Bunratty Lodge Closes

Michele Erdvig · Host

Bunratty Lodge Closes

Roy · Guru

Retirement or the economy? Bunratty seems to have taken a hit with the diversion of flights from Shannon to Dublin.

Michele Erdvig · Host

I think a bit of both. Bunratty took a big hit especially because of most flights going to Dublin instead of Shannon now.

Roy · Guru

The last time I stayed a night in Bunratty (2009) it seemed quiet. Stayed at Bunratty Woods (a mistake) and there was only one other couple there- on a Friday night in August. It really is sad to see what has become of the area and the airport.

Michele Erdvig · Host

Yes, Bunratty has become a ghost town. Dublin's terminal 2 sucked the lifeblood out of Shannon and left a dry corpse behind.

Maggie117 · Guru

Oh that is sad. I stayed there with family in 2008 and we had a fabulous stay...

Michele Erdvig · Host

Next time stay right next door to Bunratty Lodge at Headley Court. It is run by Mary's daughter-in-law Kathleen Browne. Mary taught Kathleen right and she runs an excellent B&B.

Michele

sbgriffith · Newbie

I have been a guest at Bunratty Lodge at least 8 times since 2000 and have had family stay there too.

We have always been very pleased with Mary's gracious care and are saddened to know we cannot book there for our trip in late September. I will be with a party of 5 and need a booking for arrival and departure. Assuming we can fly into Shannon from Philadelphia, can you recommend alternatives?

Michele Erdvig · Host

sbgriffith,

Welcome to my forum. After over 30 years catering to tourists Mary Browne deserves a rest! Now I recommend you stay with her daughter-in-law Kathleen Browne who lives right next door at Headley Court. Kathleen was taught by the best (Mary) and runs a great B&B. Try it, you'll like it!

Michele