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IFA President John Bryan to visit Millstreet

Michael — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:35:17 +0000

The Irish Farmers Association President John Bryan will visit Millstreet tomorrow night (Thursday 26th January), when he addresses a Duhallow IFA meeting in the Wallis Arms Hotel at 8:30pm. The meeting will discuss current farming issues, the Common Agriculture Policy 2014 negotiations, and land reclamation. All are welcome.

To understand why these topics are currently important, read the following articles:
* CAP 2014 – The Battle Begins (from the Farmers Journal)
* Land Reclamation – Proposals Meet Strong Resistance (from the Farmers Journal)

Macra Table Quiz in Corkery’s

Michael — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 17:25:56 +0000

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Cork County Macra Novice Debating Winners

Michael — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 10:39:44 +0000

The Cork County Novice Debating final was held recently in Ballinagree, with Millstreet Macra representing the Muskerry Macra na Feirme region and Bantry Macra representing the Carbery Region. An entertaining debate was had with Millstreet emerging as overall victors on the night. Club members Rebecca Enright and James Kelleher won the ‘Best Chairperson’ and ‘Best Speaker’ awards respectively on the night – both have won the awards twice previously in the three rounds leading up to the Final which is an impressive feat in itself. We wish the team the best of luck in the Senior Debating in the New Year. Above L-R are: Kevin Walsh (Cork County Chairperson), James Kelleher, Rebecca Enright, Steven O’ Riordan.

Macra Novice Debating – County Semi-Final

Michael — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 18:31:12 +0000

Millstreet Macra’s Novice debating team defeated strong opposition from Donoughmore Macra in last weekend’s Cork County Novice Debating Semi-Final in Bandon.

They will now take part in the Final versus Bantry Macra na Feirme. The Final takes place in Ballinagree N.S. on Saturday, the 3rd December at 8.00 pm. All support would be greatly appreciated!

Macra – Club Meeting & Night Out

Michael — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 13:05:45 +0000

The Pub, Carriganima

Millstreet Macra’s November club meeting will take place this Saturday, 12th November, in the Pub, Carriganimma at 8.00 p.m. It will be followed by a club night out in the same venue with drinks and food from 9.00 p.m. and we will be joined by members from our newest – and closest – Muskerry club, Aghinagh Macra.
Anyone interested in joining can contact us on 087 3684138 or just come along on the night.

Macra Debating – into the Semi’s

Michael — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 07:59:42 +0000

Millstreet Macra Debating team

Well done to the Millstreet Macra novice debating team, who have reached the semi-final stage in Cork County on Sunday last, where they defeated a very strong Glanmire team to reach the last four. Team consists of Rebecca Enright, Michael O’ Riordan and James Kelleher. James also received the best speaker award on the day. Best of luck in the next round lads.

There’s a big Macra weekend coming up with the Seandún Rally, where Mark Neville will be in charge of tunes on Sunday night. For more information and photos, check out the Millstreet Macra Facebook page!

Best of Luck to the Macra Footballers this Weekend

Michael — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 11:33:54 +0000

Millstreet Macra are starting a newsletter which will be emailed out to those that sign up.
It is a weekly newsletter on club/regional news and events and is very handy for keeping up to date on what we in Millstreet Macra are up to!
If you would like to subscribe please e-mail and simply put “Subscribe” in the subject line and we will add you a.s.a.p

Macra Debating

Michael — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 08:06:29 +0000

Pictured on the left above are the successful Millstreet Macra debating team who defeated Banteer last Sunday to progress to the next round of the Cork County Novice debating. L-R: Rebecca Enright, Michael O’ Riordan, James Kelleher. Pictured on the right is Rebecca Enright receiving the award for overall bast Chairperson in the competition. [Visit Millstreet Macra on Facebook for more]

Pitch & Putt Tournament today

Michael — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 11:10:06 +0000

Macra News

Michael — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 11:40:35 +0000

Millstreet Macra Ladies and Mens 7 a side football teams who played for the regional Macra title in Ovens yesterday.

Millstreet Macra held a successful pool tournament in Fleming’s Bar Cullen on Friday last and will be hosting another such competition in the near future.
We are starting up a pitch and putt league in Millstreet from this Saturday at 3pm. Entrants can choose to compete in the one off competition on the day for €5 or both that and the ongoing league which is intended to run every fortnight (as long as the weather allows) for €6.
The Millstreet Macra men’s 7 a side football team retained their regional title for the second year in a row yesterday in a hotly contested final in Éire Óg versus the Terelton men’s team. Congratulations to them and best of luck in the National Finals next month. Hard luck to our ladies team who lost out in their Semi-Final.
We are also competing in the regional round of the impromptu debating and public speaking which is being held in the Wallis Arms in Millstreet on Wednesday night commencing at 7.30pm. All welcome to watch.
New members are always welcome and at this time of year there are still loads of competitions and events upcoming so it is a great time to get involved. You can find the club page on Facebook for more information.