While most people associate Guinness with Dublin, it was a happy ‘accident' in Cashel, County Tipperary, that was the beginning of ‘the black stuff'.

It all started with some burnt hops and money from an Archbishop…

This article is based on a podcast episode featuring John Long, from Cashel Palace. If you prefer to listen to the podcast, you can find the player at the bottom of the page.

For an ‘only in Ireland' experience be sure to try a seaweed bath. Moisturizing, detoxifying, relaxing. And the experience at Cashel Palace is second to none.

Visiting the Rock of Cashel

If you are searching for a ‘real' traditional Irish pub be sure to stop into Morrissey's Pub in Abbeyleix. Enjoy a pint – and a story.

I truly believe the ‘pass thru' county of Laois will be one of the next ‘discoveries' in Irish tourism.

Thanks to John Long from Cashel Palace for sharing this interesting bit of ‘hidden' Irish history!

Traveling in Ireland Podcast Episode 167

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