THE CUCKOO HAS JUST BEEN HEARD IN BROADFORD

THE CUCKOO HAS JUST BEEN HEARD IN BROADFORD

Enjoy the wild open countryside around Broadford and listen for the sound of the Cuckoo. ‘The cuckoo comes in April, she sings her song in May, in leafy June she changes her tune and in August she flies away’ The male’s familiar call is heard more often than the bird...
HISTORY OF BROADFORD VILLAGE

HISTORY OF BROADFORD VILLAGE

History of Broadford Village Co.Limerick Part 1 ”Thiar le hais an droichid ceathrughadh míle as so – bhí an chéad Béal an Átha suidhte.  Is fuirist tuiscint conus a fuair an áit a hainm.  Tá rían an Átha le hais an droichid fós ann.  Agus an...

ST.BRIGID’S CROSS FEBRUARY 1st.

St Brigid’s Cross Ireland1st FEBRUARY ST.BRIGID’S DAY St. Brigid also known as “Mary of the Gael” is patroness of Ireland. She was inspired by the teachings of St.Patrick and was founder of the first Irish monastery in County Kildare, Ireland. Born in Dundalk in...

HAPPY CHRISTMAS

HAPPY CHRISTMAS FROM ALL AT GLENVIEW LODGE   The Christmas fruit cake has been enjoyed at Glenview Lodge for many generations. This delicious moist fruit cake topped with almond and finished with a wonderful covering of white icing. The Christmas cake has been...