We drive through county Tipperary to Cahir Castle from the 13th century situated on a rock island in the river Suir.
A rather strange river with two dams to regulate the water.We didn't visit this one but went to another castle.
We went to the "Rock of Cashel", a fortress built on a rock from the 4th and 5th century the Kings of Munster resided here. In 1101 they handed the castle to the Church and it became a flourishing religious center. The troops of Cromwell in 1647 took over the castle after a siege and murdered all the 3000 residents of Cashel. The cathedral is now in renovation and most of the medieval complex still stands.
Here the cathedral.
And the inside.
It had the typical round tower we had seen before at other places.
Then we arrive in the medieval city of Kilkenny.
With little alleys, called slips.
It is the day of the castles and we visit Kilkenny Castle built in 1190 and for ages inhabited by the Butler family. No photos allowed in the inside.
The weather changes suddenly from drizzle to very hot summer and the Irish enjoy the sun as the Dutch also immediately do.
I am really enjoying your travelogue of your Irish trip. You have taken some first class photos.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenI love castles and have so enjoyed your photos as you traveled through Ireland. We even have two small castles in the city of Saint John, not far from my childhood home and at Christmas we would walk up to the Castle and smile at all the Christmas Lights and the large toy soldiers lining the driveway. Your photos are so full of colour and I so enjoy the history.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenI still say, Ireland is wonderful with its past.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenTomás.
Prachtige fotos, mooie architectuur in Ireland, Fyne dag uit Belgie met regen.
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We just need to keep you on the road at all times. it is cheaper than me traveling. Love all of the castles and that beautiful shot of Kilkenny.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenSo enjoying your travel shots Marianne.. those big old castles must have pretty hard to keep warm!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenI have some catching up to do! Irish names, Tipperary and Kilkenny, are such romantic names that I've heard for years!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenJe maakt er een indrukwekkend reisverslag van. Zo te zien zijn er heel veel kastelen!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenWhat an amazing structure, Marianne. I continue to enjoy your blog posts of Ireland. I have a friend who recently traveled there, so I'm sending her your blog spot to follow your trip. Thanks again for sharing.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenI was thinking along the same line as Janey above. "Where to next tour director?"
BeantwoordenVerwijderenWonderful images. The cathedral and castle are amazing, so old and still are.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenIn Ireland there are a long historia. Thanks for telling us.
I am really jealous of your trip. The cathedral looks amazing!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenGreat photos and scenery.......thanks for sharing this......
BeantwoordenVerwijderenLove the dining hall at Dunratty!
Happy weekend,
Ruby
I've not been to Ireland so am enjoying your trip
BeantwoordenVerwijderenDearest Marianne,
BeantwoordenVerwijderenSo glad you got some sunny days during your trip as well. It makes quite a difference in photography too. Glad that the ancient cathedral of Cashel is no being renovated. So unique to have anything from that era.
Hope you have sunny weather in The Netherlands as well.
Hugs,
Mariette
There's so much good stuff to see. One of the best books I ever read was the kings of Ireland. It's a historical novel. Every retired librarian should have to read It!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenLove the contrast; of the grayish castles v. the other structures and sky.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenBueno!
The Rock of Cashel is very impressive. Not a surprise about the actions of Cromwell's men, of course.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenwow what a beautiful place Love the fortress and the cathedral. The medieval city is pittoresq with the nice buildings and small streets. great holiday
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