Over the last number of years as you know Cork County Macra has been reformed and since then, the regions have supported each other at social and fundraising events.
To give back, Cork County Macra is holding a fundraising ni...ght at Curaheen Park on Friday the 23rd of Mach 2012. All proceeds will be split between the participating regions.
Tickets are 20 euro.
As you know Macra is a great social outlet and have given us all invaluable skills and friends. That is why we are asking you to bring a friend and show them what Macra is really about!!!!
Each ticket has a unique number on it, and at the end of the night, the grand prize of €1,000 will go to the ticket holder, whose number corresponds to the winning sequence of winners from each race...... (Complicated but worth having the winning ticket).
Music will be provided upstairs after the racing.
Tickets will shortly be available from your regions.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call:
Kevin Walsh - 0879819268
Caitriona Fox - 086-3760487
Daniel Roche - 087-7459236
Margaret Galvin - 086 3497934
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
News from the Avondu & Seandun!
FREEMOUNT MACRA
Freemount Macra and Kanturk Foróige Concert
Well done and congratulations to all involved in last Saturday night's Freemount Macra and Kanturk Foróige concert in the Edel Quinn Hall, Kanturk. In front of a sizeable audience, the youth of Duhallow performed exceptionally well, with a showcase of music, song, dance and comedy. Special guests, Freemount Comhaltas, also performed on the night while little Ava May Edwards, cousin to Freemount Macra members Daniel and Olivia Roche, wowed the crowd with her fantastic rendition of "The Boys of the County Armagh". Aged 6 years, she truly was the star of the show! Proceeds raised from the concert are still being counted but currently stand at a whopping €1200 with proceeds from the door going to the COPE foundation, while takings from the raffle will be presented to the Irish Sudden Infant Death Association. Well done to all concerned.
Avondhu Macra Titles Night
Freemount Macra had a very successful night at last Friday's Avondhu Macra Titles Night in the Crossroads Bar, Buttevant. With over 20 hopefuls taking part, competition for all titles was very high. However, following fantastic interviews, Moses Roche was awarded with the Mr. Personality title, while Karen O Sullivan is the Avondhu Miss Blue Jeans for 2012. Both now go forward to their respective competitions later in the year with the Mr. Personality weekend taking place in Kilkenny in April, while Karen will travel to Athboy on the June Bank Holiday weekend for the Miss Blue Jeans competition. The club are very much looking forward to two wonderful weekends.
Avondhu Macra Volleyball
Freemount Macra will take part in the Avondhu regional round of Volleyball this Friday night in Mallow at 9.30pm. Best of luck everyone!
Debating
Best wishes to our debating team of Louise Bourke, Marie Murphy, Ella O Dwyer and Claire O Flynn as they take on Treble R in the National ist round this Saturday night in the Curragh, Kildare. The girls have done incredibly well so far in the competition and we wish them all the very best for this round.
Freemount Macra and Kanturk Foróige Concert
Well done and congratulations to all involved in last Saturday night's Freemount Macra and Kanturk Foróige concert in the Edel Quinn Hall, Kanturk. In front of a sizeable audience, the youth of Duhallow performed exceptionally well, with a showcase of music, song, dance and comedy. Special guests, Freemount Comhaltas, also performed on the night while little Ava May Edwards, cousin to Freemount Macra members Daniel and Olivia Roche, wowed the crowd with her fantastic rendition of "The Boys of the County Armagh". Aged 6 years, she truly was the star of the show! Proceeds raised from the concert are still being counted but currently stand at a whopping €1200 with proceeds from the door going to the COPE foundation, while takings from the raffle will be presented to the Irish Sudden Infant Death Association. Well done to all concerned.
Avondhu Macra Titles Night
Freemount Macra had a very successful night at last Friday's Avondhu Macra Titles Night in the Crossroads Bar, Buttevant. With over 20 hopefuls taking part, competition for all titles was very high. However, following fantastic interviews, Moses Roche was awarded with the Mr. Personality title, while Karen O Sullivan is the Avondhu Miss Blue Jeans for 2012. Both now go forward to their respective competitions later in the year with the Mr. Personality weekend taking place in Kilkenny in April, while Karen will travel to Athboy on the June Bank Holiday weekend for the Miss Blue Jeans competition. The club are very much looking forward to two wonderful weekends.
