Cahir Castle

Amazing castle, you can even feed the birds outside.. on the beautiful grounds. Bring some euros for this. Wonderful history, great map. Worth about 2 hours to enjoy it all.

Stunning castle one of the best in Ireland I think for not being a ruin. Staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. Told us about two cannonballs to find in the walls which the kids enjoyed trying to find.

Cahir Castle is truly one of Ireland’s hidden gems and a must-visit for anyone interested in history, architecture, or simply breathtaking scenery. Situated on a small island in the River Suir, the castle is not only one of the largest and best-preserved medieval castles in Ireland, but also one of the most atmospheric. Dating back to the 13th century, Cahir Castle was originally built by the powerful Butler family. Over the centuries, it has witnessed numerous battles and sieges, yet remains remarkably intact. The fortress showcases classic Norman architecture with massive stone walls, a formidable keep, towers, and a moat. Walking through its halls and courtyards truly feels like stepping back in time. Inside, the castle offers an informative audiovisual presentation and exhibits that tell the story of its rich past. You can explore rooms with ancient artifacts, climb narrow spiral staircases, and imagine what life was like during medieval times. The guided tour is also worth taking if you're interested in hearing about the castle's military significance and historical context in more detail. Beyond the castle walls, the views are absolutely stunning. The surrounding river, lush greenery, and quaint town of Cahir provide a perfect backdrop for photos and peaceful reflection. It's a fantastic place for history buffs, families, or anyone wanting to experience Ireland’s cultural heritage. Highly recommended — a place that blends beauty, history, and storytelling perfectly.

There are a lot of castles to visit in Ireland. I enjoyed this one particularly for the guided tour (lots of history and information). The castle has been well preserved too you can enter many rooms and even walk up one of the round towers.

Honestly one of my favorite OPW castles. Our guide was fantastic and the castle has so many cool/fun features about it. We loved the history of the tour and the grounds and town around the castle are just lovely. Would definitely recommend for either a quick stop or little day trip.

Cahir Castle is a fantastic place to visit and easily one of the best-preserved castles in Ireland. Situated on a small island in the River Suir, it has a really picturesque setting that adds to the experience. The castle itself is huge, with towers, battlements, and inner courtyards that are all open to explore. You really get a feel for what a medieval stronghold was like.

We didn’t really know what to expect visiting here (it was a last minute stop) but we were very pleasantly surprised! The castle had so many rooms to wander through with neat ties to some famous movies and shows. The price was really reasonable, and the staff at the entrance were so nice!

This was such a great castle to stop and see. It was not fancied up at all, so you can really see how it would have been back then. We enjoyed all the plaques with info on why the castle was built and about the seige in 1599. If you can go on the first Wednesday of the month, it is free to go in.

This was a great stop - really enjoyed the guided tour that highlighted just how fortified this place was, as well as separating which parts of the building were more and less aged. Go if you can!

This was the last castle on our guided castle tour of Ireland! It was really nice, it's actually the most well-preserved castle in all of Ireland. Unfortunately, that means you can't go inside. We were here in November 2021, so it wasn't very crowded and it was right during COVID. We did have a "guided" tour, but it lasted about 5 minutes since you can really only walk around the outside. You can actually see where a cannonball hit the side of the castle which is pretty cool. Lots of movies are filmed at this castle as well! Most recently was The Last Duel, so it was cool to see where it was filmed and I recognized a few spots from the movie. After our short tour we walked around the park behind the castle which was really nice. The town of Cahir was quaint too- a few restaurants and coffee shops within walking distance. There are public bathrooms next to the castle but you have to pay to use them (so different from the US). Overall, it was a nice castle but I wouldn't go out of my way just to see it.

This was the last castle on our Castle tour. It's a smaller castle but it's actually one of the more interesting ones. It has water that surrounds it and is on top of solid rock, so no way to go around or under it. It's worth a stop if it's part of your tour, but if you are just driving by yourself, you could probably skip it.

Neat castle! Ireland is one of those places where you'll stumble upon something historic and beautiful at the spur of the moment.

This was a wonderful stop on our way back from the Ring of Kerry area to Dublin. Located in the lovely town of Cahir, the castle is centrally located in town. We opted for a mid-day stop and grabbed lunch across the street at a cafe after the visit. There is a small public parking lot adjacent to the castle, however it was full when we arrived and there were a few cars trolling for spots. As a result we parked on a side street very nearby and it worked out just fine. The man staffing the ticket counter informed us that a tour would be starting in just a few minutes and was expected to last about 30 minutes. We were quite pleased at the end of the tour on our decision to join it. Our guide had the perfect mix of information, humor, and personality. He talked about some of the history of the area which included discussing how ownership had changed over the years. He discussed many of the features of the castle, particularly as it relates to defending the structure and area. He also added some colorful commentary about some of the bathing habits (or lack thereof) of the elite inhabiting the castle. If you're a Game of Thrones fan, the guide did mention that they are "in the running" as a location for an upcoming season of the show. Do yourself a favor and pay a visit to this castle if you're nearby. Go on the tour and enjoy a rather quick but informative tour which helps bring the structure to life.

We only had a quick stop here but went into the castle. It was Stoney and rustic. There was an exhibition about medieval women. The grounds were fun to walk around with many different sculptures to photograph with. There were swans and ducks in the moat with people throwing them bread, not sure if they were supposed to but there was no sign otherwise. There were shops and restaurants on the same street.

On my way to Cork from Dublin and I initially just had to go to the bathroom but ended up staying in the area for about an hour and toured the castle. Very cute area and well maintained castle. The staff were very friendly and willing to answer questions. It cost like €3 for a student admission. Wasn't able to stay to see everything in depth but they have a few exhibits explaining the history of the castle and a video that you could watch as well. There are some walking paths around the castle if you want to tour the surrounding area. Parking lot adjacent to castle was chaotic but there was ample parking.

This is a must see if you visit Ireland! Skip the tour and explore on your own! You can climb the walls and go up into the towers as well as down into the dungeon. You will not be disappointed.

A beautiful well preserved structure that is definitely worth seeing.

Went there last Sunday great place nice walks and loads of wild geese the dog had a ball.Well worth a visit

This is a great little castle out in central Ireland. After we got the Heritage Pass, we saw that this place was included so we stopped by. It's situated by a little creek and a nice town. If you're hankering for more to do, there's a thatched cottage nearby that you can stop by (costs money/Heritage card).

This Old Heritage Site Can Give You Much History About Cahir And Surrounding Area's. It's View Is Great And It's Tours Are Even Better.