Guidebook for Cashel
Shopping
A cozy place with an old original pub where you can get good pub food reasonably priced. Large leisure centre as well and business centre.
Horse & Jockey Hotel Thurles
A cozy place with an old original pub where you can get good pub food reasonably priced. Large leisure centre as well and business centre.
Everything Else
Once the seat of the Kings of Munster, the Rock was then the seat of the Bishops of Cashel. Like Mont St Michel in France, but smaller. The most visited historic site in Ireland. 15 min from castle.
90 locals recommend
Rock of Cashel
Once the seat of the Kings of Munster, the Rock was then the seat of the Bishops of Cashel. Like Mont St Michel in France, but smaller. The most visited historic site in Ireland. 15 min from castle.
A fine ruined Abbey at the foot of the Rock of Cashel that was converted into a residence after the dissolution of the monasteries by King Henry the VIII in the 16th century. 15 minutes from castle.
Hore Abbey
A fine ruined Abbey at the foot of the Rock of Cashel that was converted into a residence after the dissolution of the monasteries by King Henry the VIII in the 16th century. 15 minutes from castle.
Great music and entertainment here at the foot of the Rock of cashel. 15 minutes from the castle
8 locals recommend
Brú Ború Heritage Centre
Great music and entertainment here at the foot of the Rock of cashel. 15 minutes from the castle
A fantastic full scale castle open for visits. The best castle in Ireland I think. Great fun to explore the many towers and halls. Walk on high battlemented walls. 25 minutes from the castle.
51 locals recommend
Cahir Castle
Castle StreetA fantastic full scale castle open for visits. The best castle in Ireland I think. Great fun to explore the many towers and halls. Walk on high battlemented walls. 25 minutes from the castle.
Large castle that has made the transition from feudal castle to comfortable home in grand style. Killkenny a marvellous town with medieval slipways and buildings. 45 minutes from the castle.
155 locals recommend
Kilkenny Castle
The ParadeLarge castle that has made the transition from feudal castle to comfortable home in grand style. Killkenny a marvellous town with medieval slipways and buildings. 45 minutes from the castle.
A fine example of an intact medieval house in the centre of Kilkenny town. Not to be missed. Near Kilkenny castle and 45 minutes from the castle.
41 locals recommend
Rothe House & Garden
16 Parliament StA fine example of an intact medieval house in the centre of Kilkenny town. Not to be missed. Near Kilkenny castle and 45 minutes from the castle.
Fine medieval Cathedral in the centre of Kilkenny town. You can climb the round tower for a view of Kilkenny city. 45 minutes from the castle.
55 locals recommend
Cathedral Church of St Canice & Round Tower
Coach RoadFine medieval Cathedral in the centre of Kilkenny town. You can climb the round tower for a view of Kilkenny city. 45 minutes from the castle.
Quaint country peasants cottage built for the Duke and Duchess of Ormonde to pretend to be peasants in. Very sweet little place. Near Cahir castle and only 25 minutes from our castle.
30 locals recommend
Swiss Cottage
Quaint country peasants cottage built for the Duke and Duchess of Ormonde to pretend to be peasants in. Very sweet little place. Near Cahir castle and only 25 minutes from our castle.
Fine 18th century Bishops palace built to replace the grim castle in the Rock. The first glass of Guiness was served in the cellar bar in the 18th century. Fine back garden. 15 minutes from our castle
Cashel Palace Hotel
Main StreetFine 18th century Bishops palace built to replace the grim castle in the Rock. The first glass of Guiness was served in the cellar bar in the 18th century. Fine back garden. 15 minutes from our castle
Beautiful post medieval Cathedral in Thurles town. Very elegant and beautiful. 15 minutes from our castle.
Cathedral St
Beautiful post medieval Cathedral in Thurles town. Very elegant and beautiful. 15 minutes from our castle.
12th century abbey restored during the 1970's. A truly beautiful place on the banks of the River Suir. Charming village with thatched cottages and good restaurant. 15 minutes away from our castle
Holycross
12th century abbey restored during the 1970's. A truly beautiful place on the banks of the River Suir. Charming village with thatched cottages and good restaurant. 15 minutes away from our castle
Great ruined medieval abbey. Open to visit and undeveloped. Bring wellies! If this were developed by the state it could be a World Heritage Site. A charming and lonely ruin. 25 minutes from the castle
Athassel Priory
Great ruined medieval abbey. Open to visit and undeveloped. Bring wellies! If this were developed by the state it could be a World Heritage Site. A charming and lonely ruin. 25 minutes from the castle
The only remaining medieval manor house in Ireland. Mint condition and attached to ruined medieval castle. This is a must to visit. It is unique in Ireland.1 hour from the castle
11 locals recommend
Ormond Castle
Castle StreetThe only remaining medieval manor house in Ireland. Mint condition and attached to ruined medieval castle. This is a must to visit. It is unique in Ireland.1 hour from the castle