Friday, 19 June 2009
Major Photographic Competition
Monday, 18 May 2009
Musicians from Bruff and District ? Summer Music on the Shannon
We hope to confirm arrangements with Summer Music on the Shannon to bring world class musicians to Bruff in the coming months. Also do you know of a young musician who would benefit from participation in the World Class Summer Music School. Contact us (Bruff Cultural and Arts Society) and we might be able to help you! Read on.............
Summer Music on the Shannon 2009:
World Class Summer Music School
Summer Music on the Shannon (SMS), established in 1994 by Clare Music Makers in Ennis, Co. Clare, invites instrumental and vocal students, ages 8 to adult, to become participants in its 16th consecutive season. With over 20 concerts in Counties Clare and Limerick, SMS is one of the largest and most successful classical summer music school festivals in Europe, which each year attracts over 200 professional musicians and music students of all ages from at least 16 countries and four continents.
SMS is internationally acclaimed in that there is, uniquely, no barrier to admission based on level of ability and no audition is required for admission to any of the Orchestral Instrument, Piano or Youth Opera Programmes. Children wishing to become part of this year’s opera production, ‘The Mermaid’ by Carl Davis, need not have had any previous musical training or experience. Young musicians playing orchestral and band instruments, or piano, only require ensemble experience or lessons for a minimum of one year.
The Instrumental Programme commences on Tuesday, August 4th (following the August Bank Holiday) and concludes on Sunday, August 16th with all musicians and students appearing on the stage of the University Concert Hall in a SMS 2009 Festival Finale celebration concert. Piano students will arrive at SMS on Monday, July 27th, one week earlier in order for them to attend master classes to be given by renowned performer and teacher, John Perry, from Los Angeles. They may register in the SMS Piano Programme for two or three weeks. The Youth Opera Theatre Programme commences on Monday, July 20th and concludes at the end of four weeks with fully-staged performances, with orchestra, of this year’s productions in UCH and theatres in nearby communities.
Students in all programmes may select from a wide range of classes and activities, including individual and class Lessons, Ensembles (orchestra, string, wind, brass, percussion, jazz, choir), Chamber Music, Trad Music, Art, Set and Costume Making, English as a Second Language plus Supervised Swimming at the UL Swimming Pool. Classes commence each day at 9.00am and conclude at 4.30pm, followed by short student recitals and, on most evenings, performances by faculty and/or students.
Highlighting the SMS summer school and festival will be the second visit of Carl Davis, C.B.E. (Hon.) acclaimed as one of the most gifted and versatile conductor/composers in the world today. Following on last year’s successful performances of his opera Peace, Carl Davis will be in Limerick this coming summer to supervise the production of The Mermaid, another of his extremely popular operas for young people. The Mermaid is based on the enchanting tale, The Little Mermaid, by Hans Christian Anderson.
In order to provide more opportunities for advanced vocalists this year, the SMS Opera Theatre will also be presenting a wonderfully humorous one-act production. Bernice Bobs Her Hair is based on the well-known tale by F.Scott Fitzgerald, with libretto by SMS 2009 Opera Director, John Gardyne, music by Matthew Miller and orchestration by Bruce Dunn. John is a Director, Writer and Producer with over twenty years experience in London’s West End and in leading opera houses throughout England. He is particularly well-known in European and Australian professional and amateur theatre companies for his best-selling book, Producing Musicals: A Practical Guide, published in 2004.
The superlative international faculty of thirty-six 2009 instrumental teachers will be joined by a number of musicians coming to Limerick for the first time. These include: David Bucknall, prominent solo cellist from London; Alex Nichol, double bass, formerly with the Manchester Hallé and Vancouver Symphony Orchestras; Gene Ramsbottom, clarinet instructor at the University of British Columbia in Canada and Principal Clarinet of the CBC Chamber Orchestra; Tim Brown, Principal Horn with the BBC Symphony and Dennis Miller, Principal Tuba player with the Montreal Symphony. All of the students attending SMS will not only get to meet and receive lessons from our illustrious faculty; they will also have the rare opportunity to play alongside them in each of the weekend Festival concerts,
. The application deadline is June 15th. Brochures and application forms are available at Clare Music Makers, Bank Place, Ennis or by calling 065 708 7566. Information and application forms are also available on the SMS website:
www.summermusicontheshannon.com
Saturday, 9 May 2009
Pat Shortt to Headline Bruff Summer Festival
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Wednesday, 6 May 2009
Aoife Barron and 'Pip' Ryan go forward!
Morning Star Rose Aoife Barron and her escort Pip Ryan go to Limerick's South Court Hotel for the Limerick Rose and Escorts competition. This stage on the route (we hope) to Tralee takes place this Friday and Saturday (8th and 9th). We wish both of them well. Aoife and Pip are sponsored by Bruff Cultural and Arts Society. For news about Bruff Summer Festival, which is planned for next August Bank Holiday Weekend click here.
Friday, 1 May 2009
Bruff Post Office closes ... and moves !
Post Office closes today !
Noreen Wallace hands over one of the last pension payments and closes the door as the Bruff Post Office closes it's door for the last time today! (The New Post Office under new management will open next to Derry's Bar on Main Street)
Last men standing !
