at the village's football pitch at Knockan Road. Since 2008 the pitch has also been used as a venue for Milk Cup games. Ballymena Golf Club is situated in the outskirts of Broughshane. Ballymena R.F.C. rugby Grounds are on the road linking Ballymena to Broughshane. Demography Broughshane had a population of 2,879 people (1,243 households) in the 2011 Census. On Census day in 2011: 19.00% were under 16 years old and 21.74% were aged 65 and above; 47.48% of the population were male and 52.52% were female; and 4.52% were from a Catholic community background and 89.65% were from a 'Protestant and Other Christian (including Christian related)' community background. References Broughshane & District Community Association's Official Website - www.broughshane.org.uk/ External links Welcome to Broughshane - News and information relating to the village and the greater Braid Valley area as well as a picturesque photograph gallery Villages in County Antrim