Bruree facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bruree
Brú Rí
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Village
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River Maigue at Bruree
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 Bruree
Location in Ireland
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| Country | Ireland |
| Province | Munster |
| County | County Limerick |
| Population
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580 |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (WET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-1 (IST (WEST)) |
| Area code(s) | 063 |
Bruree is a small village in County Limerick, Ireland. It sits right on the River Maigue. The name Bruree comes from an old Irish phrase, Brú Rí, which means "abode of kings". This name tells us that important kings once lived here.
The village is part of a larger area called a townland and a civil parish. These are old ways of dividing up the land.
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Where is Bruree?
Bruree village is in the southern part of County Limerick. It is located on the River Maigue, about two kilometers from the main N20 road. This road connects the cities of Limerick and Cork.
Bruree is part of a larger area called the parish of Rockhill-Bruree. It is about seven kilometers north-west of Kilmallock. It is also ten kilometers north of Charleville. Limerick City is about thirty-five kilometers to the south. Other nearby places include Effin, Athlacca, Banogue, and Ballyagran.
A Look at Bruree's History
Bruree has a very long and interesting history. It was once a very important place for ancient Irish kings. It was even an alternative capital for the old Kings of Munster.
Later, a group called the Uí Fidgenti took control of Bruree. It was their main capital until the late 1100s. Some stories say that a famous warrior, Cú Roí mac Dáire, built a fortress here.
Bruree also played a part in more recent history. In 1921, after the Irish War of Independence, something special happened. Workers in Bruree took over the local mill where they made bread. They raised a red flag and put up a sign. It said, "Bruree Workers Soviet Mills – We Make Bread Not Profits." This event, called the Bruree Soviet, lasted for about a week. It was one of many similar protests across Ireland at that time.
The village was also involved in the Irish Civil War. This happened during a conflict known as the Battle of Kilmallock.
Sports in Bruree
Like many places in County Limerick, the most popular sport in Bruree is hurling. This is a fast-paced Irish stick-and-ball game. Gaelic football and association football (soccer) are also played here.
The local sports club is Bruree GAA. GAA stands for the Gaelic Athletic Association. This club focuses mainly on hurling. However, they also have Gaelic football teams.
Bruree has won the Limerick Senior Hurling Championship twice. They won it first in 1893 and again in 2006. In 2006, they beat a team called Patrickswell in the final game.
The Bruree football team also won the County Junior Football Championship in 2010. They even reached the Munster final that year. They were beaten by a team from County Kerry.
Famous People from Bruree
- Catherine Coll was the mother of Éamon de Valera. He later became a very important leader in Ireland. He served as President of Ireland. Catherine Coll was from Bruree. Her family raised young Éamon de Valera here. You can visit De Valera's Cottage in the Knockmore area. It is now a special national monument.
- Very Reverend Eugene Sheehy was a local priest in Bruree in the early 1890s. He had a big influence on Éamon de Valera when he was a boy. De Valera used to be an altar boy in the Bruree Church during that time.
See also
In Spanish: Bruree para niños
