The wind picks up overnight and the Hymer rocks-n-rolls as it does. Still a good night sleep really, once you work out its not an earthquake. The Hook lighthouse sits on one end of the Wexford Coastal Walking Path, so we have coffee and fruit and set off for a walk.
As you know Pam loves a good cliff walk.A different view of the lighthouse. The sun is shining but the wind is up.We can see a castle or tower in the distance, but it takes 45 minutes to get there.The village of Slade also has a small port and what looks like some working boats..You can read the history of Slade Castle here yourself.We take a different path back and stumble upon Hook Church.
A couple of hours later and a little hungry by now we return to the Hymer, have some toast (the Irish sliced bread is a little ordinary in our opinion). The Hymer is readied and we make for the ferry.
The wind is against the tide so itโs a little rougher on the way back.
Itโs an easy 90 minute drive back through Waterford and onto Cashel in County Tipperary.
Cashel or the Rock of Cashel is one of the top historical and archeological sites in Ireland. Originally known as St Patrickโs Rock, some form of fortress has existed here since the 4th century. Itโs a busy place and the whole town is paid parking. Entry with site tour and chapel tour โฌ9 pp (seniors).
Not much of a photo, but it provides a little perspective. The Rock of Cashel stands on a limestone ridge only a few minutes walk from the High Street.Some history.Itโs quite imposing as you walk around it. The round tower circa 1100 (an Irish thing) at the northern end of the cathedral.Inside the old cathedral.The crossover.The Bishopโs Palace is the square structure on the left of frame.From the opposite side, the round tower.The last building we visit is the Cormacโs Chapel Circa 1100. The chapel is built in sandstone in a classic romanesque style. It stands apart in both colour and style. The remainder of buildings use local limestone, their style reflecting Irish and Anglo traditions.Looking through to the alter.Lots of carved heads of man and beast.A single sandstone sarcophagus. Very rare she said.The amazing curved listen was protected from the elements due to its position. As new after almost a thousand years.The ruins of Hore Abbey (circa 13th century)
Anyway Ireland has provided another day of contrasts. The weather remains warm in the sun, but the wind chilly. Happy to report our first day without a shower of rain during the day. Hence a dry day slips through to the keeper.
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