Cork candidates among nominees for Macra na Feirme elections
The two nominations for president are Josephine O’Neill from Callan Macra, Co Kilkenny, and Conor Murphy from Whitechurch Macra, Co Cork.
Two candidates have put themselves forward to be the next president of Ireland's rural youth organisation Macra na Feirme.
The two nominations for president are Josephine O’Neill from Callan Macra, Co Kilkenny, and Conor Murphy from Whitechurch Macra, Co Cork.
Commenting, Elaine Houlihan, returning officer for the Macra national elections, said: “It’s brilliant to see two elections happening in the organisation for the role of national president and Munster vice-president.
“I am delighted to announce Andrew Dunne and John Duffy as the Leinster and North-West vice-presidents elect,” continued Ms Houlihan.
The pair will take over the roles from Patrick Jordan and Rob Lally at the national AGM this May in Co Clare.
The four Munster vice-presidential nominees include:
- William Clancy, Borrisoleigh Macra, Co Tipperary;
- Tom Long, Rathkeevin Macra, Co Tipperary;
- Liam Coppinger, Midleton Macra, Co Cork;
- John Lonergan, Glanmire Macra, Co Cork.
“On behalf of the current presidential team, I would like to wish all candidates the very best of luck on the campaign trail,” Ms Houlihan added.
Ballot papers will be issued on March 14, with the count taking place in Irish Farm Centre on April 4.
