Bunratty to Host First-Ever ‘Bark in the Park’ Fun Dog Show
Dog lovers across Ireland have a new date to mark in the calendar, as Bunratty Castle and Folk Park hosts its first-ever Bark in the Park event on Sunday, June 8th, from 12pm to 5pm. Ireland’s newest dog show is set to offer a packed programme of light-hearted competition as canines of all shapes, sizes, and temperaments take centre stage at the County Clare visitor attraction. The inaugural event will see dogs compete across 16 categories, with prizes for the Smallest Dog, Best Biscuit Catcher, Most Handsome Dog, Waggiest Tail, Veteran Dog, and Best Fancy Dress, among others. Young dog lovers won’t be left out either. The Young Handlers category will give children a chance to showcase their connection with their four-legged companions, demonstrating both skill and confidence in the ring. “We are thrilled to introduce Bark in the Park, which will provide a fantastic day out for families and…
Easter celebration on the double at Bunratty and Craggaunowen
More than 15,000 people are expected to pass through the gates of Craggaunowen and Bunratty Castle & Folk Park this Easter Bank Holiday Weekend.
Shamrocks and shenanigans in Bunratty this St. Patrick’s weekend
Ireland’s patron saint and national holiday will be celebrated in style at Bunratty Castle & Folk Park on Sunday, 16 March.
Bunratty marks the beginning of spring with Imbolc Celebration
Bunratty Castle and Folk Park welcomes the arrival of spring with its annual Imbolc Celebration, a vibrant festival honouring Celtic traditions and Saint Brigid, on Sunday, February 2nd from 11.00am to 5.00pm.
Bunratty to host Ireland’s largest Christmas parade
Ireland’s largest Christmas parade will roll through Bunratty on Thursday November 28th as the County Clare village is transformed into a winter wonderland.
Halloween at Bunratty: Where History meets the Haunted!
‘Monsters, Misfits and Mayhem’ will descend on Bunratty Castle & Folk Park this October Bank Holiday Weekend (October 26th-28th) as the County Clare visitor attraction is transformed into a haunted Halloween village.
Frighteningly good prizes up for grabs with Bunratty Scarecrow Competition
Bunratty Castle & Folk Park is inviting primary schools to celebrate sustainability, creativity, inclusivity and community in their submissions to the 2024 Halloween Scarecrow Competition.
Unique collection of vintage farm machinery to be displayed at Bunratty Harvest Day
Ireland’s largest private collection of vintage machinery will be on display throughout Bunratty Castle and Folk Park on Sunday, September 22nd when the popular County Clare visitor attraction host its annual ‘Traditional Harvest Day’.
Bunratty to host Ireland’s first showcase of indigenous breeds as part of Heritage Week
Ireland’s first celebration of indigenous animal breeds will take place at Bunratty Castle and Folk Park on August 18th as part of a wide-ranging programme of National Heritage Week events at the County Clare visitor attraction.
Top Billing for Bunratty Down Under
More than 300,000 television viewers across Australia will be introduced to Bunratty Castle & Folk Park this autumn.