Rock of Cashel
A spectacular group of Medieval buildings set on an outcrop of limestone in the Golden Vale. These buildings include the 12th century round tower, High Cross and Romanesque Chapel, 13th century Gothic cathedral, 15th century Castle and the restored Hall of the Vicars Choral.

In the 4th century, the Rock of Cashel was chosen as a abse of power by the Eoghanachta clan from Wales. They eventually conquered much of the munster region and became kings of the region.

The clan's links to the church started early; St. Patrick converted their leader in the 5th century in a ceremony in which the saint accidentally stabbed the king in the foot with his crozier (a large walking staff). The king, thinking this was a painful initiation rite, bore the pain. Considering the actions taken by St. Patrick on other occasions against nonbelievers, possibly he was afraid to react.