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A typical day in Moyross
Moyross (Irish: Maigh Rois) Estate was developed between 1973–1987 in Limerick city and county in Ireland. Up to 2008 the estate was unusual in that it spanned two electoral areas, with 728 houses part of the Ballynanty DED of Limerick City Council, and 432 houses in the Limerick North Rural DED of Limerick County Council. The city boundaries have since been redrawn so that the whole estate is now covered by the City Council. It comprises 1,160 houses which are divided into 12 parks. Moyross is currently the largest housing estate in Limerick City,[1] and is located on the north side.
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Socio Economic Profile
From the 1980s Moyross experienced extreme levels of poverty and disadvantage with an unemployment figure of 84% at that time.[2] The community has had very high dependency on social welfare and a disproportionately young population. In 2001 Moyross with, Ballynanty and Kileely was designated one of the 25 most disadvantaged areas in Ireland under the RAPID programme. Population: The total population decreased by 7% from 4,448 in 1992 to 4,110 in 2002 and reduced again to 3,468 in 2006. (CSO 2006) Age Dependency: 43.8% are under the age of 25 years 7% are aged over 65 years.(CSO 2006) Lone Parent Families: 63.9 % of households are headed by people parenting alone. (CSO 2006) In a local survey of lone parents, 78% are the only adult in their household. Pineview Gardens and Delmege Park have the highest concentration of lone parent families in the area.[2]
Crime in Moyross
Moyross has been strongly associated in the media with anti-social behavior and crime. Delmege Park is considered one of the worst affected areas of Moyross, with several incidents involving petrol bomb attacks and various gun-related incidents that reached a peak in 2006.[3] An incident that has received much media attention around the Republic was the September 2006 petrol bomb attack of a car containing five-year-old Gavin Murray and seven-year old Millie Murray, which resulted in serious injuries to both, after their mother turned down youths for a lift to a courthouse.[4][5].
The crime illustrated the desperate need for government attention in Moyross, and the neglect faced by some housing estates in comparison to more affluent areas of Limerick. John Fitzgerald was appointed to lead an initiative to address issues of crime and exclusion in Moyross.[6]
Regeneration
In January 2008, plans for regeneration in Moyross and Southill were announced. The plan includes the demolition and rebuilding of approximately all 1,160 homes in the area, including derelict houses. Stricter eviction rules will be in place as part of the new plan, as will the need for a certificate of eligibility to receive a home.[7] In March 2008 the proposed redevelopment of the St. Marys Park housing estate was added to the remit of the Northside Agency.[8]d
Notable famous people from Moyross include; Keith Earls(Rugby player)
References
- ^ Dáil Éireann - Volume 417 - 11 March, 1992 - Adjournment Debate. - Moyross (Limerick) Vandalism
- ^ a b Moyross.ie - Estate
- ^ Village - Politics, Media and Current Affairs in Ireland - Diary of a Moyross Resident
- ^ NewsWire Limerick: Third teen charged over Millie and Gavin arson attack
- ^ NewsWire Limerick: Scarred for the rest of their lives
- ^ Vote No.1 McCARTHY, Cathal
- ^ RTÉ News: 2,000 homes to be replaced in Limerick
- ^ Limerick Regeneration Agencies: History/Background
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