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- HALLOWEEN
  
  Enjoy spooktacular events at King John's Castle & Bunratty Castle & Folk Park!
  
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  ENJOY TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC, BUTTER MAKING, BAKING AND MILLING DEMONSTRATIONS FIND OUT MORE
- SANTA AT BUNRATTY
  
  At Christmas time the village street is decked with holly and the Christmas tree festooned with fairy lights because SANTA IS COMING!! You can meet all the Christmas characters, including Santa’s elves, who wander the village street in search of mischief!
  
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  AT CHRISTMSA TIME SANTA VISITS BUNRATTY! MEET ALL THE CHRISTMAS CHARACTERS, INCLUDING SANTA’S ELVES! FIND OUT MORE BOOK NOW
- NEW CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP CARD
  
  Shannon Heritage has recently unveiled a Corporate Membership card which offers many benefits to the corporate sector when visiting Shannon Heritage attractions.The card is targeted at companies who entertain corporate clients and can be used for visits to our day visitor attractions, evening entertainments (reservations required) and special events. There is no cost to register for the card.
  
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- BUNRATTY CASTLE & FOLK PARK
  
  You won’t find a living museum like this anywhere else in Ireland. Just unwind and take in the scents from the home baking and the turf fires, the sights of the Irish Wolfhounds out around with our resident farmer, the hens and cockerels as they annoy the Falabella pony!
  
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  YOU WON’T FIND A LIVING MUSEUM LIKE THIS ANYWHERE ELSE IN IRELAND FIND OUT MORE BOOK NOW
- BUNRATTY CASTLE & FOLK PARK
  
  You won’t find a living museum like this anywhere else in Ireland. Just unwind and take in the scents from the home baking and the turf fires, the sights of the Irish Wolfhounds out around with our resident farmer, the hens and cockerels as they annoy the Falabella pony!
  
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  YOU WON’T FIND A LIVING MUSEUM LIKE THIS ANYWHERE ELSE IN IRELAND FIND OUT MORE BOOK NOW
- KING JOHN’S CASTLE - BRAND NEW EXPERIENCE
  
  This 13th century Castle has re-opened following a multi million euro investment. Explore the brand new visitor centre with state of the art interpretive activities and exhibitions.
  
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  LEARNING THAT THE WHOLE FAMILY CAN ENJOY WITH OUR MAGICAL INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS FIND OUT MORE BOOK NOW
- CRAGGAUNOWEN – THE LIVING PAST EXPERIENCE
  
  Craggaunowen gives you a real opportunity to play at being part of history; it brings so many stories to life. Here, it’s easy to imagine people dressed like Robin Hood
  
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  A REAL OPPORTUNITY TO PLAY AT BEING PART OF HISTORY FIND OUT MORE BOOK NOW
- KNAPPOGUE CASTLE & WALLED GARDEN
  
  Just listen…you will hear the walls of Knappogue echo the battle songs of its brave soldiers. It stands reflecting the spirit of triumph and resilience that has marked its prominent place in Irish history.
  
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  THE WALLS OF KNAPPOGUE ECHO THE BATTLE SONGS OF ITS BRAVE SOLDIERS FIND OUT MORE BOOK NOW
- DUNGUAIRE’S CASTLE
  
  The coastal setting and imposing castle creates a lovely scene for you to enjoy. When you visit you will understand why it’s the most ‘photographed’ castle in Ireland.
  
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  YOU WILL UNDERSTAND WHY IT’S THE MOST ‘PHOTOGRAPHED’ CASTLE IN IRELAND FIND OUT MORE BOOK NOW
- BRIAN BORU HERITAGE CENTRE
  
  You can chart the history of the arrival of Christianity as well as the development of the Shannon River as a transport system. The Brian Boru exhibition traces the life story of Irelands greatest King; whose army defeated the invading Vikings at the Battle of Clontarf in 1014.
  
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  CHART THE HISTORY OF THE ARRIVAL OF CHRISTIANITY AND THE SHANNON RIVER FIND OUT MORE
- MALAHIDE CASTLE & GARDENS
  
  Malahide Castle and Gardens is one of the oldest castles in Ireland, set on 260 acres, this magnificent & historic 12th century castle has been home to the Talbot family for over 800 years. We can explore the history of Malahide Castle and Gardens by looking at the lives, experiences and adventures of the Talbot Family.
  
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  MALAHIDE CASTLE AND GARDENS IS ONE OF THE OLDEST CASTLES IN IRELAND FIND OUT MORE BOOK NOW
- NEW CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP CARD
  
  Shannon Heritage has recently unveiled a Corporate Membership card which offers many benefits to the corporate sector when visiting Shannon Heritage attractions.The card is targeted at companies who entertain corporate clients and can be used for visits to our day visitor attractions, evening entertainments (reservations required) and special events. There is no cost to register for the card.
  
