the top for a breathtaking view of the Rock of Cashel!
- There are numerous places for you to visit close to the Rock of Cashel. Holy Cross Abbey is a Christian pilgrimage site with immense historical value.
- © TouriSpo / L. Hackinger Tombs on the Rock of Cashel. As early as 370, the foundation stone of Cashel was laid by the legendary Irish King Corc .
- 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 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.
- 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 or Cashel Castle is one of Ireland's most beautiful castles, and doable as a day trip from Dublin or en route to Cork.
- Rock of Cashel Cathedral Nave - Cashel, Ireland This area would correspond to the ancient nave of the cathedral, which dates from the 13th century.