Meelick (Irish: Míleac, meaning 'marshy land')[1] is a small village and townland in County Clare, Ireland, situated a few kilometres north of Limerick city in the Mid-West Region.

[2] In the late 20th and early 21st century, new housing estates were developed in other areas, including at Ballycannon Heights, Elton Court, Kylevoher, Elmwood and Glen Abhainn.

[citation needed] Other residential areas near Meelick include Cappantymore, Moneen, Stonepark (the original location of the village centre), Woodcock Hill and Ballycannon North.

[citation needed] Evidence of ancient settlement in Meelick and Stonepark townlands include a number of ringfort and enclosure sites.

During their stay at the camp, the 51 children attended the local St Munchin's Girls' School where they were taught both the English and Irish languages.