Castlemap

🇮🇪 Ireland

Castles near Limerick

77 castles, fortresses, palaces and ruins within 100 km of the city centre — every one on the interactive map, with photos, distances and directions.

The closest is King John's Castle (Limerick), 1 km north of the city centre; the most famous is Rock of Cashel — #215 of 7,738 worldwide — 52 km east. The oldest dated site in the circle is Dun Aengus, founded c. 150 BC.

Every one of them stands in Ireland — the country page shows the full national picture.

Within 25 km of Limerick

Day trips: 25–60 km

+ 9 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Farther afield: 60–100 km

+ 37 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q133315.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Limerick?

The Castlemap atlas maps 77 landmarks (56 castles · 4 fortresses · 1 palace & château · 16 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Limerick, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Limerick?

King John's Castle (Limerick), a castle 1 km north of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Limerick?

Rock of Cashel, ranked #215 of 7,738 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 52 km east from Limerick.

What is the oldest castle near Limerick?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Dun Aengus, founded c. 150 BC — 92 km north-west. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Galway (73 km) · Cork (86 km) · Waterford (112 km) · Dublin (175 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.