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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

Adare Manor Hotel & Golf Resort

Adare, Co. Limerick
Course Type: Parkland

Designed by world renowned Robert Trent Jones Snr, the Adare Golf Club is considered to be Ireland’s finest parkland course and one of Mr. Jones’s crowning achievements. This magnificent 18 hole 7,125 yards championship course set ami ...

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Self Catering

There is no featured selfcatering establishment in the area

What's On

Kildysart Farmers Market - Co Clare - Friday Mornings

Friday 9am - 1pm

The Square, Kildysart, Co Clare

Contact:

Patricia Moloney Tel: 085 241 1323, email: kildysartfarmersmarket@eircom.net

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Tourist Attractions

King Johns Castle

Limerick, Co. Limerick

King John's Castle is a 13th century Castle on 'King's Island' in the heart of medieval Limerick City. The Castle overlooks the majestic River Shannon offering wonderful views of Limerick City. Explore 800 years of history brought to life in ...

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Wedding Venues

Dunraven Arms Hotel

Adare, Co. Limerick

Although it has grown a great deal since it was established in 1792, this family-run hotel has somehow retained the comfortable ambience of a country inn. A very luxurious inn nevertheless and, under the personal management of Bryan and Louis Mur ...

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