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Bunratty Castle celebrates 50 years of Banqueting

Bunratty Castle Medieval banquet, Ireland’s longest running dinner entertainment, celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. This is one of Ireland’s most successful tourism stories, having begun in 1963 against all the odds. The programme of entertainment has been adapted and modified over the years to take account of new singing styles but still maintains the same degree of professionalism.

Along with the well established traditional/classical Irish repertoire of very well known songs, which Bunratty Banquet is well recognized for, we have added a range of popular songs for special occasions and times of the year such as Christmas, Easter, Weddings by famous songwriters e.g Ivor Norvello, Gershwin, Lloyd Webber In the past the Bunratty Singers were strictly female with the Butler joining in some parts. Now, the core group of singers always consists of at least 3 men and 5 ladies…a complete change in sound as we now perform SATB (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Base) arrangements.

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Welcome to Shannon Heritage, where we unlock the door to an  Ireland full of treasures in the Shannon Region. For visitors who wish to experience the best of Irish hospitality and history, we have a range of superb evening entertainments and top tourist attractions for you to enjoy. Shannon Heritage have been entertaining visitors in our castles since 1963. In that time over 4.5 million people have enjoyed evenings in four distinct and unique venues:

Our visitor attractions takes the you on a journey through time into the magic and mystery of the Prehistoric, Celtic, Viking, Anglo-Norman and native Irish Societies starting 5000 years ago and continuing to the present day. Each attraction is different and special and will enhance your vacation to Ireland. We hope you enjoy reading about them and that while you are on holiday in Ireland you will  visit us for a day or an evening of good cheer in the company of friends.  Please check our website for up to date opening/closing times and dates.

  
 Brian Boru Heritage Centre Killaloe Co Clare   Dunguaire Castle Kinvara Co Galway  
 Bunratty Castle & Folk Park Bunratty Co. Clare   King John's Castle Limerick City
 Craggaunowen Quin Co Clare    Knappogue Castle & Walled Garden Quin Co Clare

Special Offers on:

Day Tours to Bunratty Castle & Folk Park and Cliffs of Moher from Dublin

Should you wish to enjoy a day trip from Dublin to the Shannon Region: visit Quick Tours at http://www.quicktours.ie/ or Railtours at http://www.railtoursireland.com/ 

 Railtours Ireland offer day trips to Bunratty Castle & Folk Park and Cliffs of Moher from Dublin  Quick Day Tour to Bunratty Castle & Folk Park and Cliffs of Moher from Dublin City

 To discover all about Co. Clare visit http://www.clare.ie/

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