Bunratty is a 30 minute drive from Dairy Guesthouse This site represents a microcosm of Irish History. At one end we find the Castle built in 1425 by the MacNamara Clan, the history of this beautiful building stretches over 500 years of turbulence. However, it was the Vikings who first set up a trading post in Bunratty in 950.
The Castle was acquired by the Anglo Irish Studdart family in 1720. They lived in the Castle until the 19th century when they abandoned the Castle, and built Bunratty House which stands on a hill at the opposite end of the Folk Park.
It was not until 1954 that Lord Gort purchased the Castle and restored it to its present condition. He also installed the finest collection of medieval furniture in the country, thereby preserving a vital part of the Celtic past and the heritage of Co. Clare.
The world famous Bunratty Medieval Banquet, held twice nightly in the Castle, is a testament to the culture and social life of its former inhabitants.
Clan, the history of this beautiful building stretches over 500 years of turbulence. However, it was the Vikings who first set up a trading post in Bunratty in 950.
