Property
King John's Castle
County
Limerick
Short description
Dominating the River Shannon and the city of Limerick, the 13th century castle houses displays relating to trades and commerce, as well as the 1642 Siege and Treaty.
Description
King Johns Castle is situated in the heart of Limericks Medieval precinct, on the river Shannon at "Kings Island". The Castle was built between 1200 and 1210 and was repaired and extended many times in the following centuries. The visitor centre at the Castle contains an imaginative historical exhibition which tells the story of the Castle. Archaeological excavations have revealed the earliest evidence of settled life in Limerick and evidence from the traumatic siege of 1642. The castle offers panoramic views of Limerick city and the surrounding countryside.
Location
Situated in Limerick City
Open
2011 times not confirmed when going to print. (Opening times below based on 2010).
Please refer to website or call 061 360788 for up to date times.
Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec: 10.00-16.30. Last admission 16.30.
Mar, Apr & Oct: 10.00-17.00. Last admission 16.00.
May-Sept: 09.30-17.30. Last admission 16.30.
Closed Dec 24, 25 & 26.
Opening times may be subject to change.
Admission / Rates
Adults €9.00, Children €5.25, Students/OAPs €6.65
Family Ticket and Group rates available
Facilities
Toilets, Parking (summer season), street parking (off season), Shop, Limited Wheelchair access.
Contact
Central Reservations,
Bunratty Castle & Folk Park,
Bunratty,
Co. Clare
Telephone
Tel: +353 61 360788
Fax: +353 61 361020
Email
Website
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