On the outskirts of Kinvara stands Dunguaire Castle. It was built in the 16th. century but is said to be on the site of the 7th century stronghold of Guaire, one of the Kings of Connaught. Today the castle gives an insight into the way life was lived in the 1500's in the form of banquets which are part of the tourist attractions of this area. The food is plentiful and of traditional Irish fare. Mead, the ancient nectar of the Kings, is the beverage of choice and the eating style is that of the 16th. century, so fingers only - no eating utensils! The diners are entertained with old celtic music sung by choristers dressed in the mode of the day and with the accompaniment of the harp. At night the castle is lit on the outside and it presents a glorious picture sitting on the water's edge with the town and quayside in the background. The castle holds Medieval Banquets Feasts (of wining and dining, dramatic entertainment with extracts from the literary work of Synge, Yeates and Gogarty). The banquets are held in the castle twice nightly from April to September. (the earlier banquet is at 17:30 hrs & the later banquet is at 20:45hrs.) Tickets for Dunguaire Castle banquets can be purchased with us here at “Villa Maria” B&B. “Villa Maria” B&B is 2-3 minutes drive from Dunguaire Castle .

For Further Information Contact:
Mary & Jim Killeen, "Villa Maria" B&B, Ballycleary, Kinvara. Co. Galway
Tel: + 353 (0)91 638117 Fax: +353 (0)91 637727 Email: villamariakinvara@eircom.net