Ireland 5: Blarney Castle, Rock of Cashel, Mass at Holy Cross Abbey, Kilkenny

by Steve Ray on August 10, 2024

Traveled over the Cork/Kerry border to Blarney Castle with its famous Blarney Stone. Time to kiss the Blarney Stone for those who wished to and visiting the extensive Blarney Woolen Mills.

Then the Rock of Cashel, Ireland’s most famous ancient religious site related to St. Patrick. After the guided tour Steve gave his short talk on the impressive life and accomplishments of this great Catholic saint.

Mass in the beautifully restored Holy Cross Abbey which houses a relic of the True Cross, then on to Kilkenny to check in at the luxurious Lyrath Estate for dinner and the night.