Macra was founded in 1944 and has been giving young people support and a social outlet ever since. Macra is a young peoples organisation that focuses on personal development and providing a social outlet through sports, drama, public speaking, leadership training, competitions and education.
In macra theres something for everyone:
– Agriculture
– Community Involvement
– Performing Arts
– Public Speaking
– Sport
-Travel
Theres also many other activities and events;
– National Conference Rally ( held every October Bank Holiday Weekend)
– Mr Personality
– Miss Blue Jeans
– Miss Macra
– Queen of the Land
– Club events
Competitions Include: – Sports
– Performing Arts/Drama
– Public Speaking
– Agriculture: *Know your Ag Table Quiz
*Welding
*Farm Skills
*Sheep Stockjudging
*Beef Stockjudging
*Dairy Stockjudging
*Young Farmer of the Year
*Silage Competition
Its great on your CV!!
Interested in meeting new people, trying something new or going new places? If you are aged between 17-35, join Ferbane/Banagher Macra! Whether its sport, social nights, public speaking or even a little drama you’re after, we cater for all and you can get involved as much or as little as you like!
Committee of Ferbane/Banagher is as follows:
Chairperson- Enda Feighery
Assistant Chairperson- Tom Needham
Secretary- Deirdre O’Rourke
Assistant Secretary- David Rourke
PRO- Sarah Jane Egan
Assistant PRO- Angela Ryan
Treasurer- Robert Heavin
Assistant Treasurer- Conor Mooney
Development Officer- Noel Duffy
If your interested in getting involved just contact any of the above committee or our Training & Development Officer Brigid Walsh at 086 0822038 or bwalsh@macra.ie
You can also check us out on Facebook and Twitter for upcoming events and meetings.
Thanking you,
Sarah Jane Egan
Fer/Ban PRO
