What is "fanningstown"

Fanningstown is a townland in the parish of Fedamore, in County Limerick, Ireland.

Neighbouring townlands include Garryellen to the west, Carnane, Arywee and Williamstown to the east, Friarstown North to the north, and Gortgarralt to the south.

It has an area of approximately 425 hectares (1049 acres). It is located distance by road from Limerick city centre, in a southern direction.

The name is a direct translation from the Irish language "Baile an Fhainínigh".

Residents of Fanningstown entitled to vote may do so for candidates in the Adare Local Electoral Area for local elections, the Limerick (Dáil Éireann constituency) for General elections, South (European Parliament constituency) for European Parliament elections, and in referenda to change the Irish Constitution. The polling station for these elections is in Fedamore National School.