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 and tapestries. 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 (April-Oct., reservations necessary). The walled garden at 19th century Bunratty House and Bunratty Folk Park vernacular gardens have been restored to a very high standard.

Situated	Situated on the N18 Limerick/Ennis Road.
Open	Jan-May & Setp.-Dec:09.00-17.30. Last admission 16.15. Jun, Jul, Aug:09.00-18.00. Last admission is 17.15. Last admission to the castle is 16.00 year round. Closed Good Friday and 24, 25 & 26 Dec. Opening times may be subject to change. 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	Day Visitor Rates Adults €12.60 (Jan-Feb), €14.70 (Mar), €15.75 (Apr-Dec); Children €9.00 (Jan-Mar), €9.45 (Apr-Dec); Student €10.00 (Jan-Mar), €10.50 (April-Dec); OAP €9.00 (Jan-Mar), €9.45 (April-Dec); 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