FOLLOW M8 TO R639. TAKE EXIT 11 FROM M8

Continue on R639

Mitchelstown Cave is one of the largest and most complex cave systems in Ireland. On the guided tour you will follow ancient passageways and visit massive caverns in which you are surrounded by indescribable dripstone formations, stalactites, stalagmites and huge calcite pillars and one of Europe’s finest columns the inspiring “Tower of Babel” which stands some 9 meters in height.

Mitchelstown Cave is situated in County Tipperary over the border from Mitchelstown in County Cork and is a prime attraction on the Ancient East route. It’s 40 minutes from Cork City and 20 minutes from the Rock of Cashel. Take exits 11 or 12 on the M8.

Mitchelstown Cave, Burncourt, Cahir, Tipperary, Ireland. E21 H920.

Tel +353 (0) 52 7467246

www.mitchelstowncave.com

The author: Nick Fitzgerald