King John’s Castle
Built on the banks of the Shannon in the heart of Limerick, King John’s Castle is one of Ireland’s most impressive medieval…
Built on the banks of the Shannon in the heart of Limerick, King John’s Castle is one of Ireland’s most impressive medieval…
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County Limerick is organised around the Shannon and Limerick City, but extends far beyond the city towards Adare, the estuary, the Golden Vale, Lough Gur and the Ballyhoura Mountains. This diversity calls for a territorial overview rather than a succession of monument listings.
Limerick City and County had a population of 209,536 in the 2022 census. Since 2014, the city and county have come under a single local authority, but the landscapes remain highly varied between the Shannon Valley, farmland and the hills of the south-east.
The city is the main gateway, with its medieval heritage, quays and cultural life. Detailed visits to King John’s Castle, the cathedral, museums or the Milk Market should remain in their dedicated content.
To the west, Adare is a major heritage centre, while Foynes recalls the maritime and aviation history of the Shannon Estuary. Newcastle West serves as a hub for the rural interior.
Lough Gur is the county’s major archaeological landscape. Further south-east, the Ballyhoura Mountains provide an environment well suited to hiking and cycling.
Two or three days allow you to combine Limerick City, Adare and a rural or archaeological area. A car makes it much easier to explore beyond the city.