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The most complete and authentic Castle in Ireland

Visit the acclaimed 15th iconic Bunratty Castle  - the most complete and authentic castle in Ireland.

The site on which Bunratty Castle stands was in origin a Viking trading camp in 970. The present structure is the last of four castles to be built on the site. Take a tour of this iconic fortress; hear and see how the lords and ladies of this castle lived; hear stories of battles and bravery and enjoy stunning views across the idyllic Clare countryside.



 
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Bunratty Folk Park

Set on 26 acres of unspolit Clare countryside, Bunratty Folk Park features over 30 buildings in a ‘living’ village and rural setting. Rural farmhouses, village shops and streets are recreated and furnished as they would have appeared at that time according to their social standing, from the poorest one roomed dwelling to Bunratty House a fine example of a Georgian residence built 1804 home of the Studdarts, the last family to occupy Bunratty Castle. View Bunratty Folk Park
19th Century Village Street
Magical Fairy Village
Viking Playground & Farm Animals
Estate House & Walled Garden

News & Events

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December 2023 Jordan lights up Bunratty for Christmas A Clare teenager who has just returned home from undergoing extensive treatment at Temple Street Hospital fulfilled a life... Full Story
November 2023 New Initiative To Promote One Of Ireland’s Rarest Pony Breeds The Kerry Bog Pony Cooperative Society has teamed up with Bunratty Castle and Folk Park in County Clare as part of a joint... Full Story
April 2023 Medieval Knights Ride into Bunratty for Inaugural Grand Medieval Tournament Medieval archery contests, mounted swordsmanship and jousting will be showcased during the inaugural Grand Medieval Tourna... Full Story
August 2023 Bunratty Hosts Injugural Harp Celebration A unique celebration of the harp and its special place in Irish folklore and culture takes place at Bunratty Castle and Fo... Full Story
01Aug National Heritage Week 2023 The cultural, built and natural heritage of Craggaunowen, Bunratty Castle & Folk Park and County Clare will be celebra... Full Story
28Jul Irish Wolfhounds return to Bunratty Castle and Folk Park The sight of Irish wolfhounds roaming the paths and laneways of Bunratty Castle and Folk Park has been reinstated. Full Story
July 2023 'Rebels and Rivals' at Bunratty Castle The origins of one thousand years of settlement at Bunratty Castle will be brought to life this Saturday (July 29th) when ... Full Story
12Jun IRELAND’S NATIONAL CIRCUS MARKS 135 YEARS WITH BUNRATTY SHOWS The 135th anniversary of Fossett’s Circus is being celebrated this month in the unique and beautiful surrounds of Bunratty... Full Story

Bunratty Collection

Finest collection of medieval furniture in the country

Bunratty Castle was in ruins in the mid 20th century and was in danger of being demolished for stone. Viscount Gort, a mediaevalist bought the castle in 1953 for a nominal sum, saving it for posterity. Encouraged by a small group of individuals, including the archaeologist John Hunt, they set about returning the castle to its former splendour.


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Plan Your Visit

Shannon International Airport is on our doorstep with scheduled services from North America, Europe & the UK on a daily basis with all the main international carriers.

When you arrive in Bunratty

Located just off the N18 between Limerick & Ennis.You can’t miss the Castle! A tourist once asked the question, why did they build the castle so close to the motorway!? Free parking is available at the castle year-round.

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