Castle in Limerick

King John's Castle

This 13th-century Norman castle sits on King’s Island in the River Shannon, with excavated Viking-era foundations visible inside. Entry costs a moderate fee. Budget travelers can appreciate the imposing exterior and river setting for free from Thomond Bridge.

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People's Park Limerick

This Victorian park in the Pery Square district features a restored drinking fountain, bandstand, and mature trees. Free to enter, the park hosts a popular weekend market with local food producers.

Park · Limerick

Treaty Stone

The limestone block where the 1691 Treaty of Limerick was allegedly signed sits on a pedestal across the Shannon from King John's Castle. Free to visit, it marks one of the most consequential moments in Irish history.

Monument · Limerick

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