The F.C.J. Sisters

The F.C.J. (Faithful Companions of Jesus) Sisters came to Bruff in 1856, following an invitation from Dean Cussen. The six F.C.J. sisters set up a girls’ primary and secondary school (Ard Scoil Mhuire). Up until its closure in June 2012, over 200 Sisters had worked in the secondary school.

The first two premises they occupied in Bruff were, Dawns, Crawford Lane and the Medical Hall, Main Street.

The current convent is a very impressive building, adjacent to the primary and secondary schools.