Where to Enjoy Medieval Banquets in Ireland

Bunratty Castleavailable.
Bunratty, County Clare.Entertainment is provided in the form of music, song
and dance from the resident cast. A bit of involvement
Learn about the history of the castle from the residentis also expected from the audience, as 4 men are
butler. Be entertained by the castle singers andchosen at the start of the evening as the 4 High Kings
musicians. And who knows you and your partner mayof Ireland! Your medieval experience begins at 6.30p.m.
be selected to preside as the Earl and his Lady for thePlease note, pre-booking is essential.
evening. What makes it all the more real is the castDunguarie Mediaeval Castle Banquet
are dressed in traditional medieval costumes. With theKinvara, County Galway.
choice of two sittings, your medieval entertainment canBanquets are held in this castle from the middle of April
begin at either 5.30p.m. or 8.45p.m. Please noteto the middle of October. There are 2 sittings each
pre-booking is essential.night, the first starts at 5.30p.m. and the 2nd starts at
Knappogue Castle Medieval Banquet8.45p.m. Your 4 course medieval themed dinner
Near Quin, County Clare.consists of salmon, leek and potato soup, chicken and
Banqueting season at Knappogue Castle takes placeapple pie. A vegetarian option is also available and of
from April to October. Enjoy a 5 course medievalcourse there is the customary glass of mead thrown
themed meal in historical surroundings. At the castlein for good measure.
door you will be met by the ladies of the castle andDuring your meal you will enjoy music, song and verse.
the butler, and get your 1st taste of medieval delights inYour after dinner entertainment programme features
a goblet of mead (an alcoholic drink of fermentedsongs and poems by people linked to the Galway
honey and water). Other culinary delights to followarea. Expect to hear works by Yeats, Synge and
include salmon salad, tomato soup, chicken and rastinShaw.
(lemon cheesecake). A vegetarian option is also