Where is the Rock of Cashel?

The Rock of Cashel rises above the town of Cashel in County Tipperary, Ireland. Its official address is St. Patrick’s Rock of Cashel, Cashel, Co. Tipperary, E25 KX44.

Is the Rock of Cashel a castle?

It is a fortified medieval religious and royal complex rather than a single castle. The surviving monuments include a round tower, Cormac’s Chapel, a Gothic cathedral, the Hall of the Vicars Choral and a tower house.

What is the oldest building at the Rock of Cashel?

The round tower, generally dated to around 1100, is the oldest surviving structure. Cormac’s Chapel followed in the 12th century and the cathedral in the 13th century.

Can you go inside Cormac’s Chapel?

Yes, but the chapel interior is available only on a guided tour. Tickets are limited and sold at the site, and tour times can change because of weather or conservation work.