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TheaIren Says: 2 km from Cahir, on the right side bank of River Suir is a beautiful restored building. Locals gave it a name of Swiss Cottage. In fact it has nothing to do with Switzerland or Swiss cottages. It is actually a finest example of the ornamental cottage. It is a type of...
TheaIren Says: Building was completed in 1881. The Mercy Sisters have been mostly involved in the health and education fields. The Cahir Convent was Mother House to three convents (Clogheen, Ballyporeen and Portlaw) and two hospitals (Clogheen District and St. Joseph's Clonmel), as well as...
Old St.Marys Medieval Parish Church
TheaIren Says: It has build in medieval times and became Anglican parish church at the Reformation and remained so until 1820s.It is in ruins and still waiting archaeological works because it is believed that it has built on the top of older building. I saw a hole on the ground in...
The Sensory and Mobility Garden
TheaIren Says: Lovely garden, created for all visitors but speacially bearing people with disability in mind.You can also have a lovely views on the river Suir from the garden.
TheaIren Says: Completed in 1818. The Anglican parish church of Cahir was built to the design of John Nash, private architect to King George IV, at a cost of 2,307 pounds.
TheaIren Says: Nice building, built by Butler family on nineteen century, originally spinning factory.Now you can buy local artists craft from there. I always try to buy local craftsmen work.It is a nice souvenir and when signed, it gets more valuable over the years. Your grandchildren...
TheaIren Says: Was built in 1852 on railway line of Limerick - Rosslare. Being below and looking up to huge columns - impressive.
TheaIren Says: When you get there and look closer you immediately see, that castle has been built in the island and on the natural limestone rock. Great two deffences. Before the Butler family took it over, there was a earthen stronghold belonging to local chief. But Butler family owned...
pure1942 Says: Cahir Castle is regarded as one of Ireland's finest and best preserved castles. Originally it was Conor O'Brien, Lord of Thomond, who built a fort here on the banks of the Suir River in the 12th century (around 1142). The original fort was later expanded and developed by The...
Dabs Says: Cahir Castle was our 1st stop in Cahir, we found a free parking spot on the street right across from the castle. The castle, located on a rocky island in the middle of the River Suir, was the stronghold of the Butler family (the earls of Ormonde), the Butler's more or less...
The Vee-Knockmealdown Mountains
Dabs Says: The drive from Lismore to Cahir wasn't nearly as arduous as I thought, I see the word mountains and I automatically think "oh crap" but the drive wasn't bad at all and was relatively scenic. You'll see signs as you drive along R668 for The Vee which as you'd suspect offers a...
TheaIren Says: I didnt dine there, just passed by. But if I would chose to eat somewhere in Cahir, I eather chose this one or River House - just for the look of them and guts feeling.
pure1942 Says: The Galtee Inn is located in the Square in Cahir and is a great option for good filling food served in a nice pub atmosphere. The food is top quality with great steak and fresh fish as well as hearty Irish homemade soup. I often stop in here for a bite to eat and have never...
I was so thirsty after 4 km River Walk that I landed quickly somewhere where I could get rid of this thirst.
Irwins bar was a good choise - you can have your pint and food to the side if you wish.
There was nice inner courtyard, with historic walls.
Dress Code: Casual
Written Jul 8, 2012
Address: Cahir Square
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As we were waiting for the tour to start we had a chance to read up on Lord Caher, the owner of the Swiss Cottage, his story sounds a bit like something you'd find in a fairy tale. His mother was a poor woman who winnowed corn for a living. When the previous Lord Caher died, those who believed they were next in line for the title found out that this woman's two children were in fact the next heirs to the lordship so they kidnapped them and sent them to France where they lived in poverty. When it was discovered that these children existed, they issued warrants for them to be brought back to Ireland, they found them in an attic overgrown with hair. Mrs. Jefferies, the woman who discovered the children and worked to get them back home then arranged for a marriage between her daughter Emily and one of the boys, Richard Butler, who went on to become Lord Caher and the owner of the Swiss Cottage.
Written Oct 24, 2009
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On our drive from Lismore to Cahir we encountered two of the many hazards while driving in Ireland, a herd of sheep and a slow moving tractor. Fortunately they were both in the same spot at the same time on a straight flat section of the road and all it caused us was a minor delay but as you are driving through Ireland it's definitely something you need to keep in mind if you can't see beyond that next curve.
Written Oct 24, 2009
TheaIren Says: Nice 2 km ( one way ) walk from the Cahir along the bank of river Suir to Swiss Cottage. Lots of lovely scenes along the river and footpath
TheaIren Says: There are a lot of nice buildings around town. In the begging of the Pearse Street there is a lovely Georgian Parochial House ( I dont know why I didnt took picture of it )and other cottage style houses, I have pics of those.
The Butler-Charteris Memorial Fountain
TheaIren Says: This fountain was erected in the middle of the square by Lady Margaret Butler-Charteris ( remember that the Butlers were the castle owner and city grew around it ). She let it build to memory of her late husband. But in addition it improved a lot a citizens supply of...
TheaIren Says: When I arrived to the Square, I came from Church Street and this Statue was straight on the left corner of the Square.At first I thought it is one of those street entertainers, what you can see in bigger cities streets.Then I thought that , no way - here in Cahir Take a...
Cahir is realtively small town located about 20km south-west of Cashel in the Southern half of the county. Built on the banks of the River Suir, the town is a nice place to visit on a sunny day with...
Our visit to Cahir was a 2-3 hour stop on a very full day, we had started the morning off by leaving Waterford and driving along the coast, stopped in Lismore for a quick look at the castle there and...
Cahir - where the celebrity actors visit
I had a problem finding Cahir from VT but it turned out it can be spelled two ways. Caher or Cahir. I'd say Cahir is more common, because I have never heard of Caher. I had really nice day at Cahir....
Apart from being a nice little village where you can stop off for lunch, Cahir is known for its Castle. Check out my Cahir pages for more info!
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