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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...
Dabs Says: After visiting Cahir Castle, we drove to the Swiss Cottage about 2km away from the castle. It was built in the early 1800s, the architect is thought to be John Nash who was one of the most fashionable architects of the Regency period, most notably for the Royal Pavilion at...
Elena77 Says: The small town of Cahir in County Tipperary is best known for its impressive castle which lies on a rocky island in the river Suir. It's one of the largest and best preserved castles of Ireland and its origins can be traced back to the 3rd century (the Book of Lecan mentions...
pure1942 Says: The Walk along the River Suir takes you from the Castle to the Swiss Cottage. The river walk is a nice stroll through the wooded area whihc surrounds the castle grounds and cottage. The walk passes by the well maintained golf course which is situated on grounds used by the...
pure1942 Says: The interior of the cottage was elaborate and lavish with the best of materials used in it's styling and decoration. The wall paper used in the Salon was one of the first examples produced by the Parisian wall papeer factory - Dufour. The wall paper depicts scenes from...
pure1942 Says: The Swiss Cottage in Cahir is another great attraction. The cottage is thought to have been desighned by John Nash (The regency architect responsible for the stunning Royal Pavilion in Brighton) The building is one of the world's finest examples of a 'cottage orneé' or...
AR76 Says: This castle, originally owned by the Butler Family, is the largest well-preserved castle in Ireland. Guided tours are available and very interesting.Admission fees:Adults: EUR2.75Groups/Senior Citizens: EUR2.00Children/Students: EUR1.25
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...
Cahir House Hotel: Sunday Lunch and Pub Grub
pure1942 Says: If you're looking for something a bit more upmarket than pub grub, you could try Cahir House Hotel which also has a fine restaurant. Haven't eaten here in a while but it has a good reputation in the area. You can have a more formal style meal (Sunday Lunch is popular) or you...
Dabs Says: 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,...
Dabs Says: 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...
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This castle, originally owned by the Butler Family, is the largest well-preserved castle in Ireland. Guided tours are available and very interesting.Admission...
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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...
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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...
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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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