Avondhu Macra Volleyball
Freemount Macra will take part in the Avondhu regional round of Volleyball this Friday night in Mallow at 9.30pm. Best of luck everyone!
Debating
Best wishes to our debating team of Louise Bourke, Marie Murphy, Ella O Dwyer and Claire O Flynn as they take on Treble R in the National ist round this Saturday night in the Curragh, Kildare. The girls have done incredibly well so far in the competition and we wish them all the very best for this round.
Club Meeting
Freemount Macra will hold a club meeting this Sunday evening in the Heritage Centre at 6pm. There is a lot to discuss so be sure not to miss it! As always, all members and new members welcome! Our door is always open!
Seandún Title Winners Show Glamour and Charm
Seandún Macra na Feirme members gathered in Eclipse Niteclub on Saturday 25th February, for their annual titles night to select representatives for Mr. Personality, Miss Macra, Queen of the Land and Miss Blue Jeans.
Fifteen contestants were interviewed by a panel of three judges individually– Michael Manly, Mary O’Neill and Marie Sheehan. They then faced on stage interviews and were interviewed by none other than our very own, Gerard O’Reilly.
The judges faced a tough challenge with talents such as singing, guitar playing and poetry writing to choose from. Finally a decision had to be made and the results were as follows.
Will Daly from Glanmire will be representing the region in Mr. Personality finals in Kilkenny in April. Kate Mooring from Whitechurch will be heading to Athboy for during the June Bank Holiday weekend as Miss Blue Jeans Seandun. Michelle Browne, also from Whitechurch will be making the journey to Dundrum, Co. Tipperary as our Miss Macra – Seandun. Maureen O’Regan from Kinsale will be in Tullamore in November as our Queen of the Land – Seandún.
A huge well done to every single person who took part on the night. It was great to see so many new members participating. The very best of luck to the winners in their individual national finals from all in Seandún Macra na Feirme.
Cork County Macra Drama Final
Teams will sign in between 7.00 and 7.20pm on the FRIDAY and SATURDAY NIGHTS with the first performance on stage at 7.30pm
Teams will sign on bet...ween 6.30-6.50pm on SUNDAY 4th with the first performance at 7.00pm.
There will be 11 teams competing over 3 nights.
The running order is as follows:
FRIDAY 2nd MARCH:
1. Glanmire
2. Carrigaline
3. Kinsale
SATURDAY 3rd MARCH:
1. Whitechurch
2. Clonakilty
3. Whitechurch
4. Clonakilty
SUNDAY 4th MARCH:
1. Knockraha
2. Mitchelstown
3. Freemount
4. Banteer
GOOD LUCK TO ALL TEAMS OVER THE WEEKEND!!!
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Monday, December 19, 2011
Cork County Capers
Friday the 9th of December saw Cork County Macra members take to the stage in the Edel Quinn Hall Kanturk for the County Final of the Capers competition. With 8 teams from the regions taking part, it was a night that showcased the talent and dedication of the members.
With music, comedy, and dance in abundance all eight teams impressed the judges with Middelton in third Place, Berrings in second and Freemount taking first place. In the individual awards: Best
Producer: Tommy Moyles
Best Act: Donoughmore
Best Female: Joan Marie Healy
Best Male: Padraig Griffen
All eight teams will now go forward and represent their regions in the national rounds. Best of luck to all concerned.
With music, comedy, and dance in abundance all eight teams impressed the judges with Middelton in third Place, Berrings in second and Freemount taking first place. In the individual awards: Best
Producer: Tommy Moyles
Best Act: Donoughmore
Best Female: Joan Marie Healy
Best Male: Padraig Griffen
All eight teams will now go forward and represent their regions in the national rounds. Best of luck to all concerned.
