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INDEPENDENT VACATIONS - IRELAND

Step back in time and enjoy a Shannon Castle banquet or ceili evening — book through CIE Tours International. Click on the phrases below for full information on each choice.

Bunratty Castle Banquet
Knappogue Castle Banquet
Bunratty Folk Park Ceili
Dunguaire Castle Banquet
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Bunratty Castle Banquet

Bunratty Castle was built in 1460 by the Earls of Thomond and has been fully restored and houses an extensive collection of furniture and tapestries. Climb the circular stone stairs to the Reception Hall for a welcome glass of mead. Then the Lords and Ladies of the Castle escort you to the Great Hall which is the scene of a wonderful five course meal with pitchers of wine on every table. The popular Bunratty Entertainers delight you with their varied repertoire of songs. Banquet is held twice nightly at 5:30 pm and 8:45 pm - all year.
Rate: Adults $44, Children under 12 $33.

Knappogue Castle Banquet

Knappogue Castle is a 15th century stronghold which was built by the McNamara Clan. The Lords and Ladies of the Castle greet all guests with a welcoming reception. Proceed to the imposing dining chamber for a five course feast of medieval-style specialties with wine. The entertainment is a lighthearted celebration of the achievements of Irish women throughout history retold in story, song and dance. Banquet is held twice nightly at 5:30 pm and 8:45 pm - May through October.
Rate: Adults $43, Children under 12 $32.

Bunratty Folk Park Ceili

The Bunratty Folk Park is a collection of cottages from all around Ireland and a 19th century marketing town. Head to the Bunratty Barn, which is set up for a Ceili, an informal evening of song and music. Imagine that you are in an Irish village 150 years ago and after a family-style meal including Irish stew and freshly baked apple pie, the storytelling, dancing and singing begins. Ceili is held twice nightly at 5:30 pm and 8:45 pm - May through October.
Rate: Adults $37, Children under 12 $28.

Dunguaire Castle Banquet

Dunguaire Castle is set on an islet in Galway Bay on a site occupied by the Kings of Connaught from the 7th century. Your hosts welcome you with a glass of mead and escort you to the long tables where a five course dinner is served. Ireland's long and varied literary heritage is celebrated with popular works of poetry and stories by great writers interspersed with songs. Banquet is held twice nightly at 5:30 pm and 8:45 pm - May through September.
Rate: Adults $41, Children under 12 $31.

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