King John's Castle

King John’s Castle is situated in the heart of Limerick’s 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.

Situated	Situated in Limerick City
Open	Open Year Round Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec: 10.00-16.30 (last admission 15.30). Mar, Apr, Oct : 09.30-17.00 (last admission 16.00). May-Sept: 09.30-17.30 (last admission 16.30). Closed Good Friday, Dec. 24th, 25th & 26th. Please note times may be subject to change.
Admission	Adults €8.50, Children €4.95, Students/OAPs €6.25 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 Tel: +353 61 360788  Fax:  +353 61 361020 Email: reservations@shannonheritage.ie Web Site: www.shannonheritage.com