Williamstown | |
Settlement Type: | Townland |
Pushpin Map: | Ireland |
Pushpin Label Position: | right |
Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Ireland |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | Ireland |
Subdivision Type1: | Province |
Subdivision Name1: | Munster |
Subdivision Type3: | County |
Subdivision Name3: | County Limerick |
Unit Pref: | Metric |
Area Total Km2: | 0.40 |
Population Density Km2: | auto |
Utc Offset1: | +0 |
Timezone1 Dst: | IST (WEST) |
Utc Offset1 Dst: | -1 |
Coordinates: | 52.5733°N -8.57°W |
Blank Name: | Irish Grid Reference |
Williamstown [1] is a small townland in the parish of Fedamore, in County Limerick, Ireland.
Neighbouring townlands include Carnane and Arywee to the west, Ballynagarde to the east, Parkatotaun to the north, and Loughlinstown to the south.[2]
The townland has an area of approximately 43ha.[3] It is located 14.2km (08.8miles) 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]