Mitchelstown Cave
Welcome to Mitchelstown Cave. Although the name can be deceptive Mitchelstown Cave is situated in County Tipperary over the border from Mitchelstown County Cork and is located on Ireland’s Ancient East. 40 minutes from Cork City and 20 minutes from the Rock of Cashel.
Take exits 11 or 12 on the M8.
History
Mitchelstown Caves was discovered accidentally on the 3rd of May 1833, by Michael Condon who was quarrying limestone when he dropped his crowbar into a crevice. He stooped down to pull out a few boulders to retrieve the bar, next minute he found himself looking down into a vast series of underground chambers, passages and caverns.
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