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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.

The Galway FBD Young Farmer of the Year county finalist has been announced as Gerald Harney from Ardrahan, County Galway.

The Addergoole Macra table quiz will be held in Murphy's Bar, Lahardane at 9.30pm. Raffle and finger food on the night. Teams of four, €20 per table.

Addergoole Macra are holding a fundraising table quiz on Friday February 1 at 9.30pm. Teams of four are €20 per team. There will also be a raffle and finger food on the night.

Macra Na Feirme is in the process of setting up a club in north Mayo serving Ardagh and the surrounding areas.

Claremorris Macra will hold its next meeting on Thursday January 10 at 9pm in Maxwells, Claremorris. It is important that all officers and members attend.

Engaging with your neighbours can help you avoid dangerous isolation - that was the message from rural organisation, Macra na Feirme, as they launch the annual Know Your Neighbour Weekend. The initiative, in its seventh year, aims to bring communities together to socialise and have fun. Know Your Neighbour Weekend will take place on July 14-15.

Macra clubs from across Westmeath are being urged to enter this year’s AIB Macra na Feirme Club of the Year competition, which was launched last weekend at the Blue Jean Country Queen Festival in Athboy.

The 2012 national semi-finals of the Macra Na Feirme amateur drama finals take place on March 31 and April 1 at Roscommon Arts Centre. Hosted by the Roscommon Executive, six clubs from counties Roscommon, Sligo, Galway, Donegal, and Leitrim will compete for two places in the national finals taking place in April in Laois. Each evening, a total of three one-act plays will be performed by three separate groups, with the overall winners being announced after the performances on Sunday night.