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There are two basic types of banquet in
Ireland - Medieval and Traditional - and there are several
locations where each are hosted. Below is a list of
the most popular banquets available. Each banquet includes
an arrival reception, 3 or 4-course meal, entertainment,
music and some group participation.
Come on and enjoy the craic! Check availability
below.
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| Clare |
| Bunratty
Castle Banquet |
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Bunratty Folk Park
Bunratty Village County Clare
Nightly - 5:30pm & 8:45pm
Open ALL YEAR excl Xmas and NY days
*Reserve well in advance
2009 Rates:
€59.95 adult 13+
€44.95
kids (9-12)
€29.95 kids (6-9)
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This is Ireland's most popular Mediaeval
styled banquet. It's staged in the 15th century Bunratty
Castle. Guests are met at the castle drawbridge by a
kilted piper and invited by the Castle Butler into the
Great Hall, beautifully decorated in period furnishings.
Guests are offered a goblet of Mead, a traditional honey
wine, and will be regaled with the history of Bunratty
and Mediaeval madrigal. Following the coronation of
the Earl and Lady, guests are led to the Banqueting
Hall. The 4 course meal which includes red and white
wine is complemented by an entertainment program of
mediaeval and traditional Irish songs, classical and
traditional music.
Menu - Spiced Parsnip Soup, Traditional
Spare Ribs In a Honey & Whiskey Sauce, Breast of Chicken
with Apple & Mead sauce, served with potatoes and seasonal
vegetables, Fruit of the Forest Mousse, Coffee or tea.
* Vegetarian option available.
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| Dunguaire
Castle Banquet |
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Kinvara Village County Galway
Nightly - 5:30pm & 8:45pm during the season
Closed Wed & Thurs
Open mid-April to late October
*Reserve well in advance
2009 Rates:
€56.00 adult 13+
€42.00 kids (9-12)
€28.00 kids (6-9)
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Dunguaire Castle is the youngest of
the Mediaeval banquet locations, being constructed in
the 16th century, though has the most dramatic of locations
with its situation on a rocky outcrop overlooking Galway
Bay. Guests are welcomed with a goblet of Mead, a traditional
honey wine, in an inner chamber by the butler and ladies
of the castle. After a short history of the castle and
musical introduction guests climb he stairs to the Banquet
Hall. A 4 course traditional Irish meal is followed
by a 40 minute entertainment program of music, song
and dance including excerpts from famous literary writers
associated with the Galway region, such as Yeats, Synge,
Gogarty and Shaw.
Menu - Irish Oak Smoked Salmon
with Soda Bread, Traditional Leek and Potato Soup, Supreme
of Chicken with a White Wine & Mushroom Cream Sauce,
Fresh Seasonal Vegetables & Potatoes, Apple Pie with
Cream, coffee or tea. * Vegetarian option available.
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| Knappogue
Castle Banquet |
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Quin Village County Clare
Nightly - 6:30pm during the season
Closed Mon & Tues
Open mid-April to late October
*Reserve well in advance
2009 Rates:
€57.00 adult 13+
€42.75 kids (9-12)
€28.50 kids (6-9)
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This Mediaeval style banquet is staged
at the 15th century Knappogue Castle in Quin Village.
Guests are greeted with a goblet of Mead, a traditional
honey wine, in the Dalcassian Room where the Earl and
Lady are crowned for the evening. There is musical introduction
and brief history of the castle before guests are led
into the Banquet Hall for a 4 course traditional meal.
The evening includes a lively programme of entertainment
taking you on a musical journey from mediaeval times
to the present day.
Menu - Smoked Irish Salmon with
Cucumber and Dill Salad, Tomato & Basil Soup, Supreme
of Chicken in Vernique Sauce Fresh Seasonal Vegetables
Baby Roast Potatoes, Chocolate & Orange Mousse, coffee
or tea. * Vegetarian option available.
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| Kerry |
| Killarney
Castle Banquet |
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**This
banquet was destroyed by fire and the reopening has
been postponed indefinitely.
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| Clare |
| Kathleen's
Famous Irish Nights |
| **This
banquet has been postponed indefinitely except for groups
of 50+. |
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| Traditional
Irish Night |
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Bunratty Folk
Park
Bunratty Village, County Clare
Every evening - 7pm during the season
Closed Sun & Mon
*Reserve well in advance
2009 Rates:
€49.95 adult 13+
€37.45 kids (9-12)
€24.95 kids (6-9)
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This is Clare's most popular traditional
Irish Night. It's staged in the Folk Park at the Barn.
Guests are welcomed by the Fear a Ti and served drinks
by the entertainers. A 4 course meal is served and is
followed by a 45 minute show celebrating the best traditions
of Ireland today. You are invited to enjoy the company
of the finest singers, dancers and musicians of the
local villages. Experience the homeliness, friendship
and warmth of a true traditional Irish evening.
Menu - Fresh Garden Salad with
Irish Soda Bread, Traditional Irish Stew (a blend of
fresh vegetables and Spring Lamb), Homemade Apple Pie
with fresh Cream, Barm Brack, coffee or tea. * Vegetarian
option available.
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| Wicklow
(greater Dublin area) |
| Johnny
Fox's Hooley Night |
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Glencullen, County Wicklow
Every evening - 7pm
*Reserve well in advance
Rates:
€55 adult table dote
€45-65 full menu
*children under 18 are not allowed in the pub at all
after 730pm
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Live floor show
with music and dancing in private room off the main pub/restaurant.
Dinners in this room by prior arrangement. Full bar in
the room. |
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| Dublin
City |
| Dinner
show at the Arlington Hotel |
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23/25 Bachelor's Walk, Dublin City
Monday through Thursday - 9:30pm
Friday through Sunday - 8:30pm
*Reserve well in advance
Rates:
€24.95 per person, 2 course meal
€29.95 per person, 3 course
meal
Coffee/tea following dessert extra
€3.00pp
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This is a traditional
dinner show with entertainment and dinner included in
the single rate. |
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| Burlington's
Cabaret Show (formerly held at Jury's Hotel) |
| **This
cabaret has been canceled indefinitely due to a further
change in ownership |
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| County
Dublin |
| The
Merry Ploughboy Irish Night (formerly performed at Taylor's
Three Rock Pub) |
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Edmondstown Road
Rockbrook, Rathfarnham, County Dublin
Seating for dinner 7:30pm
Show - 8pm Su-Th, 8:30pm Fr &
Sa
*Reserve well in advance
Rates:
€49.50 per person, 3 course meal
** 18+ only
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The Merry Ploughboys
Traditional Nights are a highly entertaining performance
of live traditional Irish music,sSong and Irish dancing.
The Merry Ploughboys show is widely acclaimed as the best
traditional Irish show in Dublin due to the genuine and
friendly nature of the pub and its dedicated approach
to Irish music. From start to finish, this is a show based
on a living traditional culture and fantastic interaction
between performers and the audience. First enjoy the banquet
from our restaurant - which offers a choice menu. The
entertainment commences with Ireland's leading traditional
Irish music group The Merry Ploughboys, who have been
performing together for over 17 years both in Dublin and
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