King Johns Castle

King John’s Castle in Limerick, Ireland is a remarkable heritage building, a well-preserved 700-year-old Norman fortification and the stronghold around which the city grew to become what it is today.

Location
Limerick, Ireland

Completed
2026

Client
Discover Limerick

Galmstrup Architects were commissioned by Discover Limerick to prepare the masterplan for the Castle and its environs. As one of Limerick’s most iconic landmarks, and significant as one of Irelands foremost heritage buildings, the Castle has a key role in attracting visitors to the city, driving tourism growth and stimulating economic and social regeneration. The masterplan will provide strategic thinking and define a roadmap for transforming King John’s Castle into a world-class, must-see, visitor attraction.

Sustainability

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History

The Castle masterplan is centred on improving visitor experience and authenticity of the castle. Strengthening the tangible and intangible significance as well as a holistic approach to the Castle as a gateway for the King Islands community. Initiatives are to reintroduce the historic Bastion, Gates and the Great Hall in a respectful reinterpretation to improve interpretation and offers.

Engagement

Galmstrup Architects are leading a multi-disciplinary team providing expertise in Architecture and Conservation, Visitor Experience and Business Feasibility Archaeology, Interpretation Experience, Engineering and Landscape Architecture.