Kieran O'Dowd Macra Na Feirme President launching the Teagasc Sligo/Leitrim/Donegal Advisory Region 2015 - 2020 Strategic Plan Launch. Photo Clive Wasson
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Following the close of nominations last week, Macra’s presidential and vice-presidential elections are under way.
Every two years, Macra clubs elect a new national president and three vice-presidents.
The candidates for national president are:
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Eamon Cassells, Gillstown, Athboy, Co Meath.
Paddy Delaney, Cremorgan, Timahoe, Portlaoise.
Séan Finan, Ballinlough, Castlerea, Co Rosommon.
Michelle O’Callaghan, Shanballyrea, Knockraha, Co Cork.
The candidates for Leinster vice-president are:
Noel Duffy, Athlone road, Ferbane, Co Offaly.
Odile Evans, Plattenstown, Arklow, Co Wicklow.
Aoife Lanigan, Rosemount, Newpark Drive, Co Kilkenny.
Gerard Griffin, Barnahown, Araglen, Fermoy, Co Cork, is running for Munster vice-president.
The candidates for northwest vice-president are:
Ray Gilmartin, Corlough, Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim.
Caroline O’Dowd, Gurteen, Ballymote, Co Sligo.
Each candidate is profiled in the Macra na Feirme election booklet, which is available for download on www.macra.ie.
The election will take place in the Irish Farm Centre, Dublin, on 7 April and the elected candidates will take up office at the Macra AGM on 9 May. The deadline for ballots is 1pm on 7 April. Find out more about hustings on macra.ie.
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Following the close of nominations last week, Macra’s presidential and vice-presidential elections are under way.
Every two years, Macra clubs elect a new national president and three vice-presidents.
The candidates for national president are:
Eamon Cassells, Gillstown, Athboy, Co Meath.
Paddy Delaney, Cremorgan, Timahoe, Portlaoise.
Séan Finan, Ballinlough, Castlerea, Co Rosommon.
Michelle O’Callaghan, Shanballyrea, Knockraha, Co Cork.
The candidates for Leinster vice-president are:
Noel Duffy, Athlone road, Ferbane, Co Offaly.
Odile Evans, Plattenstown, Arklow, Co Wicklow.
Aoife Lanigan, Rosemount, Newpark Drive, Co Kilkenny.
Gerard Griffin, Barnahown, Araglen, Fermoy, Co Cork, is running for Munster vice-president.
The candidates for northwest vice-president are:
Ray Gilmartin, Corlough, Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim.
Caroline O’Dowd, Gurteen, Ballymote, Co Sligo.
Each candidate is profiled in the Macra na Feirme election booklet, which is available for download on www.macra.ie.
The election will take place in the Irish Farm Centre, Dublin, on 7 April and the elected candidates will take up office at the Macra AGM on 9 May. The deadline for ballots is 1pm on 7 April. Find out more about hustings on macra.ie.
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