Cahir Priory

Cahir Priory was an Augustinian monastic community whose ruins now stand on the western bank of the River Suir with visible traces of its religious buildings. The remains include parts of the church with a preserved choir area, window openings, and limestone carved details from different periods of construction.

The religious community started in the early 1300s as a home for Augustinian canons who followed a monastic way of life. In 1540, the monastery was shut down and the land passed into other hands, marking the end of religious use at the site.

The site reveals how this religious community shaped spiritual life in the region for generations through its daily practices and worship. The layout and remaining structures show the ordered way that monks lived and worked together within these walls.

The site sits beside the river and is accessible for visitors to walk around the ruins and explore the stone foundations. The remaining walls and structures are solid enough to safely examine up close and understand how the buildings were laid out.

After the monastery closed, a castle was built at the southeastern corner of the cloister, showing how power changed hands after the Reformation. This reuse of sacred ground with a military fortification marks a striking shift from religious to secular rule.

Location: County Tipperary

Inception: 13 century

GPS coordinates: 52.37952,-7.92835

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:26