Led by the land and locality, dining at Cashel Palace is an exceptional experience. From light bites to elegant afternoon tea, casual bistro to Michelin star evening dining, discover exquisite Irish cooking that is worthy of its surroundings.

From archbishops to aristocracy, from country leaders to leading ladies, Cashel Palace boasts a rich and illustrious history of notable hospitality. Down through the years, the hotel has been synonymous with hosting glamorous guests including Jacqueline Kennedy, Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor, Ronald Reagan, Diana Spencer and Prince Joachim of Denmark.

Tranquil and light-filled, our inviting Spa is a balm for body and soul. With luxury treatments, a pristine pool and seaweed baths, come to relax, rest, rejuvenate and drift away.

Encompassing three beautifully landscaped acres, the walled gardens at Cashel Palace feature a melody of ancient trees, modern planting and impressive horticultural features. Open to residents and hotel visitors, the gardens are enclosed within the historic stone walls and follow the original designs as laid out by Edward Lovett Pearce. Over the centuries, the gardens evolved and changed, and while little can be found about their history, maps dating from 1840 and 1884, together with some later photographic records, have helped inform their rejuvenation. Today, the gardens still proudly boast notable specimen plants, including two listed mulberry trees that were planted in 1702 to commemorate the coronation of Queen Anne.

SUGGESTED ITINERARY

Day 1 -
ARRIVE AT THE CASHEL PALACE HOTEL
You have two options for transport: by Hertz rental car or Private Car & Driver.Drive or transfer to Killenard, or continue your touring from another BASED VACATION resort. After you arrive at the Cashel Palace Hotel, you'll want to explore and see all of the facilities and features of this 5 star retreat. Maybe take in a Spa Treatment, a swim in the pool or a explore he equisite gardens. This evening why not enjoy a Welcome Dinner followed by an Irish Coffee. Dinner in the Mickey Ryans restaurant this evening.

Note: each day during your stay you can avail of the many spa treatments. We can design your touring day around those activities as the Hertz Rental Car or Private Tour veicle and driver-guide will be with you every day of your stay.

Day 2 -
CAHIR & CASHEL
Tour to County Tipperary and to the town of Cashel. The impressive Rock of Cashel looms up in front of you as you look out from the Cashel Palace Hotel. As it was the former Bishop's Palace there is a private walkway from the Cashel Palace Hotel up to the Rock of Cashel which you may use as a hotel guest. This cathedral-fortress dates to the time of St. Patrick when he used the shamrock as the symbol of the Holy Trinity as he converted the King of Munster to Christianity. Continue to Cahir with a visit to the 12th century Butler castle - Cahir Castle. This has been fully restored to its original state. Return to The Heritage Resort for a leisure evening. Dinner on your own tonight. A chance to explore the many pubs and restaurants of the town.

Day 3 -
KILKENNY,THOMASTOWN & WATERFORD
Tour to the medieval town of Kilkenny, visiting 12th century Kilkenny Castle and tour the State Apartments which have been fully restored. You'll visit the Kilkenny Design Center with its craft shops. On to Kells and a view of the 13th century Kells Priory. Continue south to Waterford for a visit to the Waterford Crystal Visitor Center. Time permitting: Visit the Dunbrody Famine Ship Museum at New Ross. Return to Cashel and the Cashel Palace Hotel for a relaxing evening. Dinner on your own tonight. A chance to explore the many pubs and restaurants of the town.

Day 4 -
BIRR & CLONMACNOISE
Tour north to the town of Birr and a visit to the Birr Castle Demense and a walk through the delightful Millennium Gardens. Continue north to Clonmacnoise, a 6th century monastic settlement serenely situated on the banks of the Shannon River. Admire the stone High Crosses with carved panels depicting stories from the Bible. Nearby you'll cross the Bog of Allen and see how the peat (turf) is commercially harvested to provide fuel for homes and electricity generation. Return to Cashel and the Cashel Palace Hotel for a leisure evening. Dinner on your own tonight. A chance to explore the many pubs and restaurants of the town.

Day 5 -
MALLOW & BLARNEY
Tour to the town of Mallow in County Cork and view Kilconan Castle. Nearby is the Donkey Sanctuary where you may wish to stop. Continue to the village of Blarney where you may wish to visit the Blarney Castle Estate and Blarney Castle. If you wish to climb to the top of the castle (steps) you can kiss the Blarney Stone and gain the gift of eloquent speech. Blarney Woolen Mills has a large store where you may wish to shop for woolens. Return to Cashel and the Cashel Palace Hotel. This evening why not enjoy a Farewell dinner. Dinner in the dining room this evening.

Day 6 -
DEPART FOR HOME
Drive or transfer to Dublin Airport and depart for home or continue your Self-Drive tour to any other BASED VACATION hotel.

Slan Leat!

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