Macra young farmer Skillnet

The upcoming courses for the Macra young farmer Skillnet are as follows:

  • Emergency first aid and health: Saturday 24 March, Arklow Bay Hotel, 9.30am to 4.30pm.
  • DIY AI and ultrasound scanning: Monday to Friday, 26 to 30 March, Co Laois; Monday to Friday 16 to 20 April, St Patrick’s Hall, Stradbally, Co Laois; Monday to Friday, 21 to 25 May, Mountbellew College, Ballinasloe, Co Galway; Monday to Friday, 25 to 29 June, St Patrick’s Hall, Stradbally, Co Laois.

    • For information and to book your place, visit macra.ie/skillnet or contact the Macra Young Farmer Skillnet team at skillnet@macra.ie or by phoning 01-462 8900.

    Limerick Macra Easter Ball details announced

    The Limerick Macra Easter Ball will take place on Sunday 1 April in the four-star Fitzgerald’s Woodlands Hotel and Spa. The night will start with a drinks reception at 7pm, followed by a four-course meal. After the meal, there will be music from local band Tiny Giants and a DJ until late.

    Tickets are €35 and can be purchased from Siobhan Dunne on 087-343 3639, Liz Mason on 087-7904944 or Vanessa Crean on 087-267 6260.

    Room rates are from €110 to €130 for a twin room and €120 to €160 for a triple. Breakfast is included in both. Quote ‘‘Macra’’ when booking. To book, call 061-605 100.