dunguaire castle

Dung ua i r e
C astle
Kinvara, Co. Galway
Situated on a rocky outcrop on the southern
shores of Galway Bay, Dunguaire Castle overlooks
the picturesque village of Kinvara and the
mystical Burren region. It is one of Irelands most
photographed castles.
B
uilt in 1520 the castle has a chequered history. Originally
home to the O’Hynes clan, it takes its name from the
nearby ancient fort of Guaire, King of Connaught.
In 1924, the castle was bought and repaired by Oliver St.
John Gogarty, the famous surgeon and literary figure. It became
the venue for meetings of literary revivalists such as W.B.Yeats,
his patron Lady Gregory, George Bernard Shaw, Edward Martin
and J.M. Synge.
In 1954 the castle was acquired by Lady Christobel Ampthill,
who completed its restoration. Today the restored castle gives
an insight into the lifestyle of the people who lived there from
1520 to modern times.
Le château de Dunguaire se situe sur le
littoral méridional de la Baie de Galway, dans
le pittoresque village de Kinvara. Le château,
très bien restauré, donne un aperçu de la vie
quotidienne de ses habitants depuis environ
1520 jusqu’aux temps modernes.
Il castello di Dunguaire si trova sulla costa
meridionale della baia di Galway, nel grazioso
villaggio di Kinvara. Questo castello restaurato
offre uno scorcio dello stile di vita delle persone che
lo hanno abitato dal 1520 fino al secolo scorso.
Dunguaire Castle liegt am Südufer von
Galway Bay, in dem hübschen Dorf Kinvara.
Das restaurierte Schloss gewährt einen
Einblick in den Lebensstil der Menschen, die
hier von 1520 bis in die heutige Zeit lebten.
El Castillo de Dunguaire está situado
en la orilla sur de la Bahía de Galway, en el
bello pueblo de Kinvara. El castillo restaurado
permite hacerse una idea del estilo de vida
de las personas que vivieron aquí desde 1520
hasta la época moderna.
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Opening Times:
Galway
Mid April to September: 10.00 – 17.00.
Dunguaire
Last admission 16.30.
Castle
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Opening times may be subject to change.
N1
Ennis
N7
Location:
Located near Kinvara, Co. Galway off the N18
Limerick
(Limerick / Galway road).
N21
For reservations, Tel: 061 360788. Email: [email protected]
Book online at www.shannonheritage.com
Dung ua i r e
c astle Banquet
Kinvara, Co. Galway
Enjoy an enchanting evening at Dunguaire Castle
with a banquet comprising a delicious four course
dinner and wines…food to please the palate and
entertainment to lift the soul.
I
n a truly intimate setting, guests are entertained and inspired
with extracts and works by great literary giants of Ireland
including Yeats, Shaw, O’Casey and Synge, all of whom were
regular visitors to the castle.
Les banquets médiévaux du château
de Dunguaire ont lieu chaque soir d’avril à
octobre. (Réservations nécessaires :
Tél. +353 61 360788).
I banchetti medievali sono disponibili
al castello di Dunguaire da aprile a ottobre
(prenotazione necessaria:
tel. +353 61 360788).
April to October at 17.30 and 20.45.
Reservations necessary.
Galway
Dunguaire
Castle
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Opening Times:
Mittelalterliche Bankette werden jeden
Abend von April bis Oktober im Schloss
Dunguaire Castle abgehalten. (Reservierung
erforderlich, Tel: +353 61 360788.)
De abril a octubre, cada noche se celebran
Banquetes Medievales en el Castillo de
Dunguaire. (Es necesario reservar:
Tfno. +353 61 360788).
8
N1
Ennis
N7
Limerick
N21
For reservations, Tel: 061 360788. Email: [email protected]
Book online at www.shannonheritage.com