The Rock of Cashel was the traditional seat of the kings of Munster for several hundred years prior to the Norman invasion. Few remnants of the early structures survive; the majority of buildings on the current site date from the 12th and 13th centuries. Cashel is reputed to be the site of the conversion of the King of Munster by St. Patrick in the 5th century. The picturesque complex has a character of its own and is one of the most remarkable collections of Celtic art and medieval architecture to be found anywhere in Europe.
According to local mythology, the Rock of Cashel originated in the Devil's Bit, a mountain 30 km north of Cashel when St. Patrick banished Satan from a cave, resulting in the Rock's landing in Cashel.
(source: Wikipedia)
Cool, I have been there myself, beautiful building and location, something magical about the place, didnt see the collection of celtic art, was kind of a flash tour of the place when I was there
ReplyDeleteThe art collection is really really good. I think I took a few pics last time I was there...will have a look for them and post.
ReplyDeletecool look forward to seeing them!
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