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CAHIR
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The Heritage Town of
Cahir in county Tipperary is
situated in a delightful setting on the River Suir at the eastern
end of the Galtee Mountains. Cahir Castle is sited here which is one
of of Ireland's largest and best preserved castles. The Swiss
Cottage is a delightful 'cottage orne' situated on the estate of the
Earl of Glengall off the Ardfinnan Road. This area is also the
location of the world famous 'Mitchelstown Cave', situated midway
between Cahir and
Mitchelstown.
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PLACES TO VISIT |
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Cahir Castle
Once the stronghold of the powerful Butler family, the castle
retains its impressive keep, tower and much of its original
defensive structure. It is one of Ireland's largest and best
preserved castles. It is situated on a rocky island on the River
Suir. The castle's attractions include an excellent audio-visual
show which informs visitors of all the main sites of the area. There
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Cahir Town Park
Location: 1 km from town of Cahir.
Facilities: Car park, picnic site, river walks and fishing. There
are also walks to a Swiss cottage and there is pony trekking in the
wood.
Length of Trail: There are walks of approximately 2km in length
which link up with the Cahir Town Heritage and Nature Trails and
also forms part of the Tipperary Heritage Way, which was created in
2000.
Habitat: The area is situated beside the River Suir and comprises
broadleaf woodland.
Main Tree Species: Mature beech, oak, Spanish chestnut, sycamore,
and other broadleaves.
Other Flora: Laurel, rhododendron and elder.
Fauna: Swans, duck and cormorants as well as red squirrel, pheasant
and woodcock.
History: The site was once part of the Chartersis Estate.
Geology: Old red sandstone
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Swiss Cottage
A delightful “cottage orné” built in the early 1800’s by Richard
Butler, 1st Earl of Glengall to a design by the famous Regency
architect, John Nash. Its interior contains a graceful spiral
staircase and some elegantly decorated rooms. The wallpaper in the
Salon, manufactured by the Dufour factory, is one of the first
commercially produced Parisian wallpapers.
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