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.

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).

AIB Cup

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

Man killed in road accident near Bruff

He was John Sheehan who was single and had just moved out to live in the Murroe area.

He was originally from the Pennywell area of Garryowen.

The incident happened shortly after six o’clock last evening when a van struck him while out walking.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Gardai at Bruff are appealing for witnesses to the incident to contact them on 061 382940.

Mr Sheehan`s death brings to 17 the number of fatalities on Limerick roads so far this year.

$2.5m Triplets home to Bruff!

After extensive medical treatment in the US, the O’Riordans are home for their first Christmas.

John O’Riordan and his wife, Valerie, were both working in New York when the children were born three months prematurely. John was vice president in a bank and Valerie worked as a nurse.

The birth of the triplets was all the more remarkable given that Valerie was 48 at the time. “After having Laura — who is now eight — we decided that we wanted another child. But there were difficulties and after a number of years with IVF I became pregnant again,” said Valerie.

Triplets Gerry, Sean and Jean arrived on December 12, 2005 — three months premature.

“They spent more than three months in hospital and they really were miracle babies to get through given their weights when they were born. Gerry was three pounds four ounces, Jean three nine and Sean was four pounds.”

The couple had health insurance, which was just as well given that the hospital bills came to $2.5m.

However, caring for the babies when they came home from hospital took up so much time and work, the couple decided it was time to move back home to Bruff, Co Limerick, where they had already bought a house.

“It was just feed, feed, feed. And there was little or no back-up care in New York for mothers who had multiple births. It wasn’t a great situation. But now as they are getting older they are developing their own personalities and I would have it no other way since coming back home. You have to be positive from the moment you get up in the morning and enjoy the children and our life,” Valerie said.

Since arriving back last September, quality of life has changed dramatically. They have a fantastic support team of parents, brothers, sisters, nieces, cousins and in-laws who all help with the triplets.

“We have no problem if we want to go out for a night,” Valerie said.

* If any mother who has had a multiple birth would like to share their experience, Valerie can be contacted on johnorio@hotmail.com

Halvey case adjourned

Halvey case adjourned for five months
The case against former Munster rugby player Eddie Halvey has been adjourned for five months.
Halvey, from the South Circular Road in Limerick City, is charged with dangerous driving causing death at Coole, Toomeyvarra in April of 2006.
He was charged after a collision in which 16 year old Kevin Walsh, from Bruff, County Limerick was killed.
Halvey will be before the courts again on March 4, 2008

Development plans for Microtherm site in Bruff

THERE are plans for a major development on the site of the former Microtherm factory in Bruff.

Cusack O�Connor Construction have applied to Limerick County Council for 1/Demolition of existing factory unit; 2/construction of 87 dwellings;3/construction of a creche building;4/construction of 7 No commercial/retail units on ground floor Block A with 9 no. apartments at first floor level over, 5/construction of eight no. apartments at ground and first floor level in Block B;6/connection of public services and all ancillary site works.

The site is located just a few yards from the Bruff GAA

Bruff R.F.C go through in AIB Cup

Old Crescent's divisional advantage continued for little against Division Three champions Bruff whose consistent display helped them eek out a 19-12 victory over their Limerick rivals.

In what was the sides' first ever meeting in an AIB-sponsored competition, Bruff were well on course for a place in the third round as they had a 19-0 buffer built up by the interval. Powerful work by big Martin O'Rourke (above) made a significant difference for Bruff, including starting many of their breaks.



Prop David Horan plunged over for a 31st-minute try, which Brian Cahill converted, and Cahill fired over four penalties - after 9, 14, 38 and 40 minutes - to stretch the hosts nearly three converted scores clear.

Crescent, good winners over Naas last weekend, predictably came back with Billy Leahy and Alan Purcell both nabbing tries, with the latter adding one conversion, but Bruff controlled matters in the final quarter and will be a team to avoid in January's third round.

Another new site!

Bruff Gun Club has a new blogsite (link on left hand side bar) adding to the ever growing list of sites with info about Bruff.

Ancient Remains found on Microtherm Site

Ancient crematorium is uncovered at Bruff site

A PRE-HISTORIC archaeological find containing fragments of cremated bone has been discovered in Bruff during site clearance work for a Limerick County Council housing development.
Archaeologists from Headland Archaeology Ltd have been excavating the site of a ring barrow for the last fortnight on behalf of the council. For more information and details click here.

Local Notes from Limerick Leader

Click here Limerick Leader Local Notes.
Weekly notes about events, happenings and news from the town of Bruff, updated on a weekly basis. There is also a link on the left hand side of the this page!

Man dies in County Limerick explosion

A man has died following an explosion at a house at Lough Gur near Bruff.
Reports suggest that there was a strong smell of gas in the area after the blast occurred at approximately 1200 today.
Bord Gais have said that there are no gas pipelines in the area however.

An investigation is currently underway. The man, believed to be a foreign national, has not yet been named.
Gardai at Bruff, who are investigating today’s explosion say that the incident is not believed to be suspicious.
A gas cylinder exploding is now thought to have killed the man, said to be a Lithuanian national this morning.
The middle aged” man was a tenant at the cottage at Lough Gur for the past five to six weeks.

Historic win for Bruff!

Bruff R.F.C create history by winning the Limerick Charity Cup

Bruff 16 Ul Bohemians 15

Bruff created history for themselves today by winning the Limerick Charity Cup today in Dorradoyle today with a deserved win over the fancied Ul Bohemians side.It is also the first time a team from County Limerick ,a Third division side in the AIL also to win the Cup. Celebrations in Bruff last night

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Man may have been crushed to death

Port mortem results released to Gardaí this afternoon indicate that the man whose body was found amongst waste at a recycling plant in Co. Limerick was accidentally crushed to death.

The body was found yesterday at the 'Mr Binman' facility near Ballyneety.

The State Pathologist Dr Marie Cassidy completed her post mortem examination at Dublin's city morgue this afternoon.

Gardaí said they believe the man had only recently arrived in Limerick, and was homeless.

Body found in skip in Grange

Monday, 17 September 2007 16:35

Gardaí in Co Limerick are investigating the death of a man whose body was found in a skip.

The body was discovered by workers at a private waste facility in Grange, 13km from Limerick city, at 12.15pm this afternoon. It is understood the man was in his 30s.

Gardaí have sealed off the scene and have contacted the state pathologist's office.

The body has been brought to the Mid-Western Regional Hospital in Limerick where a post mortem examination is due to be carried out this evening.

New web site for Community Council

The Bruff Grange Meanus Community Council has a new website. Click here to visit the site.

Serious Accident in Bruff

A serious road accident has taken place at around 7.00am this morning on the Limerick-Bruff Road, just a few hundred yards from the outskirts of Bruff. A private car and a lorry were the the two vehicles involved. Further details later.

Rugby season gets under way!

Saturday at 6:00 p.m. sees the first home game of the season for Bruff RFC with a combo of the J1 and J2 squads lining out to play Charleville in a friendly at Kilballyowen. Des Power is the man in charge for this opening friendly and there will be Full bar facilities during and afterwards.

Bruff gets talked about at the Rose of Tralee

Melanie Carroll, The Limerick Rose, spoke about appearing at the Bruff Summer Festival as one of her good experiences in the run up to the Tralee Festival. Melanie was interviewed by Ray Darcy; she recalled being driven down the Main Street, in Bruff and mentioned that Irish International Rugby Star, Alan Quinlan was also one of the Parade Marshal's.