In this year of GAA significance, the 125 anniversary of the founding, the last surviving members of the committee from 1956 that started the process that gives Bruff such a magnificient GAA Ground meet at the front gates that record the original opening date of the ground.Thursday, 30 April 2009
Breaking News... Google in Bruff !
The Google Street view cameras were in Bruff today! The camera car went down the Main Street took a detour up Sycamore Drive with the camera's working all the time!
Tuesday, 28 April 2009
Breaking News !!!
1. CONFIRMATION
The reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation for 80 pupils from Scoil Dean Cussen takes place today Thursday, 30th April. Bishop Donal Murray will visit the Parish to administer the Sacrament. We hoped for a little sunshine on this very special occasion and the sun did shine!
1. The Bruff Summer Festival have given advance notice of a major star with whom they are in the final stages of negotiation for two concerts during Festival week. Check the Summer Festival website for up to date info. bruffsummerfestival.blogspot.com
2. Sadly, the organiser's of the Bruff market had to cancel the market on 25th April at short notice because of the very poor weather; I am sure they will be back soon with a re-arrangement for what is bound to become a very successful part of Bruff Life.
Saturday, 25 April 2009
Breaking News !!!
The reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation for 80 pupils from Scoil Dean Cussen takes place today Thursday, 30th April. Bishop Donal Murray will visit the Parish to administer the Sacrament. We hope for a little sunshine on this very special occasion
2. Sadly, the organiser's of the Bruff market have had to cancel today's market (25th April) at short notice because of the very poor weather; I am sure they will be back soon with a re-arrangement for what is bound to become a very successful part of Bruff Life.
Bits and Pieces
The reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation for 80 pupils from Scoil Dean Cussen takes place today Thursday, 30th April. Bishop Donal Murray will visit the Parish to administer the Sacrament. We hope for a little sunshine on this very special occasion
CARD RESULTS
NEXT OPEN-AIR MARKET
The Bruff Heritage Group are organising the next Open-Air Market on Saturday, April 25 located near the Church from 10-1pm. We are expecting an increased number of stalls now that it is up and running. If there is still any Bric-A-Brac which people wish to donate, please ring Paul Dennehy @ 087-9890652 and he will gladly arrange to have it collected. This event had to be cancelled because of awful weather.
COMMUNITY CAFÉ
At Chives formerly (The Abbey Bar) the Community Café is opening to the public on Saturday 25 and Sunday, April 26 after both Masses. Tea and refreshments will be served and all are welcome.
Predict the Score: The Bruff Bord na nOg are running a “Predict the Score” for the Limerick versus Waterford game on June 14, so we are selling cards for this match and we are asking for your support please. There is a prize of €200 for the winning score or nearest score. Lines on sale at the moment are €2 each.
BRUFF TIDY TOWNS – SPRING CLEAN
The Grove Park Committee are first out of the blocks with a “spring” in their steps and we thank them for their efforts in response to our appeal for Spring Clean Week. Bruff has had an amazing year in team sports. Tidy Towns is also a team game not limited in numbers and any number of people can take part. Next year we hope to arrange a competition between areas/estates and now would be a good time to organise yourselves and clean up your immediate environment. Individually you can do your own thing or if time has slowed your movements you can contact us with your ideas at 061-382109. April 20-26 is Spring Clean week in Bruff.
BRUFF UTD.
Our U’16 Girls contested the Cup Final Replay against Kilmallock last weekend. It was a very good team performance but the girls were unlucky on the night, scoring just one goal to Kilmallock’s five. Sueanne O’Leary was the goal scorer for Bruff.
Our Junior Team played Pike Rovers B on Saturday at home. Andy O’Neill scored for Bruff, making the final score 1-1.
MEANUS DEFIBRILLATION COURSE
A heart saver defibrillator was installed at Meanus Community Centre last year. Thirteen people were trained to use this defibrillator and in Cardio Pulmenary Resussitation (CPR). Another training session will take place at the Community Centre in the near future. It is desirable that more people from the Parish would avail of this course which is only 3 hours approx. Understandably the more people trained in this service the more benefit it will be to our Parish and to our families.
Certification by the Irish Heart Foundation is valid for two years after successfully completing the course. Those interested in taking part in this very worthwhile community based programme are requested to ring the secretary at 087-2193555.
BRUFF RFC
TAG Rugby Tour to England requires male and female Tag Rugby Players to fill two club teams who will be travelling to an International Tag Rugby Festival in Rochdale, near Manchester on the June Bank Holiday Weekend (depart Friday, May 25, returning on Sunday, May 31). Details from Grainne O’Keeffe @ 087-9312817.
Tuesday, 7 April 2009
Bloomsday in Bruff
Monday, 31 March 2008
Maigue District Forum
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Wednesday, 12 March 2008
Thursday, 6 March 2008
Social Services AGM
Tuesday, 4 March 2008
Daffodil Day in Bruff Friday 7th March
Bruff RFC on the way to Division Two?
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.
Sunday, 2 March 2008
Limerick Rose Selection
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.