The Rock of Cashel

The site is 200 feet high and offers stunning panoramic views of the surroundings. Learn more

Early History

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Fifteenth Century & Onwards (1494-1874)

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How to get to Rock of Cashel

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The Best Castles in Ireland

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The Rock of Cashel

One of Ireland’s Most Significant Strongholds

One of Ireland’s Most Significant Strongholds

Early History

Irish Iron Age (4th – 12th century)

Fifteenth Century & Onwards (1494-1874)

How to get to Rock of Cashel

The Rock of Cashel is around a 2-hour drive from Dublin via the M7 and M8. You can also take the bus from Heuston station which departs four times a day and travels via the X8, to the Cashel Stop 255231. You can then take an 8-minute walk to the site.

If you wish to take the train, you can board at Heuston, get off at Thurles after a 1 hour 15-minute ride, and then take a taxi ride to the Rock of Cashel.

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