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Bunratty Castle & Folk Park

10 miles from Iroko

Bunratty Castle was built in 1425 by the MacNamaras and then passed to the O'Briens who were Earl of Thomond. The Castle is furnished with mainly 15th and 16th century furnishings.

At night-time, the Castle plays host to medieval banquets which are held year-round subject to demand, these are extremely popular so, in high season, early booking is advised. Let us know and we can book on your behalf.

Bunratty folk park takes the visitor back to rural and urban life in 19th century Ireland. The folkpark contains farmhouses, watermills, a blacksmiths forge and a church. It also contains a village street with pub, post office, school, drapery shop, village hotel, hardware shop and doctor's house. Visitors can for example view farmhouses of various economic backgrounds, a watermill, church and village street.

Directions: Take the N18 road from Limerick City towards Shannon Airport.

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'Iroko House' Bed & Breakfast,
Caher Road, Cloughkeating, Patrickswell,
Co. Limerick, Ireland.
Telephone: 061 227861
From Outside Ireland Telephone: + 00 353 61 227861