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  YOU WILL BE TRANSPORTED BACK IN TIME TO DINE "MEDIEVAL STYLE" BOOK NOW
- BUNRATTY CASTLE BANQUET
  
  You are transported back in time to dine "Medieval Style". The entertainment is provided by the world renowned entertainers and is a fitting compliment to a mead reception, a four course feast, and of course good wine.
  
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  YOU WILL BE TRANSPORTED BACK IN TIME TO DINE "MEDIEVAL STYLE" FIND OUT MORE BOOK NOW
- BUNRATTY CASTLE BANQUET
  
  You are transported back in time to dine "Medieval Style". The entertainment is provided by the world renowned entertainers and is a fitting compliment to a mead reception, a four course feast, and of course good wine.
  
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  YOU WILL BE TRANSPORTED BACK IN TIME TO DINE "MEDIEVAL STYLE" FIND OUT MORE BOOK NOW
- DUNGUAIRE’S CASTLE BANQUET
  
  An evening of superb music, song and storytelling awaits you at Dunguaire Banquet on the majestic shores of Galway Bay, one of Ireland’s most picturesque locations. The castle is an inspirational place, commanding the shores of Galway Bay and famed in story and song.
  
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  AN EVENING OF SUPERB MUSIC, SONG AND STORYTELLING AWAITS YOU FIND OUT MORE BOOK NOW
- DUNGUAIRE’S CASTLE BANQUET
  
  An evening of superb music, song and storytelling awaits you at Dunguaire Banquet on the majestic shores of Galway Bay, one of Ireland’s most picturesque locations. The castle is an inspirational place, commanding the shores of Galway Bay and famed in story and song.
  
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  AN EVENING OF SUPERB MUSIC, SONG AND STORYTELLING AWAITS YOU FIND OUT MORE BOOK NOW
- TRADITIONAL IRISH NIGHT
  
  The Corn Barn in Bunratty Folk Park is the perfect setting for a celebration of all the best traditions of Ireland. You will enjoy good home cooked food, excellent wine and join in the music and song... you might even learn a step or two!
  
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  CELEBRATE THE BEST TRADITIONS OF IRELAND IN THE CORN BARN FIND OUT MORE BOOK NOW
- TRADITIONAL IRISH NIGHT
  
  The Corn Barn in Bunratty Folk Park is the perfect setting for a celebration of all the best traditions of Ireland. You will enjoy good home cooked food, excellent wine and join in the music and song... you might even learn a step or two!
  
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  CELEBRATE THE BEST TRADITIONS OF IRELAND IN THE CORN BARN FIND OUT MORE BOOK NOW
- KNAPPOGUE CASTLE BANQUET
  
  The medieval banquet at Knappogue is a fresh experience in every way. You are greeted at the main door of the castle by the Earl’s Butler and the Ladies of the castle. The Earl’s Butler relates the history of the Castle finishing by explaining the ‘Rules of Chivalry’ practiced at Knappogue Castle!
  
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  THE MEDIEVAL BANQUET AT KNAPPOGUE IS A FRESH EXPERIENCE IN EVERY WAY FIND OUT MORE BOOK NOW
- KNAPPOGUE CASTLE BANQUET
  
  The medieval banquet at Knappogue is a fresh experience in every way. You are greeted at the main door of the castle by the Earl’s Butler and the Ladies of the castle. The Earl’s Butler relates the history of the Castle finishing by explaining the ‘Rules of Chivalry’ practiced at Knappogue Castle!
  
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  THE MEDIEVAL BANQUET AT KNAPPOGUE IS A FRESH EXPERIENCE IN EVERY WAY FIND OUT MORE BOOK NOW
- KING JOHN’S CASTLE - BRAND NEW EXPERIENCE
  
  Take a fresh look at King John’s Castle and experience Limerick’s history as you have never done before… A brand new visitor experience that brings together the Castle’s remarkable archaeology and 21st century technology to help you discover the history of Limerick and King John’s Castle.
  
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  TAKE A FRESH LOOK AT KING JOHN’S CASTLE AND EXPERIENCE LIMERICK’S HISTORY FIND OUT MORE BOOK NOW
- KING JOHN’S CASTLE - BRAND NEW EXPERIENCE
  
  Take a fresh look at King John’s Castle and experience Limerick’s history as you have never done before… A brand new visitor experience that brings together the Castle’s remarkable archaeology and 21st century technology to help you discover the history of Limerick and King John’s Castle.
  
