15/09/2026
Cahir is rich with Heritage:
St. Paul's Church, located in the heart of Cahir, is one of only two known churches designed by the celebrated English architect, John Nash and home to The Earl of Glengall & Butler family vault.
St. Paul's Church, Cahir, was built under instruction of the Glengall Butler family and is one of only two known churches designed by the celebrated English architect, John Nash. Private architect to King George IV, Nash built the church at a cost of 2,307 pounds (at this time far larger churches were built for less than half of this). Situated just past Cahir Square in a picturesque location above the river Suir with Cahir Castle as it’s backdrop, its dramatic spire has become a major landmark in the town of Cahir. The church is one from the few of the Regency period to have most of it’s original interior layout, the most important features being the exquisite plasterwork ceilings and decoratively-carved pine pews, with individual doors. St. Pauls' is also a well-maintained and richly-decorated church. The church has a vast array of memorials including some from The Butler family and the Denny family, made famous for their pies.
The main feature of the church yard is it’s only tomb – that of the Glengall Butler family, who instigated the building of this wonderful church, one of the premier architectural attractions of Cahir and a wide area beyond.
