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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1. Cahir Weir on the River Suir – Cahir loop from Cahir

18.6km

01:56

100m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Cahir Castle – Cahir Weir on the River Suir loop from Ballylooby

20.0km

02:05

120m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 40 m

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Location: Tipperary, Munster, Ireland

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Cahir Castle

1. Cahir Weir on the River Suir – Cahir loop from Cahir

2. Cahir Castle – Cahir Weir on the River Suir loop from Ballylooby

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