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Rock of Cashel

Cashel, County Tipperary

The seat of Irish kings, stormed by Cromwellian troops in 1647.

The Rock of Cashel was the seat of the kings of Munster for hundreds of years. Legend says St Patrick converted the king here.

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When
Sacked 1647
Where
52.5200, -7.8900
Group
Castles & abbeys

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Open daily, run by the Office of Public Works.

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