Sixmilebridge

Sixmilebridge () is a large village in County Clare, Ireland. Located midway between Ennis and Limerick city, the village is a short distance away from the main N18 road. Locally, it is commonly called 'the Bridge'.

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Place details

Region: Munster
Country: Éire / Ireland
Population: 2,625
Timezone: Europe/Dublin

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Key facts

Settlement.name: Sixmilebridge
Settlement.native_name_lang: ga
Settlement.settlement_type: Village
Settlement.image_skyline: Sixmilebridge - geograph.org.uk - 582147.jpg
Settlement.image_caption: Limerick Road, Sixmilebridge
Settlement.pushpin_map: Ireland
Settlement.pushpin_label_position: right
Settlement.pushpin_map_caption: Location in Ireland
Settlement.blank_name_sec1: Irish Grid Reference
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_name: Ireland
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Province
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Munster
Settlement.subdivision_type2: County
Settlement.subdivision_name2: County Clare
Settlement.unit_pref: Metric
Settlement.population_as_of: 2022
Settlement.population_total: 2832

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Wikidata facts

Population: 2507
Area: 2.47
Elevation: 8
Image: Sixmilebridge - geograph.org.uk - 582147.jpg

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Commons category: Sixmilebridge
Irish Grid Reference: R474664
native label: Droichead Abhann Ó gCearnaigh

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Article

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Contents

History
1852 election affray and massacre
Parishes and churches
Tourism
Education
Sports
Gaelic games
Football
Other sports
Angling
Transport
Notable people
See also
Further reading
References
External links

Sixmilebridge partly serves as a dormitory village for workers in the Limerick city, Ennis and Shannon region, with a number of modern housing developments having been built to accommodate demand.