Meath Macra host City North event
MEATH Macra na Feirme are gearing up to host the Make It Meath Royal Rally 2017 in the City North Hotel, Gormanston over the October Bank Holiday weekend.
The Rally is Macra na Feirme’s Annual Young Farmers Conference and this is the first time in Macra’s history that the event will be hosted by Meath Macra. With thanks to the main sponsor Meath County Council and associate sponsor Keenan Alltech, this is an event not to be missed.
The Rally is the biggest event of the Macra year and will offer activities to suit everyone and a place for Macra members and non Macra members to make friends and memories that will last a life time.
This year’s young Farmers conference is taking place at the Venue theatre, Ratoath, CO. Meath and will focus on the use of technology in the field and the effective use of social media to promote a positive image of farming.
On the Saturday night of the Rally, Meath Macra will host a Patrons night for past Macra members. This offers a great opportunity for past members to get in involved in the biggest night in the Macra year. All former members are more than welcome and encouraged to attend.
Full Weekend Iteninary below:
Friday October 27th 7:30pm Official Opening Ceremony, 10:30pm Fancy dress theme Heroes and Villians, Music by Over the Limit and DJ till Late
Saturday October 28th 9am Bus departs for Beef tour (Kepak and Country Crest). 9:30am Bus departs for Dairy tour (Joe Leonard’s and David Moore)
10:30am Bus departs for Alternative tour (A food safari across the Boyne Valley including Michael Finnegan’s goat farm and Slane Distillery)
1pm Beef and Dairy tours arrive at the Venue theatre, Ratoath for the National Conference (The theme of this year’s conference is ‘iFarmer – Technology in Agriculture’)
8pm Patrons Night for past Macra members
8pm National final of Macra Club of the Year and Best new Member
10:30pm Music by the Waxies and DJ till late
Sunday October 29th 11am – 1pm Charity partner Dogs Trust will be in the hotel lobby
11am – 4pm Free entertainment on the hotel grounds for all Macra members and non-Macra members , including bungee runs, gladiator competitions, inflatable disco tractor and sumo suits. 7:30pm Gala Banquet 11pm Music by the Madisons and DJ till late
The weekend is open to all, Macra and non Macra members. It promises to be a fun-filled weekend not to be missed. all