Sunday, December 4, 2011
News from the Regions
As the calendar year draws to a close, the Macra calendar is in full swing. It’s all go at the moment with the Cork County Final of the Novice debating taking place in Ballinagree on Saturday the 03rd of December. The two teams taking part included Bantry from the Carbery division and Milstreet representing Muskerry Macra na Feirme. Milstreet were victorious and celebrations carried on in to the small hours at the Muskerry Christmas Party. Well done to all teams who have taken part in the competition over the last number of weeks.
Friday the 9th of December welcomes the Cork County round of the Capers competition, which takes place in the Edel Quinn Hall in Kanturk. This year see a rise in the number of enteries at a local level and a great night entertainment is in store for all which is a fantastic achievement for the county.
Start your New Year's Eve in style with celebrating the end of a fantastic 2011 and welcoming the new one with Carrigaline Macra. The Ball will take place at Cork Airport International Hotel starting with a mulled wine and fruit punch drinks Reception on arrival at 7.30pm. For more information contact Ollie Cronin on 086-8974388.
If you are interested in finding out more or joining Macra, take a look at www.macra.ie or visit Cork Macra on Facebook, alternatively you can contact Margaret Galvin on 086-3497934.
Monday, November 28, 2011
Seandun Macra
Glenville’s Table Quiz Night
Current affairs, Science and Nature and Famous People were among topics in the quiz held on Friday night in Kade’s County Bar, Glenville by Glenville Macra na Feirme. Clubs from all over the region had representatives competing on the night for the top prize. DJ James O’Donovan was the quiz master for the night and put the crowd thinking with the vast range of questions. There were prizes galore with a raffle at halftime too.
In the final count, Leeside Macra na Feirme’s team were in second place receiving a cash prize of €50. The winners were the Whitechurch team of Bernie O’Mahony, Catriona O’Connor, John O’Sullivan and Gerard O’Reilly. Receiving a cash prize of €100.
Well done to all the organisers on a very entertaining night. Proceeds from the night will help fund Glenville Macra’s dinner dance in the new year.
Forth coming events in Seandún:
- The Seandún Macra na Feirme Christmas Mystery tour takes place 17th December. It has been two years since the region last had a chance to celebrate together as the event had to be cancelled last year due to freezing weather conditions. Further information available through the Seandún Facebook page in due course.
- 28th January – Seandún Macra will head to Cork on Ice.
- 7th-14th January – Seandún Macra na Feirme are heading to the slopes of Soll in Austria on a skiing trip this year. With 22 members booked to travel, it promises to be a fantastic holiday.
If you wish to locate a club near you to join, please leave a message at seandun.seandunmacra.macra@gmail.com.
Current affairs, Science and Nature and Famous People were among topics in the quiz held on Friday night in Kade’s County Bar, Glenville by Glenville Macra na Feirme. Clubs from all over the region had representatives competing on the night for the top prize. DJ James O’Donovan was the quiz master for the night and put the crowd thinking with the vast range of questions. There were prizes galore with a raffle at halftime too.
In the final count, Leeside Macra na Feirme’s team were in second place receiving a cash prize of €50. The winners were the Whitechurch team of Bernie O’Mahony, Catriona O’Connor, John O’Sullivan and Gerard O’Reilly. Receiving a cash prize of €100.
Well done to all the organisers on a very entertaining night. Proceeds from the night will help fund Glenville Macra’s dinner dance in the new year.
Forth coming events in Seandún:
- The Seandún Macra na Feirme Christmas Mystery tour takes place 17th December. It has been two years since the region last had a chance to celebrate together as the event had to be cancelled last year due to freezing weather conditions. Further information available through the Seandún Facebook page in due course.
- 28th January – Seandún Macra will head to Cork on Ice.
- 7th-14th January – Seandún Macra na Feirme are heading to the slopes of Soll in Austria on a skiing trip this year. With 22 members booked to travel, it promises to be a fantastic holiday.
If you wish to locate a club near you to join, please leave a message at seandun.seandunmacra.macra@gmail.com.
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