The Treaty Stone
The Treaty Stone
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One of Limericks most famous landmarks. The Treaty Stone commemorates the Treaty of Limerick signed in 1691.The Treaty Stone in Limerick is situated on Clancys Strand, beside the river Shannon and opposite King Johns Castle in the ancient City of Limerick. Coffee and refreshments available nearby at Jack Mondays coffee house and restaurant. A short stroll from the city centre.
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delagioventu
Luxembourg City, Luxembourg1,407 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023 • Family
Historically important no doubt, but there really is not so much to see. Nice is the river Shannon, but the stone itself...
Written 15 April 2023
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laura-moraesg
Uberlandia, MG372 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2022
It's not exactly the kind of thing I'm very interested in when walking around a city, but I find it interesting to be able to see things around the city and learn more about it for free.
Written 9 January 2023
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njcavalier
Chatham, NJ394 contributions
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Jul 2022
The historic Treaty Stone is magnificently mounted and situated on the far side of the Shannon opposite King John’s Castle. If you visit the castle and tour its museum (as you really should on a visit to Limerick), you will learn of the significance of the Treaty Stone in Irish history. It is said that this is the stone on which the 1691 Treaty of Limerick was signed, ending the war between William of Orange (William Iii of England) and forces who supported his father-in-law, the ousted Catholic King James II. Well worth seeing.
Written 15 August 2022
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likestotravel529
Limerick, Ireland215 contributions
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Nov 2020 • Solo
At the far side of the bridge opposite to King John's Castle & the connection runs deep.

The 1691 Treaty is said to have been agreed upon & then signed on this rock between two fighting factions who faced off against each other on either side of the bridge. Bridge regulations at that time would have allowed 500 to stand with 200 permitted to be on horseback.

It was also used for the foot to push on to a horse back in the day before 1691 one hundred of which would have used this on the treaty side on the day of the signing.

The rock itself has a smooth surface and is rounded on each corner.

It is a light-ish grey, bordering almost on a frosty fog colour if looked at in a certain light.

The rock itself in it's current position, has lain here since an undetermined date in and around the year 1990.

For 299 years it sat in a position further up and closer to the bridge but was then moved by the council.

It is said it was moved because the bus used to come pretty close to it when coming around the corner and tourists used to stand in front of oncoming traffic to get a clear landscaped picture , but these could all be myths and legends.

The real reason for it moving just before its 300th year celebrations probably goes deeper than this.There was talk.of the Norman's having pull and sway in this but by 1990 they had dis-banded.

It isn't worth a trip across the entire Atlantic to visit, though would be if visiting from the UK and tying it in with a visit to King John's Castle Clancy Strand Walk and maybe The Curragower.
Written 10 November 2020
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Bozeman-Dublin
Trim, Ireland8,868 contributions
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Jul 2020 • Solo
A must do if you are in Limerick in my opinion. It's not that there is much to see, it's more the significance of it. It is a mounted block of limestone by the Shannon, it was the stone upon which the Treaty was reigned in 1609 to end the Siege of Limerick. It is located in a very picturesque place right by the Thomond Bridge over the Shannon facing King John's Castle. If you go to the castle you will learn a lot about the stone and the history of the city anyway and I think it would be a real pity for any visitor to miss this singular piece of history.
Written 20 July 2020
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ARose
Charlotte, NC925 contributions
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Nov 2019
If youve been to King Johns Castle, you will be familiar with the treaty stone. Its right across the river from the castle and takes less than 5 min to walk from the castle across the river to it. If youre walking along the river, you may not even notice because it doesnt stick out. Its easy to get to and worth the photo op.
Written 16 March 2020
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Kristine B
Orlando, FL276 contributions
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Mar 2020 • Solo
This might seem like just another monument (and a rock at that) to most tourists, but I am fascinated by the history of the Siege of Limerick of 1690/1691. There is a bronze plaque below the Treaty Stone that beautifully illustrates and tells the story is the siege, the events leading up to the siege, and the subsequent treaty. There is also an info board closer to the bridge that actually has the words and pictures from the plaque laid out in an easy-to-read format so you don’t have to get on the ground to read it, like I did. I highly recommend a stop at the Treaty Stone and a walk over Thomond Bridge, either before or after a visit to King John’s Castle.
Written 8 March 2020
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658hickeyD
Limerick, Ireland35 contributions
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Jan 2020 • Couples
Historical significance but a big stone at the end of the day. Maybe a wash of it would clean it up. Still just a rock.
Written 16 February 2020
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John F
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Aug 2019
Well worth the short walk from the castle and great photo opportunity too. It gave me a deeper insight into the history of Limerick
Written 21 November 2019
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Cher
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3.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2019
While this holds a historic spot in Irish history, it is rather underwhelming to the average tourist. It is, however, across the Shannon River from King John’s castle and as long as you are there, you might as well walk across the bridge and take a look at it.
Written 23 October 2019
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