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Cahir is a charming historic town located in a beautiful part of Ireland. It is a 'must-visit' destination for any tourist, offering many attractions, including, but not limited to, a 13th-century castle that is open to the public. It is an excellent base from which to explore South Tipperary.

Town centre a bit tired but castle and river walk was very pretty. We parked at Swiss Cottage and walked into town (20 mins). Later tried Galileo restaurant for Italian/European - was good food but take your own alcohol. Had drinks in Cahir Hotel. Old, historical building with a good bar area and some seating outside. Found free street parking but there’s also a large car park.

Lovely people very friendly. A lot of historical venues. Calomel about 20 mins away. Would recommend Talbot Hotel. Great value. There are a variety of restaurants locally in Cahir. Easy access from Cork airport roughly about 55 minutes Must see V spectacular.

We stopped in Cahir (pronounced "Care") because it was a convenient layover on a longer road trip. We were surprised by the beautiful and interesting Cahir Castle on an island in the river, with its extensive grounds and well-kept interior. The town is small-ish and not what I would call "bustling". Several of the shops were closed (maybe permanently) and the choices for places to stay or dine are quite limited. All said, I would recommend a stop for the castle alone - if it's convenient to stay the night, the Cahir House Hotel (possibly the only choice) is adequate, though long in the tooth and missing the grandeur it must have once been known for, and its attached pub is decent. We were awakened by the early morning drop-off (emphasis on the "drop) of many kegs outside of the hotel and the one other functioning pub in town just across the way.

I liked the Castle. We had dinner in Galiloes and the Galtee inn. There were a few places closed(as in most towns) Annswood was only 5 minutes drive away. We did a lot of hiking while we were there. There are loads of trails to follow. I would stay there again. Eleanor also does BnB in her house as another option.

Cahir is an interesting town with many places to visit. I particularly liked my walk around the castle, the walk along the river to the Swiss Cottage and my visit to the local Anglican church. Cahir is also close to both the Galtee Mountains and the Knockmealdowns, both of which are excellent for hiking. Cork is about 45minutes away and Waterford can be reached in about an hour. I visited both and enjoyed them in different ways.