heritage centres around bunratty shannon

During the Bronze Age, people protected themselves against marauding warriors by building their homes on lakes.

"Crannog" or lake dwellings constructed from wattles, reeds and mud can be seen at Craggaunowen Castle. The Castle itself was restored by art historian John Hunt and now contains a part of his collection of medieval art.

The project also includes a Ring Fort, a true reproduction of a farmer’s house dating from the 4th or 5th century, an Iron Age roadway and an ou...

19th century harvest traditions brought to life at Bunratty Folk Park.
Harvest traditions from over 100 years ago will be brought to life at Bunratty Folk Park, when a traditional 19th century Harvest Day will be held by Shannon Heritage, the tourism subsidiary for Shannon Development. One of the highlights of the day will be the vintage threshing machine in the haggard at the Folk Park. Visitors can watch the crew of farmers at work, demonstrating the art of threshing, as they sepa...