Name: Cahir Castle
Rating: 5.0

Cahir Castle

Castle Street, Townparks, Cahir, Co. Tipperary, E21 P652, Ireland

1-99 Years

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Cahir Castle is one of Ireland’s largest and best-preserved castles. It stands proudly on a rocky island on the River Suir. The castle was built in the thirteenth century and served as the stronghold of the powerful Butler family. So effective was its design that it was believed to be impregnable, but it finally fell to the earl of Essex in 1599 when heavy artillery was used against it for the first time. During the Irish Confederate Wars it was besieged twice more.

At the time of building, Cahir Castle was at the cutting edge of defensive castle design and much of the original structure remains. An excellent audio visual show now provides sightseers with a detailed appreciation of the castle’s long history. Visitors also flock to the castle because of its role as a film and TV location – it has featured in productions like Excalibur and The Tudors.

Price starts from €5.00 for Adults, €3.00 for Children/Stutent and €13.00 for Family. If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

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Explore Cahir: When you leave us, why not visit the Inch Field public park located just outside the castle walls with its wonderful wooden sculptures. Maybe even see King Arthur’s sword, Excalibur, there or a fairy or two on the nearby Fairy Trail.
Guided Tours: Bring Cahir Castle to life by taking a tour with one of our knowledgeable, enthusiastic and entertaining guides. The legacy of the powerful Butler family lives on in the tales of love, betrayal, murder and warfare our guides will tell you. Enjoy learning about the family who owned this doughty stronghold for over six centuries, about the lives of the other people who lived and worked in the castle and about many other aspects of its colourful past besides. Our tours are highly rated by visitors.
Authentic Interiors: This castle’s various tall towers, narrow corridors and winding staircases await your exploration. Stroll around at your leisure and soak up the authentic atmosphere while surveying the castle’s authentic medieval interiors. The centrepiece is the great hall, where the antlers of a giant Irish deer adorn the walls and period furniture adds to the medieval ambience.
Cunning Defences: The castle was cleverly designed to withstand attack from the enemy and to act as a safe place of residence for the family. Castle builders added many defensive features to make it a truly formidable fortress. Searching for these intriguing architectural features makes for an unforgettable experience.
The Cannonball and 1599 Exhibition: Spot the cannonball – or, more specifically, culverin ball – embedded high in the wall of the garderobe turret in the middle courtyard. This was fired during the 1599 siege, when Robert Devereux, second earl of Essex, led Queen Elizabeth’s army against the castle.
A Fairytale Visit for Kids: Take the kids on a fun-filled historic adventure. You can find a range of items in our gift shop – including wooden swords, Norman helmets, flower headpieces, tunics, books and much more – that would make lovely treats for your little ones.
The Silver Screen: Cahir Castle has been used for filming many times. See if you can spot locations and backdrops from your favourite shows and movies, from Excalibur to The Tudors.
An Audiovisual Treat: Cahir Castle sits in the heart of Ireland’s Ancient East, where tales of castles and conquests are many. In the castle cottage, our 15-minute audiovisual presentation, Cahir Castle and the Story of Irish Castles, brings you the enthralling story of the development of Irish castles.