Rock of Cashel, Ireland's Sacred Ruins

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One of the main places you'll want to see when visiting Ireland is the Rock of Cashel, Ireland's most important medieval site.
From a distance it is a most un­expected and wonderful pile rising on three hundred feet of rock in the middle of an immense flat empty plain, like some gigantic magic palace, sus­pended in air.
The picturesque complex has a character of its own and is one of the most remarkable collections of Celtic art and medieval architecture to be found anywhere in Europe. A unique, historic cathedral, castle, and round tower.
At your feet lies the Vale of Tipperary, an expanse of greenest green stretching unbroken over some of the fairest and most fertile land in Ireland. There is no other historic place of its kind in Ireland situated quite like it, overlooking as good a landscape as the human eye can gaze upon.
From the fourth century to the 12th century it was the residence of the kings of Munster, which was the southern half of Ireland.
Cashel's historical importance dates much further back than the foundation of its Cathedral. Long before the church came to Cashel the pagans held their barbarous rites and ceremonies on this rock. In the middle of the fifth century, St. Patrick arrived there in the course of his extraordinary mission through Ireland. It is said that St. Patrick, converted and baptized King Angus and founded the first Irish Christian church on the Rock of Cashel.
The cathedral walls still stand and form the center of this group of celebrated ruins, which are unparalleled in Ireland for picturesque beauty and antiquarian interest, a noble remnant of early pointed Gothic, with many fascinating relics.

[@TheSwimmom1]

My Aunt lives in Cashel and has a view of the rock from her kitchen window. As a child in the 70's it was completely open to the public and I used to play hide and seek there with my brother and cousin's. The cross of St. Patrick was outside and we would see if we could wrap our arms around it for luck.(my arms weren't long enough) Thank you for sharing.

[@HeatherB81]

Thank YOU for sharing! I love hearing things like this!!

[@JamesBrown-ij1px]

This is the best and nicest video I have ever seen on the 'Rock of Cashel'. My ancestors are from Cashel and I visited many years ago. Looking forward to returning again next year.

[@noelmcinerney8411]

There's loads of brownes in Cashel Hope you have a ball 💚🇮🇪😀👍

[@caseylwr]

Put this place on my bucket list if I get the chance to visit Ireland. Thanks for posting Dennis.

[@bikinibabes666]

I went there for a few days with my grandparents the day I finished my 'A' levels, and I was absolutely intrigued by the Rock of Cashel!!! Let's face it, it's so romantic.....Sadly, I've only been there once.....But when I've a bit more money, I shall certainly plan another trip there.

[@avijedi2804]

I love this country so much ...just wanna go back 💚🍀☘

[@Xplode101]

You american?

[@kitkat88]

Same. Have been twice and would go every year if I could find the travel buddies to split costs of accommodations with me! Makes a trip like that very affordable!

[@supplychain4302]

Love the choir - what a treat for those visiting that day. Ireland is on my bucket list. Until then, I'm so grateful for video tours. Thank you!

[@clintlutteringer5590]

I'm doing my next podcast on this and found your video. Thanks much for the info, I like youtube more than articles sometimes. Videos are more in depth. I have always wanted to go to Ireland. Now I want to go more.

[@hilltopviewer8204]

The man said no one knew what time it was to ring the bells, how did the monks know what time it was? Eh! ha!ha! Thanks for the upload ,from Ireland!!

[@JamesBrown-ij1px]

Ha Ha ... I thought that too! I think what he meant was it was their way of saying ... "It's time to come to Church!"

[@unicuirc113]

I have a clear view of the rock from my house it will be lit up in white tonight fir halloween to guide trick or treaters in Cashel 🎃🦇🧙‍♀️

[@mstrdiver]

Una - That would be a magnificent view and I envy you. Stay safe and healthy.

[@larciabella]

Very informative and strikingly beautiful....carry on!

[@carolchirolas4932]

Thanks for the video! Great information about the Rock of Cashel. Good Bantry Bay song at the end, too.

[@ampersand.]

3:35 Why is that woman standing on someone`s grave?

[@urigeklange]

We once did a homeswap with a family from Cashel and had two lovely weeks in the area, visited the Rock of Cashel several times 😍🤩 thanks a lot for this Video 😃

[@patlowis6594]

Thank you for this!,,

[@Shortbikerblondie]

Cool ! My next trip 😊

[@tamara1460]

BEAUTIFUL....

[@Mike-dn7ut]

Was there 2 weeks ago- amazing!!!

[@user-wt6ki1xy5q]

Σάς ευχαριστώ πολυ για ωραία βίντεο

[@Yisraela]

We'll be there next month! So looking forward to Ireland!!

[@kamicazer_o1164]

Dennis, your voice reminds me of norm mcdonald. Great video, keep posting them!

[@Mrperryman67]

Was an amazing experience. Want to go back. I feel like I missed so much.

[@TheWillz02]

I went here, never heard of it till I stepped in and I absolutely loved it. I honestly can Not wait to go back.

[@julianorozco2017]

Going there next week!!

[@user-us6ce7me8k]

Lovely country! 💚💚

[@soulrebel2709]

Rest easy Jimmy. Forever in our hearts. Eiré ❤

[@Thecrows_eye]

Love the music

[@wanderplanet]

What a great architecture!🤩 Thanks for showing a cool video!😉👍

[@blacksonnythug6760]

Very iconic heritage what must be the cause why it was ruined..

[@Fnargl99]

just flew over this in msfs. neat

[@frederickgates4349]

❤❤❤❤😂🎉indeed very much

[@venkatadurgarao9808]

👌

[@tomjones4328]

What was Andy Samberg doing there 8:39 😂

[@novianovioTV]

Hope you tried Cashel Blue cheese while you were thereabouts

[@SheFlungDung]

Point of clarification at 4:56. The building is built in the shape of a cross, not a crucifix. A crucifix is a cross with Jesus on it.

[@denniscallan]

Interesting distinction, which I did not know, thank you.

[@frederickgates4349]

🇨🇮🇨🇮🇨🇮🇨🇮🇨🇮🇨🇮🇨🇮

[@stavrotat2]

can't believe how much you sound like Rick Steves. exactly

[@kevinmcnally273]

I think giants built then God bless

[@Lili-fq9ry]

When you introduce, I can understand completely, while others like Rick Steve and etc do, sometimes it's difficult for me to catch what he is saying. Both of you are from America but I don't know the reason why there is difference for me to understand when you are talking .

[@OldDunollieman]

50 years ago there was no tourist trap b.s. you drove up, parked on gravel and meandered your way around and through it.

[@jimmybyrne7968]

Been from Ireland i have been there and a few others but if you look to the north south of the rock you will see what's called the devil's bit and it is said that the devil tuck a bite out of a mountain and spit it out in Cashel

[@jeremiahshine]

9, I guess

[@tamara1460]

LOOK AT ARMENIA....

[@SteveN-bh3wv]

Effing wind turbines

[@jasonhughes6994]

So bam can set the deadlines and the government have given an open ended contract. This is just crazy you'd easily know this was taxpayer's money and not theirs.