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Knappogue Castle

Quin, Ireland
061/360788
Ranked #36 of 83 attractions in County Clare
4.5 of 5 stars 11 Reviews
Type: Castles, Historic Sites
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Livingston
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2012

We were here for a Wedding Meal and Party. It was a lovely setting and greeted warmly on arrival with Mead. The staff in Medieval costume were absolutely superb in there attitude the singing and dancing the whole concept as a wedding venue was super and All the guests said it was one of the best they had attended. The... More

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San Diego
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58 reviews 58 reviews
Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
64 helpful votes 64 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 September 2011
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I visited just to see the castle and grounds, not for the medieval banquet. The castle was okay. We saw the whole thing in less than 30 minutes. The walled garden is okay, too. Even in Ireland I've seen better castles and gardens. It was not worth what we paid to enter. The staff uses one of the exhibit rooms... More

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Springfield - Delaware County, Pennsylvania
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 July 2011
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We loved the medieval banquet at the Knappogue Castle! Indeed they give you mead as you come in the door, and then there is unlimited wine on the tables. Our group had a very good time enjoying all of the entertainment and the delicious and hot food. Two couples of our tour group were chosen to be in the program... More

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Laurel, Maryland
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Reviews in 58 cities Reviews in 58 cities
199 helpful votes 199 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 August 2010
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While doing a Globus tour of Ireland in June 2010, one of the optional excursions they offered was a medieval banquet. The banquet was held at Knappogue Castle. The performers in the show also serve you your food so if you like their performance, you can show them your appreciation by leaving a nice tip. Their harpist and fiddle player... More

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Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 July 2010
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I attended the banquet at Knappogue Castle with my husband and teenage sons. We had a wonderful time! The atmosphere was fun, staff entertaining and food was very good. Worth a visit! More

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bronx
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2010
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We had our wedding reception in the Castle. It was a dream come true. The staff performed a wonderful medieval performance, the food was superb and our guests were in awe. Everything was perfect and all the people that worked and performed there were very friendly and welcoming. The groundkeepers were the best - Pat and Jerry. I would love... More

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Memphis, TN
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61 helpful votes 61 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2009
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We visited Ireland in June 2009. This is a nice castle, but definitely nothing special. The walled garden was nicer than the castle and contained many different types of flowers that were in full bloom. Unfortunately, while we were in the castle, our car was broken into and our GPS was stolen. There is a small parking lot near the... More

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Wrightwood, California
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 August 2008
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The dinner and entertainment offered at Knappogue Castle were excellent. The period costumes of the entertainers were beautiful and all the staff were extremely friendly. More

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Shannon, Ireland
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
105 helpful votes 105 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2008
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Knappogue castle is medieval tower house dating back to 1467 and it was built by Sean MacNamara. It has a varied history ~ from being a site of a battle to a home. In 1571 the Castle became the seat of the MacNamara Clan, part of the Dalcassians In 1659 it was confiscated by Cromwell's parliament and granted to Arthur... More

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Armada, Michigan
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2006
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We visited Knappogue Castle as part of our honeymoon in June 2002. The dinner and show were both excellent (Ireland's food tops U.S. food by a long shot!) Show was very clean and suitable for kids as well. We plan to visit Ireland again for our 25th wedding anniversary in 2027. More

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