Jobs in Moyross
Posted 11 years ago, 03 Nov 2013
by Mark Hester
It's great to see the Corpus Christi church with the trees trimmed in the driveway of the church in Moyross, A local man was talking to one of the employees with the company that was contracted to do the job and was asking what they were doing with all the off-cuts of the trees and he said "I was going to sell them to make money for the Creche which is great to see." the Moyross man said, But the Moyross Residents Alliance Chairperson, Tom Daly said "It's a very worrying situation when you have contractors outside of Limerick, getting this work when locals from Moyross, should be getting these jobs and local contractors from Moyross would be well able to do this work."
The Moyross Residents Alliance Chairperson Tom Daly Said, "I saw people working with chain-saws cutting trees around the football pitch and cutting trees next to some of the Moyross Houses, why can't the locals of Moyross do this work, I am a bit surprised at Father. Tony and Thiernan O' Neill, the principle of the Corpus Christi School, That they hadn't got any locals to do this, it would have gone down well for the community, and even would have gave local contractors jobs and got them involved, It is very surprising to see, tree surgeons working on a Sunday, surely they are on double time and the way the economy has gone at the moment, with people barely working normal hours in the normal 5 day week".
Bungalows of the Damned
Posted 11 years ago, 29 Oct 2013
by Mark Hester
There is big issues with a resident, who is living in a Bungalow which is beside two bungalows, that have roofs missing and rat infested rubbish dumped in them, This resident should not have to live under these conditions, so Limerick Regeneration should rehouse this resident immediately, there is green mould on her walls. "This is disgracefull". said Tom Daly. ( Chairperson of the MRA ).
"I belive this lady was offered two other places which were not suitable for her as the two places that were offered had anti-social behavior involved and you cannot blame this women for not taking these places. Now we had a national newspaper up, looking at these bungalows, all we want is for this resident to be looked after properly, because the way this lady is living and the conditions she is living in is blatantly infringing her human rights, as you can see on the photos, how would Mr. O Loughlin like to be living in these bungalows, it's terrible and a disgrace".
There is also a bungalow and another house in Delmege Park which are already attracting anti-social behavior, so we need to get these places demolished immediately as they are going to be anti-social havans for individuals, so we hope the Limerick Regeneration, Micheal O'Kelly and Limerick City Council take heed of what we are saying and get these premises knocked immediately and the residents looked after.
Residents welcome Delmege Park revamp of houses
Posted 11 years ago, 17 Oct 2013
by Mark Hester
Tom Daly would like to thank, Michael Kelly and the Limerick City Council, for looking after the elderly residents and rehousing them in Delmege Park, the houses are now insulated, gas heating, fitted kitchens and being fully decorated. "It is great to see the regeneration going forward with their plans and to see them working with the residents" said Tom Daly.(Chairperson of MRA) We hope to see in the not so distant future, the road connecting to the motorway completed as we only have 60 houses left in Delmege Park, it would be a good idea if houses that are to be demolished were knocked and than people can see real regeneration taking place. Which would be great going forward, It is great to see the houses being occupied again and good neighbors being moved in to our community, we are working hand in hand with the Limerick City Council to try and get issues for the Residents of Moyross sorted out.
Delmege Park Community Clean-up 2013
Posted 11 years ago, 18 Jul 2013
by Cathal Mc Carthy
As part of our efforts for this years Tidy Towns the Moyross Residents' Alliance has been busy throughout June and July cutting the grass on the greens in Delmege Park and weeding & planting in St. Francis Community Garden.
"We're entered into Tidy Towns for Delmege Park again this year as there can be no disputing who is responsible for starting and maintaining our community garden; the Moyross Residents' Forum wanted to take credit for it and even tried to stop us from entering last year, but we were having none of it. " said Tom Daly, Chairperson of the MRA
"We created that garden on the derelict site that was left after the Council demolished 3 perfectly good mid-terrace houses in 2009. The Moyross Residents Forum is a limited company and membership is by invitation only, they are not accountable to residents and don't even hold open AGM's, this so-called residents' forum helped the Council to trick residents into agreeing to have the houses knocked even though the MRA had handed in a petition and a list of names of suitable tenants that want to move into the houses (see: Majority of Residents Want to Stay) because they were left living next to burnt out ones.
" I even voted for it myself as everyone at the meeting thought they were referring to the burnt-out houses at the entrance to Delmege Park. And if that wasn't bad enough, the new proposals for regeneration have the garden gone and the homes either side of it knocked so that they can build a community green, are they mad or what?
"We have a lovely community garden and good neighbours and that's the way it's going to stay. If the Council think that they are going to take what we've built from us they'll have a fight on their hands.We won't tolerate anymore efforts by the Council to destabilise our ares and demoralise our residents.
I want to thank all the residents that gave of their time to clean-up Delmege Park and I would encourage residents throughout Moyross to start similar projects" said Mr. Daly
Horses for courses
Posted 11 years ago, 24 Apr 2013
by Cathal Mc Carthy
A spate of vandalism and intimidation in Moyross over the past two nights has served to highlight 3 issues: the serious lack of Garda resources, the need for a horse project and a total lack of real leadership from the Office of Regeneration.
The seizure of 13 horses by Limerick City Council from a secure field near the estate has been linked to what some have described as a 'mini riot', which involved roads being blockaded with burning wheelie bins, property being damaged, youths wearing balaclava's riding around on horses, shots fired in the air and the windows of St. Nessans School smashed, and the windows of those associated with the Council.
