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:
The candidates for Leinster vice-president are:
Gerard Griffin, Barnahown, Araglen, Fermoy, Co Cork, is running for Munster vice-president.
The candidates for northwest vice-president are:
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.