Knappogue Castle
Caisleán na Cnapóige
A tower castle built in 1467 by the MacNamara family, known for its summer medieval banquets and walled garden.
Knappogue Castle was built by the MacNamara family in 1467. It was expanded into a country house in the 19th century and later restored. Inside, the castle preserves medieval furniture and family coats of arms, and outside there is a neatly kept walled garden. Like Bunratty, it belongs to the Shannon Heritage group. In summer evenings, it hosts medieval banquets. Costumed performers sing and dance and tell stories of Irish women's history, and guests drink mead and eat with their hands. The banquets are smaller and more intimate than those at Bunratty. A daytime visit takes about an hour, and evening banquets must be booked in advance. The castle is about 30 km from Limerick, near the village of Quin, and can be combined with Quin Abbey and Craggaunowen.
Opening hours
Daytime hours vary by season; dinner requires reservation
Nearby sights
- Quin Abbey
- Craggaunowen
- Bunratty Castle & Folk Park
- Ennis Friary
- Curraghchase Forest Park
- Thomond Park
- Adare
- Treaty Stone & Thomond Bridge