Cahir
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Cahir (An Cathair in Irish, meaning "the fortified city") is a town in Tipperary, Ireland. The town is best known for Cahir Castle, near the centre of the town, and the Swiss cottage. It lies on the River Suir.
The town is on the main Limerick–Waterford road, and railway line.
- See also: List of towns in the Republic of Ireland
"Cahir" in Greek, means Requiem Shaquar, In Spanish, it is a girls name, meaning 'Spouse of Cairan'.
It was used in Victorian times as an insult. "You are a Cahir", this usually lead to a swordfight.
Cahir: An Introduction
Cahir is a market town located in the province of Munster, in the south of Ireland. It is widely known in history as being a defense town and was also the first town to be linked by Stagecoach, in the 1800s.
Location
Cahir attracts many tourists simply because of it's location. It is situated at the principal intersection of two national primary routes, the N8 and the N24. The Limerick-Waterford regional railway line also runs through it.
Tourist Attractions
The main tourist attraction is the Island in River Suir, on which sits a medieval castle, Cahir Castle, once a stronghold of the Butler dynasty. As one of the best preserved castles in Ireland, this often attracts a large number of Irish and Foreign tourists to the region. Another major attraction is the Swiss Cottage along with numerous speciality heritage walks.
Cahir also has some interesting, if not beautiful landscape features. Nearby is the famous Rock of Cashel. The nearby Galtee Mountains form the largest inland range in Ireland, which though not very high (<1000m), are covered in a lush coniferous forest. The River Suir is absolutely magical, providing fishing for tourists.
Services/Infrastructure
Cahir is a small heritage town enjoying good facilities in a compact shopping precinct centred on its historic Square adjacent to Castle Street. It boasts a nice range of shops and restaurants, much frequented, especially during the Summer season. There are numerous professional practices in the town including two well appointed pharmacies in the central square and a highly efficient tourist office is also centrally located in the town, which opens during high Summer. There are also numerous restaurants, which provide a range of foods to satisfy every palate, ranging from fast-food to gourmet cuisine, and several traditional Irish pubs.