History

The cluster of ancient structures around Bru na Boinne are designated as a World Heritage Site pre-date the pyramids and are extremely sophisticated in their construction.

They also show that the ancient people who built them had extensive knowledge of celestial movements – all of them are aligned to in some way connect with the Summer or Winter solstice.

Bunratty is often the first stop for visitors to Ireland, located as it is close to Shannon Airport. It’s a large park, which will take at least half a day to explore, and includes many typical Irish dwellings, a 19th century village and of course the castle itself.

In the evenings the castle plays host to guests attending the famed Medieval Banquets.