Broomhedge
| Broomhedge | |
|---|---|
| Population | Expression error: "403 (2001 Census)" must be numeric |
| • Belfast | 12 mi (19 km) |
| County | |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Lisburn, Craigavon |
| Postcode district | BT28 BT67 |
| Dialling code | 028 |
| Police | Northern Ireland |
| Fire | Northern Ireland |
| Ambulance | Northern Ireland |
| UK Parliament | |
| NI Assembly | |
Broomhedge is a small hamlet in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, near Lisburn, approximately 12 miles (19 km) southwest of Belfast. It lies within the Lisburn City Council area, and the Maghaberry electoral ward.
Demographics
In the 2001 Census, the output area which contained Broomhedge (see here) had a population of 403. Of these:
- 52.9% were male, 47.1% were female
- 25.6% were under 18 and 20.6% were aged 60 and over
- All were ethnically 'white'
- 97% were born in Northern Ireland
- 4.5% were from a Catholic background and 92.6% from a Protestant background
- 92% of households were detached
- 10.9% of persons aged 16-74 were employed in agriculture
For more information, see the NI Statistical Research Agency (NISRA) page for this output area.
Geography
The boundaries of the hamlet of Broomhedge do not exactly correspond with those of the Church of Ireland parish of the same name. Indeed, Broomhedge per se straddles the boundary between the postal districts of Lisburn and Moira (Craigavon), and encompasses several townlands, including Lurganure, Broughmore, Gortnacor (Lower and Upper), Innisloughlin, Creenagh and Trummery. The exact boundaries depend on whether Upper Broomhedge and Lurganure are considered separately, and the issue is further complicated by the close proximity of the Maze (or Mazetown) and the River Lagan which separates counties Antrim and Down.
Education
The only school situated within Broomhedge itself is the new Brookfield Special School, currently under construction on the site of the former Broomhedge PS[1]. Therefore most children travel to school elsewhere in the Lisburn area, Moira or further afield.
Primary Education
- Meadow Bridge Primary School (formerly St James' PS, Maze PS and St John's PS). The Maze Primary School was situated on the Kesh Road[2]. It recently amalgamated to become part of Meadow Bridge PS. [3]
- Moira Primary School
- Maghaberry Primary School
- St Aloysius' Primary School
Post-Primary Education
Secondary
- Lurgan Junior High School, which follows the 'Dickson Plan' system implemented in the Craigavon area.[4] After attending the Junior High, some pupils go on to study at Lurgan College, while others study at the Lurgan campus of the Southern Regional College (formerly Lurgan 'Tech').
- Laurelhill Community College
- Lisnagarvey High School
- Forthill Integrated College
Grammar
- The two main grammar schools for the area are Wallace and Friends'. Some children also travel further, for example to Belfast, Lurgan or Banbridge.
Transport
Broomhedge is accessible by turning off the M1 at Sprucefield and reaching the Lurganure Road via Blaris. The nearest train stops are at Moira and Lisburn; Broomhedge Halt railway station opened on 29 April 1935, but eventually closed on 3 July 1973.[5]
Churches
There are two main churches in the area: St Matthew's Parish Church (Church of Ireland, Connor diocese), and Broomhedge Methodist.
St Matthew's Broomhedge
Originally part of Blaris parish, the church of St Matthew was erected as a chapel of ease to cover the Broomhedge area. The foundation stone was laid in 1839, the church was in use by 1841 and was officially consecrated in September 1848. It was served by curates from Lisburn Cathedral until 1867 when Maurice Knox McKay was appointed as a perpetual curate. The parish itself was set up in 1880 with the Rev. John Leslie as the first rector, who served until his death in 1927. The current incumbent, Rev. Peter Galbraith, has ministered in Broomhedge since 1991.[6]
Broomhedge Methodist
The church was founded in 1751, though the current building was constructed in 1897. The present minister, Rev. Clive Webster, was installed in July 2001.[7]
References
- ^ [1]
- ^ [2]
- ^ [3] p14
- ^ "An Evaluation of the Craigavon Two-Tier System". DENI. Retrieved 2008-02-12.
- ^ "Broomhedge Halt" (PDF). Railscot - Irish Railways. Retrieved 2007-09-13.
- ^ "The Connor diocese website page on Broomhedge parish". www.connordiocese.org.uk. Retrieved 2008-03-04.
- ^ "Methodist Churches in the City of Lisburn". www.lisburn.com. Retrieved 2008-02-12.
See also
- List of villages in Northern Ireland
- List of towns in Northern Ireland
- List of Primary schools in Northern Ireland