One of Ireland’s top day visitor attractions, Bunratty Castle is the most complete and authentic medieval castle in Ireland. Built in 1425, it was authentically restored in 1954 to its former medieval splendour, with furnishings and tapestries capturing the mood and style of the times. The Folk Park, set on 26 acres, recreates 19th Century Ireland. The park features include; recreated village street, 8 farmhouses, a water mill, blacksmith’s forge, Mac’s pub, a restaurant and a display of 19th Century agricultural machinery. A range of activities can be organised on request - dancing and singing in Mac’s Pub, treasure trails, demonstrations, fashion shows, etc. Famous medieval banquets are held nightly year-round. The castle at present houses one of the best collections of 14th -17th century furniture and furnishings in Britain and Ireland. The famous Durty Nelly's Pub is adjacent to the Castle and is an experience not to be missed! Experience eight hundred years of history brought to life through animation and interactive effects at King John's Castle in Limerick City. Built between 1200- 1210, it was repaired and extended many times. Many features include a historical story of King John's Castle told in dramatic fashion on two floors of the visitor centre and archaeological excavations beneath the visitors centre building including earliest evidence of settled life in Limerick. |
Directions From Glocca Morra B&B turn right out of the drive in the direction of Killaloe. Stay on the R463 through Killaloe. Do not cross the bridge. This is the Limerick road and you stay on this until a junction at Barry's Cross. Turn left on the R463 in the direction of Limerick. Cross over the bridge and you can see the Ardnacrusha hydro-electric plant to your right. Less than 1 km you will see a Maxol Petrol Station on your right. Turn right past this station onto the R464 through Parteen. Stay on this road into Limerick and at the second set of traffic lights at the major junction turn left. This is the R445. Follow this road over the bridge and you'll see King John's Castle on your right. Stay on this road just past the castle to a parking lot off the road to the left. The entrance to the castle is just across the road and weather permitting, you can walk down alongside the castle across the bridge to view the Treaty Stone of Limerick on the other side. After King John's Castle, return to the parking lot and turn left onto the R445. Follow to the roundabout and take the last exit to retrace yourself in the other direction on the R445. Follow this road to the major junction and continue on straight in the direction of Shannon Airport and the N18. You’ll come to a junction with traffic lights to turn right in the direction of Shannon Airport. This is the N18. Follow the N18 for about 10 minutes in the direction of Shannon Airport outside of Limerick and you'll see Bunratty Castle on your right hand side. A turnoff for Bunratty will be on your left. Follow the signs to Bunratty Castle. There's great shopping at the Blarney Woollen Mills and also the Bunratty Gift Shop. Keep to the left at the castle and turn left before Durty Nelly's and the parking lot is on your right. You can lunch in Durty Nelly's or at least have a pint for the old world flavour. Be sure not to miss the Folk Park and all the meandering walks. You may wish to partake in the Medieval Banquet at Bunratty. Advanced reservations are necessary since this is a popular event. After Bunratty Castle return to the parking lot. Turn left out of the parking lot. Take the second left past Durty Nelly's and follow this road to bring you onto the N18. Continue in the direction of Limerick and take the exit for Limerick City Centre and the R445. Retrace your journey to the traffic lights. Turn left at the traffic lights and follow to the next set of traffic lights. Turn left and follow this road through Parteen. At the junction, turn left onto the R463. Follow this road to Barry's Cross and turn right onto the R463. Follow this road into Killaloe and go straight through the traffic lights in the direction of Scarriff. About 8km (5 miles) you'll find yourself back at Glocca Morra B&B! |
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