8's to men's. Inaugurated in 1992, the senior team won the local league in the 2008/09 season. The team motto reads Semper Paratus meaning 'Always Ready'. In earlier years Irby North End, playing at Seaview, enjoyed some success in the national John White League from 1972 to 1977. Occasional midfield loanee Andy McCluskey went on to found the group Orchestr al Manoeuvres in the Dark.players of irby north end David Dewhurst Andrew Potts Dave roberts (founder) Craig Hartley, Dave Hardy Kevin "Sam" Hardy Simon Hooton Andrew Cowing Tommy johnson John Cuzza Currums PaulPhillips to name a few Irby also has its own Taekwon-Do School based at Irby Village Hall with separate adult and children's classes Transport The Merseytravel Saveaway ticket may be used on public transport in Merseyside. Prices are determined by Adult and Child status and the ticket is valid for one day. This ticket may also be used to cross the River Mersey on the Mersey Ferry, on direct services only. However these tickets may not be usd between 06.31 and 09.29 Monday-Friday. The nearest railway station is Heswall (formerly Heswall Hills) on the Borderlands line. Trains depart from here for Wrexham and Bidston. From Irby, accessing the station is difficult via other public transport, and it is approximately a 45-minute walk away and offers only hourly services. Alternatively, buses may be used exclusively or to travel to West Kirby station, which is on the Wirral line of the high-frequency Merseyrail network. Buses serving Irby, as of August 2020: Notable people John Aldridge, former Liverpool and Tranmere Rovers footballer. John Bishop, Liverpudlian comedian, lived in Irby 1978–85. Lindsay Kemp, dancer, actor, teacher, mime artist and choreographer, born in Irby on 3 May 1938. Frank Lester, recipient of the Victoria Cross. Dinah May, English model and actress, born in Irby. Colin Whalley, field hockey international. Montague White, English cricketer, died in Irby. See also Listed buildings in Irby, Merseyside References Sources Further reading External links English Heritage Archaeological Activities: Irby BBC Domesday Project: Irby Irby Thurstaston & Pensby Amenity Society Towns and villages in the Metropolitan Borough of Wirral