Ardfinnan to Cahir

40. Lady'sAbbey: Ruin -14/15th century Carmelite Friary.

41. Fever Hospital: Ruin - in use during, famine times of 1846/49.

42. Ardfinnan Castle: 1186 by the Earl of Morton. Commanding position overlooking ancient crossing place on the river Suir.

43. Church of 1reland: Reputed site of monastery of St. Finnian.

44. Rath Ard. Significant rath overlooking Ardfinnan.

45. Swiss Cottage: 'Cottage Orne' built in 1810 for Richard Butler and designed by John Nash. Refurbished in 1985. Open to public ( entry fee ).

46. Caves: Short caves in limestone cliff.

47. Cahir Castle: 15th century by Seamus Gallda, son of
James Butler.

48. St. Paul's Church of Ireland and School. Built in 1820 to design of John Nash, private architect to King George IV. Rare example of Nash's Gothic Revival style.

49. Old Mill.


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