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August 15, 2024
Running
The castle was was built in the thirteenth century and served as the stronghold of the powerful Butler family. So effective was its design that it was believed to be impregnable, but it finally fell to the earl of Essex in 1599 when heavy artillery was used against it for the first time. During the Irish Confederate Wars it was besieged twice more.
March 1, 2023
Road cycling
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Nearby routes
Best routes near Cahir Castle and the town
183km
08:17
1,220m
1,220m
This difficult 113.9-mile road cycling loop from Clonmel explores County Tipperary's historic castles and scenic valleys.
177km
07:47
1,050m
1,050m
Cycle the difficult 110.2-mile Kilmallock, Croom and Cahir loop from Mitchelstown, gaining 3435 feet through historic towns and scenic mount
29
riders
68.2km
02:50
360m
360m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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Elevation 50 m
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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h
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