Dunguaire Castle - Kinvara, Co. Galway

Galway

A sixteenth century tower-house magnificently situated on Galway Bay. Medieval banquets are held during the summer months.

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 managed by Shannon Heritage , Bunratty, Co Clare.

Off the N18 (Limerick-Galway) road near Kinvara village.

2011 times not confirmed when going to print (times below based on 2010).
Please refer to website or call central reservations for up to date times.

Day Visitor Times: 
May-Sept 10.00 - 17.00, daily.
Last Admission 16.30.

Opening Times may be subject to change.

Medieval banquets twice nightly at 17.30 and 20.45, April-October (reservations necessary).

Day Visitor Rates: Adults €6.00; Children €3.40; Students/OAPs €3.50
Group rates and family tickets available

Toilets, Parking, Shop

Central Reservations,
Bunratty Castle and Folk Park,
Bunratty, Co Clare

Tel: +353 61 360788.
Fax: +353 61 361020