About Broadford
Broadford is a small rural village in east County Clare, positioned between Lough Derg and the Shannon region and within the V94 routing area. It has a quiet, close-knit countryside character, with scattered homes, farmland and wooded landscape surrounding the village rather than a dense suburban form. Day-to-day life is community-focused, with local services and hospitality complemented by larger shopping and employment centres in nearby Limerick, Nenagh and Shannon. Families generally use local primary-school provision, while secondary schools and further education are accessed in places such as Killaloe, Limerick and nearby towns. The village has local pubs and community facilities, while cafés, supermarkets, healthcare and a wider restaurant choice are available a short drive away. Road access is central to commuting, with the R352 linking Broadford towards Killaloe and Limerick, and the M7 accessible via the Limerick and Nenagh approaches. Outdoor life is a strong feature, with walking, cycling, fishing and water-based recreation available around the Clare countryside and nearby Lough Derg. Local sporting and community organisations provide an important social focus, giving Broadford a settled rural lifestyle within reach of larger urban amenities.
What’s in Broadford
Schools
Local primary school serving Broadford and surrounding rural communities.
Nearby primary school serving families around Ogonnelloe and eastern County Clare.
Mixed post-primary school serving Killaloe and surrounding areas.
Post-primary community college serving Tulla and wider east Clare.
Major university campus offering extensive undergraduate, postgraduate and sporting facilities.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Main local road connecting Broadford with Killaloe, O’Callaghans Mills and Limerick approaches.
Strategic motorway access towards Limerick, Nenagh, Dublin and other regional destinations.
Nearest major railway station, providing services towards Dublin, Cork, Galway and Kerry.
Principal regional bus interchange with frequent services across the Mid-West.
International airport reachable by road, serving domestic, British, European and transatlantic routes.
Amenities
Local public houses provide informal meeting places, drinks and occasional food.
Venue for local meetings, classes, social events and community activities.
Nearby riverside centre with shops, cafés, restaurants, pubs and everyday services.
Popular nearby lake for boating, fishing, walking and waterside recreation.
Local library providing books, digital resources, events and community services.
Large sports and fitness complex accessible to residents commuting towards Limerick.
Major regional hospital providing emergency, acute and specialist healthcare services.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club supporting juvenile and adult participation in the parish.
Community organisation supporting local facilities, events and village initiatives.
Lough Derg sailing club offering training, racing and recreational boating activities.
Local angling organisation connected with fishing opportunities on the River Shannon.
Seasonal local market showcasing food, crafts and produce from the surrounding region.
Nearby Areas
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