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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.

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.
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.

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