Rock of Cashells

The Rock of Cashel is a historic sight that goes back to the 4th century. Here's an abridged snippet of the history I learned at the spot.

Latin high crosses are first found here. The word Cashel comes from "castle" in Latin. The fort itself was built from the ecclesiastical side in the 4th century and then taken over by royalty. They were Clannacht, and they were an Irish clan of high kings. O'neals then came in after them and took over. Bryan Brew took kingship 1002. The chapel was consecrated in 1134. King Cormack McCarty built the chapel. there's also winding staircases. The holes in building were used for scaffolding. The church inside built in 13th century, and stoop until Cromwell arrived in 1650 and butchered everyone in the church as the massacre of Cashel.

From the outside.

The dilapidated cathedral.

This also was the area of one of the first credit cards, where the people serving the archbishop had their food paid for in the village below. Guards on duty in the round tower easily could see over the dense forest that surrounded the St. Patrick's Rock. and of course, in the choir loft, there were leper's squints, so that diseased individuals could still inadvertently participate in the church services.

So after having sung and performed in both a medieval castle, three old churches of over 800 years old, and singing in a thousand year old stronghold, i felt very satisfied. But yet, nothing was quite as fantastic as having the opportunity to try sheep's milk and goat cheese for the first time. Though I still prefer cow's milk and cheese to the aforementioned, and I prefer the vegan alternative to both of them, it had a very unique and creamy consistency. It is definitely worth the try, whether it be ice cream like my mates did or a latte like I had. Only at the Rock of Cashel. Come by and visit today!