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Macra Na Feirme calls for action to resolve flooding at Lough Funshinagh
Macra na Feirme has called for urgent government intervention regarding flooding at Lough Funshinagh.
Young farmer and rural youth survey announced
Macra na Feirme want to hear from all those living or working in rural Ireland.
Macra encourages members and all young people to register to vote
Macra na Feirme welcomed announcements this week that a General Election will be held and looks forward to the opportunity to ensure rural young people and young farmers are properly represented in the next Daíl.
Westmeath Macra member crowned 2016 Queen of the Land
Karen Elliffe of Ballinagore Macra in Westmeath was crowned the 2016 W.R Shaw Queen of the Land at the Bridge House Hotel in Tullamore recently.
Young People from Mayo Excel in Foróige Youth Citizenship Awards
The Foróige Youth Citizenship Awards in partnership with Aldi took place last Saturday July 2 in the Citywest Hotel and Conference Centre, Dublin. Islandeady Foróige Club scooped the Gold Star Award for its project "A village enhancement project including the re-development of a local slipway", and Cyber Crew Ballina Neighbourhood Youth Project won a Bronze Star Award for its project "An internet safety awareness campaign". There was lots of other Mayo involvement in the awards.
Mountbellew Agricultural College takes top prize at Macra Challenge Day
Students from each of the agriculture and forestry courses in Mountbellew Agricultural College participated in the recent annual Colleges Challenge Day, held in conjunction with Macra na Feirme and hosted in Mountbellew Agricultural College.
Ballina’s Sean O’Donnell wins Young Farmer of the Year
Ballina man Sean O’Donnell scooped one of the most prized accolades in the farming sector in Ireland on Tuesday night.
O’Donnell is Mayo’s young farmer of the year
The Mayo FBD Young Farmer of the Year winner has been announced as Sean O’Donnell from Ballina. He will go on to represent Mayo at the semi-final of the 16th annual FBD Young Farmer of the Year Competition, run by Macra na Feirme in partnership with the IFA.
Entries sought for Mayo FBD Young Farmer of the Year
The 16th FBD Young Farmer of the Year competition has been launched and young farmers in Mayo who are actively involved in the running of a farm, full or part time, are invited to apply. A county winner will be chosen who will go through to the All-Ireland final in September. The competition was launched by organisers, Macra na Feirme, sponsor FBD, and partner, the IFA.
