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{{short description|Village in County Limerick, Ireland}} |
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{{Infobox Irish Place| |
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{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2022}} |
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name = Broadford| |
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{{Use Hiberno-English|date=January 2022}} |
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gaeilge = Béal an Átha | |
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{{Infobox settlement |
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crest image = | |
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|name = Broadford |
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motto = | |
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|native_name = {{lang|ga|Béal an Átha}} |
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map image = Ireland map County Limerick Magnified.png | |
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|native_name_lang = ga |
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pin coords = left: 47px; top: 80px | |
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|settlement_type = Village |
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north coord = 52.3450991| |
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west coord = 8.9740563| |
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irish grid = R350220| |
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county = ] | |
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|pushpin_map_caption = Location in Ireland |
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|subdivision_type = Country |
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census yr = 2006 | |
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province = ] | |
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{{distinguish|Broadford, County Clare}} |
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|unit_pref = Metric |
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|population_as_of = ] |
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|population_footnotes = <ref name="census2016">{{cite web|url = http://census.cso.ie/sapmap2016/Results.aspx?Geog_Type=ST2016&Geog_Code=C8875475-766E-451D-8E48-5C736DDBEA94 | title = Census 2016 - SAPMAP Area - Settlements - Broadford | publisher = CSO | work = Census 2016 | date = 2016 | accessdate = 19 August 2018}}</ref> |
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|population = 276 |
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|population_density_km2 = auto |
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|coordinates = {{coord|52.3450991|-8.9740563|dim:100000_region:IE|format=dms|display=inline,title}} |
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'''Broadford''' ({{Irish place name|Béal an Átha}} - "the mouth of the ford")<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.logainm.ie/en/31690 |title=Béal an Átha |website=] |publisher=Fiontar & Scoil na Gaeilge |access-date=22 April 2020}}</ref> is a village in the west of ] in ]. It is part of the ] parish of ]. In the ], the resident population of Broadford village was 276, and the population of the Broadford electoral division was 960.<ref>{{cite web|url = http://census.cso.ie/sapmap2016/Results.aspx?Geog_Type=ED3409&Geog_Code=2AE19629177413A3E055000000000001| title = Census 2016 - SAPMAP Area - Electoral Division - Broadford | publisher = CSO | work = Census 2016 | date = 2016 | accessdate = 19 August 2018}}</ref> |
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According to records, the village is relatively new, and was first recorded by ]s in 1837. Prior to its current name, it was known as ''"Killaliathan"'' or ''"Killagholehane"''.<ref name="parish">{{cite web | title = Dromcollogher-Broadford Parish | publisher = Diocese of Limerick Heritage Project | url = http://www.limerickdioceseheritage.org/Dromcollogher/textDromcollogher.htm | accessdate = 2008-10-01 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110420140945/http://www.limerickdioceseheritage.org/Dromcollogher/textDromcollogher.htm | archive-date = 2011-04-20 | url-status = dead }}</ref> This name derives from ], located 1.6 km (1 mile) to the south, a medieval church now partially ruined. |
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'''Broadford''' (''Béal an Átha'' in ]) is located in the west of ] in ]. It is part of the ] parish of ]-Broadford. |
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==See also== |
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== Historical facts == |
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* ] |
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It has a population of about 1075, and is located 2 km from ], historically the local seat of power. |
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==References== |
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Most of the inhabitants descend from a group of lepers which settled in the village in 1955. |
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{{Reflist}} |
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==External links== |
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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. |
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{{County Limerick}} |
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Here are a few examples: |
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{{Roman Catholic Diocese of Limerick}} |
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Mary the 5 legged leper |
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John voted ugliest man alive |
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Betsy 25 bellies |
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Pat the hariest man on earth |
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And many many more |
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'''BROADFORD, THE MUSICAL'''! |
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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. |
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'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 |
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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 (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 Billy One Ear. |
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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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== Village landmarks == |
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* Springfield Castle |
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* Our Lady of the Snows Church built in 1856 |
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* Carnige Library built in 1917 |
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== Well Known Locals == |
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* Journalist, ] |
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== References == |
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{{Limerick-geo-stub}} |
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{{Coord|52|20|45|N|8|58|28|W|city|display=title}} |
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BroadfordLocation in Ireland
