Bunratty Castle and Folk Park

The castle, built 1425, is the most complete medieval fortress in Ireland. It became derelict in the 19th century but was restored in 1954. There's an extensive collection of 15th and 16th-century furnishings, tapestries and artwork. The Folk Park (same ticket) is an outdoor museum or skansen, with over 30 buildings collected from around the country - the church was hauled here from Ardcroney in County Tipperary. Costumed docents illustrate various crafts and daily activities of the 19th century. There's also a walled garden recreated to the same period. Castle and park are often used as event spaces, see below for the banquets.