Bunratty Castle 
From Sixmilebridge a minor road runs southwest to the village of Bunratty where, on the banks of a stream, stands Bunratty Castle (15th C: National Monument), which, after an eventful history of destruction and rebuilding, was acquired in 1954 by Lord Gort and magnificently restored; it is now managed by Shannon Free Airport Development Ltd. The great hall and banqueting hall, chapel and residential apartments are furnished with a splendid collection of period furniture, and "medieval banquets" for visitors are held in the banqueting hall.
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Things to See
Bunratty Folk Park
In the grounds of Bunratty Castle is the Bunratty Folk Park, an open air museum in which typical farm workers', fishermen's and craft workers' cottages, domestic equipment and furnishings, have been re-erected.
Medieval Banquets in Ireland
Among tourist attractions which have become popular in Ireland are the "medieval banquets" held in old castles such as Bunratty, Knappogue (near Quin, Co. Clare) and Dunguaire (Kinvara, Co. Galway). At these events substantial medieval-style meals are served by young men and women in contemporary costume to the accompaniment of old ballads and music.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 |
| Close | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 |
Always closed on:
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Good Friday - Christian (Apr 06)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Good Friday - Christian (Apr 06)
Parking
Free
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
