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Favorite thing: As you pass through the castles, ruins, abbeys and the such, pay attention to the detail of the craftsmanship that went into the construction and how they were able to do the work with limited tools.
Fondest memory: Wandering through the castle will amaze you with the scale of the buildings and the detail that went into the construction. Those memories will stay with you.
Written Apr 17, 2007
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Fondest memory: The largest structure in this rich complex is the roofless 12th century Cathedral which despite its ruined state is still remarkably graceful. In 1647 the cathedral witnessed one of the worst atrocities of Cromwell's war. As his troops, under the command of Lord Iniquin, approached the town, the citizens of Cashel fled to the sanctuary of the cathedral. Iniquin ordered his soldiers to pile turf around the walls and set it alight. Hundreds were roasted to death.
Updated Sep 11, 2003
Favorite thing: This was the seat of kings and mediaeval bishops for 900 years and flourished until the early 17th century. Indeed there was a settlement here from pre-Christian times, traces of which have long since vanished.
Updated Sep 11, 2003
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Favorite thing: Opening and closing times depend largely on the availability of staff and visitor numbers. It is therefore advisable for visitors to check in advance to avoid disappointment. Disabled Access: Guide dogs permitted.
Updated Sep 11, 2003
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Favorite thing: From the rock you will have some great views of the town and the surrounding grass fields.
Updated Sep 11, 2003
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7 Reviews and 74 Opinions Hi! We stayed at the Cashel Palace Hotel and loved it. It's a short walk up to Cashel right next to...
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From the rock you will have some great views of the town and the surrounding grass fields.
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Q: Unfortunately the whole site is closed just during my next week's visit... I am very disappointed about this fact, because I...
A: Hi Where did you read that it was closed? I've just been on the tourist website and it doesn't mention it. It says it's open Mid March to Mid June, daily 9.30am -...
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For the first 22 years of my life, Cashel was my home. Growing up in Cashel I was often unaware of the unique historical significance of the town I lived in but as I travelled more and eventually...
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the town of cashel in county tipperary is home to the famous rock of cashel. once the seat of the kings of munster the rock of cashel was originally a fortress. it's origins as a center of power go......
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Cashel is a small town (<3000 pop) in the middle of Ireland that was once the capital of the old Irish kingdom of Munster and later one of the most important ecclesiastical centres in Ireland. The...
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So most people in the United States can trace at least one branch back to Ireland. My family (the Dyers) is traced back to Cashel. Oddly enough, I didn’t know this until I had spent about a day in......
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Cashel derives its name from Caiseal Mumhan meaning the stone fort of Munster, and it's the Castle upon the rock that is the main attraction in this small town with a population of about 2,500 people....
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