Visit the Historic Rock of Cashel in Ireland

Your whole family will enjoy a trip to the historican interesting group of reconstructed thatched
Rock of Cashel in Ireland. It is located above thevillage shops and other businesses where you can
town of Cashel in County Tipperary. It is one ofstudy the local history.
the most historic and spectacular heritage sites inIf you are a golfer, you will want to visit some of
Ireland.the nearby courses. This southeast region of
Cashel is one hour by car from Waterford,Ireland has thirty eighteen hole courses. You are
Kilkenny, Limerick and Cork. Dublin is only twomore likely to have nice weather for your golf
hours away.game in this part of Ireland. It is known as the
The setting of the Rock of Cashel rises above"Sunshine Circuit". After your visit to Cashel, you
and towers over the town on an outcropping ofwill find some of the most beautifully designed golf
limestone. It is said that this is the site where St.courses at Cahir, Ballykisteen, Thurles, Dundrum
Patrick converted Aenghus the King of Munster inand Tipperary.
the 5th century.When you are traveling near Cashel and nearby
The church towers, high crosses and chapel wereThurles, you may want to visit other historic sites
erected in the 12th century and are still standing.in the area. The ruins of Dominic's Abbey is
When you visit the site, you can explore thesoutheast of the Rock of Cashel. It was built in
central square tower and enclosed living quarters.the 13th century by Archbishop McKelly and
The main house was recently restored. The stonededicated to St. Dominic.
walls around the Rock of Cashel are beautiful.Athassel Abbey, in Golden, is located on a four
You will want to see the exhibits and take aacre site at a bend in the River Suir. At one time
guided tour to get the full experience of the Rockit was the largest active monastic site in medieval
of Cashel. When I visited, I took manyIreland.
photographs of the castle and the views fromHolycross Abbey and Cahir Castle are two other
the grounds. You can see for miles in eachhistoric sites to see on your trip through
direction.southeast Ireland. The Glen of Aherlow has
The Town Plaza is within walking distance frombeautiful walking trails and fantastic views of the
the Rock of Cashel. The Victorian town center islandscape. Mitchelstown Caves are another great
a busy retail area with nice shops, cafes,spot to explore. You will find a wide variety of
restaurants and pubs.opportunities for you and your family when you
The Bolton Library on John Street, Cashel,travel in southeast Ireland. Whether you are
contains a collection of antiquarian books whichlooking for a quiet destination or a stopover for
were collected by Archbishop Theophilis Bolton. Heyour travels between Dublin and Cork, you will
was archbishop from 1730 to 1744. The library isenjoy your time in Cashel.
situated in the Chapter House at Cathedral ChurchCopyright, Patricia McKinney-Lins. All rights
of St. Patrick's Rock and St. John the Baptist.reserved.
Cashel Folk Village is near the Rock of Cashel. It is