Cahir Castle

Cahir Castle is situated on a small, rocky island in the River Suir in County Tipperary – a natural spot for fortified structures since the third century.

An enormous structure, erected in the 13th Century, Cahir survived a series of heated battles in 1599, when the Earl of Essex finally captured it. Luckily, the fighting ceased before the great castle was damaged beyond repair. Since then, it has been beautifully maintained and renovated; today it is one of Ireland’s largest and finest castles.

A tour through this magnificent building reveals a huge hall, dungeon and sturdy exterior fortress walls. Residential areas are also on display, furnished with charming reproductions of period pieces.

When you visit, be sure to make time for the informative audiovisual presentation available in the courtyard cottage. You’ll discover more about the castle itself, as well as other interesting area historic attractions.

Cahir Castle is famous as the place where documents were signed to put an end to the Cromwellian wars. In modern times, the castle provided distinctive settings for the films Barry Lyndon and Excalibur. The name, Cahir, means “City of the Fishing Fort”.

Guided tours of the castle are available, but you’ll also enjoy roaming the grounds and castle buildings at your own leisure.