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Rock of Cashel - the seat of Kings and mediaeval bishops for 900 years until the early 17th century. A spectacular group of Mediaeval buildings set on an outcrop of a limestone in the Golden Vale including a round tower, Romanesque Chapel, cathedral and restored hall of the Vicar's Choral. Open all year.
Bothan Scor - Restored penal cottage
Hore Abbey - Cistercian Ruin
Fethard - Medieval Walled Town with remains of 15th century castle |
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Bru Boru Heritage Centre - The palace of Boru (Brian Boru was king of all Ireland in 11th century) is now a national heritage centre at the foot of the Rock of Cashel. It has a well-equipped theatre with frequent performances of the very best of Irish music, song and dance. The centre also houses a fully computerised genealogical service.
Cashel Folk Village - Opened in 1984 it contains many interesting informal reconstructions; The Widow Breen’s Kitchen; The Wild Rover Pub; Joe Noonan’s Butcher Stall and Delaney’s Forge.
Holycross Abbey - 12th century abbey built by Donal Mor O’Brien, restored and now in daily use. 6kms from Cashel |
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Bolton Library - Contains a unique collection of antiquarian books and is the finest collection outside of Dublin
Heritage Centre Tourist Office - and award winning
heritage centre featuring a large-scale model of Cashel town in the 1640’s. The
Heritage Centre invites you to turn the key to the rich heritage of Cashel, one
of Ireland's most significant Ecclesiastical Centres dating to before Saint
Patrick. It provides the visitor with a series of changing exhibitions, a large
scale model of Cashel in the 1640's, highlighting the lesser known treasures of
the town. Cashel Heritage Centre
have a well stocked shop of Peter Treymane novels.
St Dominic’s Abbey - Dominican ruin, founded in 1243 by Archbishop David McKelly.
Farney Castle - Knitwear and porcelain visitor centre |
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