A Feast of Fun at Moyross Community Fair - Saturday 25th Sept

The Annual Moyross Community Fair was held in the Moyross Playing Fields on Saturday, 25th September 2010 from 12 noon to 4.00pm.
The sun came out to greet everyone, and there was a feast of food and fun for all the family with burgers on the Barbie and teas and cakes to satisfy all tastes.

In the Barbeque Competition the Franciscan Friars team claimed first prize for their herb and chees infused burgers, seeing off stiff competition from Limerick City Fire Brigade, Limerick City Council, An Garda Siochana, Bus Ēireann, & Northside Regeneration.

Northside Learning Hub Kickboxing Club and Corpus Christi Kung-Fu Club got together for an exhibition to showcase their Martial Arts talents while displays of Vintage Cars and Falconry are also lined up.

For the smaller children there was Face Painting and Story Time with Watchouse Cross Library staff.


The Odd One Out quiz and Bingo sessions catered for the slightly older “children” while people bought tickets for “Guess the Weight of the Cake” and “How many Sweets in the Jar”.

People with a keen eye for bargains browsed the car boot sale and stocked up on their vegetables, cakes, periwinkles & dilisk at the market stalls and have an Angel card reading for fun.


For the energetic there were basketball shots, Sumo Wrestling (in padded suits), and Golf target. More pictures of the day are available on the Moyross.ie Gallery and also on Munster Images website.




Eurospar in Watch House Cross are donated all the food for the BBQs.
"We are thankful to them and to the staff of the Community Centre who worked so hard to have everything ready for the day.” said Antoinette.

Fancy Dress Night for Oncology Unit- Oct 30th.

Local Moyross Fundraising Legend, Tina O’Gorman is organising a Fancy Dress Night in aid of Limerick Regional Hospital’s Oncology Unit. The much publicised event, will be held on Saturday, October 30, in the Pery Hotel,Glentworth Street.
The night’s proceedings will commence at 9pm. So, why not boogie the night away with “Gary G” to 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and Chart Music?
Tickets are just €15 each, with finger food and spot prizes. To purchase tickets, please contact Tina on 086 8968843.

Jamie Daly and Calvin McNamara on TV3.

By Jude MEANEY.

In recent times, many people have asked how do we keep children out of
trouble and stop them ruining their futures?

Last month, in Delmege Park, Moyross, local resident Jamie Daly organised
the now famous “Stars in the Hood” rapping contest. The purpose of this
contest was “to help turn children off crime and into rhyme”. On Thursday,
August 26, Jamie Daly appeared on the TV3 Breakfast Show, with the rapping
contest winner, Calvin McNamara. Jamie and Calvin were a credit to their
families, their friends, their neighbours and the whole of Moyross and
Limerick City.

This TV appearance can now be seen on You Tube. (click here),

I visited 26 year old Jamie last week and he paid special tribute to the
local Franciscan Friars, who have been very influential, in turning Jamie
into a truly dedicated person, who has accomplished so much, in such a very
short time.

I personally, have never witnessed an event in Moyross, to gain so much
national coverage, as the “Stars in the Hood” rapping contest. Jamie Daly
possesses unbelievable leadership, organisational and communicational
skills. All the local children, look up to him so much.

Jamie is currently organising the first ever Limerick Toy Show and he
invited me along to their committee meeting in the Delmege Park Community
Garden, last Thursday evening. Jamie’s committee consists of local residents
and some people from outside the locality. What impressed me about Jamie
chairing the meeting, was that everyone had the opportunity to give their
own opinion. As Jamie said to me afterwards, “Their opinion, is just as
important as my opinion”.

With Jamie’s latest fundraising project, now up and running, people are
queuing up, to offer their help and assistance to him. One of Jamie’s great
qualities is the respect that he shows to everyone and now he is getting it
in return. So many people in Moyross, are so full of praise and
appreciation, for the fantastic effort made by Jamie Daly, in giving our
area, so much positive media attention on a national scale.

Finally, I say to Jamie – You have in such a very short time, become a True
Legend Of Moyross. The sky is the limit for you.

If you would like to offer any help or assistance to Jamie and his
committee, for the upcoming Limerick Toy Show, you can contact Jamie on 086
0864094.

Moyross Summer Camp Leaders Awards

Over the summer months the Moyross Community Enterprise Centre delivered a 10 week summer camp to hundreds of children with the help of 13 student leaders and 5 Community Centre staff. The camp was a huge success with a wide range of activities and trips for the children to take part in.

The leaders who were transition year and 5th year students from St. Nessans Community College and third level students from UL and UCC were recognised for their efforts at an awards night held on the 17th August in the Absolute Hotel. The vast majority of the students are from Moyross and were presented with certificates for completing the Irish Sports Council Active Leadership Training Programme by Tracy Mahedy from the Limerick City Sports Partnership. They also received Certificates of Achievement from Chris Duhig on behalf of the Moyross Community Enterprise Centre .

Camp Leader Caroline Power was delighted with the way everything went on the camp and congratulated all the leaders who worked hard to ensure the children had a great experience.

Community celebrates the launch of new look Eurospar store in Watch House Cross

BY ROSS RYAN

The new Eurospar store in Watch House Cross was officially opened by Mayor of Limerick Cllr. Maria Byrne on Thursday 2nd September 2010. It is another boost to the area with the supermarket chain investing €600,000 in the new store. This means 54 local jobs are to be retained and has led to the creation of another 10 over the past couple of months.

Owner Maurice Smith hopes to double the amount of jobs already created over the next couple of years. The new Eurospar supermarket is hoping to attract business from across the Northside of Limerick city with a large chilled off-licence area, fresh food and deli counter, general grocery area and a special aisle featuring branded goods at discounted prices.
Eurospar General Manager, Derek Coyle, said “The new store will have extended opening hours seven days a week from 8am-10pm and will be a fantastic addition to the area”. For more information and to activate the Eurospar loyalty card go to eurospar.ie.