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Updated By RickinDutch on March 31, 2006

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King John's Castle

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Built in the 1200's on King John's orders, the castle is well preserved. Right on the banks of the Shannon, it was designed to defend the river crossing, and the views of Limerick and the river from the ramparts make it worth the visit. A museum is attached and several archaeological digs are underway in main courtyard. The museum and the castle won't take more than a few hours to explore and then you can take the 5 minute walk over to St Mary's Cathedral, the other must see sight in Limerick.

I had a personal connection I wasn't aware of until recently. My grandfather was housed in the temporary city built within the courtyard during the potato famine.

Note: A cousin just emailed me that I have been calling the castle St. John's rather than King John's. Talk about Ugly Americans! Sorry Seamus - never my intent to deify anyone, especially old King John!

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Directions: North end of Limerick, an easy walk from city center.

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By dracko on April 22, 2003

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King John's Castle courtyard

by dracko

This was my first castle. Ever! Yes, till I came to Limerick, I've never been to a real castle before, the hodgepodge that Dublin Castle is today nonewithstanding. I was surprised by how small it really was, for some reason I always expected a castle to be bigger. I was still enthralled by it. Just walking around it, and realizing that people walked, ate, slept, and died on these very same stones 800 years prior is mind-boggling.

The castle was originally built around 1210, on orders from England's King John. While some of it has deteriorated over the years, a large portion of the castle and its walls still remains and is open for tours. There are also several archaeological digs that are ongoing and can be visited, unearthing huts that actually predate the castle that were buried when it was being built.

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Updated By Ewingjr98 on April 30, 2007

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King John's Castle was built in the 1200s to guard the bridge over the River Shannon and town of Limerick, but was heavily damaged during the Great Siege of 1642. It has been extensively rebuilt and is now a museum and interpretive center. There are numerous historical reinactors in the castle demonstrating trades and traditions from the 1500s.

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Phone: +353 61 360788

Website: http://www.shannonheritage.com/KJC.htm

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Updated By jckim on May 17, 2005

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One of best attraction site of Limerick. There are still the unearthing at that time.

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Address: Nicholas Street limerick

Phone: 061 - 411201.

Website: http://www.shannonregiontourism.ie/limerick/

Other Contact: http://indigo.ie/~blpeter/ct.htm

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Updated By irishjon25 on June 3, 2004

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King John's Castle

by irishjon25

Before 1200 there were large earthen defences erected on high ground to defend the river crossing. Between 1200 – 1212 King John’s Castle was planned and built. It was repaired and extended many times in the following centuries. In 1642 the Great Siege devastated Limerick and the castle. Siege mines weakened the front wall (East curtain wall) of the castle and countersiege mines carried out during the later and subsequent sieges. To date over 1,000 objects have been excavated including skeletal remains of the siege period. On show are pieces of jewellery, pottery cannon and musket balls dating to the period. A replica of a 750 year old gold stirrup ring, (the original of which will be on display in the neighbouring Civic Museum and is in mint condition) is also on display.

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Directions: Short walk from the city centre. Just ask a local for directions.

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Updated By SarahEire on November 6, 2003

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King John's Castle

by SarahEire

King John of England gave order for this castle to be built, around 1210.

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Address: King's Island, Limerick

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	King John's Castle: King John's Castle - the lower level? Tip Rating:

By dracko on May 1, 2003

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These passageways were apparently located beneath the castle's courtyard. In the back you can barely see a partially collapsed passageway that supposedly led to the hidden back door at the water's edge - the river Shannon is just outside the right wall in this photo.

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	King John's Castle: King's Island & King John's Castle Tip Rating:

Updated By orlikins on March 18, 2003

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King John's Castle on King's
Island

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King's Island is the original Viking settlement, it used to be known as Englishtown. King Johns Castle and St Mary's Cathedral is located on this little island in the Shannon in the heart of Limerick.
Trust me, they are so into rugby in that part of town!! :) You can follow the Medieval walks signposted around the Island. The Island isnt big but it's an integral part of Limerick city and it's history. Thomond Bridge is the bridge you see in the photo, connecting the Island to the north side of the city

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Directions: From O'Connell St, go down Patrick St towards Clare St/Dublin road but turn left at the bridge and you're on the island.

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By kathycollins on September 12, 2002

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King John's Castle was built in 1200-1212. The visitor's center sort of sticks out like a sore thumb from this magnificent site, but it is interesting to hear of the history of the area, and the role the castle played in it. The views from the castle walls are magnificent.

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By 807Wheaton on June 13, 2005

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