Bunratty Castle and Folk Park

Our flight arrived in Shannon airport about 10:00 a.m. We collected our luggage and found the CIE tour desk. We were told to wait until our driver came and more people from the tour arrived. We waited for about 20 minutes. We met our driver/guide named Tony O'Callaghan. He was a very nice guy. He loaded our luggage onto the bus and we drove 15 min …

Since Mal and I stayed in my dorm last night, we met up with Mom and the boys after breakfast in the city center before we started our tour to the Cliffs of Moher! When we got on our way, our first stop was the on the river banks of the Shannon River in Limerick City. From here, we got a view of King John's Castle from the 13th Century. Next stop: …

We got up fairly early again, and had breakfast around 9AM. Rosemary fixed us a fine breakfast, although I have to say she doesn't do eggs as well as Tom at the Sea Court. His are masterful. We said our goodbyes and thank yous, loaded up the car, and hit the road. We had discussed the previous evening doing a bus tour of the Circle of Something-or- …

Will have to blog u later. just home now at 1115 and tired. nigth night

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GOOD morning.. I couldn't write last night. got home too late.. Up now at 0745 and the SUN is shining in the window and its sooo hot ! Yesterday started out early, well...we tried, up at 8 but didn't really get going on our drive unitl around 1000. …

... interesting pics I snapped driving through Limerick.     We had hoped to spend some time at the Bunratty castle and folk park, but arrived too late.  We found our bed and breakfast, Dunaree, without any trouble, I believe ...

... you want to get a taste of how the Irish have lived over the years, we would recommend visiting Bunratty Castle and Folk Park in Bunratty, County Clare.  We accompanied the Folk Lore Class offered by University College Cork.  The 15th century ...

We had a great time exploring Bunratty Castle and Folk Park. We had another fantastic dinner at our favorite Brogan's Pub. Unfortunately there wasn't a trad session on our last night there. The eight days we spent in Ireland were sunny and free of rain. ...

... the Creamery which was much nicer. Back to Headley Court for showers and more TV. Another nice thing about Headley Court is the location....easy to find and convenient to Bunratty Castle and Folk Park and all the eating and shopping across the street. ...

... bed had but one thin blanket on it (while the other hotels had like 2 thick comforters). We didn't bother visiting Bunratty Castle and Folk Park because it doesn't take a genius to see THAT overpriced tourist trap. We did, however, enjoy a nice burger ...

... made to prove that the Vikings could have discovered America before Columbus.  From there we went on to Bunratty Castle and Folk Park. This place was huge! It was like Old Sturbridge Village and Mystic Seaport combined. All of the houses, ...

... when you are driving all the little windy roads.. Such pretty scenerie, had breakfast in Sneem.. then drove straight to the Bunratty Castle and Folk Park, its a 26 acre place that has all the buildings and homes from the past, . here's a quote.. says it ...

Bunratty Castle and Folk Park is another must see! It was great to be able to see all the culture of Ireland in one ...