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• Rock of Cashel

  phone: +353 62 61437
  More formally St. Patrick's Rock, it is also known as Cashel of the Kings. Reputedly the site of the conversion of Aenghus the King of Munster by St. Patrick in the 5th century AD. Long before the Norman invasion The Rock of Cashel was the seat of the High Kings of Munster, although there is little structural evidence of their time here. Most of the buildings on the current site date from the 12th and 13th centuries when the rock was gifted to the Church. The buildings represent both Hiberno-Romanseque and Germanic influences in their architecture.

• Bolton LibraryThe Bolton Library contains a unique collection of antiquarian books and is the finest collection outside of Dublin. The books were collected by Archbishop Theophilis Bolton, Archbishop of Cashel from 1730 to 1744. The collection contains a wide range of subjects and includes a 12th century manuscript, the Nuremnberg Chronicle and works by Dante, Swift, Calvin, Erasmus and Machiavelli.

• Kearney's CastleKearney's Castle is a fifteenth century castle. In the past it was used as a garrison by Lord Inchiquin's army. The Kearney family lived in the building for many years. Fr. John Kearney was hanged in the castle in 1652. The building operated as a hotel but has now been closed permenantly.

• Hore AbbeyA ruined Cistercian monastery.

• Brú Ború

  phone: +353 62 61122
  address: Rock Cottage, 1 Rock Ln, Moor
  A national cultural centre at the foot of the Rock of Cashel. This cultural village is designed around a village green and is a home to the study and celebration of native Irish music, song, dance, theatre and Celtic studies. It has a folk theatre, genealogy centre, restaurant and other amenities. Brú Ború traditional group have performed worldwide.

• Folk Village

  phone: +353 87 915 1316
  address: Dominic St, St. Dominick's Abbey
  Cashel folk village is a delightful series of informal reconstructions of various traditional thatched village shops, a forge, and other businesses, together with a penal Chapel situated in a confined area within the town of Cashel, near to the famous Rock Of Cashel. There is also an old IRA museum and audio-visual presentation (1916-1923).

• City Walls

• The Fountain

• GolfThere are 3 18-hole golf courses near Cashel.

• KartingHot Rod Car Racing, Outdoor Racing Center, Tipperary Raceway.

• Clonmel Greyhound Stadium

  phone: +353 52 83333
  Racing every Thursday, 20:00 and Sunday, 19:30.

• GAA StadiumOn most nights and on Sundays, you can watch a game of Gaelic sports between local teams - Hurling, Gaelic football, or Camogie.

• AnglingThe Salmon and Trout season on the river Suir open on 17 March and closes on 30 September. Angling licences needed (Available from Casale 2000, Bank Pl, Cashel).

• WalkingTipperary Heritage Way Walk - from Cashel to The Vee, this signposted walk takes forest tracks and historic sites along the river Suir. 55km in total. Cashel-Golden walk is 11 km along the banks of the River Suir.

• Morelli's

  phone: +353 87 774-5641
  address: 4 Bank Place
  Fast food place, serves tradition 'Irish' fast food (burgers, chips, sausages, fish, chicken wings etc.) as well as oven baked American style pizzas.

• So Juicy

  phone: +353 86 252-9098
  address: 104 Main St
  So Juicy is a fresh juice bar, serving juices and smoothies which are made to order. They also serve sandwiches, cookies and muffins.

• Chez Hans

  phone: +353 62 61177
  address: The Butt of the Rock
  Built in an old church, Chez Hans is an upmarket restaurant serving mainly French-style cooking.

• Indo Spice Restaurant

  phone: +353 62 63801
  address: Lower Gate St
  Indian restaurant.

• Feehans Bar

  phone: +353 62 61929
  address: 105 Main St

• The Brian Boru Bar

  phone: +353 62 63381
  address: Main St
  Live music and DJ's. Thursday-Monday.

• The Moor Lane Tavern

  phone: +353 62 62093
  address: Main St
  Live music and DJ's. Thursday-Sunday and Tuesday.

• Campions Bar

  address: Main St
  A quaint little pub. Regularly hosts local bands.

• Cashel Holiday Hostel

  phone: +353 62 62330
  address: 6 John St
  The cheapest accommodation in town. Clean, warm rooms; Large comfortable common areas, full kitchen and laundry facilities. Both dormatory and private accommodation available.

• Cashel B & B

  phone: +353 62 62330
  address: John St
  A charming bed and breakfast set in a refubished Georgian town house. The large lounge area has a seriously out-of-tune piano and open fire.

• Rockville House B&B

  phone: +353 62 61760
  address: 10 Dominic Street

• Cashel Public Library

  phone: +353 62 63825
  address: Friar St, Cashel