The Rock of Cashel has a rich history. It was the seat of ancient kings between 300 and 1100 A.D. and is where St. Patrick baptized King Aengus in 450 A.D. Some prehistoric structures existed on this hill prior to the medieval buildings that currently occupy the site.
(L) St. Patrick's Cross
(L) Inside the Hall of Vicars
(Above) The boys rolling down the cemetery hill.
(L) A Celtic cross
(Above) A view of the Plains of Tipperary and the ruins of the 13th Century Hore Abbey from the Rock of Cashel.
We spent part of our first and last day in Ireland in the city of Dublin. In hindsight, we wished we had skipped Dublin altogether. There was not much of historical interest to see in the city and much of the city did not have the same old charm that characterizes most other large European cities. Of all the big European cities we've visited, Dublin, by far, was the least interesting. From what I understand, Dublin has a great pub culture, but if you're not into drinking like us, it's not worth a visit.
(Above) The Garden of Remembrance in Dublin. This place honors those who lost their lives fighting for Irish independence.
4 comments:
Great Pictures! Merritt said Dublin was lame as well. Her least favorite place. Too bad! I want to see these ancient castles.
thank you for the time and photos.
You let the boys roll over dead bodies?!! haha
Plains of Tipperary look gorgeous! I want to go there.
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