Rock of Cashel
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The Rock of Cashel, also known as Cashel of the Kings and St. Patrick's Rock, is a historical site located dramatically above a plain at Cashel, County Tipperary, Ireland.
Rock of Cashel
Aerial view c. 1970, prior to modern restoration
The Round Tower beside the cathedral
Cormac’s chapel with parts of the Cathedral on either side
Brian Boru
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Brian Boru was the High King of Ireland from 1002 to 1014. He ended the domination of the High Kingship of Ireland by the Uí Néill, and is likely responsible for ending Viking invasions of Ireland. Br
Rock of Cashel
…prior to the Norman invasion. In the 5th century the Eóganachta clan built a fortress at Cashel retaining supremacy there for hundreds of years. In 977 Brian Boru was crowned there as king and made Cashel his capital. In 1101, the King of Munster, Muirchertach Ua Briain, donated his fortress on the Rock to the…
One of the earliest depictions of Brian on the 1723 publication of Dermot O'Connor's translation of Foras Feasa ar Éirinn.
Banner reputedly used by Brian
Oil painting of Battle of Clontarf by Hugh Frazer 1826
Brian on the Morning of Clontarf