The Rock of Cashel was the traditional seat of the kings of
Munster for several hundred years prior to the Norman invasion. In 1101, the
King of Munster, Muirchertach Ua Briain, donated his fortress on the Rock to
the Church. The picturesque complex has a character of its own and is one of
the most remarkable collections of Celtic art and medieval architecture to be
found anywhere in Europe. Few remnants of the early structures survive; the
majority of buildings on the current site date from the 12th and 13th
centuries.
We also went to the Bolton Library. The Bolton Library contains a unique collection of
antiquarian books and is the finest collection outside of Dublin. Archbishop
Theophilis Bolton, Archbishop of Cashel from 1730 to 1744, collected the books.
The library is now housed in the Chapter House situated in the grounds of the
Cathedral Church of St. Patrick's Rock and St. John the Baptist in John Street,
Cashel. The collection contains a wide range of subjects and
includes a 12th century manuscript, the Nuremnberg Chronicle and works by
Dante, Swift, Calvin, Erasmus and Machiavelli. Also on display are maps and
church silver.
But the best part of the day, in my opinion, was when the Dean of Cashel came out to meet us. Which is a pretty big deal for the Dean of the Church of Ireland to come out and meet a group of Americans. But he talked about the church and the background of how the chapel was built so they wouldn't have to climb the hill of the rock to go to each service. Dean Knowles even played the organ for us! Apparently Samuel Green who built organs for George
Fredrick Handel built the organ. It’s only one out of two of its kind, so its very very rare!! So Amazing!!
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