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Cahir Castle (day trip)
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About
One of the largest and best-preserved medieval castles in Ireland, on a rocky island in the River Suir at Cahir, about 17km southwest of Cashel. Built by the Butlers from the 13th century, it kept its keep, towers, defensive walls and a working portcullis, and the OPW runs it with an exhibition and a film. It pairs naturally with the Swiss Cottage a short way downriver, and the two make an easy half-day out of Cashel. Note this is in Cahir, not Cashel.
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Highlights
- ✓One of Ireland's largest preserved medieval castles
- ✓The keep, towers and working portcullis
- ✓An island setting on the River Suir
- ✓Pairs with the Swiss Cottage nearby
Tips
- →About 17km southwest of Cashel, in Cahir town
- →OPW Heritage Card free; combine with the Swiss Cottage
- →Confirm current admission and opening ahead
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