Rock of Cashel

One of our day trips took us to the Rock of Cashel. This is an important historical site in south central Ireland. In 1101 the King of Munster donated the rock to the Church after being converted by St. Patrick. In the following centuries several structure were built on the site. Most became ruins and some are being restored. 

As you can see, the site is located on a large rock on the edge of the small town of Cashel. 

View from outside.

The cross that was moved inside for conservation. 

Inside Cormac's Chapel. 

Did I mention that it rains in Ireland. Well it really rains a lot. This is a view of the countryside taken from the Rock. 

The kitchen in the restored choir's dorm. 

Inside the Cathedral, built between 1235 and 1270.

Earlier this day we drove to the the town of Kilkenny where we had a short walk around and lunch at Pennefeathers, which was recommended in Rick Steve's book as an inexpensive place to have lunch. 

It was a long day day with 5 hours of driving. We were all happy to get back to Adare where we stopped by Bill Chawkes pub for refreshments.