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.