Just a short drive from Cashel, I went to the Castle of Cahir. This castle was HUGE! The largest one I've seen so far! A family occupied the castle well into the 20th century. On my way out, the chatty tour guide told me some interesting facts. Did you know that the reason castles contain spiral staircases is for protection? Most people are right-handed and it is much harder to draw your sword and attack a castle going up a spiral staircase than it is to defend yourself (sword in hand) going down. Who would have thought?!
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