Limerick Macra at the Limerick Show

LIMERICK SHOW 2008 – Munster’s Largest Agricultural Show

 

 

24 August: 

 Limerick Macra will have a stand at the Limerick Show, Munster s Largest Agricultural Show. Highlights of the day include Richie Kavanagh performing at 2pm and cookery demonstrations by chef Frank Moynihan. On Sunday, there will also be a farmer s market and a glamorous best dressed Lady and Gentleman competition.

If you are interested in finding out more about Macra, then why not go onto our excellent website, www.macra.ie. There are clubs throughout the County and if you are interested in finding out more, then you need to contact Lisa Cahill now on 086 4085877 or email limerick.macra@macra.ie

For more details on the Limerick see their link http://www.limerickshow.com/web/

Lisa Cahill

MacraVision National Final ,Greenhills Hotel, Limerick

4 Oct: Limerick  Macra will host the delightful MacraVision National Final at the Greenhills Hotel, Ennis Road, Limerick. It is a karaoke competition, where competitors dress up as their favourite act. Prizes awarded to the best solo, group and novelty performance on the night. If you are interested in participating in this event, please contact Lisa Cahill on 086 4085877

Lisa Cahill

Terre Madre Ireland 2008 Food Conference

Terre Madre Ireland 2008 Food Conference takes place in Waterford from 4th to 7th September and will explore the theme A Sustainable Future for the Irish Food Industry. This important event is being hosted by Slow Food Ireland and is sponsored by Bord Bia. Macra na Feirme is a patron of the event and will be participating in a number of the workshops during the conference on Friday 5th September in Waterford. Macra members are invited to register their interest in attending the conference on Friday 5th Sept. A special discounted fee of 50euro applies (including lunch and a garden banquet). For further details see www.terremadreireland.com or for a ticket text Derry Dillon on 087 283 4923

Lisa Cahill

Raft Race

South Tipperary Macra will run their annual Raft Race, followed by a BBQ and disco in Golden, Tipperary. The race will commence at 6.30pm For further information contact Eddie O’Donnell on  087 9846454

Forage systems Maize and Wholecrop silage competition

The closing dates for the first year of the Forage systems Maize and Wholecrop silage competition is drawing near, the deadline for the Wholecrop is August 15th and the Maize deadline is October 1st. For more information please contact Derry Dillon in Macra na Feirme national office on 01 4268904.

Tullamore Show

The Tullamore Show one of Irelands biggest Agricultural events was cancelled over the weekend due to bad weather. The show was expected to attract over 50,000 visitors to the Co Offaly town. It is not clear at this stage whether the show will be rescheduled, but watch this space for details of the re-scheduled Macra na Feirme FBD Farmskills Competition. Six teams, from Clodagh, in North Tipperary, Clonakilty in Carbery, Callen in Kilkenny, Ballycoog in Wicklow, Kinnegad in Westmeath and Moynalty in Meath, will battle it out at the Tullamore show for the title of National Farmskills champions. The Tullamore Agricultural Show was to be held on August 10th. The aims of the competition are to help young farmers develop various farm skills and techniques, to demonstrate to the public the skills required in modern farming, and to create greater awareness of farm safety. Speaking before the event, Eddie O’Donnell chair of Macra na Feirme’s agricultural affairs committee points out the importance of the competition saying, Macra na Feirme are committed to the ongoing vocational development of our members and the FBD Farmskills Competition is a vital platform for helping young farmers become accomplished at various new farm skills and techniques. The competition also emphasises safety in the workplace, which is a very important issue for farmers, competitors will display proficiency and talent in every aspect of the competition, from tractor skills to fencing.

Lisa Cahill

Dinner Dating at Fitzgerald’s Woodlands House Hotel

Dinner Dating at Fitzgerald’s Woodlands House Hotel. Do you like good food and good company? Single? Then sign up for the food and dating evening coming your way on Friday 22nd August @ 8.00pm. It promises to be an evening of great fun. The evening will commence with a punch Reception, followed by an 8 course meal, wine and entertainment. Tickets cost 67.00 per person and the age range of the event is 30’s & 40’s. For further information contact Aidan on 085 1436226, email limerickspeeddating @gmail.com

or visit: http://www.limerickspeeddating.com/Framework/Index.asp?PageID=86

Lisa Cahill

Ardhu Ryan ,54 years On, Down Memory Lane

The Ardhu Ryan situated on the Ennis Road had a special vistior  “Shelia Daly “  Christmas Day 2007 who returned to pay a visit to the Hotel of her wedding reception for the first time in 54 years which turned out to be something special as when you view the video. Shelia was met at the doors of a now listed building with flowers from the Manager which made the day a bit more special for her. This is her story.

Special thanks to my good friend in Galway  http://www.youtube.com/user/liocarcinus who has an excellent You Tube Channel and check out http://www.marine.ie/home/services/operational/stock/Life+Cycle+of+the+Atlantic+Salmon.htm also