The name Fedamore comes from Fiadh Damair, the wood of Damar
Fedamore is mainly in the barony of Small County, although part of it is in Clanwilliam.
Fedamore village is located on the R511 about 16 kilometres from Limerick City
Fedamore was once the head of the union with the parishes of Ballycahane, Manister, Nenagh and Kilpeacon.
In past times Fairs were held in Fedamore on May 5th and October 9th.
Fedamore church
Fr Timothy MacCarthy, P.P., built Fedamore church in 1830, with his curate Fr O’Rourke. The large chapel in Fedamore cost about £700 at the time of building. The impressive church ceiling dates from the time of Father John Rea 1925 -1930
A water font in the church bears the following inscription: Dr John Hanrahan got this made in 1756. Pray for him. This water font came from the pre-1830 parish church. There is a chalice over 200 years still in use in the church. Just outside the church is a cross from the old church. According to Westropp, Fedamore church was listed in 1410 as dedicated to St John the Baptist. There are four priests buried in the church and two outside in the church grounds.
Danaher refers to St John’s Well in Fedamore, which has now disappeared, although its spring apparently now supplies a pump. The original well was reputedly located in the graveyard of the old Protestant church in Fedamore. The mass rock in Fedamore was situated in a hollow below Rockstown Castle, and was hidden from view of the castle.
What other clubs and association are located in the area?
Fedamore Gun Club
Fedamore Harriers
Hilltop Players
Youth Activity Club
Castle Rovers Soccer Club
Fedamore Coursing Club
Fedamore News Magazine
GAA
Golf Thatch Society
ICA
Fedamore Pioneers
Senior Citizens
Fedamore School Parents Association
Carnane School Parents Association
Retired Active Group