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Cork, Ireland
Macra na Feirme is a voluntary organisation for young people between the ages of 17 and 35. The organisation consists of a nationwide network of clubs with six key areas of activity: agriculture, sports, travel, public speaking, community involvement and performing arts. Macra na Feirme is committed to the personal development of members and puts emphasis on social interaction and participation.

Monday, February 21, 2011

Avondhu Macra HAS TALENT

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.

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