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Kilmallock is a walled town of ecclesiastical origin, a monastery having been founded here by St. Maloch in the 6th century, of which the original round tower still remains. It is said to have been a walled town even before the arrival of the Anglo Normans. Many of the castles, the gates, and the surrounding walls, are however connected with the Geraldine power.

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Around the walled town which was one of the principal towns of the province of Munster in medieval times, are the earliest known roots of man in the south-west of Ireland. Excavations at Tankardstown uncovered a complex of houses and early farming activity dating from shortly after 4000 B.C.

Scale models of the Stone Age houses and a large model of the medieval town are featured in Kilmallock Museum. Substantial portions of the old town walls survive as well as town gates – Blossom Gate and John’s Gate a landmark in the centre of the town. Church and abbey ruins testify to the importance of the area from the 13th to 15th centuries.

Around the walled town which was one of the principal towns of the province of Munster in medieval times, are the earliest known roots of man in the south-west of Ireland. Excavations at Tankardstown uncovered a complex of houses and early farming activity dating from shortly after 4000 B.C.

Scale models of the Stone Age houses and a large model of the medieval town are featured in Kilmallock Museum. Substantial portions of the old town walls survive as well as town gates – Blossom Gate and John’s Gate a landmark in the centre of the town. Church and abbey ruins testify to the importance of the area from the 13th to 15th centuries.

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    Ballyhoura Bike Hire

    Ballyhoura Bike Hire is a newly opened mountain bike hire shop, based in Kilmallock, Co. Limerick. Owned and run by Kilmallock native Joe Costello,... more…

  • Friars Gate Theatre & Arts

    This 130 seater venue hosts a wide variety of performances, contemporary drama, theatre and drama resented by professional and amateur groups, perf... more…

  • Kilmallock Cycle Hub

    Kilmallock Cycle Hub

    These cycle routes will guide you out to the countryside of farmland and forest surrounding the historic walled town of Kilmallock. Following the r... more…

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  • Peter - 20 Oct

    Really a lovely place.

  • Janock - 30 Jul

    I really enjoye Kilmallock, this is the real ireland...