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Bunratty Castle & Folk Park Explore the acclaimed 15th century Bunratty Castle and the 19th century Folk Park.

Dunguaire Castle Dunguaire Castle dates back to 1520 where history lies at the heart of Ireland's literary revival in the early 20th century.

Craggaunowen Castle Explore Craggaunowen Castle, the 16th century restored Medieval Castle built in 1550.

Knappogue Castle Tucked away in the rolling hills of Quin in Co. Clare lies the 15th century Knappogue Castle

Shannon Heritage celebrates 20 years of magical Christmas events at Bunratty Castle and Folk Park

Over 31,000 visitors expected over the Christmas period 50 additional local staff hired for the festive season

October 2022 Uaimh scanraitheach agus fir bhréige diamhra ag an bhféile págánach Oíche Shamhna ag Caisleán & Daonpháirc Bhun Raite Tá babhtaí den amthaisteal agus uaimheanna scanraitheacha a bhfuil fréamhacha Págánacha acu faoi lán seoil i gCaisleán agus Daonpháirc Bhun Raite i mbliana le haghaidh fhéile speisialta Oíche Shamhna chun Samhain thraidisiúnta Éireannach a cheiliúradh. Book Tickets

June 2022 New Céilí in the Kitchen show cooks up a storm at Bunratty Castle and Folk Park Visitors to Bunratty Castle and Folk Park will be transported back to a time of traditional Irish hooley, through the attractions brand-new show. Book Tickets

May 2022 Win for Bunratty Castle and Folk Park at the All-Ireland Marketing Awards Bunratty Castle and Folk Park has been acknowledged for its reactive marketing at the All-Ireland Marketing Awards.

Plans announced for multi-million euro rejuvenation of Bunratty Castle and Folk Park Shannon Group’s tourist experiences and attractions company, Shannon Heritage, has lodged a planning application with Clare County Council, which will see them undertake the single largest investment at the recently announced Irish tourist attraction of the year, since it first opened its doors in 1963.

June 2020 Bunratty Castle & Folk Park and King John’s Castle to reopen on 29th June

January 2021 Activities to Enjoy at Home - January 2021 Stuck at home this January? The team at Bunratty Castle and Folk Park want to share with you some of our best loved activities and tips to brighten up even the dullest of January days!

Feburary 2021 Family Fun in February February makes the start of Spring! Days are getting brighter, evenings are getting longer and little bursts of colour are becoming evident across Bunratty Castle and Folk Park. This month we are happy to share you some Spring themed activities to enjoy with family and friends.

March 2021 Hundreds of toys collected at Bunratty Castle & Folk Park for Crumlin Children’s Hospital Hundreds of gifts collected at Bunratty Castle & Folk Park are on their way to patients at Crumlin Children’s Hospital in Dublin.

March 2021 Shannon Group buildings light up Green for St Patrick’s Day Iconic buildings will be lighting up green and a host of events are planned as Shannon Group’s contribution to a virtual celebration of St Patrick’s Day. Among these will see a greening of Shannon Airport and Bunratty Castle in Clare, Dunguaire Castle in Galway, King John’s Castle in Limerick and Malahide Castle in Dublin.

April 2021 Bunratty Folk Park Among Outdoor Sites to Reopen to the Public Shannon Group has announced the reopening of Bunratty Folk Park in Co. Clare from Friday 30th April. The announcement follows the lifting of Government restrictions for outdoor heritage sites. The Folk Park will open four days a week initially for residents of Co. Clare and Limerick people living within 20 kilometres of the popular attraction.

National Heritage Week 2022 Bunratty Castle and Folk Park is delighted to announce a series of fascinating events in celebration of National Heritage Week 2022.

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