Castle Bunratty Castle
Bunratty Castle
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About this place
Bunratty Castle (Irish: Caisleán Bhun Raithe) is a large 15th-century tower house in County Clare, Ireland. It is located in the centre of Bunratty village, by the N18 road between Limerick and Ennis, near Shannon Town and its airport.
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Visitor Information
- Admission
- Paid
- Heritage status
- Protected Heritage Site
Getting There & Parking
Bunratty Castle is located in County Clare, roughly 17 km (15 min drive) from Limerick and 237 km (3h 30m) from Dublin. The nearest public car park is 62 m away. Nearby highlights within a short drive include Bunratty Castle and Folk Park (0.1 km away).
Limerick17 km
~15 min driveGalway84 km
~1h 15m driveDublin237 km
~3h 30m drive
Nearest car park
62 m from landmark
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