• Our Ring Around Ireland
    Cahir Castle from the car park — Cahir, Ireland.
    One of the six towers built into the curtain wall — Cahir Castle ... Cahir, Ireland.The castle was built to guard the crossing @ the River Suir — Cahir Castle ... Cahir, Ireland.Entering the castle through the portcullis — Cahir Castle ... Cahir, Ireland.The banqueting hall is in the tower house — Cahir Castle ... Cahir, Ireland.Banqueting Hall — Cahir Castle ... Cahir, Ireland.St Paul's Church and the River Suir from the banqueting hall — Cahir Castle ... Cahir, Ireland.Narrow spiral staircases were a defense against enemies — Cahir Castle ... Cahir, Ireland.Cahir Castle & the River Suir ... from the path to Inch Field — Cahir, Ireland.The castle serves as a lovely background for the ducks on the River Suir — Cahir Castle, Ireland.

    Cahir Castle: Stone Fort of the Fish

    22. kesäkuuta 2019, Irlanti ⋅ ☁️ 61 °F

    Down the road about 15 minutes from the Rock of Cashel and Hore Abbey, is Cahir Castle ... in the town of Cahir.

    The 12th century castle is situated where once a 3rd century fort by the name of Cathair stood. Cathair, from which Cahir Castle’s name is derived, means “the stone fort of the fish.”

    Built along the River Suir, this well-preserved castle is a photogenic subject for the camera. Which is why I wanted to stop here. That the sun came out as we were parking the car added to our pleasure in what our eyes beheld.

    I had read that there wasn’t much to see inside. So, initially, we weren’t planning to tour the castle. But since the admission was included in our OPW Heritage Card, we figured we’d take a quick look-see before moving on with the rest of our plans for the day.

    P.S. We’ve already used up most of our initial €30/person outlay for the OPW Heritage Card. We’ve only got €7/person left before we break even. This is just day 3 of our 15-day driving trip. I think I can safely say that buying the card was a good deal.    Lue lisää

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