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'''Broadford''' (''Béal an Átha'' in ]) is located in the west of ] in ]. It is part of the ] parish of Dromcollogher-Broadford. '''Broadford''' (''Béal an Átha'' in ]) is located in the west of ] in ]. It is part of the ] parish of ]-Broadford.


== Historical facts == == Historical facts ==

Revision as of 16:08, 15 August 2008

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Not to be confused with Broadford, County Clare.

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

Village landmarks

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

Well Known Locals

References


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