Carrick, County Westmeath (civil parish)

Carrick is a civil parish located in County Westmeath, Ireland. It is situated in the barony of Moycashel. Civil parishes in Ireland, unlike ecclesiastical parishes, are administrative divisions of land, primarily used for statistical purposes and historical record keeping. They largely ceased to have administrative functions in the 19th century.

Carrick civil parish typically contains a number of townlands, which are smaller subdivisions of land. The boundaries of civil parishes often do not precisely align with those of Church of Ireland parishes or Roman Catholic parishes. Historical records relating to land ownership, such as the Tithe Applotment Books and Griffith's Valuation, often use civil parish divisions.

Further research into Carrick civil parish can be conducted using online resources such as the Irish Genealogical Projects website, which provides access to historical records and maps. Detailed maps of civil parishes are available from sources like Ordnance Survey Ireland. Local history societies in County Westmeath may also hold information about the history and notable features of the Carrick civil parish.