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It has a population of about 1075, and is located 2 km from [[Springfield Castle]], historically the local seat of power. |
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It is a relative newcomer, having only appeared on [[Ordnance Survey of Ireland|Ordnance Survey]] maps in the late 1980s |
It is a relative newcomer, having only appeared on [[Ordnance Survey of Ireland|Ordnance Survey]] maps in the late 1980s |
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Revision as of 20:27, 9 May 2008
Broadford (Béal an Átha in Irish) is located in the west of County Limerick in the Republic of Ireland. It is part of the Roman Catholic parish of Dromcollogher-Broadford.
Historical facts
It has a population of about 1075, and is located 2 km from Springfield Castle, historically the local seat of power.
It is a relative newcomer, having only appeared on Ordnance Survey maps in the late 1980s
Village landmarks
- Springfield Castle
our lady of the snows church built in 1856
- Carnige library built in 1917
- Neenans Pub(rat infested)
- The Chipper
- 'The Tin-Man' Padraig O' Shea
- 'Mr. Mouse' Timmy O'Carroll
- broadford fest
- killer cows
- doctor maire
- the hall and much much more
Well Known Locals
- Journalist, Vincent Browne
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