Cashel, Historical town in County Tipperary, Ireland
Description
Cashel is a town in County Tipperary defined by the Rock of Cashel, a limestone formation that rises dramatically above the plains. The settlement centers around this elevated site, which holds several churches and buildings spanning different periods.
History
The site served as the seat of the Kings of Munster from the 4th century until 1101, when it was granted to the Christian church. This transition marked its shift from a royal fortress to an ecclesiastical center.
Culture
The Bolton Library holds early printed books and manuscripts that show how knowledge was preserved and shared across centuries. Walking through its collection, you get a sense of the intellectual life that once centered on this location.
Practical
The town is accessible by bus services connecting major cities, or by driving via the M8 motorway. The flat surrounding landscape makes walking around easy and offers clear views of the main buildings from different angles.
Did you know?
Cormac's Chapel from the 12th century holds rare Romanesque wall paintings and architectural details found nowhere else in Ireland. These artworks display a level of craftsmanship that was not replicated elsewhere on the island.
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Rock of Cashel
368 m
Cahir Castle
16 km
Derrynaflan Chalice
14.7 km
Hore Abbey
721 m
Athassel Priory
7.6 km
Moorstown Castle
14.8 km
St. John's Cathedral, Cashel
681 m
Derrynaflan Church
13.8 km
Cahir Priory
15.5 km
St. Dominic's Abbey
182 m
Moycarkey Castle
13.9 km
Donaghmore Church
16 km
Grallagh Castle
11.8 km
Knockgraffon Motte and Bailey
12 km
Capilla Cormac
1.5 km
Knockgraffon Castle
11.4 km
St Paul's Church, Cahir
15.7 km
Holy Trinity Church of Ireland, Fethard
14.4 km
Holycross Bridge
13.6 km
Madam's Bridge
14.1 km
Killenaule Heritage Centre
15.8 km
Fethard Priory
14.6 km
Holy Trinity Church
14.1 km
Holycross Church of Ireland
14 km
St Mary's Church
15.6 km
Back of the Pipes
161 m
Allied Irish Bank
14.3 km
Graystown Castle
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