Butler of Bunratty hangs up his tights

HE has, over the last three decades, entertained an estimated one million people who dined at one of the country’s top visitor attractions.

And after 25 years of unbroken service, senior Bunratty Castle entertainer Noel Murphy has bid an emotional farewell, bringing the curtain down on a remarkable career.

“I will miss it terribly,” said Noel, who has since the early ’80s donned tights and medieval shawl to play the key role of butler to the Earl of Thomond at the renowned Bunratty Castle medieval banquets.