• Bantry Macra is holding a dinner dance on Friday 6 February 2015 at 7.30pm in the Westlodge Hotel, Bantry. Music on the night will be provided by the fantastic Ui Bhriain with a DJ afterwards. Tickets are priced at €30 and can be bought from any club member. Call 086-1902623 for more information.
  • Waterford Macra Ag Affairs Committee presents a free veterinary talk on animal health issues during the spring calving period by Dirk Huntenburg MRCVS on 13 January from 7.45pm in The Holy Cross Pub, Butlerstown, Waterford City. Dirk is a lead partner in the CCW veterinary practice, based in Carrick-on-Suir. Topics to be covered on the night include pre-calving preparations, calving difficulties, calf care and cow welfare post-calving among others. Tea/ coffee will be provided afterwards. All welcome.
  • The Seandún ski trip is taking place from 17 January in Mayrhofen, Austria. For more information, contact Niall Nicholson, Seandún social and travel officer, on 087-7529027.
  • It’s that time of year again – it’s time to dust off the January blues with the entertaining Northwest Kings and Queens event and royal banquet. The evening starts at 7.30pm on 31 January in the Sligo Park Hotel. Tickets are €25. Entry to the afters is just €10 for Macra members (must present membership card on entry) or €15 for non-members.