Cahir Castle 
Until the 16th C. Cahir Castle (National Monument) was one of the largest castles in Ireland. After a long and eventful history of destructions and rebuildings the castle was restored in 1970 and now houses a small museum.
The castle consists of a massive three-story keep and a great hall, with two spacious wards or courts, all enclosed within strong high outer walls, reinforced by round and rectangular towers.
The audio-visual show "Partly Hidden and Partly Revealed" (in English, French and German) describes all the main sites of the area.
The castle consists of a massive three-story keep and a great hall, with two spacious wards or courts, all enclosed within strong high outer walls, reinforced by round and rectangular towers.
The audio-visual show "Partly Hidden and Partly Revealed" (in English, French and German) describes all the main sites of the area.
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Must-see attractions nearby:
Cahir Castle
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Hours
March 15 to June 15
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 |
| Close | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 |
June 16 to September 15
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 19:30 | 19:30 | 19:30 | 19:30 | 19:30 | 19:30 | 19:30 |
September 16 to October 15
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 |
| Close | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 |
October 16 to March 14
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 |
| Close | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 |
Cahir Castle is best seen from the opposite bank of the river, reflected in the water. It is occasionally used as a setting for films. Groups more than 20 should pre-book.
Last admission 45 minutes before closing.
Guides
Interpretive sessions sometimes available.
Related Attractions
Swiss Cottage
In Cahir Park, with its pretty avenues and plantations stands the Swiss Cottage, so-called because of its resemblance to a chalet in Switzerland. This little country house was designed by British architect John Nash.
The interior contains a spiral staircase and some elegantly decorated rooms. The wallpaper in the Salon was manufactured by the Dufour factory, and is one of the first commercially produced Parisian wallpapers.
The interior contains a spiral staircase and some elegantly decorated rooms. The wallpaper in the Salon was manufactured by the Dufour factory, and is one of the first commercially produced Parisian wallpapers.
Hours
March 15 to April 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | |
| Open | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | |
| Close | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 |
May 1 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
Always opened on:
June Holiday - Ireland (1st Monday, June )
August Holiday - Ireland (1st Monday, August )
October Holiday - Ireland (last Monday, October )
August Holiday - Ireland (1st Monday, August )
October Holiday - Ireland (last Monday, October )
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
