Forage systems Maize and Wholecrop silage

The first year of the Forage systems Maize and Wholecrop silage competition was launched last week. The aim of this prestigious competition, run by Macra na Feirme and sponsored by Forage Systems, is to reward the best growers of Wholecrop & Maize and assist new and existing young farmers in achieving this standard. Entrants must be aged between 17 and 35 and be involved in the management and decision making of the crop sampled. 8 semi finalists will go forward for interview where they will be judged on a number of criteria such as harvesting decisions, pitting and feeding of the crop. Speaking at the launch, Catherine Buckley, Macra Na Feirme, national president, said in this era of high feed costs it’s vital that young farmers make the most cost efficient choices, and alternative forages such as maize and wholecrop are examples of these. The competition serves to highlight the benefits of these forages and assist farmers to produce crops of the highest standards. Jim Buckley, Director of FK Forage Systems said we are delighted to work with Macra’s young farmers and to sponsor this competition as it rewards young farmers for their dedication to achieving the highest standards in crop production. The overall winner will be announced in January and will win a study trip to China visiting starch plants, sugar beet factories and a selection of dairy and beef farms. For more information please contact Derry Dillon in Macra Na Feirme national office on 01 4268904.

Limerick s Know Your Neighbour Weekend

Limerick s Know Your Neighbour Weekend got off to a great start on Friday night with a Community  Dance Event in Croom which went down very well by all those who attended .The weekend continued with people from around Limerick making an effort to meet familiar and unfamiliar neighbours. National awareness was built up prior to this event with advertisements on the national and local radio stations and articles in all papers. Limerick Macra rounded off the weekend with an enjoyable mini golf session for families and friends in the Unigolf complex in Limerick on Sunday followed by a BBQ in the Locke Bar. It  is hoped that this awareness and sense of community will continue from this weekend throughout the rest of the summer and the year to follow. Our communities are very important to us and the support, friendliness and general kindness we show to each other can contribute to a greater quality of life for each and everyone of us.

Upcoming events:Shannonside Club and Bruff Rugby Club

July 24 ; The Shannonside Club are holding a table quiz

 

Saturday in the Sports Bar at the University of Limerick. All are welcome and the quiz will commence at 8pm.

Tag Rugby Festival at Bruff RFC on Saturday 26th July.  There has been huge interest in this years festival with teams travelling from Cork, Clare, Galway, Tralee, Dublin, Clonmel and overseas!! This years festival promises to be the best yet!!! Come join in the fun!! There will be an afternoon Tag Blitz with top class IRFU referees on 8 pitches, all day sizzling Barbeque and full Bar facilities, test your rodeo skills on Bronco the Bucking Bull, Sumo Wresling suits, photo opportunity with Munsters prized Heineken Cup, Prize Giving by Special Guest, Exhibition match by touring side Rochdale Swarm UK,  Live Band “Intrigue”  followed by Disco till late…. On site camping facilities, individual shower and changing cubicles, fully equipped ladies powder room - all this for only 200 per team (up to 12 players) !!! Keep an eye on our website www.bruffrfc.com for updates!!  Less than 2 weeks to go now to the 3rd Annual “Bull n Booze” date is fast approaching……..teams are reminded to get your entries in asap to avoid disappointment! Full details & entry form available on the website www.bruffrfc.com  or contact  Grainne O’Keeffe on  087-9312817.

 

Callan Macra na Feirme Tractor Run

Callan Macra na Feirme, 26 County fundraising Tractor Run kindly sponsored by Callan Joinery will run from 15th-20th of July, in aid of Lifeline, a Suicide Awareness organization. The aim of the journey is to raise awareness and financial help and to highlight the issue of suicide awareness and prevention. Callan Macra have been motivated to undertake this fundraiser by their own personal experience for the need for such services with in their own locality. Comerfords Garage, Ballycallan, Co. Kilkenny have kindly supplied the tractors for the 6 days. Lifeline is a network of agencies and volunteers who have a common interest in suicide prevention and positive Mental Health Promotion across Kilkenny. Lifeline believes that communities can do something about suicide. Suicide prevention is everybody’s business. Some of the greatest obstacles to that communities can do something about suicide. Suicide prevention is everybody’s business. Some of the greatest obstacles to suicide prevention are the myths and taboos that prevent us talking about the problem, therefore Lifeline through education and awareness initiatives strives to get people talking about suicide, learning about the extent of the problem and highlighting the supports that exist. So get out there and show your support, as they will be coming to a town near you. The Timetable of the Journey is below Tues 15th July Callan Co. Kilkenny, Carrick-on-Suir Co. Tipperary, Clonmel Co. Tipperary, Cahir Co. Tipperary, Mitchelstown Co. Cork, Buttevant Co. Cork, Dromcolliher Co. Limerick, Newcastle West Co. Limerick, Abbeyfeale Co. Limerick. Wednesday 16th July Abbeyfeale Co Limerick, Listowel Co. Kerry, Tarbert Co Kerry and so on around the country from there. Please show your support as the tractors travel through the Limerick regions

Tipperary defeat Clare to win Munster Hurling Final

Munster News:

 

Tipperary — B Cummins 8; E Buckley 8, P Curran 8, C O’Brien 7; E
Corcoran 8, C O’Mahony 8, S Maher 7; J Woodlock 7, S McGrath 8; P
Kerwick 7, S Callinan 9, J O’Brien 9; E Kelly 8, L Corbett 8, S Butler
5. Subs: D Fanning 7 for Curran (30), M Webster 7 for Kerwick (48), H
Maloney 7 for Butler (53), B Dunne for Woodlock (66).

Scorers — Tipperary: J O’Brien 1-4, S Callinan 1-3, E Kelly 0-6 (2f), S
McGrath 0-3, L Corbett 0-2, J Woodlock, P Kerwick, H Maloney 0-1 each.

Clare — P Brennan 7; P Vaughan 7, F Lohan 6, G O’Grady 5; G Quinn 7, C
Plunkett 5, P Donnellan 6; B O’Connell 7, C Lynch 8; T Carmody 7, D
McMahon 6, J Clancy 7; T Griffin 5, N Gilligan 7, M Flaherty 5. Subs: D
O’Rourke 5 for Flaherty (26), G O’Connell 6 for Plunkett (41), F Lynch 6
for O’Rourke (60), B Nugent 7 for Griffin (63), M Murphy for McMahon
(68).
Clare: N Gilligan 0-9 (6f), C Lynch, M Flaherty (3f) 0-3 each, T Carmody
0-2, G Quinn, J Clancy 0-1 each.