 Bunratty Castle and Folk Park
Bunratty Castle was built in 1425 by the MacNamaras and then passed to the O'Briens who were Earls of Thomond. The Castle is furnished with mainly 15th and 16th century furnishings. Medieval Banquets are held in the Castle year round (reservations necessary). Bunratty folk park recreates rural and urban life in 19th century Ireland. Visitors can for example view farmhouses of various economic backgrounds, a watermill, church and village street. The Traditional Irish Night celebrating the best traditions in Irish music, song & dance, is held in the Corn Barn at Bunratty Folk Park. The walled garden at 19th century Bunratty House has been sensitively restored to a very high standard.
| Situated |  Situated on the N18 Limerick/Ennis Road. | | Open |
Folk Park:
Jan, Feb, March, Nov, Dec: 09.30-17.30 (last admission to Folk Park: 16.15).
Apr, May, Sept, Oct: 09.00-17.30 (last admission to Folk Park: 16.15).
June, July, Aug: 09.00-18.00 (Last admission to Folk Park:17.15).
Times may be subject to change.
Castle:
Last admission to the Castle 16.00 year round.
Closed Good Friday and Dec. 24th, 25th & 26th.
Medieval Banquets open year round, twice nightly at 17.30 & 20.45 (reservations necessary).
Bunratty Folk Park Traditional Irish Night April-Oct at 19.00 (reservations necessary).
| | Admission | Adults €13.00; Child €7.50; Student €8.95; OAPs €7.30
Special Group Rates and Family Ticket Available. | | Facilities | Toilets, Parking, Shop, Guided Tours of Castle, Tea Room, Limited Wheelchair Access. | | Contact | Central Reservations,
Bunratty Castle and Folk Park,
Bunratty,
Co. Clare
Tel: +353 61 360788 Fax: +353 61 361020
Email: reservations@shannondev.ie
Web Site: www.shannonheritage.com | |
