Tuesday 29 January 2008

Bruff RFC powers on!

Bruff make it 10 wins on the bounce

Monday January 28 2008
DIVISION THREE
Bruff continue to set the pace following their 10th straight win, a hardfought 21-16 triumph away to Connemara.
Instonians, who have lost one game in 10, are hot on their heels and had a comfortable 38-13 victory at home to Sunday's Well. Next up is the long-awaited clash between Bruff and Instonians in Co Limerick on February 9.
Queens kept the top two in sight by virtue of their 38-7 win over City of Derry who remain rooted to the bottom, just behind Waterpark, who lost 26-9 away to Naas.

Friday 18 January 2008

Drinking Water Notice to Remain in Place over Weekend

Bruff Drinking Water Notice To Remain In Place Over Weekend
Co. Limerick, Ireland — 18 Jan. 2008 — County Limerick, 18th January 2008 – A drinking water notice issued earlier this week to parts of Bruff, County Limerick is to remain in place until further notice, Limerick County Council announced today.
Limerick County Council issued the notice last Monday, on the advice of the Health Services Executive (HSE), after low levels of lead were detected in some town centre premises.
However, the results of extensive monitoring carried out during the past week have been encouraging, according to the Water Services Authority.
Mr. Paul Crowe, Director of Services, stated, “At the marginally elevated levels of lead initially detected, there is no recognised health risk attached to short term consumption. The drinking water notice remains in place, however, as a precautionary measure.”
He continued, “Council staff, who will be carrying appropriate ID, will be conducting further tests on the water in Bruff early next week. Limerick County Council is offering to test the water for any premises in the above affected area for traces of lead. The turnaround time for samples will be seven to ten days.”
“In the meantime, however, we ask people in the affected area not to drink water from the main supply while they should also ensure that ice cubes in fridges and freezers are discarded. We would also ask the public to inform the County Council of elderly or disabled residents, who may require special assistance”, added Mr. Crowe.
Mr. Crowe indicated that Limerick County Council would issue a further update next week.

Bruff water scare!

THE people of Bruff were left bemused this week after a sudden and strict warning was issued to local residents and businesses requesting them not to drink water from the main public supply.
Limerick County Council issued the instruction this Tuesday after higher than permitted levels of lead were detected in water supplies in some town centre premises.However, according to some concerned local residents, they have been given little information about the situation and the possible health implications."I got a notice through the door and I rang the helpline number given. The lady I spoke to, I felt sorry for her because she didn't know what to tell me. My concern is, how long has the lead been there, has it been going on for years and what is being done about it," asked John O'Riordan
of Main Street.The manager of Bruff Oriental Chinese Restaurant on the Main Street also said that he did not know about the details of the situation or what higher than permitted levels of lead in the water meant for his business.The Water Services Authority issued the notice, on the advice of the Health Services Executive (HSE), following consultation.The areas of the town affected by the notice are Main Street, from the Bake House to The Top Shop; and the Hospital Road, from Main Street to O'Leary's Coalyard.Council staff, who will be carrying appropriate ID, will be conducting further tests on the water in Bruff this week and the County Council is offering to test the water for any premises in the above affected area for traces of lead.Two helplines have been set up for the public - 061-496326(open 9.30 to 4.30) and 061-419226 (after hours).

Sunday 6 January 2008

AIB Cup

Malone's home tie with Bruff was one of two third round games postponed on Saturday because of the poor weather.