This morning we depart Kilkenny and travel to the historic Holy Cross Abbey founded in 1180 by the King of Munster Donal O’Brien as a shrine for a relic of the true cross given to his father by Pope Paschal 11. The abbey was transferred to the Cistercians about 1182. A particle of the true cross was enshrined in the abbey and Holy Cross became one of the most frequented places of pilgrimage in Ireland.
We continue to Cashel where we will have a guided tour of the amazing Rock of Cashel. This was the seat of the Kings of Munster from 370 – 1101 and has early associations with St. Patrick. The group of medieval buildings includes a 12th century Round Tower, a 13th century Gothic Cathedral, a 15th century High Cross and Romanesque Chapel. From here, we continue through the beautiful Golden Vale and the rolling hills of County Cork to Killarney.
Overnight: Killarney.
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