Moy Shrine

BY ROSS RYAN
The Corpus Christi communion class had a treat last Thursday morning when they got to put back on their fancy clothes for the May procession.

The kids walked down to the Shrine in Castle park accompanied by their teachers Ms. Moran and Ms. Collins. Parish priest Father O’Dea and Corpus Christi principal Aine Cremins led the way as family and friends followed.

CAPTION: Children from first communion class at the Shrine in Castle Park, Moyross.

Tracey McElligott , a resident forum development worker was delighted with the morning, “Let us not lose the community spirit, this is what Moyross is all about”.

Aine Cremin, the principal of Corpus Christi was impressed with the turn out “That was fantastic, it was great to see everyone working together”.

This is the first time since May 2000 that the kids have walked to the shrine.

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Moyross is Blooming 2010

The aim is to Promote and improve the image of Moyross in a positive way. This will add colour to our Parks, lift the spirit of the community and will encourage residents to plant more summer bedding. It will be a sea of colour with a variety of flowers to choose from. It is wonderful to see so many residents making window boxes and hanging baskets. Last year residents from Moyross, Caherdavin, Shelbourne Road, Thomondgate, Ballynanty, Parteen and killaloe took part in the project. The total number of window boxes and hanging baskets filled was 275. This is an annual event in the Moyross calendar

Closing date for this project was Friday 23^rd April 2010. Orders with Contact Details were placed in the boxes provided in the Reception of the Moyross Community Enterprise Centre and the Credit Union Office in Moyross. Residents have been contacted with the time and date when the project will take place. Only those with names and addresses in the boxes will avail of this offer.

A project like this does not just happen without a lot of tremendous hard work and commitment behind the sense. Tracy McElligott, development worker with the Moyross Residents Forum Ltd wish to thank all the members of the Flower Project Committee for all their hard work, time and commitment to the project. It is wonderful working with you all.

This project can be repeated in any community around the city or county. All it needs is a few dedicated committed residents to take it on board. The membership of the Moyross is Blooming Great Committee is Nuala O Connell, Anna Price, Deirdre Bond Ryan, Kathleen McCarthy, Deirdre O Driscoll, Eileen Ryan and Eileen Sheehan. Paul Partnership under Community Development funded the project in 2008 which helped to purchase the materials making this a self sustainable project. Now the project generates its own revenue from the sale of the window boxes and hanging baskets. For more information please contact Tracy McElligott Estate Management Development Worker on 0879184823

Moyross finish the season in style

BY ROSS RYAN

Moyross A team smashed five goals passed Glenview last night in their final league game of the season. Goals came from three of the Quinns with Barry, Dean and Tommy grabbing a goal apiece. Patrick Roche scored two goals to finish off the goal fest.

Centre-half Dean Quinn was delighted with the outcome: “We played well, the lads were fantastic, Lee Redden played out of his skin.”

The recently crowned champions will face their biggest task yet when they take on Premier giants Ballynanty in the semi-final of the Lawson cup on Sunday 16th of May. The team will be in confident mood after beating the then top-of-the-Premier League Janesboro FC.

Earls’ former neighbour GUTTED when he scored

CAPTION: The first try Earl’s scored that led to anguish by one Munster supporter

BY ROSS RYAN
Tommy Barrett originally from Pineview Gardens, Moyross was more disappointed than most on Sunday after the defeat Munster suffered at the hands of Biarritz.

And bizarrely, he was really put out by a try scored by his fellow Moyrossonian.

Tommy, once a player with Limerick FC and now playing with Fairview Rangers was close to putting a bet on Keith Earls to score the first try. Keith who is originally from Dalgaish was injured up until the start of the game and was a major doubt before kick-off.

“I’m gutted, I put money on Earls every time he put on a Munster jersey and the one time I don’t he scores the first try”.

Munster went on to lose the Heineken Cup semi-final 18-8 and were out-played throughout the 80 minutes.

Tommy now lives in Six-Mile Bridge but still has family in Pineview. His dad, Billy, was for many years the manager of Moyross Utd.

