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.
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