Cobh to Cashel in the wind

Cobh was the last port the Titanic stopped at before its voyage. It has the second largest harbour in the world (after Sydney). But we decided we'd learned lots about the Titanic in Belfast and the wind was howling making seaside walking not fun so we headed north to The Rock of Cashel.
This remarkable ruin is in scaffolding but still dramatic enough to impress. It was originally the seat of ancient Irish kings, then turned over to church before falling to the Anglo-Normans. A variety of architectural styles are revealed as layers were added. Interesting details still survive and a fascinating video of the history of Cashel was almost like reviewing the history of Ireland.

One of the steep streets of Cobh

Fist-sized carvings perch high up in the Cathedral of Cashel

Fallen and lichen-covered crosses make me think of totems decaying in the coastal BC weather

The Rock of Cashel
Work being done on Cormac's Chapel - one of the earliest Romanesque-styled churches in Ireland.
Various styles added and squeezed around older portions. 

Menacing clouds followed us all day. The wind was blowing but no rain.