monuments cahir

The famous caves can be found 12km south of Mitchelstown and are actually located in County Tipperary! As the caves are open year round for guided tours, they are very popular among tourists.
Discovered by a local farmer back in 1833, the Earl of Kingston soon claimed them to be his as they were found on his land. What was discovered is a prehistoric cave of great beauty and scientific interest.
The stalagmites to be found in Mitchelstown cave are very impressive. It takes a...

Cahir Castle is one of Ireland's largest and best preserved castles situated on a rocky island on the river Suir. The castle's attractions include an excellent audio-visual show called "Partly Hidden and Partly Revealed" (English/French/German/Italian). The show informs visitors of all the main sites of the area. There are also several exhibitions.

The castle was acquired by the Office of Public Works as a National Monument in 1964 and a major scheme of conservation work was undert...