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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.

Most of the inhabitants descend from a group of lepers which settled in the village in 1955.

Broaford is most famous for its ripleys believe it or not freak show which see's 1074 of the village population hold world records in the famous book.

Here are a few examples:

Mary the 5 legged leper John voted ugliest man alive Betsy 25 bellies Pat the hariest man on earth And many many more

BROADFORD, THE MUSICAL! The Broadford Musical & Muppet Society are pleased to announce that 'Broadford - The Musical' opened last night & will run for 365 nights in 'Hot Moma's' backyard. Tickets are free & refreshments will be served nightly.

'Broadford - The Musical' is the brainchild of local residents that include Paddy The Leper, Seamus The Sodomite & Holly The Hooker. It's a magical story of a village that has to overcome the prejudice of racial hatred (note: all Broadford people are descended Charlie The Chimpanzee, a visitor to West Limerick in 1802) & religious bigotry (note: Donkey Worship being the predominant religion of Broadford). Cursed by their facial similarities to monkeys & confused why the world wont understand that Dessie The Donkey is the one true God, a brother & sister (note: they are also lovers, as is the tradition in Broadford) called Micko & Maud McBroadford (quite the coincidence yes?) embark on a torrid journey of tears, laughter & incestuous love which sees them journey as far afield as Feenagh to preach the good news that 'Yes, I'm from Broadford & I'm Proud!". The final scenes are quite emotional as Micko is killed by an out of control ice-cream machine & Maud returns to Broadford for a life of misery with her 2nd cousin Paudie 'One Ear' McBroadford RIP.

Hot Press Magazine called the show "... quite literally the funniest true story I have ever seen ...", while The Broadford Times showbiz column simply called it "... amazingly the most amazing thing that has come out of Broadford since we gave the world leprosy! AMAZING!".

Village landmarks

Springfield Castle
Our Lady of the Snows Church built in 1856
Carnige Library built in 1917

Well Known Locals

Journalist, Vincent Browne

References

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+'''BROADFORD, THE MUSICAL!'''
+The Broadford Musical & Muppet Society are pleased to announce that 'Broadford - The Musical' opened last night & will run for 365 nights in 'Hot Moma's' backyard. Tickets are free & refreshments will be served nightly.
+'Broadford - The Musical' is the brainchild of local residents that include Paddy The Leper, Seamus The Sodomite & Holly The Hooker. It's a magical story of a village that has to overcome the prejudice of racial hatred ('''note''': all Broadford people are descended Charlie The Chimpanzee, a visitor to West Limerick in 1802) & religious bigotry ('''note''': Donkey Worship being the predominant religion of Broadford). Cursed by their facial similarities to monkeys & confused why the world wont understand that Dessie The Donkey is the one true God, a brother & sister ('''note''':  they are also lovers, as is the tradition in Broadford) called Micko & Maud McBroadford (quite the coincidence yes?) embark on a torrid journey of tears, laughter & incestuous love which sees them journey as far afield as Feenagh to preach the good news that 'Yes, I'm from Broadford & I'm Proud!". The final scenes are quite emotional as Micko is killed by an out of control ice-cream machine & Maud returns to Broadford for a life of misery with her 2nd cousin Paudie 'One Ear' McBroadford RIP.
+Hot Press Magazine called the show "... quite literally the funniest '''true story''' I have ever seen ...", while The Broadford Times showbiz column simply called it "... amazingly the most amazing thing that has come out of Broadford since we gave the world leprosy! AMAZING!".
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