Bunratty Castle - National Monument of Ireland
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Bunratty Castle (Irish: Caisleán Bhun Raithe, meaning "Castle at the Mouth of the Ratty") is a large tower house in County Clare, Ireland. It lies in the centre of Bunratty village (Irish: Bun Ráite), by the N18 road between Limerick and Ennis, near Shannon Town and its airport. The name Bunratty, Bun Raite (or possibly, Bun na Raite) in Irish, means the 'bottom' or end of the 'Ratty' river. This river, alongside the castle, flows into the nearby Shannon estuary. From the top of the castle, one can look over to the estuary and the airport.
The castle and the adjoining folk park are run by Shannon Heritage.
The banquet was most recently visited by a visiting Chinese dignitary, and the Bunratty Singers sang for him.


Location: Bunratty village, County Clare, Ireland
Coordinates: 52°41′48″N 8°48′42″WCoordinates: 52°41′48″N 8°48′42″W
Built: c. 1425
Restored: 1954
Restored by: 7th Viscount Gort