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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

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.

31May Viking invasion planned for Bank holiday weekend Visitors to Bunratty Castle & Folk Park and Craggaunowen Bronze Age Park are in for a bank holiday bonanza as Shannon Heritage announce a whirlwind weekend of entertainment and invasions from Saturday 4th to Monday 6th June. View More

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 campaign during the pandemic, at the All-Ireland Marketing Awards. View More

01Apr Worthy causes to get a sweet treat thanks to donation

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.

08Jun Bunratty Castle & Folk Park and King John’s Castle to reopen on 29th June

13Mar Shannon Group announces the temporary suspension of its Shannon Heritage visitor attractions

04Mar Shannon Group staff hand over €100k proceeds from its Chosen Charities Programme Limerick Suicide Watch and the Irish Cancer Society to share in proceeds.

25Feb Shannon Heritage wins three awards at the 2020 Digital Media Awards

23Feb Happy Birthday to…Meabh and Saoirse! Celebrate Bunratty's resident wolfhounds' second birthdays!

21Nov Spider Award Nominations Shannon Heritage are delighted to be shortlisted for two Digital Awards at the upcoming Spider Awards.

21Nov 2019 Clare Business Excellence Awards Shannon Heritage are delighted to be shortlisted for two awards at 2019 Clare Business Excellence Awards

July 2019 Late Night Opening At Bunratty Folk Park Late Night Opening At Bunratty Folk Park Starting July 25th 2019.

July 2019 Shine A Light Night King John's Castle To Host Shine A Light 2019 Friday 18th October.

17th - 25th August National Heritage Week with Shannon Heritage Exciting line-up of events announced at seven top Irish tourist attractions to celebrate National Heritage Week.

16th October - 20th October I.NY Shannon Heritage are delighted to be a proud sponsor of I.NY Festival in Limerick.

Shannon Heritage Wins National Heritage Award of Excellence Shannon Heritage also shortlisted for three digital media awards

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.

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.