Jill McGuinness represented Meath in Queen of the Land

                                                                     Jill McGuinness 

Meath Macra had a brilliant weekend from the 13th till the 15th of November. It all occurred in the Bridge House Hotel in Tullamore. They were represented by the fabulous Jill McGuinness from Ardcath  Macra, in one of Macras biggest competitions of the year known as 'Queen of the Land'. Jill enjoyed her weekend being chauffeured around, getting the hair and makeup done, and just being treated like a proper QUEEN for a weekend. Danny, her lovely escort from Offaly 'done a great job' more than she could ask her. The main staircase of the hotel, was a great spot for the selfies and the 'lovely photos'. She had 'an amazing turnout from Meath Macra', who traveled down to support their queen in the competition. The main sponsors of the event were Tullamore Dew and WR Shaw New Holland Tractor garage. The festival really did organize a 'brilliant weekend'. Saturday night was casino night, it was a good bit of craic. Jill made it to the final 6 in a play off of 21s, she said it was a 'great laugh'. She 'had the best weekend ever' she 'really enjoyed it'. Meath Macra were very proud of their queen! She did so well with her interview on Saturday night. That weekend will be one to remember for Meaths Jill. The best weekend of her life! 

Meath Macra Finalists

Meath Macra are very proud to announce their finalists for the following competitions:

Impromptu Public Speaking, Micheal Bennett.

Debating, Athboy Macra and North Meath Macra will be representing us in the next round of debating.

Bowling, Moynalty Macra.

A great night was had by all. Best of luck to those representing the county in the competitions. You will do us PROUD!

Micheal Bennett- Impromptu Public Speaking Finalist

Moynalty Macra- Bowling finalists 

North Meath Macra- Debating representatives in the finals

Eamon Cassells hosts Meath Macra Stock Judging workshop

Meath Macra Members who attended the workshop

On September 3rd, Meath Macra attended a Beef  Stock Judging workshop, to prepare for the county round of the competition in the coming weeks. The workshop was held by Eamon Cassells on his Farm in Athboy. Beef stock judged in the workshop were; Angus, Parthenaise, Herefords and Limousines. Meath Macra would like to thank all who attended, and especially Eamon Cassells for hosting the workshop. 

Meath Macra travelled down to Limerick

From left to right (standing)

Alan Beirne, Joanna Gargan, Micheal Bennett, Darren Dowdall, Dwane Lynch, Matthew Brady, Dermot Connolly, Sean Corrigan, Claire Gough, Adam Burke and Luna Orofiamma.

From Left to right (seated)

Siobhan Kearney, Sean Finan (Macra President), Ciaran Kearney and Orla Lenehan. 

Meath Macra travelled down to Limerick for County Officer training on the 28th of August. What a great weekend was had by all! We would like to congratulate Alan Beirne on his bronze award for County Treasurer and Darran Smyth on his silver award for County Chairperson for Social, Travel, and Sports. 

Alan Beirne and Sean Finan (Macra President) 

Darran Smyth and Sean Finan (Macra President)

Top 14 Macra Clubs Announced – AIB Club of the Year

The elite group of top Macra clubs in the country have been announced. These clubs will go through to the semi-final of Macra’s AIB Club of the Year competition.

They are:

· Ballinascarthy Macra, Carbery, Co. Cork

· Ballylanders Macra, Co. Limerick

· Berrings Macra, Muskerry, Co. Cork

· Carrigaline Macra, Seandun, Co. Cork

· Croom Macra, Co. Limerick

· Freemount Macra, Avondhu, Co. Cork

· Johnstown Coolgreany Macra, Co. Wicklow

· Glanmire Macra, Seandun, Co. Cork

· Moynalty Macra, Co. Meath

· North Dublin Macra, Co. Dublin

· Trebler R Macra, Dublin

· Crossmahon Bandon, Carbery, Co. Cork (Best emerging club)

· Estuary Macra, Co. Limerick (Best emerging club)

· St Mullins, Co. Carlow (Best emerging club)

The AIB Club of the Year title recognises Macra clubs’ achievements throughout the year, and it is the highest accolade a club can achieve. Crossmahon Bandon Macra, Estuary Macra and St Mullins Macra are competing in the ‘Best Emerging Club’ category.

The 14 clubs will now go forward to participate in the national semi final of the AIB Club of the Year competition. From the top 14 clubs, seven are chosen to go on to the national final which will take place at the Macra na Feirme annual conference which will be held this year in the Mount Wolseley Hotel, Tullow, Co. Carlow on the 26^th October.