Kilkenny
Our next stop is in Kilkenny and the close by ruins of Kells Priory. For those who like beer, you certainly know Kilkenny as it is one of the more famous beers that you can get in the Irish Pubs across Europe. Funnily enough we didn’t get it anywhere outside of Kilkenny as most pubs are dominated by ... yes, Guinness.
We stay with our camper van at the Tree Grove Caravan & Camping Park a few minutes outside of Kilkenny. It’s close enough though to walk into town, which we do a few times. One of the attractions apart from the Irish beer is the Kilkenny Castle. Some parts date back to the 13th century. There are more buildings that are that old including the St. Canice’s Cathredral and the Round Tower. It’s really a very niche little city with colorful houses and very good pubs with good live music.
Kilkenny Castle.
Kilkenny Castle.
Stables of Kilkenny Castle.
Stables of Kilkenny Castle.
Butlers House.
Streets of Kilkenny.
Michael and a good pint of Guinness in Kilkenny ...
13th Century St Canice's Cathedral + Round Tower.
Chapel next to Kells Priory.
Kells Priory Ruins from 14th/15th Century.
Kells Priory Ruins from 14th/15th Century.
Kells Priory Ruins from 14th/15th Century.
Sheep grazing near by.
Kells Priory Ruins from 14th/15th Century embedded in the landscape.
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As we continue we make a stop by the ruins of Kells Priory. They date back to the 14 / 15 century and the site is massive. However, apart from a few workers who are restoring several elements, we are the only visitors. Oh yes, and the sheep who is gracing on the green grass surrounding the ruins.
Cashel Rock.
Cashel Rock 14th Century Tower.
Cashel Rock 14th Century Gothic Cathedral.
Cashel Rock 14th Century Gothic Cathedral.
Cashel Rock 14th Century Gothic Cathedral.
Cashel Rock 15th Century Gothic Cathedral with 12th Century .
Cashel Rock Cemetary.
View from Cashel Rock.
Hore Abbey next to Cashel Rock.
Cashel Rock 15th Century Cathedral.
Cashel Rock Cemetary.
Cashel Rock 12th Century Cormac's Chapel.
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Our next stop before we make our way to the wedding is Rock of Cashel. It is really a big rock in the landscape and on top you find the different buildings dating back to the 12th century. This is not so visible in the pictures. The first settlement even dates back to the 4th century. Quite an impressive and very old site.