Cahir Castle
Category: Families, Rainy Day, Sightseeing
Type: Castles, Historic Homes & Sites, Visitor Centres, Tours, General Attractions
Castle Street
Cahir
Co Tipperary
Cahir
Co Tipperary
Tel: +353 52 744 1011
Please mention ireland-guide.com when enquiring.
Cahir Castle is one of the largest and best preserved castles in Ireland
Cahir Castle
Georgina Campbell
Cahir Castle is one of the largest and best preserved castles in Ireland, it is situated on a rocky island in the river Suir. Once the stronghold of the powerful Butler family, the castle retains its impressive keep, tower and much of its original defensive structure. Cair Castle has a guided tour and audiovisual shows in multiple languages.
Opening Time:
Open daily year round except 24-30 December. Mid October - February 9.30am-4.30pm; March - mid June 9.30am-5.30pm; mid June - August 9am-6.30pm; September - mid October 9.30am-5.30pm.
Admission Charge:
Adults €3; Child/Student €1; OAP/Group €2; Family €8.
Directions
Centre of Cahir TownView Similar Tourist Attractions
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