Top Tourist Sites » Tipperary images http://toptouristsites.com Best destinations in the world Thu, 21 Feb 2013 15:07:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Rock of Cashel, Tipperary http://toptouristsites.com/rock-of-cashel-tipperary/ http://toptouristsites.com/rock-of-cashel-tipperary/#comments Wed, 05 Jan 2011 07:58:12 +0000 Tommy http://toptouristsites.com/?p=4330 While exploring the wonders of Southeast Ireland, adventurous travelers won’t want to miss the extraordinary Rock of Cashel located in County Tipperary. Certainly one of the most visited sites in Ireland the Rock of Cashel sits to the north of the town of Cashel, and it combines spiritual grace, mysterious beauty, and scenic elegance. It is one of Ireland’s most spectacular archeological sites.

The word ‘cashel’ is an anglicized version of the Irish word caiseal, meaning ‘fortress.’ The Rock of Cashel rises as giant, circular mound 200 feet above the surrounding plains and meadows. A cluster of ruins are nestled on its crown. The largest structure is the remains of St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Built in the 13th century, the cathedral was destroyed by fire in 1495. The building was later restored. However, when Cromwell’s forces brutally overwhelmed Ireland Cashel Rock was destroyed once more. Hundreds of townspeople had sought refuge from the British soldiers within the cathedral walls and were burned to death when Cromwell’s men set fire to the building. For the people of Ireland Cashel Rock serves a reminder of foreign brutality, spiritual strength, and Irish courage.

The Rock of Cashel - County Tipperary Ireland

Rock of Cashel, Tipperary

The Rock of Cashel in Tipperary, Ireland

Rock of Cashel, Tipperary

Rock of Cashel, Tipperary

Rock of Cashel view from above

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