The first lecture of the year kicks off with Rachel West Friday 6th @ 8pm in Bruff. An intriguing lecture on the history of the labour movement in Limerick, highlighting the famous Limerick Soviet, but also examining lesser known labour movements that followed across Co. Limerick. All welcome to join us!
By Rebecca Corkery As children many of us have entertained the thought of running away from home, and more of us have told the odd white lie, however the escapades of one young boy made such an impression on the Lady Georgiana Chatterton that she published them in her travelogue: Rambles in the South of… Read More An Adventurous Boy from Bruff.
Catherine Corless 2022 “For the values of humanity Catherine exemplifies and for the difference she has has made to the world.” The Bruff Fitzgerald Bible Award has been awarded to many of Ireland’s leading campaigners and leading citizens in the past. This year it is our pleasure to celebrate the work of Catherine Corless. Catherine Corless… Read More BRUFF FITZGERALD BIBLE AWARD 2022
As it is finally August and events are back in person we are delighted to take part and share our events in Heritage Week for the first time! For more information on the individual events check out Heritage Week page – including some other local events taking place – spoilt for choice this year! https://bruffheritage.com/heritage-week/
With Bruree finally taken by Free State soldiers General O’Duffy was confident to state that he was “well pleased with the progress made by troop” in his command statement and how he believed that it was now “inevitable” that Kilmallock would fall. He does not conceal the fact though that the irregulars “have the advantage… Read More Bruree Counter Attacks Aug 1922
The next stage in the fighting moves towards Bruree. Following the fall of Bruff back into Free State hands, it became the base for the next phase of their plan. This phase centred on the town of Bruree with W.R.E Murphy leading the columns and Tom Flood leading the Dublin Guards a well experienced band… Read More Bruff holding ground for Bruree attack -July 1922
With both the pro and treaty forces, recognising the significance of Bruff town as a gateway to Kilmallock our small town saw a constant tug for control over a number of days in July 1922. With tension building in the area from multiple short skirmishes on both sides it would appear to have started when… Read More The Siege of Bruff 1922
Having had such an amazing response to our previous social media vote of the most influential historical person in the area we chose this time to ask the public which building/structure in the area was their favourite. With wonderful snippets of history provided each day by committee member Pat Hayes we all learned some wonderful… Read More World cup of local buildings
Summer has truly descended upon us here in South Limerick and as if the beautiful long evenings were not evident enough, the convoy of tractors and silage equipment on the roads around our parish is testament to the arrival of Samhradh. For many years this weather has been known as “exam weather” and as the… Read More John B
The official draw took place this morning at the centre of those that have entered the draw over the past week. Thanks to each and everyone of those who have entered and the businesses that supported us – greatly appreciated- all funds raised go directly back to the centre. The lucky ones who had their… Read More Grand National Draw 2022
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