Mitchelstown Caves

Mitchelstown Caves
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Mitchelstown Cave is one of the largest and most complex cave systems in Ireland. It 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.

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.

Perfect for School and Coach Groups

Visitors, families, coach tours and group outings are guided through half a mile of this world-famous show cave. Coach tours should phone ahead of time for an appointment and are catered for all years around. Parking for cars and coaches is provided and toilets are on site.

Suitable for:

Families Adventure Seekers Nature Lovers Groups
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Mitchelstown Cave is one of the largest and most complex cave systems in Ireland. It 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.

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.

Perfect for School and Coach Groups

Visitors, families, coach tours and group outings are guided through half a mile of this world-famous show cave. Coach tours should phone ahead of time for an appointment and are catered for all years around. Parking for cars and coaches is provided and toilets are on site.

Suitable for:

Families Adventure Seekers Nature Lovers Groups