Dromcollogher-Broadford
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Dromcolliher-Broadford is a parish bordering North Cork in the County Limerick
, Ireland
.
There are two Villages within parish, Dromcolliher
and Broadford
.
Dromcolliher (Drom Collachair in Irish
) is a small Irish
town
towards the west of County Limerick
. It is part of the parish of Dromcollogher-Broadford
(previously known as Killagholehane). It is also very close to the boundary of north Cork on the R522 Road from Newcastle West
to Liscaroll/Buttevant
, County Cork
.
Broadford ( - "the Mouth of the Ford") is located in the west of County Limerick
in Ireland
. It is part of the Roman Catholic parish of Dromcollogher-Broadford. In the 2006 Irish census, the resident population of the Broadford electoral district was 891.
According to records, the village is relatively new, and was first recorded by cartographers in 1837. Prior to its current name, it was known as "Killaliathan" or "Killagholehane".
County Limerick
It is thought that humans had established themselves in the Lough Gur area of the county as early as 3000 BC, while megalithic remains found at Duntryleague date back further to 3500 BC...
, Ireland
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
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There are two Villages within parish, Dromcolliher
Dromcolliher
Dromcolliher is a small Irish town at the crossroads of the R522 and R515 regional roads in the west of County Limerick. It is part of the parish of Dromcollogher-Broadford . It is also very close to the boundary of north County Cork.There are many variations of 'Drom'...
and Broadford
Broadford
Broadford may refer to:Places*Broadford, County Clare, Republic of Ireland*Broadford, County Limerick, Republic of Ireland*Broadford, Skye, Scotland*Broadford, Pennsylvania, United States*Broadford, Victoria, Australia...
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Dromcolliher (Drom Collachair in Irish
Irish language
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) is a small Irish
Ireland
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town
Town
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towards the west of County Limerick
County Limerick
It is thought that humans had established themselves in the Lough Gur area of the county as early as 3000 BC, while megalithic remains found at Duntryleague date back further to 3500 BC...
. It is part of the parish of Dromcollogher-Broadford
Broadford, County Limerick
Broadford is located in the west of County Limerick in Ireland. It is part of the Roman Catholic parish of Dromcollogher-Broadford. In the 2006 Irish census, the resident population of the Broadford electoral district was 891....
(previously known as Killagholehane). It is also very close to the boundary of north Cork on the R522 Road from Newcastle West
Newcastle West
Newcastle West is a town in west County Limerick, Ireland. The town is the largest town in the county, excluding Limerick city, and is sited on the River Arra which flows into the River Deel...
to Liscaroll/Buttevant
Buttevant
Buttevant is a medieval market town, incorporated by charter of Edward III, situated in North County Cork, Ireland.While there may be reason to suggest that the town may occupy the site of an earlier settlement of the Donegans, Carrig Donegan, the origins of the present town are clearly and...
, County Cork
County Cork
County Cork is a county in Ireland. It is located in the South-West Region and is also part of the province of Munster. It is named after the city of Cork . Cork County Council is the local authority for the county...
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Broadford ( - "the Mouth of the Ford") is located in the west of County Limerick
County Limerick
It is thought that humans had established themselves in the Lough Gur area of the county as early as 3000 BC, while megalithic remains found at Duntryleague date back further to 3500 BC...
in Ireland
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
. It is part of the Roman Catholic parish of Dromcollogher-Broadford. In the 2006 Irish census, the resident population of the Broadford electoral district was 891.
According to records, the village is relatively new, and was first recorded by cartographers in 1837. Prior to its current name, it was known as "Killaliathan" or "Killagholehane".
Townlands
| English Name | Irish Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Ballinlongig | Baile an Longaigh | The town of An Longach |
| Ballyfirreen | Baile Phirín | The town of Pirín |
| Ballymongaun | Baile Uí Mhongáin | The town of Ó Mongán |
| Banemore | An Bán Mór | The big (tract of) lea ground |
| Barnagarrane | Barr na nGarrán | The high ground of the groves |
| Boola | An Bhuaile | The booley |
| Broadford | Béal an Átha | The mouth of the ford |
| Carroward East Side | An Cheathrú Árd | The high quarterland |
| Carroward West Side | An Cheathrú Thiar | The high quarterland |
| Coolaboy | Cúil Buí | Yellow corners |
| Coolaleen | Cúil an Lín | The corner of the flax |
| Coolnaknockane | Cúil na gCnocán | The corner of the hillocks |
| Dromcollogher | Drom Collachair | Ridge of the Hazelwood |
| Farrihy | An Fhairche | The territory |
| Gardenfield East | Ghairdínpáirc Thoir; | |
| Gardenfield South | Ghairdínpáirc Theas | |
| Gardenfield West | hairdínpáirc Thiar | |
| Gorteen | An Goirtín | The small field |
| Kells | Na Cealla | The churches |
| Killeen | An Cillín | The small church |
| Knockacraig | Cnoc an Chraobhaigh | The hill of An Craobhach |
| Knockgloss | An Cnoc Glas | The green hill |
| Knocktoosh | Cnoc Túis | Church of Toosh |
| Lacka Lower | An Leaca | The Lower hillside |
| Lacca Upper | An Leaca | The Upper Hillside |
| Lisnafulla | Lios na Fola | The enclosure of the blood |
| Mondellihy | Móin Deilithe | Meaning uncertain |
| Mount Plummer | Cill Aidhleach | The church of Aidhleach |
| Sheshiv | Seiseamh | Sixth part |
| Springfield | Gort na Tiobraide | The field of the well |
| Tullaha | Na Tulacha | The hillocks |
| Tulligmacthomas | Tulaigh Mhic Thomáis | The hillock of Mac Thomáis |
| Woodfield | Ros na Réileán | The high place of the level tracts |
External links
- 2006 Census data from the Central Statistics OfficeCentral Statistics Office (Ireland)The Central Statistics Office is the statistical agency responsible for the gathering of "information relating to economic, social and general activities and conditions" in Ireland, in particular the National Census which is held every five years. The office is answerable to the Taoiseach and has...
- Dromcollogher / Broadford. Parish - Roman Catholic Diocese of LimerickRoman Catholic Diocese of LimerickThe Diocese of Limerick is a Roman Catholic diocese in mid-western Ireland. It is one of six suffragan dioceses in the ecclesiastical province of Cashel and is subject to the Archdiocese of Cashel and Emly. The diocese is in the secular province of the same name - Munster...
- Broadford, Co. Limerick, at the Placenames Database of Ireland