event held annually since its inception in 2006. It includes the Morning Star Rose Competition and the Morning Star Escort Competition (since 2008). The Sean Wall Committee organise a "Bloomsday in Bruff" festival every year on 16 June. A number of murals have been painted on the walls of buildings in the town over the last few decades. There are four pubs (one with a restaurant), two restaurants (The Bakehouse Restaurant and The Lantern), a Eurospar, a Centra, a pharmacy, a B&B and a Post Office in the town.The Bank of Ireland branch in the town closed permanently in October 2021. Bruff is located near the edges of the Ballyhoura Fáilte tourist area. Accommodation in the town is provided in what used to be the old AIB Bank, known as "The Old Bank", which had also served as the Garda station in the town. People James David Bourchier (1850-1920), journalist, Balkans correspondent of The Times Paul Browne (1989-), hurler. George Clancy (1881-1921), Mayor of Limerick. George Clancy (1977-), international rugby union referee. John Crimmin (1859-1945), Victoria Cross recipient. Marie Curtin (1985-), Republic of Ireland women's international footballer Seán Finn (1996-), hurler. Anthony O'Riordan (1966-), hurler. See also List of towns and villages in Ireland References External links Visit Bruff Towns and villages in County Limerick