King John's Castle

15/10/2026

As Halloween approaches and the evenings draw in, join us at King John’s Castle for some fun activities this October. 🎃

27 October: Pumpkin Painting for kids | 1pm & 3pm
28 October: Storytelling with Ballor – for adults and children
29 October: Lantern Making for kids | 10am

Halloween fancy dress is welcome, so come along in your costumes! While you’re here, drop into the café for some seasonal treats. 🍂

📍 King John’s Castle, Limerick

To Book Tickets:
https://kingjohnscastle.ie/book-tickets/

06/10/2026

06/10/2026

04/10/2026

⛳ The countdown is officially on!

Tonight, King John’s Castle hosts the start of Limerick’s Ryder Cup 2027 Year to Go celebrations, as we mark one year until the world’s eyes turn to Adare.

As the countdown begins, we’re delighted to welcome guests to King John’s Castle for an evening celebrating Limerick and the exciting year ahead.

We’re looking forward to an evening of live music from BIIRD The Coronas and plenty of atmosphere as we kick off the countdown from the heart of Limerick.

Dolans Presents Limerick.ie Adare Manor

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10/09/2026

🍎 Discover Limerick’s apple story at King John’s Castle this Sunday!

As part of Linger Food Festival, Appletown Apple Fest is bringing a day of heritage, food and family fun to the castle on Sunday, 13 September.
From heritage apple tastings and traditional apple pressing to orchard stories, talks, film, creative activities and our Apple Tart Competition, there’s plenty to get involved in.

The castle courtyard will be filled with the sights, sounds and tastes of Limerick’s apple-growing heritage, with freshly pressed juice and heritage varieties to discover along the way.
📍 King John’s Castle
📅 Sunday, 13 September
⏰ 10.30am–4pm

🎟️ Tickets and registration available via our website.
Come along and discover Limerick’s apples — from orchard to glass. 🍏
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FoodFestival

08/09/2026

5 days to go🍎

Appletown Apple Fest is coming to King John’s Castle on Sunday, 13 September, from 10.30am–4pm as part of .

Spend the day discovering Limerick’s heritage apple varieties, tasting freshly pressed juice, hearing the stories behind our local orchards and getting involved in talks, film, creative activities and our Apple Tart Competition.

The heritage apple tasting and traditional apple pressing will run in the castle courtyard from 10.40am–4pm and are included with standard castle admission.

There’s also a programme of talks, the Appletown film screening and Apple Tart Competition, with a nominal €2 registration fee for these events. Our Apple Tree Leaf Monoprinting Workshop for children aged 6–12 is €10.

Come along and discover the story of Limerick’s apples, from orchard to glass.

Sunday 13 September | 10.30am–4pm | King John’s Castle
Irish Seedsavers, Scariff Limerick Civic Trust

Booking required on our website

www.kingjohnscastle.ie

03/09/2026

King John's Castle will open at the later time of 10:30am, Friday 3rd September.

We look forward to welcoming you then 🏰

02/09/2026

Appletown Apple Fest is coming to King John’s Castle on Sunday, 13 September, from 10.30am–4pm as part of Linger Food Festival.

Spend the day discovering Limerick’s heritage apple varieties, tasting freshly pressed juice, hearing the stories behind our local orchards and getting involved in talks, film, creative activities and our Apple Tart Competition.

The heritage apple tasting and traditional apple pressing will run in the castle courtyard from 10.40am–4pm and are included with standard castle admission.

There’s also a programme of talks, the Appletown film screening and Apple Tart Competition, with a nominal €2 registration fee for these events. Our Apple Tree Leaf Monoprinting Workshop for children aged 6–12 is €10.

Come along and discover the story of Limerick’s apples, from orchard to glass.

Sunday 13 September | 10.30am–4pm | King John’s Castle

Irish Seedsavers, Scariff Limerick Civic Trust