The 2018 national talent competition is fast approaching. The closing date for entries is Wednesday 14 March. All entry forms can be posted with the entry fee of €60 to Adam Burke, Cullentra, Rathcore, Enfield, Co Meath.

Alternatively, the form can be submitted to tomacrantc@gmail.com followed by the entry fee to the previous address. All cheques/postal orders can be made payable to ‘‘Macra NTC’’.

You can download entry forms and rules online from the Macra na Feirme website.

There will be two national semi-finals taking place:

  • Saturday 14 April: St James’s Hall, Athboy, Co Meath.
  • Sunday 15 April: The Source Arts Centre, Thurles, Co Tipperary.

    • Final

    This year’s final will return to the Mullingar Arts Centre, Co Westmeath, on Sunday 6 May. Best of luck to all taking part in the county/regional rounds. If you have any queries, don’t hesitate to contact Adam atmacrantc@gmail.com