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The national final of Macra na Feirme's variety entertainment contest, the FBD Capers Competition, took place in Cappoquin Community Centre, Co. Waterford last Saturday. With over 750 people in the audience, Bree Macra, Co. Wexford beat off stiff competition from six other groups to take home the top award on the night.

The winning team consisted of Sinead Hughes, Sinead Doyle, Aine Doyle, Sarah Doyle, Aoife Doyle, Michelle Hogan, Claire Doyle, Michelle Hogan, Claire Doyle, Aine Tyrell, Niall Doyle, Stephen Donohoe, Cathal Byrne, Michael Long, Sean Hogan, Cait Doyle and Annie Parle.

Berrings Macra club from Muskerry, Co. Cork were in joint second place with Freemount Macra from Avondhu, Co. Cork. Other prizes given on the night included Best Producer to Tim Mullane, Berrings Macra and Best Act went to Soldiers' March by Berrings Macra. Best Female Performer was  Joan Marie Healy, Berrings Macra and Best Male Performer was  Ian Walsh, Wicklow Rainbow Team.

Macra’s 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.

Speaking at the event, Alan Jagoe, National President of Macra na Feirme, said, “Congratulations to all the teams who took part. Their talent, enthusiasm and hard work really showed. I’d like to thank our sponsors FBD for all their help in making the competition a success. Thanks to Waterford Macra for hosting what was a great nights entertainment.”