Mitchelstown Cave
| Mitchelstown Cave | |
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1905 photo of speleothems in Mitchelstown Cave. | |
Interactive map of Mitchelstown Cave | |
| Location | Mitchelstown, County Cork |
| Discovery | 1833 |
| Geology | Limestone |
| Access | Show cave access only |
Mitchelstown Cave is a limestone cave near Burncourt, County Tipperary, Ireland. Situated 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) from Mitchelstown, County Cork, it became the first cave in Ireland to be developed for the public in 1972.
The cave is located near Mitchelstown, County Cork, but is actually in County Tipperary . It is a local landmark and tourist destination, with a number of caverns open to the public through a guided tour. Noteworthy speleothems include the Tower of Babel column. The largest cavern, known as the Tír na Nóg has hosted concerts and events.