Avondhu Macra had a fantastic night's entertainment in the Hazel Tree where the region held their National Talent and Titles Night.The standard was phenomenal and judges on the night Dan Twomey, John Paul O'Shea and Denis Walsh had no easy task in deciding the winners.
The night was MC'd by Tommy Moyles whos quick wit and comic turn of phrase made the personality interviews and indeed the whole night full of laughs and entertainment. Regional Chairperson Caitriona Fox said that it was fantastic to see such a great turn out, particularly since there has not been a regional Titles or Talent Competition held in the last five years. It was outstanding to see the region once again return to its former glory.
The following competitors will be going forward to represent the Avondhu Region at the National Talent Competition County Final on the 13th of March in Carrigtouhill.
Solo Singing: Ella O'Dwyer (Freemount)
Ballad Group: Christine O'Riordan, Louise Bourke and Ella O'Dwyer (Freemount)
Mastermind: Kieran O'Connell (Awbeg)
Solo Instrumental: Caitriona Fox (Ballyhoura)
Novelty Act: Margaret Collins, Nicholas O'Donoghue, Brendan Buckley, Tom Murphy, Tim O'Callaghan, Niall Ahern and Louise Bourke (Freemount)
Set Dancers: Freemount
Modern Dancers: Freemount
Comedy Duo: Ballyhoura
Also going forward to represent the region in the Personality Competitions
Miss Blue Jeans: Brid Anne O'Donoghue (Freemount)
Miss Macra: Niamh Carey (Mitchelstown)
Queen of the Land: Jacinta McCarthy (Mitchelstown)
Mr. Personality: Aidan O'Brien (Mitchelstown)
Nat Quiz Final
The team from Freemount went to represent the region in the Nat Quiz Final in Dungarven. The team was made up of Liz Duggan, John Duggan, Mary Anne Murphy and Marie Murphy. Although they didn't bring home any trophies, they did their club, and region proud.
Banteer Leg Waxing and Head Shaving Night for Chernobyl
Banteer Macra will be holding a Leg Waxing and Head Shaving night for Chernobyl on Fri next, the 25th of February @ 9pm in Lynes' Bar Cecilstown. All of the members have sponsorship cards, and all the proceeds will go to a very worthy cause.
Play in Tullylease
Best of luck to Freemount Members John Duggan and Moses Roche, who take to the stage next weekend in the Tullylease Drama 'Fortunes and Misfortunes'. We wish the cast and crew the very best of luck for the run. The play will be on Saturday 26th of Feb, Sun 27th Feb, Thurs 3rd March, Sat 5th March and Sun 6th March, Tickets are €10 for adults and €5 for students and are available on the door. Freemount Macra will be heading on force to the opening night and the more the merrier to join them!
Debating
Best of luck to the Mitchelstown and Ballyhoura debating teams who will take part in the first rounds of debating next weekend. The Mitchelstown Team of Aisling Lewis, Gerry Griffin, Michael Rea and Valerie Rice who will take on Ballycoog. Meanwhile, Ballyhoura's team of Maria Roche, Dan O'Connell, Abina McCarthy and Liz O'Connell will also be competing.
Ploughing Workshop
Next Sunday (27th Feb) there will be a plouging workshop held in Kilworth at 12pm. This is to help prepare for the ploughing final due to be held the 13th of March in Two Pot House, Mallow. For further enquiries please contact Ger Griffin on 087-6534567.
Monday, February 21, 2011
Friday, February 18, 2011
Macra trip to the Highland Show
Are you interested in a trip that Macra's Rural Youth Initiative committee are organizing to the highland show?
Book your own flights and Macra will organize accommodation for the 24th and 25th of June costing only €100.
Email ddillon@macra.ie with expressions of interest!
Muskerry Macra had a fantastic trip last June and is highly recommended!!
Book your own flights and Macra will organize accommodation for the 24th and 25th of June costing only €100.
Email ddillon@macra.ie with expressions of interest!
Muskerry Macra had a fantastic trip last June and is highly recommended!!
Whitechurch Macra Na Feirme’s upcoming 50th Anniversary Celebrations.
