What to do and see in County Limerick, Province of Munster: The Best Castles

June 5, 2021 Concepcion Newsome

Discover the best top things to do in County Limerick, Ireland including Glin Castle, King John's Castle, Adare Castle, Desmond Castle, Askeaton, Askeaton Castle, Black Castle.
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1. Glin Castle

Glin Ireland +353 68 34173 [email protected]
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

Glin Castle

2. King John's Castle

Nicholas Street King's Island, Limerick Ireland +353 61 360 788 http://www.shannonheritage.com/KingJohnsCastle/
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4.5 based on 2,522 reviews

King John's Castle

This newly renovated 13th-century castle is open for tours.

Reviewed By Bozeman-Dublin - Trim, Ireland

Fantastic castle, a wonderful museum that really brings the history of Limerick to life with a combination of audio visual displays, interactive exhibits, artefacts and really interesting story-boards. The first half of the self-guided tour deals mostly with medieval history, the sieges, treaties and battles for power and what life was like for the people of the city then. There are superb models of the city at its various stages of growth. Then you can go down to the medieval foundations before ascending the towers and waking the battlements. Fantastic place, I was there well over 2 hours and just loved every minute. The staff were so, so helpful as well, it's important for me to mention that.

3. Adare Castle

Ireland
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4.5 based on 60 reviews

Adare Castle

This famous medieval castle is known for its storied history as well as its imposing architectural presence.

4. Desmond Castle

Cork Street, Adare Ireland +353 61 396 666 http://adareheritagecentre.ie/castle-tours
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4.5 based on 111 reviews

Desmond Castle

The Desmond Castle is located on the edge of the village of Adare, just off the N21 on the main Limerick to Kerry road. The castle was erected with an ancient ring-fort around the early part of the 13th century. It became a strategic fortress during the following turbulent years. It was the property of the Earls of Kildare for nearly 300 years until the rebellion in 1536, when it was forfeited and granted to the Earls of Desmond who gave the castle its present name. Tours of the 13th century Norman Castle operate daily from June to the end of September. Groups may be accommodated outside of these months on request.

Reviewed By R9684UUvictoriaf

Lovely tour with tour guide Sandra! Lots of history to be learned and beautiful scenery of the castle ruins to be seen!

5. Askeaton

Across from Tourist Office, Askeaton Ireland +353 61 392 149 http://www.limerick.ie/visiting/townsandvillages/askeaton/nearbyattractions/askeaton-castle-and-franciscan-friary
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4.0 based on 5 reviews

Askeaton

Reviewed By 70alecial - Lincoln, United States

Askeaton is a beautiful small town with very friendly citizens and beautiful buildings and ruins to see. We visited a couple churches and the Askeaton Castle, very much worth seeing!

6. Askeaton Castle

Behind the tourist information office, Askeaton Ireland +353 61 392 717 http://www.limerick.ie/visiting/townsandvillages/askeaton/nearbyattractions/askeaton-castle-and-franciscan-friary
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3.5 based on 12 reviews

Askeaton Castle

7. Black Castle

Limerick Ireland

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