King John's Castle

King John's Castle

King John's Castle is the name given to several large castles built in Ireland during the reign of King John of England (1166-1216), including those in:
*King John's Castle (Limerick) of Limerick City
*Naas, County Kildare
*Carlingford, County Louth
*Athenry, County Galway
*Trim Castle in County Meath

It is also given to various ones in the United Kingdom:
*Odiham Castle near Odiham, Hampshire

in sport
King John's Castle (racehorse), Finished runner up in the 2008 Grand National


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