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Bunratty, Co. Clare

The first settlement in Bunratty Village was by Vikings in 970AD. Bunratty had reached it peak in 1804AD, with a thriving economy, expanding community, and the construction of much of the buildings and infrastructure that we see today. At the time, Bunratty Bridge was the largest single arched bridge in the country.

However, throughout the famine years, Bunratty Village’s population fell into decline, In the 1950’s, Bunratty Village’s most prominent structure, Bunratty Castle, grabbed the attention of the Hunt family, Lord Gort and the Irish Government, and so began the most extensive renovation in the history of the Irish State. The castle stands peacefully in delightful grounds, the houses and cottages of Bunratty Folk Park spread out at the foot of its massive walls, much in the way that cottages and crofts of old would have clustered around its base.

Gardens

There is no featured garden in the area

Golf

Woodstock Golf & Country Club

Ennis, Co. Clare
Course Type: Parkland

Woodstock Golf & Country Club provides a stern parkland challenge. The first 4 holes are straight - forward enough but don't be lulled. This course is built on top of a very windy hill and if it blows you need to have your fade worked out. Th ...

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Self Catering

There is no featured selfcatering establishment in the area

What's On

UL Farmers Market - Co Limerick - Tuesdays

UL Farmers Market - Tuesdays 12-5.30pm

Students Union Courtyard, University of Limerick

Contact: colin.fitzpatrick@ul.ie

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Tourist Attractions

Foynes Flying Boat Museum

Foynes, Co. Limerick

The Foynes Flying Boat Museum is housed in the original terminal building and recalls that nostalgic era when Foynes became the centre of the aviation world between 1937 and 1945. Their amazing story is told through a comprehensive range of e ...

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Wedding Venues

Dromoland Castle Hotel

Newmarket-on-Fergus, Co. Clare

The ancestral home of the O’Briens, barons of Inchiquin and direct descendants of Brian Boru, High King of Ireland, this is one of the few Irish estates tracing its history back to Gaelic royal families, and it is now one of Ireland’s ...

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