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Revision as of 16:08, 15 August 2008 by Donal76 (talk | contribs) (Added Location with map)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff) 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
- Journalist, Vincent Browne
References
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