Williamstown (Irish: Baile Liam)[1] is a small townland in the parish of Fedamore, in County Limerick, Ireland.
Williamstown
Baile Liam | |
|---|---|
Townland | |
 Williamstown Castle is a nearby 16th century towerhouse | |
  Williamstown Location in Ireland | |
| Coordinates: 52°34′24″N 8°34′12″W / 52.57333°N 8.57000°W | |
| Country | Ireland |
| Province | Munster |
| County | County Limerick |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.40 km2 (0.15 sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (WET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-1 (IST (WEST)) |
Neighbouring townlands include Carnane and Arywee to the west, Ballynagarde to the east, Parkatotaun to the north, and Loughlinstown to the south.[2][better source needed]
The townland has an area of approximately 43 hectares (110 acres).[3] It is located 14.2 km (8.8 mi) south east of Limerick city centre.[2]
Residents of Williamstown entitled to vote may do so for candidates in the Castleconnell Local Electoral Area for local elections, the Limerick County constituency for general elections, South constituency for European Parliament elections. The polling station for these elections is in nearby Caherelly National School.[4]
A four-storey tower house, known as Williamstown Castle, is located in the area.[5][6]
References
edit- ^ "Baile Liam / Williamstown". logainm.ie. Irish Placenames Database. Retrieved 1 November 2020.
- ^ a b Google Maps
- ^ "Williamstown Townland, Co. Limerick". townlands.ie. Retrieved 1 November 2020.
- ^ "Register of Electors". Limerick County Council. Archived from the original on 9 January 2010. Retrieved 10 January 2010.
- ^ "Williamstown Castle, Ballynagarde, County Limerick". buildingsofireland.ie. National Inventory of Architectural Heritage. Retrieved 1 November 2020.
- ^ "Williamstown Castle, Clanwilliam, Fedamore, Williamstown". Buildings of Ireland. Retrieved 19 March 2023.