Shanid () is a historical barony in northwest

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, Ireland. Baronies were mainly

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rather than administrative units. They acquired modest local taxation and spending functions in the 19th century before being superseded by the

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History

Shanid was anciently the seat of the Uí Chonaill Gabhra, part of the Uí Fidgenti. After the

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, Shanid Castle and the surrounding area came to the Knights of Glin, who used the war-cry "Shanid Abú," 'Shanid forever'. Shanid barony was created in 1841, being broken off from Connello Lower. It was named for Shanid Castle; the placename is of unclear meaning, first recorded in ''

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'' (early 12th century) as ''Senatibh''. The Shanid Historical Society was established in 2010.

Geography

Shanid is in the northwest of the county, south of the Shannon Estuary and bordering

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to the west.

List of settlements

Settlements within the historical barony of Shanid include: * Ardagh * Athea * Ballyhahill * Carrigkerry * Foynes * Glin * Shanagolden

References

{{reflist Baronies of County Limerick