Why Is The Rock Of Cashel Famous?
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Date: 2022-10-18

Why Is The Rock Of Cashel Famous?

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The Rock of Cashel is famous for being the site where the King of Munster was converted by St. Patrick in the 5th century. The Rock of Cashel was also the traditional seat of the kings of Munster for several hundred years before the invasion of the Normans.

Situated on a prominent green hill, banded with limestone outcrops and filled with ancient fortifications, The Rock of Cashel is one of Ireland’s most spectacular archaeological sites. It’s only a five minute walk from the town centre up to the Rock and once you reach the top you have a fantastic vista of Tipperary countryside.

Among the monuments to be found at The Rock of Cashel is a Roman Chapel, a high cross, a round tower, a Gothic cathedral, an abbey, the Hall of the Vicars Choral and a fifteenth-century Tower House.

According to local legend St. Patrick came to this, the seat of the kings of Munster, to convert King Aenghus to Christianity. In 978 Brian Boru was crowned High King at Cashel in and made it the capital of his kingdom.

In 1101 the site was granted to the church and after this  Cashel swiftly became a significant centre of ecclesiastical power in the country.

More About Cashel

Cashel is a town in County Tipperary in Ireland and according to the 2016 census the  population was 4,422 in the 2016 census. Cashel is known as a centre of ecclesiatical power in Ireland.

The Rock of Cashel is one of Ireland’s most popular tourist sites and the main reason why people flock to the town. However, the town has several other attractions, including the Bolton Library (which houses many books found nowhere else in the world). On Main street you will find The Heritage Centre & Tourist Office which  displays a model of Cashel in the 1640s and a multimedia presentation in several languages, it also is a shop that sells all kinds of Tipperary crafts. Another interesting display in the Heritage Centre are the charters granted by kings Charles II (1663) and James II (1687).

The best way to experience Cashel and the amazing history of the town is to pay it a visit. It is a typical Irish town with great accommodation, pubs and restaurants as well as many other interesting things to see and do.

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