Treaty Stone & Thomond Bridge
Cloch an Chonartha
A stone said to be where the Treaty of Limerick was signed in 1691. It faces King John's Castle across the river and is a classic photo spot.
The Treaty Stone is a limestone block set on a plinth. According to tradition, in 1691 the Williamite and Jacobite forces signed the Treaty of Limerick here, ending the Williamite War in Ireland. This is why Limerick is known as the 'City of the Treaty.' The stone stands on the west bank of the Shannon at Clancy Strand, beside Thomond Bridge, a stone bridge completed in 1840. From here, you get the most complete view across the river of King John's Castle. It is free and open all day. Most visitors explore it on foot together with King John's Castle and St Mary's Cathedral, and a riverside stroll takes about 20 to 30 minutes.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- King John's Castle
- The Hunt Museum
- St Mary's Cathedral
- The Milk Market
- People's Park & Limerick City Gallery of Art
- Frank McCourt Museum
- St John's Cathedral
- Thomond Park