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The peaceful village
of Bruree is situated on the banks of the Maigue River in South
County Limerick. The village streetscape is dominated by the second
largest mill wheel in Ireland, which has been restored to full
working order.
Bruree is a place steeped in history. It was one of the seats for
the kings of Munster from ancient times until around the end of the
12th century. The King of Cashel used to send gifts to the King of
Bruree. These gifts varied from animals to slaves. According to
O'Halloran Bruree was also the place where Irish bards met twice a
year until 1746.
There are a number of ring-forts located in the Bruree area, the
best-known being Lissoleem ring fort. Over the years, Bruree has
been seat of power for the Dalcassians, the Uí Fidgeinte, the
O'Briens and the Anglo-Normans. One Norman family settled in the
area. The de Lacys became landowners in Bruree around 1290 and
fought with the Irish against the English in various wars and
battles in the 16th and 17th centuries.
Despite all the kings that lived in Bruree it is fair to say that
the most famous son of Bruree is the former Taoiseach and President
Eamon De Valera. The school he attended in Bruree is now the De
Valera museum and houses a fine collection of De Valera material.
Stone Age and Bronze Age exhibits also feature in the museum. The de
Valera cottage where the future President and 1916 uprising leader
was reared, lies a mile from the village. |
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