St. Patrick's Festival Skyfest 2008!
- By: Editor
- On: 12/Feb/08
- In: Festivals in Ireland
Watch the skies light up with a magnificent choreographed display of music, colour, and lights, from one of the best vantage points in the south - the Rock of Cashel in County Tipperary from 6.30pm - 8.30pm.
The Rock of Cashel is one of Ireland's top historical attractions with the majority of the buildings dating from the 11th century. For over 900 years it was the seat of bishops and even the seat of the High Kings of Munster.
This spectacular landmark rises high above the low lying plains of the Golden Vale and it can be seen for miles around, making it the perfect choice for the fireworks display.
The Rock of Cashel towers over the picturersque town of Cashel in South Tipperary. Getting there isn't too difficult as it's located just off the N8 – which is the main Dublin to Cork road. The town is the perfect venue for events such as the Skyfest as it's just about a 1 hour drive from Cork, Kilkenny, Limerick and Waterford.
This event is expecting up to 50,000 spectators so if you'd like to stay closeby then check out our Cashel accommodation page. We've got plenty of accommodation all over County Tipperary, so if you'd like to be within driving distance check out our Tipperary accommodation page.
Hope you enjoy the Skyfest! Remember, if you've any queries on accommodation, just get in touch using the comment box below.
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- #1
- By: gina
- On: 26/Feb/08
What is the best and/or fastest way to get to the Rock of Cashel if we are staying in Dublin but would like to come experience Skyfest? Will we be able to get back easily to Dublin after the show?Thanks- #2
- By: Editor
- On: 29/Feb/08
Hi Gina,Thanks for your question.
If you need to get back to Dublin after the Skyfest, you're best bet is to travel to Cashel by car as it's not due to finish until 8.30pm. Also, your only option is to drive to the Skyfest as there's no train station in Cashel. It's just off the main Dublin to Cork road, the N8, and it will take at least 2 hours to drive each way.
- #3
- By: Laura Enright
- On: 03/Mar/08
My name is Laura, and we're from West Limerick, near the Kerry border. We would like to attend the skyfest, but we want to know do we have to order/pay for tickets? Please reply! Thanks! Laura.- #4
- By: Editor
- On: 04/Mar/08
Hi Laura,Thanks for your query.
The Skyfest at Cashel is a free ticketed event. To register for your free ticket log onto: http://skyfest.eventznet.com
Regards
Editor
- #5
- By: Dee
- On: 07/Mar/08
Hi my name is dee and I'm from Clonmel just wondering what time is the event taking place, and also I would like to know about parking at the event.Thanks,- #6
- By: Editor
- On: 10/Mar/08
Hi Dee,Thanks for your question.
As per their site the Skyfest runs from 6.30pm to 8.30pm.
For parking you can contact Cashel Heritage Centre on 062 62511.
Enjoy!
- #7
- By: Deirdre
- On: 11/Mar/08
hi. I was wondering what disabled access will be like for the Skyfest? Are there any special access tickets I can get to allow us to drive into the town for the festivities as we would be unable to walk very far? Thanks- #8
- By: Barney Ormonde
- On: 12/Mar/08
Hello,do we need tickets to attend the fireworks display on Sat night?Regards,Barney Ormonde.- #9
- By: Editor
- On: 12/Mar/08
Hi Deirdre,Thanks for your question. As per Cashel Tourist Office tickets for the viewing area are all gone (you needed to register on line to get these).
If you have a ticket you would be able to park in car park 1, which is the closest to the viewing area.
If you haven't a ticket, to be honest you can see the fire works from anywhere in the town - although you won't be able to enter the viewing area. Just get to town before 5.30pm as roads are closed off aftter this time.
Regards
Editor
- #10
- By: Editor
- On: 12/Mar/08
Hi Barney,Again, thanks for your question. As per my last response, tickets for the viewing area are all gone. But you can see it from anywhere in the town, just get in before the roads are closed off at 5.30pm.
Regards
Editor
- #11
- By: Patrick
- On: 13/Mar/08
Hi im Patrick.The tickets have gone off sale for the skyfest on www.stpatricksday.ie and i really wish to go is there any other websites selling tickets?- #12
- By: Elizabeth Duke
- On: 14/Mar/08
Hi. I was wondering as the ticket booking for the Fireworks is now closed - how can one get 2 tickets for myself and my husband? Only found out now that you had to book a ticket.Tks- #13
- By: Olivia
- On: 15/Mar/08
Hey, soooo... if you dont have a ticket you cant get in to the actual rock of Cashel and have to watch from town??Regards.. Thank you..Leave a comment