Things to Do
Bunratty Village
Just 300m from Fox Wald B&B, Bunratty is packed with things to see and do:
- Bunratty Castle & Folk Park
One of Ireland's top visitor attractions, Bunratty Castle was built in the 15th century. It was faithfully restored between 1945 and 1960, and has been open to visitors ever since. Surrounding the Castle, the Folk Park recreates rural and urban life in 19th century Victorian Ireland.
At night, the Castle hosts Medieval Banquet nights, while Traditional Irish nights are also held in the Folk Park. Please ask us and we will do our best to get you reservations for these fantastic experiences. - Pubs in the village include Durty Nellys, first established in 1620, The Creamery, a converted milk depot,
and Mac's, which is a recreated 19th century pub located in the Folk Park.
- Some of the finest dining in the region can be found in Bunratty Village, with Gallagher's Fish Restaurant, the Red Door, and the dining rooms at the Bunratty
Manor Hotel all requiring advance booking to sample their fine foods and wine selections. Again, just ask us when making your booking and we will do our best
to secure a reservation for you. alternatively, less formal dining can be found in Durty Nellys, the Creamery and Kathleen's.
The Wider Region
Further afield, Limerick is 12 kms away. The third largest city in Ireland, it is still a compact, walkable city, with fine Georgian architecture alongside Art Deco and more modern buildings. Home to around 100,000 inhabitants, it also has more pubs than there are days in the year!
Ennis, the largest town in Co. Clare, is 16 km in the opposite direction. A somewhat more traditional Irish town than Limerick, its winding streets hark back to an older style of life, whilst still being a thoroughly modern town. A mecca for traditional musicians, you are always assured of the craic in Ennis, particularly during the annual Fleadh Nua.
Less than an hour's drive, you can visit Clare's Atlantic coastline, which has many fine beaches from Kilkee to Fanore. Kilkee is home to one of Europe's top diving schools, while Lahinch and Spanish Point are great for surfing.
Just 15 minutes north from Lahinch, the Cliffs of Moher are, at 214m high and 8km long, quite magnificent. Ireland's most-visited natural attraction, they are also home to up to 30,000 breeding pairs of sea birds annually. and offer views of the Aran Islands and Connemara in Co. Galway on a clear day.
Most of North Clare is taken up by the Burren, 36,000 hectares of limestone pavement known as a karst region. Stripped bare of topsoil during the last ice age, it is a must-see for any trip to the region.