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.
Events
Date: 21st & 22nd October 2023
The King John's Castle National Racing Festival
King Johns Castle National Racing Festival
We are excited to announce that we have teamed up with Limerick Racecourse to bring you the King Johns Castle Munster National Racing Festival.
Speaking at the launch, Tom Rudd, Manager of Limerick Racecourse said ‘It is very special to joing forces with such an iconic landmark like King John’s Castle to launch and showcase our new festival. The castle symbolises Limerick’s rich medieval history, and we hope our racing festival, like its namesake, will still be going strong 800 years from now’.
The event will take place on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd October 2023.
Tickets can be bought on wwwlimerickraces.ie
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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!
17/04/2025
David Gray returns to Limerick as part of his Past and Present Tour for a very special show in the atmospheric surroundings of King John’s Castle on Thursday, May 1, 2025 – kicking off this year’s Live at the Castle series in unforgettable style
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
