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An Adventurous Boy from Bruff.

7 Nov 20227 Nov 2022
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…
Events…

BRUFF FITZGERALD BIBLE AWARD 2022

31 Aug 202221 Nov 2022
Catherine Corless 2022 Catherine Corless - recipient of the 2022 Bruff Fitzgerald Bible Award “For the values of humanity Catherine exemplifies and for the difference she has has made to the…
civil war…

Bruree Counter Attacks Aug 1922

2 Aug 20222 Aug 2022
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…
Local History…

Bruff holding ground for Bruree attack -July 1922

29 Jul 202229 Jul 2022
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.…
Building History…

The Siege of Bruff 1922

24 Jul 202224 Jul 2022
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…
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John B

7 Jun 2022
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…
East Limerick Brigades…

Battle for Bruff Lecture

7 Feb 20227 Feb 2022
On Friday 11th February we will be hosting our first event of the year at the Thomas Fitzgerald Centre. We are delighted to welcome Dr John O'Callaghan, author of 'The…
Building History…

The British left Bruff 100 years ago today – 14 January 1922

19 Jan 202219 Jan 2022
Author: Cian Mulqueen On this day 100 years ago, the Royal Irish Constabulary marched out of Bruff handing over their barracks to members of the 3rd East Limerick Brigade of…

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Curious is the story of local man James D. Bourchier honored by Bulgaria with nine stamps in 1921. On Wednesday 22nd, Bruff will host the Bulgarian embassy who will unveil a plaque commemorating James David Bourchier. Kicking off the St.Patrick's day 🇮🇪🍀and weekend festivities with a great line up of #Limerick musicians who have a fantastic night of #tradmusic lined up for you. Our group went on a little road trip last night to the @oldirishways in #meanus Tomorrow the first of February is Saint Brigid's day. We still have many traditions associated with this day. Our next lecture takes place this Thursday 26th where Dr Catherine Swift will be delivering a lecture on "Rural entrepreneurs and the Foundations of Kilmallock". Our neighbouring has always been an important town in the county with a wealth of history. We welcome you to join us for what will be an interesting lecture. Our first lecture of the year kicks off this Friday. Happy new year to all our supporters this year. 🎉🎉 Wonderful day at our #christmasmarket in #bruff today. Thanks to all the wonderful stalls that came and all our friends, family & neighbours! Especially in the chilly fog & ice 🥶
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