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Through swift moving storm clouds the sun casts a mystic glow over the medieval Rock of Cashel. Local history has it that St. Patrick accidentally jabbed the King's foot with his staff during the rite of Baptism here. The King bore it unflinchingly, believing it to be part of the ceremony.

St. Patrick's Rock, Cashel

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St. Patrick's Rock, Cashel. Local history has it that St. Patrick accidentally jabbed the King's foot with his staff during the rite of Baptism here. The King bore it unflinching-ly, believing it to be part of the ceremony.

St. Patrick's Rock, Cashel

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With an enchanting view of St. Patrick's Rock, above, Hore Abbey was built to house a colony of Cistercian monks. They were brought to Cashel in 1272 to support the Cistercian Archbishop after he dreamed the Benedictines were plotting to cut off his head..

Hore Abbey, Cashel

Through swift moving storm clouds the sun casts a mystic glow over the medieval Rock of Cashel. Local history has it that St. Patrick accidentally jabbed the King's foot with his staff during the rite of Baptism here. The King bore it unflinchingly, believing it to be part of the ceremony.

Hore Abbey and St. Patrick's Rock, Cashel

St. Patrick's Rock, Cashel. Local history has it that St. Patrick accidentally jabbed the King's foot with his staff during the rite of Baptism here. The King bore it unflinching-ly, believing it to be part of the ceremony.

St. Patrick's Rock, Cashel

 

With an enchanting view of St. Patrick's Rock, above, Hore Abbey was built to house a colony of Cistercian monks. They were brought to Cashel in 1272 to support the Cistercian Archbishop after he dreamed the Benedictines were plotting to cut off his head.

Hore Abbey and St. Patrick's Rock, Cashel

 

Hore Abbey was built to house a colony of Cistercian monks. They were brought to Cashel in 1272 to support the Cistercian Archbishop after he dreamed the Benedictines were plotting to cut off his head.

Hore Abbey and St. Patrick's Rock, Cashel

 

Ruins of Timoleague Friary, one of the largest midieval friaries in Ireland, County Cork

Ruins of Timoleague Friary, County Cork

 

Ruins of Timoleague Friary, one of the largest midieval friaries in Ireland, County Cork

 

Ruins of Timoleague Friary, County Cork

A groundskeeper uses the traditional method for measuring the force of the rain at the Cashen Fisherman's House at Bunratty Folk Park. The folk park is a reconstruction of traditional Irish homes and their environment in the grounds of Bunratty Castle, County Clare.

Cashen Fisherman's House, Bunratty Folk Park, County Clare

The Earl's Bedroom at Bunratty Castle, County Clare.

Bunratty Castle, County Clare

Celtic crosses and buttercups dot the cemetery at the 12th century Franciscan Abbey at Multyfarnham in Ireland's central lake district. The Abbey Gardens include life-size sculptures of the Stations of the Cross.

Franciscan Abbey at Multifarnham

 

From the ramparts of Cahir Castle, you overlook the River Suir, which surrounds the castle's island perch. Cahir is one of the largest and best-preserved castles in Ireland.

Cahir Castle on the River Suir

Cahir Castle on the River Suir

Cahir Castle on the River Suir

From the ramparts of Cahir Castle, you overlook the River Suir, which surrounds the castle's island perch. Cahir is one of the largest and best-preserved castles in Ireland.

Cahir Castle on the River Suir

Cahir Castle on the River Suir

Cahir Castle on the River Suir

Canon and portcullis at Cahir Castle on the River Suir

Canon and portcullis at Cahir Castle on the River Suir

Still functional and ready to drop, the 13th century portcullis at Cahir Castle was used in the movie Braveheart.

Portcullis at Cahir Castle on the River Suir, used in the movie Braveheart.

 

 

Historic models inhabit Carrickfergus Castle North of Belfast.

Carrickfergus Castle, Northern Ireland

 

Carrickfergus Castle North of Belfast.

Carrickfergus Castle, Northern Ireland

 

A guard with crossbow evokes visions of an advancing enemy at Carrickfergus Castle North of Belfast. Visitors will also stumble upon historic models of Godfrey the Gatekeeper and King John, doing his business on the john.

Carrickfergus Castle, Northern Ireland

 

 

Taghmon St. Munna's Church, built in the 14th century, is a stop on the on the Fore Tour of the central lake district.

Taghmon St. Munna's Church on the Fore Tour near Mulingar

 

12th century Temple Finghin, also known as McCarthy's church, is one of nine churches nestled on the banks of the River Shannon at the ruins of Clonmacnoise Monastery. The earliest buildings on the site date from the 6th century.

Clonmacnoise Monastery, County Offaly

 

Groups of Irish school children are often to be found among the tourists from around the world exploring Ireland's historic treasures. Among the favorites is the 6th century Monastery at Clonmacnoise, County Offaly.

Clonmacnoise Monastery, County Offaly

Medieval ruins sprout up among the wildflowers by the side of the road along the lesser known Fore Tour through the lake district of central Ireland. St. Fechin's Monastery at Fore contains the most extensive Benedictine remains in Ireland.

Ruins of St. Fechin's on the Fore Tour

 

Cows graze among the Benedictine ruins of St. Fechin's Monastery along the Fore Tour.

Ruins of St. Fechin's on the Fore Tour

 

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