Clanwilliam (County Limerick)

Clanwilliam is a barony located in County Limerick, Ireland. It forms part of the administrative division of the county and has historical and geographical significance. Baronies in Ireland, like Clanwilliam, were originally based on Gaelic lordships or territorial divisions. While no longer having administrative function in the modern Irish state, they are still used for some land referencing and historical research purposes. The name "Clanwilliam" is derived from a family name, likely of Norman origin, associated with the area. Historically, the barony was part of the larger territory controlled by powerful families and underwent significant changes during the plantation and later historical periods of Ireland. Detailed historical accounts of the barony's specific history are often found within broader histories of County Limerick and Ireland.