King John's Castle

King John’s Castle-in the heart of medieval Limerick City. King John’s Castle's visitor centre brings to life over 800 years of dramatic local history.

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St Patrick's Weekend is here!

🍀March 15th
Immerse yourself in Irish culture with live traditional music, an Ogham & Irish workshop, andstorytelling from 12 PM - 3 PM.
(Standard admission rates apply)

🍀March 17th
€10 entry for all visitors between 2 PM - 4 PM (walk-in only)

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#HappyInternationalWomensDay

Today, we celebrate the women who are at the heart of King John’s Castle. Pictured here are some of our longest-serving female staff, whose presence has shaped the castle’s character and atmosphere over the years.

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Rock legends The Darkness are coming to King John’s Castle on Friday, June 20, 2025, for an unforgettable show! From their iconic hits like ‘I Believe In A Thing Called Love’ to their latest anthems, expect a night of electrifying energy in one of Limerick’s most historic venues!

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For the safety of our staff and visitors, King John's Castle will open at the later time of 11AM on Wednesday 8th, Thursday 9th and Friday 10th.

We will close at the usual time of 5pm with last admission one hour before . Thank you for your understanding ❄️❄️

#sneathta

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Due to snowy weather and for safety reasons, King John's Castle will close early today. Last admission is at 2:30 PM. We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding ❄️

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Discover Limerick is hiring a Visitor Services Supervisor Trainee to join our team and enhance visitor experiences across Limerick's iconic sites.⚔️

For the full job spec and to submit your CV, email [email protected]. Applications must be submitted by Jan 24th.

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Some of the highlights from 2024! 🏰

Wishing you a Happy New Year from all of the staff at King John's Castle.

Thank you to @_deanodonoghue for sharing some of his footage from the 'Live at the Castle' gigs 📹

#KingJohnsCastle #HappyNewYear #Limerick

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Escape the Christmas cabin fever with a visit to King John's Castle this Christmas

We will reopen from tomorrow, December 28th, at 9:30am

Coffee shop & gift store will be open to the public, walk-in's welcome, no booking required. ⚔️

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Wishing all our followers a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

From all the team at King John's Castle 🏰

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King John's Castle will be closed from December 24th to December 27th, reopening on December 28th.

Please note, last admission is one hour before closing time. Come and experience the magic of the castle this festive season! 🏰❄️

#KingJohnsCastle #ChristmasHours

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Thank you to all who donated to our Annual 'Giving Tree' donation to the Childrens Ark in the University Hospital Limerick.

A special thank you to @holmanLeeAgency for their generous donation from the ticket sales of the Couture at The Castle fashion show 🎄🎁

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Today is the final day to donate to our ‘Giving Tree’! Your gift of a new, unwrapped item will bring joy to a child at Children’s Ark Hospital this Christmas 🎁

Thank you for your kindness and generosity!

#kingjohnscastle #christmas #givingtree

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King John's Castle gift cards are available for purchase until December 23rd! 🎁 They can be used for admission to the castle, a visit to The Siege Café, or shopping at our retail store.

To get yours, simply email [email protected] or call 061 370 501.

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Tonight, Dec 10th, The Storytelling Street takes place in Treaty City Brewery, Nicholas St, Limerick. Enjoy festive tales of the best & worst Christmas gifts—laughter, nostalgia, & holiday cheer. Free & open to all ages!

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Train is coming to King John’s Castle, Limerick, on July 7, 2025! With GRAMMY-winning hits like Drops of Jupiter & Hey, Soul Sister, this is a night you won’t forget.

🎟️ Tickets on sale Dec 13, 2024, 10 a.m. at https://t.co/wbdXpoqYqf & Ticketmaster.

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@DavidGray is coming to King John’s Castle on May 1, 2025, as part of his Past and Present tour! From the timeless classics of his 'White Ladder' album to the atmospheric beauty of 'Skellig', this show is going to be one to remember!

Tickets go on sale, Dec 13, 2024, at 10 am

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⏳ Last chance! Get 20% off tickets to King John’s Castle - offer ends tomorrow night!

Use code 'BLACK20' and explore history at a discount. 🎟️

Tickets can be redeemed until January 31st!

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🎄✨ 'The Giving Tree’ is back! ✨🎄

Located in The Siege cafe, we welcome you to drop an unused, unwrapped gift into our donation box in aid of The Children’s Ark Unit at University Hospital Limerick. Donations are accepted up until the 18th December 🎁 @ULHospitalsGroup

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Notice for visitors 📣

King John's Castle will close at the earlier time of 12:30pm, tomorrow, Monday 25th November for a private event. Last admission to the castle will be 11:30am.

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We are excited to host 'Couture at The Castle' , a fashion show set in the iconic King John’s Castle on Sat, 7th Dec, from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM.

Tickets are €15: https://t.co/huEOKTKe8e. Proceeds will benefit The Children’s Ark Paediatric Unit

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