23rd August 2017.
Limerick Castle, King Johns Castle dates from 1210 and built on earlier Viking fortifications. It was the centre of sieges in the 17th century, notably the Siege which ended in 1691 with the surrender of Jacobite forces to Williamite forces and began the exodus of Irish soldiers…Flight of the Wild Geese …to Europe, notably France.
Impressive location on the banks of the River Shannon.
Outside the Castle includes veteran soldiers cottagesthe entrance to the museum and bookshop.
I really liked the museum and audio visual displays.
As a model maker and Toy Soldier collector, I really loved the model depicting the final battle of 1691 and the hand-to-hand fighting on Thomond Bridge.
Views of the Castle courtyard.
Views of the rooms in the Castle.
Views from the battlements. The final photograph is looking down on Thomond Bridge, where the final battle of 1691 was fought and depicted in the diorama in the museum. Easy to visualise the Jacobites routed and retreating from the County Clare side of the Shannon and seeking the shelter of the Castle.
St Marys Cathedral and Thomond Park Rugby Stadium can also be seen.
Ireland: The Final Frontier 