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The Macra opportunity that took me across Europe and changed my career

Macra's Fiona O'Leary discusses the three years she has spent in a role she leaves this month.

NEWS 12 August 2026

The Macra opportunity that took me across Europe and changed my career

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All farmers urged to complete fodder budget as drought bites

All farmers urged to complete fodder budget as drought bites

NEWS 12 August 2026

Macra calls for urgent action over fodder shortage fears

Macra calls for urgent action over fodder shortage fears

NEWS 12 August 2026

Meet the young farmers crowned Ireland's farm skills champions

Meet the young farmers crowned Ireland's farm skills champions

Meet the young farmers crowned Ireland's farm skills champions

NEWS 10 August 2026

Macra warns Brittany Ferries exit is another blow to young farmers

Macra warns Brittany Ferries exit is another blow to young farmers

Macra warns Brittany Ferries exit is another blow to young farmers

NEWS 7 August 2026

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Hands off farm schemes in budget, say farm leaders

Hands off farm schemes in budget, say farm leaders

Farm schemes cannot be levied for an overspend on education, agree all the farm organsiations in advance of Budget 2027

NEWS 1 July 2026

Macra launches landmark 60th national autumn rally in Co Limerick

Macra launches landmark 60th national autumn rally in Co Limerick

Event will bring together hundreds of members from across Ireland for a weekend of competitions, networking, farm visits and social events.

NEWS 1 July 2026

Macra surplus topped €200,000 in 2025

Macra surplus topped €200,000 in 2025

The improvement in operating results was driven by a surge in membership fee income.

NEWS 1 July 2026

Members have a field day... and it’s all for a good cause

Members have a field day... and it’s all for a good cause

Fencing, bale pulling, water races and wheelbarrow challenges were all on the agenda as Monaghan Macra's annual Macra in a Field returned to Aughnamullan GAA on Saturday 4 July.

NEWS 1 July 2026

Sky’s the limit for Macra and Gaisce awards

Sky’s the limit for Macra and Gaisce awards

Macra members can now earn their Gaisce Award through participation in club and county activities.

NEWS 1 July 2026

Draft guidelines for rural and Gaeltacht housing welcomed

Draft guidelines for rural and Gaeltacht housing welcomed

This week's announcement of new planning guidelines for rural Ireland have received a broad welcome across the board.

EDITORIAL 1 July 2026

Macra brings budget priorities directly to decision-makers

Macra brings budget priorities directly to decision-makers

Macra members from across the country braved the heat to travel to Dublin for the organisation’s annual Lobbying Day, held in Buswells Hotel.

NEWS 1 July 2026

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