The Treaty Stone

About

The Treaty Stone is Limerick's emblem, a block of limestone on a pedestal on Clancy Strand, on the far bank of the Shannon opposite King John's Castle. The Treaty of Limerick was signed in 1691, ending the Williamite war in Ireland, and tradition holds the treaty was signed on this stone. It is free and always accessible, and it gives the best head-on view of the castle across the river, so it pairs naturally with a walk over Thomond Bridge. This is the source of the city's civic nickname, the Treaty City.

Highlights

• ✓The limestone block linked to the Treaty of Limerick, signed 1691
• ✓The source of the city's Treaty City nickname
• ✓The best head-on view of King John's Castle across the river
• ✓Free and always accessible on Clancy Strand

Tips

• →Cross Thomond Bridge from the castle to reach it in a few minutes on foot.
• →It is the best spot for a photo of the castle across the Shannon.
• →Free and open at all times; no ticket needed.

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