We found it! iPad navigation success: Rock of Cashel

Taking shelter from the rain in the Rock of Cashel, definition of vintage.

Rick Steve's travel book suggested we check out this spot while in central Ireland in the town of Cashel. We pulled into the town and easily spotted the castle up on a hill right outside the city. It was a windy day and the outside of the castle was covered in scaffolding for renovations and restoration as many of these places do in the winter off season. We got into the castle just as the rain started to hit. Apparently people were not as tall back in the day, because only 5 minutes after entering Paul nailed his head on a 14th century door frame made of solid stone. Ouch.

Mind your head, tall friend.

This table is an original! Many more originals here than other castles!

Looking out into the rainy courtyard before it closed!

A little size comparison for you!

Sad, they closed... it's just a little rain!

I love the green mossy landscapes of Ireland.

The furniture and many of the artifacts in the Rock of Cashel are original and date back centuries. They are beautiful. We watched a movie of the history and shortly after the staff told us that the outer grounds were closed for weather. It was rainy and windy, but nothing compared to what the locals are used to I'm certain. We weren't able to explore the other towers, the church or the graveyard. It was unfortanate. We cut our losses and tried to get our money worth out of the parking by walking down to the city center for some coffee and a place to warm up. We enjoyed the refuge from the rain for a bit and thought since the weather had shaped up we would try again to get it. Unfortunately, despite the calmer conditions the outside attractions were still closed. Oh well, it was off to Killarney.

Walking up to the Rock of Cashel to see if they've opened, the answer was no.

A walk through the city, and grabbing a quick coffee. Simple joys.

Green and gorgeous.