Built / Designed For: Conor O'Brien, Prince of Thomond
House & Family History: Cahir is one of Ireland's largest and best-preserved castles.
Garden & Outbuildings: The castle sits on a rocky island in the River Suir.
Architect: Samuel Beazley
Date: Circa 1838-40
Title: Movie Locations: A Guide to Britain & Ireland
Author: Adams, Mark
Year Published: 2000
Publisher: London: Boxtree
ISBN: 0752271695
Book Type: Softback
Title: Biographical Dictionary of British Architects, 1600-1840, A - SOFTBACK
Author: Colvin, Howard
Year Published: 1995
Publisher: New Haven: Yale University Press
ISBN: 0300072074
Book Type: Softback
House Listed: Unknown
Park Listed: Unknown
Past Seat / Home of: Conor O'Brien, Prince of Thomond, 12th century. James Butler, 1st Earl of Ormond, 14th century; Theobald Butler, 1st Baron Cahir, 16th century; Theobald Butler, 5th Baron Cahir, until 1700; Thomas Butler, 6th Baron Cahir, 1700-44; James Butler, 7th Baron Cahir, 1744-46; Pierce Butler, 8th Baron Cahir, 1746-88; James Butler, 9th Baron Cahir, 1788; Richard Butler, 1st Earl of Glengall and 10th Baron Cahir, 1788-1819; Richard Butler, 2nd Earl of Glengall and 11th Baron Cahir, 1819-58; Butler family here from 1375 until 1961.
Current Ownership Type: Office of Public Works
Primary Current Ownership Use: Visitor Attraction
House Open to Public: Yes
Phone: 527-441-011
Fax: 527-442-324
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.heritageireland.ie
Historic Houses Member: No