Pride of Place Survey Responses

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While preparations were underway for the judges’ visit for the Pride of Place competition in June, we asked adults and children in our community if they felt proud to live here and why. We created 2 survey booklets from the responses we received – one for the children’s responses, and one for the adults’. These we gave to the judges during our presentation.

With just over 2 weeks to go before we learn the outcome of our nomination, we wanted to make these booklets available for everyone to read online. Regardless of the verdict on November 26th, we have plenty to be proud of and to celebrate in this little community.

Here are the links for the survey. Hopefully they will work! Thank you to everybody who took the time to submit a response.

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Mid-Term Break Tennis Camp

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Some places are still available for the mid-term break tennis camp in Glenstal Abbey, run by the Alan McCormack Tennis Academy. The camp will run from Wednesday, October 2nd, to Friday, October 4th, from 2-5pm, and is suitable for children aged 5-12 years. The cost of the camp is €65, and there’s a 10% discount for families. For more information, please contact Alan at (086) 1957038.

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Friday Night Trad

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The monthly traditional music session in the Valley Inn will be switching to Friday nights, with the next session coming up this Friday, October 21st.

As always, all musicians, singers and support are very much appreciated and welcome. The session will be starting at 10.30pm. Come join the fun.

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Limerick Forest Rally Schedule

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The 2016 Limerick Forest Rally is taking place this weekend, with Murroe village acting as the event base.

The official rally ceremonial starts tomorrow (Sunday) at 10am at the Muintir na Tire Hall but cars will be arriving for scrutiny at Croker’s car park this afternoon.

The official programme for the rally can be purchased in Gala.

Here is the schedule for the weekend:

SATURDAY

15:00 – Scrutiny Opens (Crokers Car Park). Cars will start to enter Parc Feirme in Glenstal Car Par from approx. 15:20 to 19:30.
19:00 – Scrutiny finishes

SUNDAY

9:30 – Drivers briefing (Murroe Community Hall)
10:00 – Rally ceremonial starts (Hall)
10:40 – First Car will leave Parc Feirme
10:45 – First Car will stop at arch outside Crokers for a quick interview.
11:45 approx. – Last car will leave Parc Feirme

STAGE TIMES
Stage 1 “Glenstal” 11:16
Stage 2 “Mother Mountian” 12:01
Stage 3 “Keeper Hill” 12:25
Stage 4 “Glenstal” 14:07
Stage 5 “Mother Mountain” 14:52
Stage 6 “Keeper Hill” 15:16

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RTE’s ‘Nationwide’ Visit to Murroe

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Nationwide’s feature on Murroe will air on RTE 1 at 7pm on Monday, October 10th.

Here’s RTE’s synopsis of what to expect:

“Nationwide visits Murroe in East Limerick to witness true community spirit when 175 tractors take part in this year’s annual charity vintage tractor run…in the rain! Mary Kennedy also pays a visit to the new home of spiritual musician and Murroe local Noirin Ni Riain..and takes a trip to former rugby legend John ‘Bull’ Hayes’s nearby farm in Cappamore to talk life post retirement.”

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Limerick Garda Youth Awards

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Nominations are being sought for the third annual Limerick Garda Divisional Youth Awards 2016.

Any child or group of children, aged between 14 years and 19 years that have contributed to their community in a positive manner can be nominated for an award.

Nomination forms can be obtained from any garda station in Limerick or downloaded by clicking here.

Completed forms should be submitted to Mayorstone Garda station, Limerick by October 28th, 2016. 

The overall winners will be honoured at a Gala Dinner at the Woodlands House Hotel on Thursday 24th November 2016.

 

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New Murroe-Boher Scouts Website

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Murroe-Boher 14th Limerick Scout Group is one of the largest and fastest-growing groups in Limerick. It has over 120 children registered, ranging from ages 6-18 years, and over 45 adult leaders. A member of Scouting Ireland, it is dedicated to bringing children outdoors in the spirit of fun and adventure.

The group has just set up a website, http://www.murroeboherscouts.com, and Facebook page,  where it will be posting info about its activities. There is always a demand for new leaders so if you are interested in becoming involved or finding out more about this, please contact the group through the site or by e-mailing: murroeboher14limerick@gmail.com.

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Tidy Towns Results Out!

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Murroe has been awarded 284 points in this year’s Tidy Towns competition, up from 278 in 2015. There are plenty of very positive comments in the adjudication report, which can be accessed here:
http://www.tidytowns.ie/u_reports/2016/2016%20County%20Limerick%20Murroe%20464.pdf

Well done to the Murroe Tidy Towns team who have put in so much time and effort into making our village look good. Please note that thanks to their efforts, Murroe has also made it through to the Limerick Going for Gold final, which takes place on October 11th. Please keep your fingers and toes crossed for them!

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Murroe NS Teacher Featuring At Féilte 2016

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We wish to extend our congratulations and best wishes to Colm ó hAnluain, senior infants teacher at Scoil Mhuire, Murroe, who will be showcasing a project in this year’s Féilte, Festival of Education in Learning and Teaching Excellence.

Colm is the creator of a unique and innovative STEM teaching resource that introduces children to mathematical concepts and the science of simple machines through hands-on, problem-based learning. The resource has been garnering lots of attention across the country, and has been featured on Nationwide, the Irish Times, and at the Dublin Maker’s Festival.

Check out Colm’s website http://www.cogandaxle.ie for more information.

Féilte 2016 will take place on Saturday, October 1st, in the RDS, Dublin. The closing date to apply for tickets has now passed, unfortunately.

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Murroe Trad Session Returns

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There will be trad music and songs in The Valley Inn tomorrow night from 9pm onwards.

These sessions have been extremely popular so far and we highly recommend that anyone with a grá for music come along and check it out. Singers, musicians and general moral support welcome.

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