Visit Cahir.

Famous for its imposing castle, Cahir (Cathair Dún Iascaigh in Irish Gaelic) is a small village of 5,000 inhabitants located less than 15km from the Rock of Cashel site. This small village with its colorful streets will inspire the most ardent fans of Irish medieval history, and delight others with its picturesque Irish charm!

Visit Cahir

A town with medieval origins

In Cahir, medieval castles have pride of place! We recommend a visit to Cahir Castle, a gigantic medieval castle built in 1142 by Conor O’Brien.

It is said to be one of the most imposing 12th-century castles ever built in Ireland. Another place to visit in Cahir is the Swiss Cottage, a bourgeois house located just 2km from the center. The house is in typical 19th-century English style. In fact, it resembles a sort of wooded cottage, built on a hillock with a pleasant view over the rest of Cahir.

Finally, don’t forget to visit Cahir’s ruined church and small priory. Located in Cahir itself, this Anglican church also dates back to the Middle Ages, and every day welcomes many visitors fond of old ruined monuments.