Miss Blue Jeans.

As many of you are aware. The annual Blue Jeans Country Festival takes place in Athboy Co. Meath over the June Bank Holiday weekend. I’m sure there are very few Macra members who have not enjoyed the festival first hand but for those new members out there I can assure you that it is one of the best Macra festivals with plenty happening over the four days. This year’s festival promises to be bigger and better than ever! With that in mind there was strong competition in the county competing for the Monaghan Queen title which was held in Annaghmullen recently. After much deliberation Katriona Lennon from Lough Egish was crowned winner. We wish her all the best as she prepares for the festival over the coming weeks.

Lough Egish Macra will host a club fundraiser on May 21^st in the social centre, Annaghmullen. All clubs are encouraged to attend the event to welcome our newest club to Monaghan.

AGM.

The National AGM is being hosted by Cavan Macra this Saturday May 8th. The event will take place in the Cavan Crystal Hotel. The main business of the date is will be inaugurating the new president of Macra na Feirme, Alan Jagoe and his three vice presidents. The business part of the day will be followed by entertainment into the early hours of the morning which will include the National Debating finals. This promises the be a great weekend and everyone is encouraged to support our neighbours in Cavan. Tickets for the evening activities are available from any of the Cavan team priced at €10 each. If you book your tickets before the agm you will avail of the discounted price of two for €15. Further information is available on the Cavan Macra Facebook page.

Reminder:

He closing date is fast approaching for the competitions below, so if your interested log onto www.macra.ie.

FBD Young Farmer of the Year is underway. Anyone interested in entering can download an application form from the website.

The annual silage competition is also underway. Further information available online.

All budding sheep farmers are encouraged to check out Macra’s sheep scholarship also available online.

New members and anyone interested in Macra are encouraged to come along to any of our events get a feel for what Macra’s all about. You can also contact our training and development officer Mick Larkin on 0877792414.

Anyone with notes for inclusion in coming Macra notes are asked to contact Brenda on 087-9519249 or at brendamcquillan0@gmail.com.