Whitechurch Macra Na Feirme’s upcoming 50th Anniversary Celebrations.
This anniversary will be marked with the holding of a Dinner Dance to honour the occasion.
The details of the event are as follows:
Date: Saturday 12th March 2011
Location: Vienna Woods Hotel, Glanmire, Cork
Time: Evening commences at 7.00 with a drinks reception followed by a generous 5 course meal
Band: The Bowen Brothers followed by DJ
Ticket: € 40 per person
Tickets: We do ask that each club could inform us of the number of those wishing to attend by Friday 4th March (or sooner if at all possible!) to allow us to give exact numbers to the hotel. We would also appreciate if clubs could collect money on behalf of their members and send us a cheque for the required tickets and the names of those wishing to attend.
If you have any concerns or queries, please do not hesitate to contact
Victor O'Sullivan 087-7942504 (Club Chairperson) or
Sean Twomey 085-7313702 (Club Secretary)
This anniversary will be marked with the holding of a Dinner Dance to honour the occasion.
The details of the event are as follows:
Date: Saturday 12th March 2011
Location: Vienna Woods Hotel, Glanmire, Cork
Time: Evening commences at 7.00 with a drinks reception followed by a generous 5 course meal
Band: The Bowen Brothers followed by DJ
Ticket: € 40 per person
Tickets: We do ask that each club could inform us of the number of those wishing to attend by Friday 4th March (or sooner if at all possible!) to allow us to give exact numbers to the hotel. We would also appreciate if clubs could collect money on behalf of their members and send us a cheque for the required tickets and the names of those wishing to attend.
If you have any concerns or queries, please do not hesitate to contact
Victor O'Sullivan 087-7942504 (Club Chairperson) or
Sean Twomey 085-7313702 (Club Secretary)
Ballyhoura Macra
Ballyhoura Macra heading to next round of debating competition
Last week our debating team of Maria Roche, Dan O'Connell, Abina Mc Carthy,Liz O'Connell competed in the regional round of senior debating. The motion was That Ireland is not youth friendly. They opposed the motion. In the end it was a really tough call for the judges but the motion was carreid. They competed against Mitchelstown club. Ballyhoura is now heading to the next round which will be held in the coming weeks.
QUESTION TIME
Ballyhoura's team consisting of Dan Hennessy, Mark Hannon, Joe Bermingham and John Stephen Roche has gone through to the next round of Kerrygold Club Question Time which will take place on February 19th in the Ramanda Hotel, Waterford. Sign in time is from 7 -7.30 p.m. Best of Luck to the lads from all members and friends of Ballyhoura Macra. If anyone is interested in going down on the night to support them please contact John on 086-3882227.
BASKETBALL
We try to accomodate all our members who are from different areas by varying the venue each time. In recent weeks we have had training session in CBS, Mitchelstown, Nagle Rice Secondarty School, Doneraile, T.O. Park and St. Mary's School, Malllow. Come along to our next training session this Sunday February 27th in CBS Hall, Mitchelstown 7pm to 8pm. Contact Maria Roche on 086-3653484 for more information.
REGIONAL AWARDS NIGHT
Ballyhoura Macra hosted this year's regional awards night. On the night, trophies for the winning teams and individuals in regional competitions were given out. Mike Manley , Munster Vice President of Macra presented the awards. Regional Chairperson , Caitríona Fox (of Ballyhoura Macra), congratulated all participants and winners for their outstanding achievements during the year. Ballyhoura Club Chairman, Dan Hennessy, thanked everyone for coming and thanked Walsh's Bar for having us on the night. We danced and sang the night away with lovely music provided by Tommy O'Brien. Sincere thanks to Tommy.
Awards on the night for Ballyhoura members were as follows: Best Speaker Award in Public Speaking Competition 2010: Caitriona Fox ; Farm Skills Regional Winners: Derek O'Connor, Liam Mc Donald and Dan Hennessy; 2010 Regional Vollyball winners and Girls Basketball winners; Miss Macra: Aoife Ladd, Queen of the Land : Jessica Barrett. Best Speaker Award in Senior Debating 2011: Abina Mc Carthy.
