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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 lifelong dream of switching on the Christmas lights at Bunratty Castle and Folk Park this evening.

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 initiative to preserve and promote awareness of one of Ireland's rarest breeds of pony. View More

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 Tournament at Bunratty Castle and Folk Park in County Clare this coming Saturday and Sunday. Book Tickets

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 Folk Park in County Clare on September 2nd and 3rd next.

01Aug National Heritage Week 2023 The cultural, built and natural heritage of Craggaunowen, Bunratty Castle & Folk Park and County Clare will be celebrated during Heritage Week 2023 from August 12th to 20th.

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.

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 the popular County Clare visitor attraction is transformed into a Norman village.

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 Castle and Folk Park in County Clare.

30May REVIEW OF SHANNON HERITAGE CLARE SITES COMMENCES Clare County Council today (Tuesday, 30 May 2023) signed a contract with Lambert Smith Hampton to undertake an in-depth review of the Clare-based assets of Shannon Heritage.

25May Exhibition Marks 60 Years Of The Bunratty Castle Medieval Banquet The 60th anniversary of the Bunratty Castle Medieval Banquet was celebrated in County Clare today with the launch of a new exhibition chartering the history, evolution and popularity of one of Ireland’s oldest running evening entertainment shows.

September 2023 Traditional Harvest Day Makes Long Awaited Return To Bunratty Ireland’s agricultural heritage and the Fair Days of the 19th century will be brought to life when ‘Traditional Harvest Day’ returns for the first time since 2017 at Bunratty Folk Park this Sunday (September 17th).

October 2023 Monsters, Misfits And Mayhem To Take Over Bunratty This Halloween Bunratty Castle and Folk Park in County Clare hosts its biggest Halloween celebration yet when Monsters, Misfits and Mayhem take over the castle grounds from Saturday October 28th to Monday October 30th.

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.

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

Whirlwind weekend of egg-citement at Bunratty Castle & Folk Park this Easter Visitors to Bunratty Castle & Folk Park are in for a whirlwind weekend of egg-citement at the Shannon Heritage Easter bank holiday bonanza. The iconic castle and folk park will play host to Easter themed celebrations across Saturday 8th to Easter Monday 10th of April.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

Hundreds of toys donated by the public at Bunratty Castle & Folk Park Hundreds of toys donated by the public at Bunratty Castle & Folk Park are making their way to patients of Children’s Health Ireland hospitals and care centres.

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