05/08/2025
Shaped by Water gathers Limerick water related stories for Heritage Week. It starts with a traditional Seanchathe Storytelling Performance with music in King John’s Castle
Events
Date: 30th June 2023
Madness - SOLD OUT
Madness - SOLD OUT
British pop giants Madness have today announced a return to Limerick for a concert in King Johns Castle on Friday June 30th. The band are returning after a sold-out performance in Limerick Docklands in 2018.
Throughout their career, Madness have had 10 UK top ten albums, fifteen top ten singles and have won a multitude of awards including a prestigious Ivor Novello. They have performed on the top of Buckingham Palace as part of the Queen’s Jubilee celebrations and set the record for the biggest ever audience for the BBC’s Live New Year’s Eve Broadcast – the most watched TV music event of 2018.
Latest Events
29/04/2025
This summer, the castle’s historic courtyard will once again come alive with Live at the Castle—a concert series organised by Dolans Presents, bringing world-class artists to the heart of Limerick City.
17/04/2025
ooking for a fun way to keep the kids entertained this Easter in Limerick? Join us at King John’s Castle for a playful and engaging Easter Scavenger Hunt on Friday 18th and Saturday 19th April 2025. It’s a great way for families to explore the castle together while enjoying some seasonal fun!
Information
- Nicholas St, Limerick, V94 FX25
- Open 7 days per week
- Winter Hours: 1 October - 27 March 9:30am - 5pm (last entrance at 4pm)
- Summer Hours: 28 March - 30 September 9.30am - 6pm (last entrance at 5pm)
- Closed - 24, 25, 26, 27 December 2025 & 1 January 2026
