Cahir Castle
Contact Details
Address:
Castle Street
Cahir
Co. Tipperary
E21 P652
Telephone No: +353 52 744 1011
Fax No: +353 52 744 2324
Email: cahircastle@opw.ie
Opening Hours
2017
**Cahir Castle will be closed to the public on the 23rd and 24th of November. Apologies for any inconvienience caused.
Mid Oct - February: Daily 09.30 - 16.30
March - Mid June: Daily 09.30 - 17.30
Mid June - August; Daily 09.00 - 18.30
Sept - Mid Oct: Daily 09.30 - 17.30
Closed at Christmas from the 24th to the 30th December inclusive.
Average Length of Visit: 1 - 1.5 hours
Admission Fees
Adult: €5.00
Group/Senior: €4.00
Child/Student: €3.00
Family: €13.00
Please note there are no credit and debit card facilities at this site.
Facilities
Exhibitions, Toilets, Public Car/Coach park close to site.
Restaurants/Tearooms: None
Once the stronghold of the powerful Butler family, the castle retains its impressive keep, tower and much of its original defensive structure. It is one of Ireland's largest and best preserved castles. It is situated on a rocky island on the River Suir. The castle's attractions include an excellent audio-visual show which informs visitors about the castle.
Location: Centre of Cahir Town (Heritage Town).
Bus Route(s): Contact Bus Eireann, Travel Centre +353 1 8366111.
Guided Tours:
Maximum number: 40 - 50
Duration: 30 - 40 minutes
Please note that all groups must be pre-booked.
Leaflet/Guide book: English. Irish, French, German, Italian, Spanish.
Seasonal Events: Please check in advance using contact details listed above
Photography / Video allowed: Yes, but permission required for commercial purposes
Additional Information: AV presentation entitled "Cahir Castle and the Story of Irish Castles". Duration 15 mins and available in English, Irish, French, German, Italian
Limited access for visitors with disabilities by prior arrangements
