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Kilmallock (Irish: Cill Mocheallóg) is a town in south County Limerick, Ireland, near the border with County Cork, 30 km south of Limerick city. There is a Dominican Priory in the town and King's Castle (or King John's Castle) .
Kilmallock was an important Anglo-Norman town and was at the centre of Ireland’s political development from the 13th through to the 17th centuries, a history that is evident through the rich architectural heritage and national monuments around the town.
Kilmallock is an important Norman town and was at the centre of Ireland’s political development from the 13th through to the 17th centuries, a history that is evident through the rich architectural heritage that is the town’s national monuments.
Kilmallock is set in the valley of the River Loobagh, nestled at the foot of the Ballyhoura Hills to the south, and with the Galtee mountains to the east. It is an attractive town of great cultural and heritage value, sufficient to prompt one traveler to describe the town as 'the Irish Baalbek'.
Kilmallock (Cill Mocheallóg, "the church of Saint Mocheallóg") is a village in County Limerick in Ireland. It's difficult to believe now, but this little place (population 1761 in 2021) was once of great strategic importance, reflected in the ruins of its abbey, castle and medieval town walls.
King John’s Castle, nestled in the picturesque town of Kilmallock, Ireland, stands as a testament to the country’s rich and complex history. This 13th-century fortress, named after King John of England, has withstood the test of time and remains an iconic landmark in the region.
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When visiting the walled town of Kilmallock, make sure to see the impressive 15th century King’s Castle where a 150m stretch of the medieval town wall can also be viwed. Then check out Friar's Gate Theatre, a Heritage Hub/ Information Point which relates the story of the wider area.
