Bunratty Castle and Folk Park

A 15th century fortress standing alongside the O'Garney River, Bunratty Castle is one of the best preserved medieval buildings in all of Ireland. 

It has been fully restored and now features period furniture, tapestries and stained glass.

Adjacent to the castle is the folk park, a recreation of rural life in late 19th century Ireland.  The park contains a complete village, including thatched cottages, farmhouses, a school, post office, pub, grocery store, and print shop.

 

 

We'll stop here for a few hours en route from Killarney to Dublin.

 

You can read more about the castle and the park on their web site here.

Some videos here:

http://youtu.be/GLpmLidfqL0

http://youtu.be/0FcFlp3FG3s