Upcoming events:
Feb 18th: Regional Titles night and National Talent competition in Hazel Tree Mallow 19th Feb Question Time Quiz Nat Final (Ballyhoura competing) ; 25th Feb Banteer Leg Waxing and Head Shaving. Mar 7th: Regional Meeting. More details soon.
CONTACT BALLYHOURA MACRA
To contact Ballyhoura Macra call/text our secretary, Gráinne on 087-7799218, our chairperson , Dan on 086-8480560 or ballyhouramacra@o2.ie. Check out www.facebook.com/ballyhouramacra. If you’d like to join give us a text, call or e-mail.
Last week our debating team of Maria Roche, Dan O'Connell, Abina Mc Carthy,Liz O'Connell competed in the regional round of senior debating. The motion was That Ireland is not youth friendly. They opposed the motion. In the end it was a really tough call for the judges but the motion was carreid. They competed against Mitchelstown club. Ballyhoura is now heading to the next round which will be held in the coming weeks.
QUESTION TIME
Ballyhoura's team consisting of Dan Hennessy, Mark Hannon, Joe Bermingham and John Stephen Roche has gone through to the next round of Kerrygold Club Question Time which will take place on February 19th in the Ramanda Hotel, Waterford. Sign in time is from 7 -7.30 p.m. Best of Luck to the lads from all members and friends of Ballyhoura Macra. If anyone is interested in going down on the night to support them please contact John on 086-3882227.
BASKETBALL
We try to accomodate all our members who are from different areas by varying the venue each time. In recent weeks we have had training session in CBS, Mitchelstown, Nagle Rice Secondarty School, Doneraile, T.O. Park and St. Mary's School, Malllow. Come along to our next training session this Sunday February 27th in CBS Hall, Mitchelstown 7pm to 8pm. Contact Maria Roche on 086-3653484 for more information.
REGIONAL AWARDS NIGHT
Ballyhoura Macra hosted this year's regional awards night. On the night, trophies for the winning teams and individuals in regional competitions were given out. Mike Manley , Munster Vice President of Macra presented the awards. Regional Chairperson , Caitríona Fox (of Ballyhoura Macra), congratulated all participants and winners for their outstanding achievements during the year. Ballyhoura Club Chairman, Dan Hennessy, thanked everyone for coming and thanked Walsh's Bar for having us on the night. We danced and sang the night away with lovely music provided by Tommy O'Brien. Sincere thanks to Tommy.
Awards on the night for Ballyhoura members were as follows: Best Speaker Award in Public Speaking Competition 2010: Caitriona Fox ; Farm Skills Regional Winners: Derek O'Connor, Liam Mc Donald and Dan Hennessy; 2010 Regional Vollyball winners and Girls Basketball winners; Miss Macra: Aoife Ladd, Queen of the Land : Jessica Barrett. Best Speaker Award in Senior Debating 2011: Abina Mc Carthy.
Upcoming events:
Feb 18th: Regional Titles night and National Talent competition in Hazel Tree Mallow 19th Feb Question Time Quiz Nat Final (Ballyhoura competing) ; 25th Feb Banteer Leg Waxing and Head Shaving. Mar 7th: Regional Meeting. More details soon.
CONTACT BALLYHOURA MACRA
To contact Ballyhoura Macra call/text our secretary, Gráinne on 087-7799218, our chairperson , Dan on 086-8480560 or ballyhouramacra@o2.ie. Check out www.facebook.com/ballyhouramacra. If you’d like to join give us a text, call or e-mail.
Friday, February 11, 2011
Seandún Young Farmers Discussion Group with IFAC Meeting
Seandún Macra na Feirme are hosting a meeting in association with IFAC Accountants on 24th February, at 8.00PM in the Radisson Blu Hotel, Little Island. Topics for discussion will include: Succession Planning for young Farmers, Taxation for Young Farmers, Interpreting Accounts, Budgeting for Farm Profit, and Question and Answer Session. This is an ideal opportunity to get relevant advice on important topics for young farmers. Please email David O’Leary, Chairman of Seandún YFDG on david_oleary88@hotmail.com. This meeting is open to everyone and all are welcome to attend.
