Rock of Cashel among Ireland’s most popular tourist attractions
In visitor figures released by the Office of Public Works, the Rock of Cashel was shown last year to once again be one of Ireland’s most popular tourist attractions. The “Castle on the Hill” saw over 365,000 visitors pass through it’s doors, slightly up on the 2023 figure of 357,000.
This ranks the Rock as the third most popular attraction in 2024, behind Kilkenny Castle which came in second, and Dublin Castle which ranked in first place.
There is an enduring allure for visitors to the castle, with its rich history both as a royal throne of the Kings of Munster, but also as an important historic religious site.
It remains widely studied throughout the world, constantly being the subject of many academic thesis. According to Minister for State with responsibility of the Office of Public Works, “The Rock and our other heritage sites are an important part of our national identity and shared history and offer a unique insight into the lives and stories of our ancestors.”
Given the dramatic fall in tourist visitors recorded coming into the country in the first quarter of this year, it will be even more important that the monument continues to draw tourists from across the globe, to held bolster the wider tourism industry in the area, which is feeling the effects of the downturn in spending across the board.
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