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North Transept
Panels from three 16th-century tombs in the north transept
are decorated with remarkably fresh and intricate carvings.
This one, against the north wall, features a vine-leaf design
and strange stylized beasts.
. Cathedral
The roofless Gothic cathedral
has thick walls riddled with
hidden passages; in the north
transept these are seen
emerging at the base of
the windows.
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VISITORS’ CHECKLIST
Practical information
Road Map C5. Cashel.
Tel 062 61437.
Open daily. Early Jun–mid-Sep:
9am–7pm; mid-Mar–early Jun &
mid-Sep–mid-Oct: 9am–5:30pm;
mid-Oct–mid-Mar: 9am–4:30pm.
Closed 24–26 Dec. & 7 8
Transport
£ to Thurles. @ to Cashel.
The Rock
The 28-m (92-ft) round
tower, the oldest and
tallest building on the
rock, enabled Cashel’s
inhabitants to scour the
surrounding plain for
potential attackers.
Key
12th Century
4 St Patrick’s Cross
(replica)
12 Cormac’s Chapel
13 Round tower
13th Century
6 Cathedral porch
7 Nave
8 Crossing
9 South transept
10 Choir
11 North transept
1 15th Century
Ticket office
0 metres 500 2 Hall of the Vicars’
Choral (museum)
0 yards 500 3 Dormitory
5 Castle
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