Bruff
Bruff (An Brú in Irish) is a small town in east County Limerick, in the midwest of Ireland, located on the old Limerick-Cork road (R512). The town lies on the Morning Star river, with unusually, two bridges in the town itself. The area around Bruff is quite scenic, and the horse-shoe lake of Lough Gur is nearby. Historical artifacts around the area date back to the Stone Age, with various buildings up to the early Christian still extant. Near the catholic church there is a large statue of Sean Wall, a hero of the War of Independence. The imposing building which formerly served as the Garda station in the town is a building which is listed for preservation, its current owner is currently converting it to Living accommodation. Bruff is the hometown of American missionary and bishop John Joseph Hogan.The town suffered heavy fighing in the Battle of Killmallock during the Irish Civil War.Top photos chosen by u all:
Biker-Web
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old Dragstar in a garage, gathering dust and cobwebs, in Bruff! Bruff, Co. Limerick, Ireland
Inscription (translated) at Bruff Monument, Co Limerick
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The English translation of the inscription on the 1916-1921 monument.
Seat at Bruff, Co Limerick
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So you won't forget where you're sitting ...
Numbered Blocks in Bruff, Co Limerick
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Where even the stones know their place ...
1916-1921 Monument at Bruff, Co Limerick
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Close up of the figure atop the monument.
Nearest places of interest:
| Kilmallock Charleville Bruff R.F.C. Elton | Grange church Lough Gur Croom Raheen Business Park |
Popular places:
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Dublin Republic of .. Cork Galway |
Limerick Waterford Kilkenny Ennis |
