€4.7m approved for revamp of King John’s Castle

FÁILTE Ireland and the Department of Tourism has approved €4.7 million for a major redevelopment of Limerick’s King John’s Castle. Shannon Development will allocate a further €1m.

Shannon Development has been heavily criticised for the decline in King John’s Castle as a tourism attraction. It had responsibility for running a tavern adjacent to the site which has been closed for a number of years.

Shannon Development chief executive Dr Vincent Cunnane said yesterday the planned redevelopment was a strong indication of the agency’s commitment to the future of Limerick.