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Shanid (Irish: Seanaid) is a historical barony in northwest County Limerick, Ireland.[1][2]

Key Information

Baronies were mainly cadastral rather than administrative units.[3] They acquired modest local taxation and spending functions in the 19th century before being superseded by the Local Government (Ireland) Act 1898.[4][5]

History

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Shanid was anciently the seat of the Uí Chonaill Gabhra, part of the Uí Fidgenti.[6] After the Norman conquest of Ireland, Shanid Castle and the surrounding area came to the Knights of Glin, who used the war-cry "Shanid Abú," 'Shanid forever'.[7][8]

Shanid barony was created in 1841, being broken off from Connello Lower.[9] It was named for Shanid Castle;[10] the placename is of unclear meaning, first recorded in Cogad Gáedel re Gallaib (early 12th century) as Senatibh.[11][12]

The Shanid Historical Society was established in 2010.[13]

Geography

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Shanid is in the northwest of the county, south of the Shannon Estuary and bordering County Kerry to the west.

List of settlements

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Settlements within the historical barony of Shanid include:[14]

References

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