Cahir Castle is one of Ireland’s largest and best-preserved castles. It stands proudly on a rocky island on the River Suir.

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.

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March 1, 2023

Road cycling

Cahir Castles is one of the largest in Ireland, built in the 13th century and served as a stronghold of the Butler family. Owing to its incredibly strong design, it …

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1. Cahir, Cashel and Fethard loop from Clonmel

183km

08:17

1,220m

This difficult 113.9-mile road cycling loop from Clonmel explores County Tipperary's historic castles and scenic valleys.

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2. Kilmallock, Croom and Cahir loop from Mitchelstown

177km

07:47

1,050m

Cycle the difficult 110.2-mile Kilmallock, Croom and Cahir loop from Mitchelstown, gaining 3435 feet through historic towns and scenic mount

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3. Cahir Castle – Cahir loop from Cahir

67.8km

02:50

360m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Location: Tipperary, Munster, Ireland

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Cahir Castle and the town

1. Cahir, Cashel and Fethard loop from Clonmel

2. Kilmallock, Croom and Cahir loop from Mitchelstown

3. Cahir Castle – Cahir loop from Cahir

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