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Just eleven miles north of Cahir on the road to Dublin, CASHEL grew
around, and is completely dominated by, the spectacular Rock of Cashel ,
a limestone outcrop topped by a splendid array of medieval buildings. No
tourist bus will bypass the site - so an early-morning or late-afternoon
visit will make an important difference to your first impressions. In
deep contrast to the ecclesiastical splendour of the Rock is the tiny
Bothán Scóir - a unique one-roomed peasant dwelling. For antiquarian
book-lovers the GPA Bolton Library is a must, and the museum at Cashel
Folk Village will appeal to anyone interested in Irish social history.
A view of the Rock in the dwindling light of dusk is one of Ireland's
most memorable sights; consider this along with the town's position
around 95 miles from the ferry ports at both Dublin and Rosslare Harbour
and there's a very strong argument for stopping over in Cashel if you
are heading to the west coast
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