School: Brúgh Ríogh (C.) (roll number 10229)
- Location:
- Bruree, Co. Limerick
- Teacher: Siobhán, Bean Uí Chonaráin
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- (continued from previous page)curate went with them and they were sure of victory.The men played several other outdoor games such as handball, running races, jumping weight-throwing etc.Bowl playing was a favourite pastime locally in years gone by and the bowling took place generally between Brownings and Garrouse bridge. It consisted of jerking with the right hand a circular piece of iron. Two or four players were engaged and the person or persons that sent the bowls furthest were victors. Stakes being laid down by either side. As it was a dangerous game it was banned by law and could only be played secretly.
- Bruree may boast of many tales,
Her castles hills and fairy dales.
But above them all I think it seems
She picks more pride in her hurling team.
(II)A plucky, brave, daring lot,
As true a team as could be got.
Strong and hardy as well as fast.
Able to hold their own to the last. - Collector
- Mary Jones
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Bruree, Co. Limerick
- Informant
- Mr P. Collopy
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Bruree, Co. Limerick
