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It is a relatively newcomer, having only appeared on [[Ordnance Survey of Ireland|Ordnance Survey]] maps in the late 1830's. |
It is a relatively newcomer, having only appeared on [[Ordnance Survey of Ireland|Ordnance Survey]] maps in the late 1830's. |
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During the late 1980's the village of Broadford was placed under quarantine several times by the Irish Department of Health, often for up to periods of 6 months. The reason still remains a mystery although it is strongly believed the reason is due to periodic outbreaks of the Ebola virus within the village. The population of Broadford in 1984 was an estimated 2,500 (within the village walls) whereas the population in 1989 had declined to 278. Broadford had been (for centuries) the centre for monkey importation into Ireland & the UK. It is widely believed that an infected chimpanzee (orinigally from the Kenyan rain forest region) was the original carrier of the disease & passed the fatal infection onto locals during the annual Sale of Work. However, this is denied by both the Centre for Disease Control, the World Health Organization & the Broadford Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Monkeys. |
During the late 1980's the village of Broadford was placed under quarantine several times by the Irish Department of Health, often for up to periods of 6 months. The reason still remains a mystery although it is strongly believed the reason is due to periodic outbreaks of the Ebola virus within the village. The population of Broadford in 1984 was an estimated 2,500 (within the village walls) whereas the population in 1989 had declined to 278. Broadford had been (for centuries) the centre for monkey importation into Ireland & the UK. It is widely believed that an infected chimpanzee (orinigally from the Kenyan rain forest region) was the original carrier of the disease & passed the fatal infection onto locals during the annual Sale of Work. However, this is denied by both the Centre for Disease Control, the World Health Organization & the Broadford Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Monkeys. {{Dubious|date=April 2007}} |
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NOTE: Broadford, Co. Limerick, should not be mistaken for [[Broadford, Co. Clare]]. |
NOTE: Broadford, Co. Limerick, should not be mistaken for [[Broadford, Co. Clare]]. |
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Revision as of 11:48, 27 April 2007
Broadford is located in the west of County Limerick in the Republic of Ireland. It is part of the Roman Catholic parish of Broadford & Dromcolliher. Some of its main residents are the Duggans, Reidys and the Neenans.
It has a population of about 300, and is located 2km from Springfield Castle, historically the local seat of power.
It is a relatively newcomer, having only appeared on Ordnance Survey maps in the late 1830's.
During the late 1980's the village of Broadford was placed under quarantine several times by the Irish Department of Health, often for up to periods of 6 months. The reason still remains a mystery although it is strongly believed the reason is due to periodic outbreaks of the Ebola virus within the village. The population of Broadford in 1984 was an estimated 2,500 (within the village walls) whereas the population in 1989 had declined to 278. Broadford had been (for centuries) the centre for monkey importation into Ireland & the UK. It is widely believed that an infected chimpanzee (orinigally from the Kenyan rain forest region) was the original carrier of the disease & passed the fatal infection onto locals during the annual Sale of Work. However, this is denied by both the Centre for Disease Control, the World Health Organization & the Broadford Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Monkeys. [dubious – discuss]
NOTE: Broadford, Co. Limerick, should not be mistaken for Broadford, Co. Clare.
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