Historic Site · Cashel, Ireland
Rock of Cashel
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.
Photo: David Stanley from Nanaimo, Canada via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0. Cropped and resized for display.
Landmark facts
| Location | Cashel, Ireland |
|---|---|
| Type | Historic Site |
| Coordinates | 52.5200° N, 7.8900° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Rock of Cashel is known for
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.
About Rock of Cashel
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.
History
According to local legends, the Rock of Cashel originated in the Devil's Bit, a mountain 20 miles (30 km) north of Cashel when St. Patrick banished Satan from a cave, resulting in the Rock's landing in Cashel. According to the Tripartite Life of Saint Patrick Cashel is reputed to be the site of the conversion of the King of Munster by Saint Patrick in the 5th century.
Planning a visit? Visit the official Rock of Cashel website — the official site has the current visiting information.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Cashel |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Waterford Airport (WAT) |
| Distance from the airport | 41.1 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Shannon Airport (SNN) · Shannon, Ireland · 45.2 miles away
- Cork International Airport (ORK) · Cork, Ireland · 53.4 miles away
- Dublin Airport (DUB) · Dublin, Ireland · 92.4 miles away
Landmarks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
What is Rock of Cashel?
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.
Where is Rock of Cashel located?
Rock of Cashel is in Cashel, Ireland. Its coordinates are 52.5200° N, 7.8900° W.
How do I get to Rock of Cashel?
The nearest town is Cashel, and the nearest airport is Waterford Airport (WAT), about 41.1 miles away (straight line).
What is the history of Rock of Cashel?
According to local legends, the Rock of Cashel originated in the Devil's Bit, a mountain 20 miles (30 km) north of Cashel when St. Patrick banished Satan from a cave, resulting in the Rock's landing in Cashel.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock_of_Cashel — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1255597 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- http://www.heritageireland.ie/en/south-east/rockofcashel/ — Official website of the landmark / managing body.
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.