Plassey is in County Limerick on the River Shannon, near Castletroy and Limerick City, not to be confused with the Plassey estate in County Clare owned by Robert Clive, (Clive of India), 1st Baron Clive. Both were named after the Battle of Plassey 1757, part of the British Conquest of India. The Black Bridge in the grounds of Plassey House crosses the River Shannon from Co. Limerick (Mill side) into Co. Clare. Approaching Plassey across the bridge allows a view of picturesque sections of the community. Swans nest near a worn pathway lined with trees. On the left is the beautiful lock house (Annabeg house) owned by the Ryan Family. To the right, there is a stony area of the river known as "Jim Stones". This is a very special spot for fishermen and is named after the late Jim Ryan who lived in Annabeg House (a private home), Plassey until the 1980s. A pub owned by the Shanny family once stood on the Clare side of the Plassey bank. The building is no longer standing though foundations must remain below the grass. A wine coloured board was fastened on to the wall between the parlour window and the front door stating the following "Catherine Shanny Licensed to sell Beer wine and spirits to be consumed on the premises" The Abbey fisherman on their way upstream rarely passed the door of this old public house. It was usual to see a pair of Brecauns pulled up on the grass below the pub. Fishing rods resting against the gable told their own tales: "The rods at the thatch and the door on the latch" Reference: Wikipedia