{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/66507c02c0852400120b7078/6a8421b4a835875d3724022a?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Rock of Cashel: Kings, Saints & Stories from Ireland’s Golden Vale","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/66507c02c0852400120b7078/1787043989554-29fdd017-6755-4b3b-8613-f7fbf6fc3d3f.jpeg?height=200","description":"<h3>Perched dramatically above the lush pastures of Ireland’s Golden Vale, the <strong>Rock of Cashel</strong> is one of Ireland’s most remarkable historic sites. </h3><h3><br></h3><h3>In this episode of <strong>Whispering Stones</strong>, Bernice Cooke takes us to <strong>Cashel, County Tipperary</strong>, exploring its fascinating history from the ancient Kings of Munster and the Eóganachta dynasty to <strong>Saint Patrick, Brian Boru, medieval Ireland and the Synod of Cashel</strong>.</h3><p><br></p><h3>Discover the stories, legends and turbulent events that shaped this extraordinary Irish town, including royal power, religious rivalry, war and the dramatic history of the Rock itself.</h3><h3>Join Bernice for a short and entertaining journey through <strong>Irish history, heritage, myths and legends</strong> — and discover why Cashel became known as the <strong>“City of Kings.”</strong></h3>","author_name":"Bernice Cooke"}