Cahir Castle is a castle in Cahir, County Tipperary, Ireland, and a filming location for Excalibur (1981), The Green Knight (2021) and Barry Lyndon (1975) among other productions. Dating to the 13th century. It is owned by Irish State — Office of Public Works (OPW).
Location: Castle Street, Cahir, County Tipperary, Ireland
Verified facts
- Located in Cahir
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1932, SRC-1933, SRC-4124 - Built in 13th century
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1932, SRC-1933, SRC-4125 - Historic designation: National Monument (Ireland)
confidence 95/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-1933, SRC-1934, SRC-6445, SRC-6446, SRC-9607 - Appeared in Excalibur (movie, 1981)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1932, SRC-1933, SRC-1934 - Appeared in The Green Knight (movie, 2021)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-4452, SRC-1934 - Appeared in Barry Lyndon (movie, 1975)
confidence 70/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-1934, SRC-4453, SRC-7437, SRC-7438 - Appeared in The Last Duel (movie, 2021)
confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-1934, SRC-4454, SRC-7439, SRC-7440 - Owned by Irish State — Office of Public Works (OPW) (since 1961)
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-1932, SRC-1933, SRC-14146, SRC-14329
Evidence & sources
- SRC-14146 — Irish Historic Houses – Cahir Castle, County Tipperary, an Office of Public Works property (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14329 — RTÉ Archives (Raidió Teilifís Éireann) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-1932 — Heritage Ireland (Office of Public Works) — Cahir Castle (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1933 — Wikipedia — Cahir Castle (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1934 — Screen Ireland (Fis Eireann) — The legendary Camelot: Cahir Castle, Tipperary wins EUFCN Best European Filming Location for A24's The Green Knight (Tier 2, news_article; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4124 — discoverireland.ie (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4125 — ireland.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4452 — gov.ie (Tier 1, official; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4453 — rte.ie (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4454 — irishcentral.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5767 — Visit Cahir — Cahir Castle (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6445 — Travel Extra — What's new and what's cool at Tipperary's Cahir Castle (Tier 2, travel-press; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6446 — Trips.ie — Cahir Castle: A Medieval Fortress on the River Suir (Tier 3, travel-website; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7437 — The Worldwide Guide To Movie Locations: Barry Lyndon (1975) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7438 — European Film Academy: Cahir Castle (County Tipperary, Ireland) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7439 — The Cinemaholic: Where Was The Last Duel Filmed? (Tier 2, article; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7440 — Cronins Coaches: 'The Last Duel' used Cahir Castle as a filming location (Tier 3, article; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9607 — National Monuments Service (Ireland) — National Monuments in State Care: Ownership & Guardianship (Tipperary South register) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Plan Your Visit
Hours: Open daily, seasonal: mid-Jun-mid-Sep 9am-6:30pm; mid-Mar-mid-Jun & mid-Sep-mid-Oct 9:30am-5:30pm; mid-Oct-mid-Mar 9:30am-4:30pm. Last admission 45 min before close. Closed Dec 24-30.
Admission: Adult €5, senior €4, child/student €3, family (2+3) €13. Free with OPW Heritage Card.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Barry Lyndon filmed?
Cahir Castle, in Cahir, County Tipperary, is a real-world filming location used for Barry Lyndon. This property has also appeared on screen in Excalibur, The Green Knight, The Last Duel.
Where was Excalibur filmed?
Cahir Castle, in Cahir, County Tipperary, is a real-world filming location used for Excalibur. This property has also appeared on screen in Barry Lyndon, The Green Knight, The Last Duel.
Where was The Green Knight filmed?
Cahir Castle, in Cahir, County Tipperary, is a real-world filming location used for The Green Knight. This property has also appeared on screen in Barry Lyndon, Excalibur, The Last Duel.
Where was The Last Duel filmed?
Cahir Castle, in Cahir, County Tipperary, is a real-world filming location used for The Last Duel. This property has also appeared on screen in Barry Lyndon, Excalibur, The Green Knight.
Can you visit Cahir Castle?
Yes — Cahir Castle is open to the public. Hours: Open daily, seasonal: mid-Jun-mid-Sep 9am-6:30pm; mid-Mar-mid-Jun & mid-Sep-mid-Oct 9:30am-5:30pm; mid-Oct-mid-Mar 9:30am-4:30pm. Last admission 45 min before close. Closed Dec 24-30.. Admission: Adult €5, senior €4, child/student €3, family (2+3) €13. Free with OPW Heritage Card..
Where is Cahir Castle located?
Cahir Castle is located in Cahir, County Tipperary.