Mitchelstown take Avondhu Regional Debating Title
A tense night of outstanding debating took place on Tuesday the 8th of February in the Fir Grove, Mitchelstown. The standard was phenomenally high, and judge Flor O'Gorman had no easy task to determine the overall winner. The scores were very tight all down the line but victory finally went to Mitchelstown, who proposed the night's motion that "The Ireland of today, is not youth friendly." The best speaker award was presented to Bina McCarthy from the Ballyhoura team. Congratulations to both teams on an oustanding night's entertainment and we wish both teams the very best of luck as they progress to the next round on Sat the 26th of February. A big thank you also to Pat Coakley from the Awbeg club who presided over the competition on the night.
Avondhu Regional Awards
The Avondhu Regional Awards night will take place on Fri the 11th of February @ 9pm in Walsh's bar Kildorrerry. Further details and award winners to follow:
Avondhu Regional Awards
The Avondhu Regional Awards night will take place on Fri the 11th of February @ 9pm in Walsh's bar Kildorrerry. Further details and award winners to follow:
Election of National President
Macra na Feirme Presidential & Vice-Presidential Election Hustings 2011
Macra na Feirme has a national president as well as a national executive and national council. There are three vice-presidents.
The Macra president and vice-presidents carry out a two year term so 2011 is a Macra election year.
Traditionally, the presidential candidates attend hustings throughout the country. This is an opportunity for Macra members to meet the candidates and ask them questions.
Please see below the date and location of the husting for your area. All meetings will start at 8pm.
Dates:
Thursday 3rd March 2011, North-West -
Carrick-on-Shannon - Bush Hotel
Tuesday - 8th March 2011, Leinster- Kilkenny
–Newpark Hotel- Kilkenny
Thursday 10th March 2011, Munster-
Mitchelstown – Firgrove Hotel
Tuesday 15th March 2011, North-
West-Claremorris – McWilliam Park Hotel
Tuesday , 22nd March 2011, Leinster,
Navan – Ardboyne Hotel
Thursday ,24th March 2011, Munster-
Limerick – Kilmurry Lodge Hotel
Macra na Feirme has a national president as well as a national executive and national council. There are three vice-presidents.
The Macra president and vice-presidents carry out a two year term so 2011 is a Macra election year.
Traditionally, the presidential candidates attend hustings throughout the country. This is an opportunity for Macra members to meet the candidates and ask them questions.
Please see below the date and location of the husting for your area. All meetings will start at 8pm.
Dates:
Thursday 3rd March 2011, North-West -
Carrick-on-Shannon - Bush Hotel
Tuesday - 8th March 2011, Leinster- Kilkenny
–Newpark Hotel- Kilkenny
Thursday 10th March 2011, Munster-
Mitchelstown – Firgrove Hotel
Tuesday 15th March 2011, North-
West-Claremorris – McWilliam Park Hotel
Tuesday , 22nd March 2011, Leinster,
Navan – Ardboyne Hotel
Thursday ,24th March 2011, Munster-
Limerick – Kilmurry Lodge Hotel
Date's for your Macra Diary
12 &13th Feb - Cork County Drama (Sat night: Glanmire A, Leeside, Carrigaline. Sun night: Whitechurch, Glanmire B, Clonakilty, Knockraha) - Muskerry to host in the Briery Gap, Macroom. Saturday night starting @8pm and at 7.30pm sharp on Sun night.
13th Mar - Cork County Final of National Talent ...Competition - Imokily to host in Carrigtwohill Community Centre.
2nd April - Cork County Titles Night (Carbery to host)
14th May - Cork County End of year Party in Reardan's!!!!!
Hope to see you there!!!!
13th Mar - Cork County Final of National Talent ...Competition - Imokily to host in Carrigtwohill Community Centre.
2nd April - Cork County Titles Night (Carbery to host)
14th May - Cork County End of year Party in Reardan's!!!!!
Hope to see you there!!!!
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