Cahir Castle seen over a tree-lined river channel with white waterbirds in the foreground.

South Tipperary · Ireland

Cahir,
by the Suir.

A medieval castle, a riverside path, and a town worth taking your time over.

Explore Cahir Getting here

Cahir Castle, from the river. © visitcahir.ie

Get to know the place

Castle, cottage & riverside.

More things to do
Cahir Castle seen over a tree-lined river channel with white waterbirds in the foreground.
In the heart of town

Cahir Castle

Explore the towers, courtyards and raised portcullis of the castle on its island in the Suir.

Plan your castle visit
The curved thatched roof and flower-lined veranda of Swiss Cottage seen from its lawn.
A walk downriver

The Swiss Cottage

A thatched roof, a rustic veranda and a very different side of the same family’s story.

Meet the cottage
Cahir Castle beyond a grassy park and mature tree at Inch Field.
A little outdoor exploring

Inch Field & the Fairy Trail

Find the Sleeping Giant and small fairy houses among the trees beside the castle.

Explore the sculpture trail
The River Suir and low weir seen from Cahir Castle, with trees lining the banks.

Follow the river

The long way
to the cottage.

The Coronation Walk follows the Suir from the castle towards the Swiss Cottage. About two kilometres each way, with trees overhead and a reason to stop along the bank.

Cahir Castle → Swiss Cottage
About 4 km there and back

Walk the Coronation route

Back in town

Leave room
for Cahir.

A coffee before the castle, a look around the shops, or somewhere to sit down after the walk. The centre is small enough to explore on foot.

Coffee & cafes Places to eat Pubs in town A look around the shops
Colourful building fronts around the road junction in Cahir town centre.

Keep exploring

The Cahir guide.

All the useful details, in one place.

Original photographs © visitcahir.ie