The Rock of Cashel

Historic Site

The Rock of Cashel, AKA Cashel of the Kings or Patricks Rock (Irish: Carraig Phádraig), is asscociated in legend with St Patrick, but the site was originally the seat of the Kings of Munster. The site was donated to the church in 1101 by Muirchertach O Briain, King of Munster. The buildings we see today date from the 12th century, the oldest and also the tallest being the 28 metre ( 98 feet ) high round tower. The other building at Cashel are influenced by Hiberno-Romanesque or Germanic architecture.

The 12th century Cross