Well presented historical site. Easy to access and near shopping area. More

really interesting visiting st johns castle and learning the history of the castle and the irish way of life at the time of it being built More

You can imagine the screams of people outside the castle walls as you look out through the archer's slits and stand on walkways where hot oil could be poured on the unfortunate serfs below. More

We passed through Limerick and stopped at King John's Castle as it looked quite picturesque sitting on the river bank in center city. The double rounded towers next to the entrance on the side street are quite interesting to see -- historic context is explained inside the museum. The castle is largely in ruins. A missing wall of the enclosed... More

It's highly worth taking the self guided tour through the castle, it takes you from the dungeons to the parapets where the view is amazing over the river and towards Thomand Park. Be sure to check out the archaeological area under the main entrance. More

Very good really enjoyed going around King John's Castle More

I've seen and been to better castles. Not really worth the time. More

The cover charge to get in here is disgraceful. And the tour itself is very average but the view from the castle is manificent so that is one good thing I would recomend for the view alone but I complained about the cover charge and was left in on a child rate instead More

I went here while I was a student and living in Limerick. There's really not a lot to do in Limerick, so it was an amusing way to spend a Saturday afternoon. I wish there had been more information available, but it was interesting to hang out in a reconstructed castle. If you want this kind of experience, Bunratty is... More