A total of 22 horses were seized from regeneration areas over the weekend. Appealing for calm, Chairperson of the Moyross Residents Alliance (MRA), Tommy Daly said that many residents felt terrorised,
“I was inundated with calls from residents telling me that they were terrified of what was going on outside and wondering where the Gardaí were. I heard reports that a Garda was hit by a rock so they decided to pull back. It might have been lawful, but was wrong of the Council to break into the field and take the horses; these were well kept horses and they weren’t causing a nuisance. I understand that people are angry and frustrated, but wrecking the place and terrifying people isn’t going to change things. The attack on the school and homes was disgraceful. I appeal to all those involved to stop the destruction and start campaigning properly for a horse project like those that protested peacefully outside the Regeneration Office today ”
Limerick City Council spent more than €550,000 rounding up illegal horses between January 2011 and July 2012. 400 horses were seized in 2011 and in 2012, over 100 horses have been seized so far this year and it’s been reported that Limerick City Council intend to spend €300,000 to round up the estimated 200 horses that remain within the city’s boundaries. Mr. Daly said that this is an utter waste of taxpayer’s money that the Council have indulged in since 2002.
“The Council have been seizing horses since they brought in the bylaw in 2002, they should realise by now that the ban is an utter waste of taxpayer’s money, there’ll be another 400 horse in the city next year; it costs over €2,000 to take one horse to the pound, but you could buy one for €50. They need to stop their foolishness and sit down with horse owners to agree regulations. This city was built on horses, and not too long ago our milk and coal was delivered by horse and cart. Horses are part of our history and our culture, there’s no reason why horses couldn’t be regulated for and licences issued by the Council”
“Fair play to Fr. Tony O’Riordan for standing with the protesters today and I hope the horse owners will continue to build a campaign to get the regulations changed. I was talking to Br. Shawn today and he said that the Monks also support the horse owners. It’s time for real leadership on this issue and the Office of Regeneration is best placed to give it. They need to start working with horse owners and support the setting up of horse projects in regeneration areas. We've been left down by our politicians and community workers. The MRA calls on the Director of Regeneration, Ollie O’Loughlin to establish horse projects in the four regeneration areas ” said Mr. Daly.
The seizure of 8 horses in Ballinacurra Weston was described as unnecessary by Matt Collins. Vice-Chair of the Ballinacurra Weston Residents Alliance (BWRA), saying that taxpayer’s money should be put to better use promoting social and economic regeneration through horse projects
“The horses were being cared for and weren’t neglected or wandering loose, they were corralled in the site where Clarina Park once stood and there was no need to take them, it was totally unnecessary. What we need is a horse project. It would be a positive activity for our youth to engage in. There’s even the potential to set up small businesses if the Council would regulate, selling horse manure or entertaining tourists, we could be making money instead of wasting it. A horse project would be in line with the social and economic regeneration of the area and the Office of Regeneration has the power to do it; they can make use of the land in the area as they see fit. Enough taxpayer’s money has been wasted with little to show for it. I remember a few years ago and the Gardaí were riding around on horses and the community Gardaí are very supportive of a horse project Horse projects have been proven to reduce anti-social behaviour”
Chairperson of the Weston Gardens Residents’ Association, Cathal McCarthy, said that their association had called for a horse project in 2007 in their proposals for regeneration.
“We proposed a horse project in our own vision document, which we presented to regeneration in December 2007, but we weren’t listened to. A horse project was promised for Moyross in the Regeneration Agency’s vision document in January 2008, but when they published the so-called master plans in October 2008 there was no mention of one. How many horse projects could we have for all the money wasted over the years seizing them? It makes no sense socially or economically to continue this practice, in fact it’s practically anti-regeneration.”
Fear of Job losses in Moyross
Posted 11 years ago, 20 Apr 2013
by Cathal Mc Carthy
It has come to the attention of the Moyross Residents' Alliance (MRA) that Speedline Engineering, a locally based company that employs local people including ex-prisoners, helping them to rehabilitate and re-enter society, is going to have to let people go.
While Speedline Engineering is having to let people go, Limerick City Council's Office of Regeneration has given the job of boarding-up houses to another company run by Mr. Joe McMahon.
"Who is this new man on the tender list and what are his company's qualifications? Will he employ residents from regeneration areas, like Speedline Engineering. I hope the Office of Regeneration can see reason and stick with those contractors that have a proven track record in employing local people and in giving back to our community by sponsoring charitable events and other positive things; they are a big contributor to the local economy of Moyross" said Tom Daly, Chairperson of the MRA.
Ray O’Halloran who is the Managing Director, Speedline Engineering based in Moyross and a participant in the programme explained the benefits of the initiative; “It will enable the businesses to grow and create jobs. This will keep Limerick in business and Business in Limerick!”
Congratulations Moyross United
Posted 11 years ago, 16 Apr 2013
by Cathal Mc Carthy
The Moyross Residents Alliance (MRA) congratulates Moyross United on their recent win at Jackman Park, Jonathan Power's first half goal saw Moyross defeat Granville Rangers by a goal to nil.
"Well done to all the lads and especially Jonathan Power who scored the winning goal, It was a great boost for the area. It's great to have a bit of positive news about Moyross. Keep up the good work" said MRA Chairperson Tom Daly.
