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==Historical facts== |
==Historical facts== |
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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. |
It has a population of about 1075, and is located 2 km from [[Springfield Castle]], historically the local seat of power. In 1955 a colony of lepers settled in broadford which now makes up the community today |
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Broadford has the highest rate of dole recievers in Ireland, Once a month nearly 1,000 people que at the local post office. |
Broadford has the highest rate of dole recievers in Ireland, Once a month nearly 1,000 people que at the local post office. |
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Revision as of 18:16, 24 July 2008
Broadford (Béal an Átha in Irish) is located in the west of County Limerick in 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. In 1955 a colony of lepers settled in broadford which now makes up the community today
Broadford has the highest rate of dole recievers in Ireland, Once a month nearly 1,000 people que at the local post office.
Broadford also has the highest obesity rate in munster, the local chipper "the snack box" refuses to except responsibility.
Village landmarks
- Springfield Castle
our lady of the snows church built in 1856
- Carnige library built in 1917
- Neenans Pub (The Ritz)
- The Chipper
Well Known Locals
- Journalist, Vincent Browne
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