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  TAKE A FRESH LOOK AT KING JOHN’S CASTLE AND EXPERIENCE LIMERICK’S HISTORY FIND OUT MORE BOOK NOW
- KING JOHN’S CASTLE - BRAND NEW EXPERIENCE
  
  Take a fresh look at King John’s Castle and experience Limerick’s history as you have never done before… A brand new visitor experience that brings together the Castle’s remarkable archaeology and 21st century technology to help you discover the history of Limerick and King John’s Castle.
  
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  TAKE A FRESH LOOK AT KING JOHN’S CASTLE AND EXPERIENCE LIMERICK’S HISTORY FIND OUT MORE BOOK NOW
- KING JOHN’S CASTLE - BRAND NEW EXPERIENCE
  
  Visitors of all ages will find something to inspire and excite them at the brand new visitor experience at King John’s Castle. Enjoy the sights and sounds of medieval Limerick and let touch screen technology connect you to tales of siege and warfare.
  
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  TAKE A FRESH LOOK AT KING JOHN’S CASTLE AND EXPERIENCE LIMERICK’S HISTORY FIND OUT MORE BOOK NOW
- KING JOHN’S CASTLE - BRAND NEW EXPERIENCE
  
  Visitors of all ages will find something to inspire and excite them at the brand new visitor experience at King John’s Castle. Enjoy the sights and sounds of medieval Limerick and let touch screen technology connect you to tales of siege and warfare.
  
  FIND OUT MORE BOOK NOW
  
  TAKE A FRESH LOOK AT KING JOHN’S CASTLE AND EXPERIENCE LIMERICK’S HISTORY FIND OUT MORE BOOK NOW
- KING JOHN’S CASTLE - BRAND NEW EXPERIENCE
  
  Visitors of all ages will find something to inspire and excite them at the brand new visitor experience at King John’s Castle. Enjoy the sights and sounds of medieval Limerick and let touch screen technology connect you to tales of siege and warfare.
  
  FIND OUT MORE BOOK NOW
  
  TAKE A FRESH LOOK AT KING JOHN’S CASTLE AND EXPERIENCE LIMERICK’S HISTORY FIND OUT MORE BOOK NOW
- KING JOHN’S CASTLE - BRAND NEW EXPERIENCE
  
  Watch out for a dazzling display of CGI animations and ghostly projections. Try on an eighteenth-century dress or chainmail tunic. Explore the busy courtyard and meet the costumed guides who will reveal the secrets and scandals of castle life.
  
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  TAKE A FRESH LOOK AT KING JOHN’S CASTLE AND EXPERIENCE LIMERICK’S HISTORY FIND OUT MORE BOOK NOW
- KING JOHN’S CASTLE - BRAND NEW EXPERIENCE
  
  Watch out for a dazzling display of CGI animations and ghostly projections. Try on an eighteenth-century dress or chainmail tunic. Explore the busy courtyard and meet the costumed guides who will reveal the secrets and scandals of castle life.
  
  FIND OUT MORE BOOK NOW
  
  TAKE A FRESH LOOK AT KING JOHN’S CASTLE AND EXPERIENCE LIMERICK’S HISTORY FIND OUT MORE BOOK NOW
- KING JOHN’S CASTLE - BRAND NEW EXPERIENCE
  
  Watch out for a dazzling display of CGI animations and ghostly projections. Try on an eighteenth-century dress or chainmail tunic. Explore the busy courtyard and meet the costumed guides who will reveal the secrets and scandals of castle life.
  
  FIND OUT MORE BOOK NOW
  
  TAKE A FRESH LOOK AT KING JOHN’S CASTLE AND EXPERIENCE LIMERICK’S HISTORY FIND OUT MORE BOOK NOW

WELCOME TO SHANNON HERITAGE

You are very welcome to our website and we invite you to explore information about our Evening Entertainments, Daytime Attractions and to book tickets online. Shannon Heritage operates 7 day visitor attractions and 4 dinner entertainments that attract vast audiences from all over the world, we hope you enjoy them!

NEWS & SPECIAL OFFERS

Harvest Day at Bunratty Folk Park 2015

Traditional Harvest to be re-enacted at Bunratty Folk Park 1pm-5pm Sunday 27th of September

Octoberfest Beag

Enjoy Octoberfest Beag at King John's Castle - October 22nd - 25th

Halloween Events at King John's Castle

Halloween Events at King John's Castle

EVENTS

Events Calendar

Events for all the family at our visitor attractions

From Santa at Christmas time to ghosts and ghouls at Halloween, there is something to do enjoy for you and whole family all year round. Have a look at our events.

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