Rock of Cashel & Kilkenny Day Trip from Cork
Cork, Ireland
About This Activity
The Rock of Cashel in County Tipperary was the seat of the kings of Munster for centuries and hosts a superb cluster of Romanesque and Gothic ruins on a limestone outcrop. Adult admission is approximately €8 (Heritage Ireland). From there, Kilkenny is 45 minutes further: Kilkenny Castle, the Black Abbey, and St. Canice's Cathedral with its 9th-century round tower fill several hours. Guided coach tours depart Cork; self-drivers allow a full 8-hour day.
* Rock of Cashel * Kilkenny Castle * Black Abbey * St. Canice Cathedral
Seasonal note: Open year-round; best Apr-Oct for weather and extended hours
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Dublin → Galway → Killarney → Cork → Dingle
Best 7 Days in Ireland — Budget
Dublin → Galway → Killarney → Cork → Dingle
Best 7 Days in Ireland — Without Art & Culture
Dublin → Galway → Killarney → Cork → Dingle
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Dublin → Galway → Killarney → Cork → Dingle → Belfast
Best 10 Days in Ireland — Without Art & Culture
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Dublin → Galway → Killarney → Cork → Dingle → Belfast
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