Cahir Castle
| Cahir Castle | |
|---|---|
| County Tipperary Near Cahir in Ireland | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Castle |
| Owner | Office of Public Works |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Standing |
| Website | Heritage Ireland |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 52°22′28″N 7°55′38″W / 52.3745°N 7.9272°W |
| Site history | |
| Built | 13th Century |
| Built by | O'Briens |
| In use | 13th Century-1800s |
| Fate | Preserved |
| Battles/wars | Cromwellian Conquest of Ireland |
| Official name | Cahir Castle |
| Reference no. | 507 |
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Cahir Castle (Irish: Caisleán na Cathrach), one of the largest castles in Ireland, is sited on an island in the river Suir. It was built from 1142 by Conchobar Ua Briain, King of Thomond. Now situated in Cahir town centre, County Tipperary, the castle is well preserved and has guided tour and audiovisual shows in multiple languages.