CAHIR CASTLE FROM THE SOUTHEAST ,Tipperary County,Views of Ireland,1884 Antique Wood Engraving

Historical Collectible Art Print

One of the biggest castles in Ireland, Cahir Castle was built in 1142 by Conor O'Brien, Prince of Thomond, on an island in the river Suir. Now situated inside the town centre of Cahir, the castle is well preserved and has guided tour and audiovisual shows in multiple languages. In 1375, the castle was granted to Butler, newly-created Baron of Cahir, for his loyalty to Edward III. The Butlers of Cahir sided with the Irish in the Elizabethan wars, and in 1599 the castle was captured after a three day siege by the army of the Earl of Essex. In the wars in Ireland in the late 1640s that accompanied the English Civil War the castle was besieged twice. In 1647 George Mathews, the guardian of the young Lord Cahir, surrendered to Lord Inchiquin and in 1650 he surrendered again to Oliver Cromwell without a shot being fired. The Great Hall was partly rebuilt in 1840.

Intext Vignettes on the Back show Cahir Castle and the Turret of Cahir Castle

PUBLISHED DATE	c1884 NEW YORK
PUBLISHER	THOMAS KELLY
PAGE SIZE: approx	10 1/2 INCHES x 8 1/2 INCHES
IMAGE SIZE: approx	3 3/4 X 5 1/2 INCHES
CONDITION	Excellent condition. The image is clean, clear and sharp with beautiful depth and detail. INTEXT PRINT and TEXT and vignettes on Reverse side. On heavier paper. Suitable ageing. This beautiful rare item would look great matted and framed. An art supply store can provide you with a selection of frames for old art treasures.