Bunratty Castle
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![An Irish language plaque at Bunratty Castle](/Images/godic/202501/02/Bunratty-Castle-sign5917.jpg")
![Bunratty Castle Plaque in English](/Images/godic/202501/02/Bunratty_Sign_in_English5917.jpg")
Bunratty Castle (Irish:Caisleán Bhun Raithe, meaning "Castle at the Mouth of the Ratty") is a large 15th-century tower house in County Clare, Ireland. It is located in the centre of Bunratty village (Irish:Bun Ráite), by the N18 road between Limerick and Ennis, near Shannon Town and its airport. The castle and the adjoining folk park are run by Shannon Heritage as tourist attractions.