Cashel, Ireland Summary

Just eleven miles north of Cahir on the road to Dublin, CASHEL grew around, and is completely dominated by, the spectacular Rock of Cashel, a limestone outcrop topped by a splendid array of medieval buildings. No tourist bus will bypass the site – so an early-morning or late-afternoon visit will make an important difference to your first impressions. In deep contrast to the ecclesiastical splendour of the Rock is the tiny Bothán Scóir – a unique one-roomed peasant dwelling. For antiquarian book-lovers the GPA Bolton Library is a must, and the museum at Cashel Folk Village will appeal to anyone interested in Irish social history.