The new Macra na Feirme website is now live and can be accessed here. The website has been some time in the making and it is hoped that over time, Macra members and potential members will be able to find all the information they require, through the new site.

It is fully optimised for smartphones and tablets and contains all the usual Macra news, photos and information on upcoming events as well as an interactive Macra calendar, improved historical records of competitions, a new streamlined ‘‘Join Macra’’ system and a new photo archive gallery, which will be expanded over the coming months as Macra digitises all of its photos it has in the national office stretching back to its foundation in 1944.

Members are encouraged to send in any old photos they have to the Macra national office if they would like to add to the archive collection. Please send all relevant information (such as a return address) if you want your photos returned.

Speaking about the launch of the new website, Macra na Feirme president James Healy said: ‘‘The new Macra site will be a very useful tool for members, potential members and patrons. The greater functionality and potential of the new website should make it easier than ever before, for members to stay up to date with the news from national and local Macra events and I would encourage members to add their own content to the new site by emailing national office with the latest news from their clubs.’’

Macra na Feirme is also in the process of developing an app for both iPhones and Android phones. This will be a new venture for the organisation and there will be more news on its progress in the coming weeks. Keep an eye on Macra’s social media channels for updates. In the meantime, have a look at the new website and email Macra PR manager Joe Coffey jcoffey@macra.ie if you have any suggestions or information you would like to add to the new site.