Dunguaire Castle, Kinvara, Co. Galway

Dunguaire was built by the O'Hynes Clan in 1520. In the 17th century the castle passed to Richard Martyn, Mayor of Galway. Subsequently, it was purchased by Oliver St John Gogarty and became the venue for meetings of the literary revivalists such as WB Yeats, his patron Lady Gregory, George Bernard Shaw, Edward Martin and JM Synge. The Castle was acquired in 1952 by Christobel Lady Ampthill who completed the restoration work started by Oliver St John Gogarty. Mediaeval Banquets are held twice nightly April - October (reservations necessary). The Castle is owned and managed by Shannon Heritage , Bunratty, Co Clare.

Situated	Near Kinvara village, Co.Galway, off the N18 (Limerick/Galway Road).
Open	Daily mid April to Sept: 09.30-17.00 Last admission 16.30 Times subject to change. Medieval banquets twice nightly at 17.30 and 20.45, April-October (reservations necessary).
Admission	Adults €5.75; Children €3.30; Students/OAPs €3.30 Group rates and family Tickets available.
Facilities	Toilets, Parking, Shop
Contact	Central Reservations, Bunratty Castle and Folk Park, Bunratty, Co Clare Tel: +353 61 360788 Fax: +353 61 361020 Email: reservations@shannonheritage.ie Web Site: www.shannonheritage.com