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

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

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.

04Apr 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. View More

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. 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.

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).

05Jul Craggaunowen hosts inaugural Culture and Crafts Fair The crafts, trades, music and old traditions of County Clare will be showcased at the inaugural Craggaunowen Culture and Crafts Fair on Sunday July 16th from 11.00am to 5.00pm.

12Jun Stephen Hanley Appointed To Key Clare Tourism Role Clare County Council has announced the appointment of Stephen Hanley as General Manager of Clare Tourism East, with responsibility for Bunratty Castle & Folk Park, Craggaunowen Bronze Age Park, Knappogue Castle & Gardens, and the Inis Cealtra /Holy Island Experience.

30May Review of Shannon Heritage Clare Sites Commences Clare County Council have 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.

25May Viking Invasion At Craggaunowen Craggaunowen will be transformed into a Viking village this May 27th & 28th as the sights and sounds of the ‘Norsemen’ descend on the popular County Clare visitor attraction.

05Dec Shannon Heritage celebrates 20 years of magical Christmas event at Bunratty Castle and Folk Park Over 31,000 visitors expected over the Christmas period 50 additional local staff hired for the festive season

26Sep Bunratty Castle and Folk Park shortlisted by the public for two national tourism awards Bunratty Castle and Folk Park has been shortlisted for two prestigious national tourism awards in The Irish Hospitality Awards 2022.

09Jul 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.

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.