The District Fora is the community level strand of Ballyhoura Development. Significant changes are due to take place in the structure and organisation of the fora. There is a meeting on Monday evening at 8.00pm, March 31st in the Community Hall in Fedamore. It is in the interests of Bruff that as many community groups as possible are represented at the meeting.
There is the possibility that the Microtherm site may become the start of e town development for Bruff
The Bruff CHINESE restaurant has been fined €18,000 for breaches of hygiene regulations following an investigation by the Health Service Executive (HSE).
The Oriental Chinese restaurant on Main Street, Bruff, Co Limerick, was found by environmental health officers to have incurred 12 breaches of the regulations.
Solicitor for the HSE, Catherine Kiely offered evidence of the offences to Judge Mary O'Halloran at Bruff District Court through one of the environmental health officers.
The restaurant was inspected by officers in November 2007.
The court heard that the business had already received a warning letter following a previous inspection by the HSE in 2005.
Officers found that frozen chicken fillets were immersed in water in the food sink and left to thaw out. Chopping boards had been stored on the floor. There was no hot water in the kitchen and staff toilet and fridges and freezers had not been cleaned.
Judge O'Halloran imposed a fine of €1,500 on each of the 12 charges on the restaurant, leaving a total bill of €18,000 to be paid within six months. Costs were also awarded to the HSE.
THE mother of Bruff teenager Kevin Walsh who was killed in a road collision involving former rugby international Eddie Halvey says that she is "relieved and delighted" following the adjournment of the case in Nenagh Circuit Court this week.
Eddie Halvey, 37, of Alandale Hall, South Circular Road in Limerick was charged with dangerous driving causing the death of Kevin Walsh following a two-vehicle collision which happened on the N7, near the village of Toomevara, Co Tipperary in April 2006.
Last month Kevin Walsh's mother Kate was informed that the DPP was considering withdrawing the dangerous driving causing death charge and the family had anticipated the charge would be formally withdrawn at Nenagh Circuit Court on Tuesday. However, in court, counsel for the State Frank O'Brien, requested an adjournment in the case as the DPP, he said, was now considering further information which had emerged.
Eddie Halvey, 37, of Alandale Hall, South Circular Road in Limerick was charged with dangerous driving causing the death of Kevin Walsh following a two-vehicle collision which happened on the N7, near the village of Toomevara, Co Tipperary in April 2006.
Last month Kevin Walsh's mother Kate was informed that the DPP was considering withdrawing the dangerous driving causing death charge and the family had anticipated the charge would be formally withdrawn at Nenagh Circuit Court on Tuesday. However, in court, counsel for the State Frank O'Brien, requested an adjournment in the case as the DPP, he said, was now considering further information which had emerged.
SOCIAL Services AGM will be held at the Health Centre, Bruff on Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at 8.30pm.
Donations of flowers welcomed to stand in Main Street, beside Eurospar. Please give generously to this worthy cause. Further info from Marie Kirby (382443) and Bridget Hennessy (382100). Fresh and silk flowers available from usual outlets.
Bruff look certain to be promoted to division two for the first time in their history following an emphatic 18-0 win over second-placed Queens University.
Their scorers were Brian Cahill, try and conversion and Tony Cahill, try and two penalties.
Bruff, who need two more points to ensure promotion, now lead division three on 56 points with Instonians on 51 and Banbridge on 47.
The Limerick Rose selection takes place in April, as the regional final of the Rose of Tralee Festival. Bruff will be represented by Sarah Sheehy, The reigning Morning Star Rose. The process starts soon (14th March) with the induction evening. Last year Bruff Cultural and Arts Society was represented by Edel McEniry.
Bruff took on Church of Ireland of Cork on Saturday last. It was a disappointing day for the Bruff ladies as they experienced defeat by a superior side. Church of Ireland has had a fantastic season and finish first in the league with Bruff finishing second. This cup semi final game was played in Garryduff in Cork and puts an end to the 2007/2008 season for the club.
The game began at a high pace and there was immediate pressure on the Bruff defence. As a result of this Church of Ireland scored the game’s opening goal 10 minutes into the game. Throughout the first half Church of Ireland began to build up a lead and went into the half time break well ahead.
Bruff’s performance did improve in the second half and were unlucky not to get on the score sheet due to a strong Church of Ireland defence. It was Church of Ireland who took their chances and extended their lead leaving the final score Church of Ireland 5 Bruff 0.
TEAM Lisa Ryan, Helena Gubbins, Fiona Lee, Catherine Martin, Nicola Savage Jennifer Liston, Gillian Keane, Jennifer O’ Brien, Catriona Kennedy, Sharon Bulfin, Caroline Collins, Cathy Wallace, Louise Carroll.
As the season is complete Bruff are delighted with finishing second and will be aiming at first place within the division next season. It’s been a great year for the club and great credit is due to players and committee for their dedication and commitment all season long. A special word of thanks must go to our Chairperson Catherine Kennedy who puts in a huge amount of time and effort to make this club a success. Your work is much appreciated Catriona.
