Cahir Castle is of 13th century construction and was quite formidable in its day. The original owners, the Butlers (the same family who owned Kilkenny Castle in Kilkenny town), were staunch supporters of the English crown since the Anglo-Norman invasion (1171 AD) and were granted a Barony in Cahir in 1375 AD for their loyalty. The castle was renovated and extended in the 15th century and again in the 16th century but continued to remain in the Butler family until 1964.
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