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Cahir Castle

(Mainly 15th century)

It is a splendid pile in excellant preservation,
and is the largest of its kind in Ireland.

It has a massive keep, high enclosing walls,
and spacious courtyards and hall.

Erected in 1142 on the ancient site by Conor O'Brien, Prince of Thomond,
this castle came into the possession of the Anglo-Norman Butlers
when James, 3rd Earl of Ormonde, was granted the lands of the district in 1375.