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Kilmallock (Irish: Cill Mocheallóg) is a town in south County Limerick, Ireland, near the border with County Cork, 30 km south of Limerick city. There is a Dominican Priory in the town and King's Castle (or King John's Castle) .
Kilmallock is set in the valley of the River Loobagh, nestled at the foot of the Ballyhoura Hills to the south, and with the Galtee mountains to the east. It is an attractive town of great cultural and heritage value, sufficient to prompt one traveler to describe the town as 'the Irish Baalbek'.
Kilmallock was an important Anglo-Norman town and was at the centre of Ireland’s political development from the 13th through to the 17th centuries, a history that is evident through the rich architectural heritage and national monuments around the town.
Kilmallock is an important Norman town and was at the centre of Ireland’s political development from the 13th through to the 17th centuries, a history that is evident through the rich architectural heritage that is the town’s national monuments.
Kilmallock (Cill Mocheallóg, "the church of Saint Mocheallóg") is a village in County Limerick in Ireland. It's difficult to believe now, but this little place (population 1761 in 2021) was once of great strategic importance, reflected in the ruins of its abbey, castle and medieval town walls.
Walking and cycling trails, historical attractions and an impressive falconry, stop by Kilmallock in County Limerick. Plan your trip today.
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Kilmallock Abbey is an Irish abbey in County Limerick. Founded in the 6th or 7th century by Saint Mocheallóg, it was devastated by a terrible fire in 1571, at the height of the Desmond Earls' Rebellions, then partially destroyed in 1648 following the Lord Inchiquin's assaults.
