Castle
Bunratty Castle and Folk Park
Limerick, Ireland
A restored 15th-century tower house with a village of historic buildings.
Castle · Ireland · Munster
King John's Castle
A Norman castle on the Shannon with interactive displays and river views.
Paid entry about 1.5 h
For storytellers
Why King John's Castle matters
King John's Castle guards the Shannon in the old part of Limerick. The Norman towers have been restored and the visitor centre explains the city's history with displays. Climb the walls for views over the river and the old town.
Talking points
- It stands beside the Shannon.
- Walls offer city views.
- Exhibits explain Limerick's past.
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