Limerick’s most prolific reader helps launch local reading festival

The launch of a community reading festival entitled “Try the Twits- A Northside Story” took place on 20th April 2010 in Watch House Cross Library. Deputy Mayor of Limerick, Cllr. Michael Hourigan and limerick’s most prolific reader Josephine Loughlin were present to do the honours.

Also present was local actor, director and playwrite, Myles Breen who read an extract from the book to the amusement of the schoolchildren and adults present. Juan Carlos Azzopardi, Chairperson of the Northside Local Education Committee who are spearheading the initiative, outlined the aim and actions of the festival.

Over the next month the communities of Moyross and St. Munchin’s will be at the centre of one of the biggest local book club in the world when 7,500 people across the two parishes will come together to read Roald Dahl’s book “The Twits”.
Supporting the project are Munster Rugby and squad members including local icon Keith Earls will take time from their Heineken Cup preparations to join in with the school children of Moyross and St. Munchin’s and take part in family reading sessions and story telling groups. The project running over four weeks in April and May will encourage everyone from 4 to 94 years across the Northside to read the one book.


“We are hoping that parents, grandparents and children will all join in and read the book together. We picked the book because it appeals to all ages” said Hilary Pratt, home school liaison teacher, St. Munchin’s Girls School and one of the organisers of the event.

All schools on the Northside; Salesian’s Secondary, St. Nessan’s CC, St. Munchin’s CBS, St. Munchin’s GNS, St. Lelia’s and Corpus Christi Primary as well as various community groups and after schools clubs are involved.

To raise awareness of the Festival 2,000 wristbands with the logo "Try the Twits" are been worn by young and old and special offers are available to wearers who attend Bingo in the Community Centre next Tuesday and Pool tournaments in the Bays during the Festival. Cllr. Hourigan was presented with a wristband by Callum Nihill, Corpus Christi School and Stacey Falvey, St. Munchin’s Girls NS.

‘The Twits’ will be distributed to each household in the community including Moyross, Ballynanty, Kileely and Thomondgate and 1,500 books have been delivered.. An activity book corresponding with the book has been designed and will be distributed also.

Over the 4 weeks, each pupil will complete their workbook both at home and at school. In school, they will do art projects, colouring competitions, poster designing competitions, games and other creative activities which relate to the book. In addition, it is envisaged that there will be family table quizzes, family reading sessions and storytelling groups. All those who return their workbooks will be entered into a draw for prizes at the end of the project. The festival will finish with an art exhibition and drama.

Limerick’s Most Avid Reader Lives in Moyross
Moyross resident, Josephine Loughlin, Dalgaish Park, is officially Limerick City’s most avid reader according to official records of Limerick City Library. Josephine has borrowed more books than any body else in the history of Limerick City Library and over the last 25 years has taken out and read over 4,000 books. This is an average of 3 books a week.

Before the library opened in Watch House Cross she travelled by bus from Moyross twice a week to Pery Square and then the Granary to visit the library and since the new library opened at Watch House Cross has a much shorter journey to make.

Now in her 80’s she still reads 3-4 books a week and is delighted to see the Reading Festival “Try the Twits” promoting reading and the use of the library. Josephine continues to visit twice a week at least and apart from the library service has an extensive collection of her own books.

Glasheen brothers help Moyross B to the final

BY ROSS RYAN

Daniel and Michael Glasheen from Pineview Gardens were influential in yesterdays semi final victory. Moyross grabbed a late winner with a header from a corner scored by paddy haze. The two brothers played solid all game with Daniel showing heart up front and Michael solid at the back.

The two brothers have been long term Moyross United players and are happy to be finally getting real success. “Ya we are loving it, we have a great chance in the final”, said Michael.

The Moyross A team are not doing too bad either after reaching the semi-final of the Lawson cup last week with a dramatic win over Premier high fliers Jamesboro.

Local supporters were in a jubilant mood “We are Moyross and we are proud” said local man Jamie Daly.

The final of the league cup is to be played on the 2^nd of May