T’feckin Greatest Show from Macra does us proud in final

Termonfeckin Macra flew the flag for Louth amongst the final six of Macra’s FBD Capers National Finals.

The competition was held in the WIT Arena in Waterford on February 2nd, and even though the competition was eventually won by Clonakilty Macra from Cork, the local group represented the wee county with pride and passion. Dubbed ‘ T’feckin Greatest Show’, their performance was well-received and cast and crew had a fantastic evening. They included Eamon Briscoe, Sarah Clutterbuck, Susie Keogh, Mary Marry, Sinéad Mathews, Aoife McEvoy, Eamonn McQuillan, Ciara Neasy, Sinéad O’Callaghan, Helena Reynolds on stage, producer Máire Leech, Caoimhe Leech on sound, lighting by John Leech and backstage crew Kevin Stapleton.

‘ This was a fantastic night’s entertainment and a fitting way to begin our 75th anniversary celebrations which will continue throughout the year, said Macra na Feirme National President James Healy. “Congratulations to our six finalists for the brilliant entertainment they provided on the night.”

Clonakilty held off stiff competition from Mountmellick on the night and Enfield Macra, Meath who placed third.

FBD Capers is a competition designed for clubs wishing to gain experience in producing and performing a light entertainment variety show, with performances ranging from singing and dancing to comedy and drama.