Cavan Macra set to host Macra’s 80th AGM
Cavan Macra will host the 2024 Macra Na Feirme National AGM which will be proudly sponsored by Lakeland Dairies, on Saturday, May 11th at Farnham Estate Spa & Golf Resort in Cavan.
A large contingent of county and regional delegates from across the country, members of the Macra na Feirme national staff, national officers and presidential team will be in attendance.
Ahead of this highly prestigious event, Cavan Macra representatives and Macra National President Elaine Houlihan travelled to Lakelands Head Office to launch their sponsorship deal for the AGM.
Niall Matthews Chairperson of Lakeland Dairies said, “We are delighted to sponsor the Macra AGM especially as it takes place in Cavan this year. Macra is a tremendous organisation and plays a critical role in shaping policy to benefit young farmers as well as being a hugely important social outlet for so many people in rural Ireland. Generational renewal is central to the ongoing success of our sector, and I know this will be an important theme at the Macra AGM in May. We look forward to attending on the day and we wish delegates a successful event.”
Cavan Macra chairperson Enda Shalvey said, “Cavan Macra are very grateful for Lakeland Dairies sponsorship and are looking forward to welcoming everyone to Cavan on the 11th of May”.
As part of the event Cavan Macra have organised a Banquet and live entertainment by 4 Degrees West.
Rob Lally Northwest Vice-President said, “It is great to have the National AGM back in the Northwest of Macra and I look forward to welcoming everyone back to the Northwest for what promises to be a great event in the Macra Calendar.”
Elaine Houlihan, National President of Macra echoed Cavan Macra’s thanks to Lakeland Dairies for coming on board as the main sponsor for this year’s national AGM and she commented, “I would like to thank Cavan Macra and all the committee members for organising what looks to be a great event in Farnham Estate, not only do we have our national AGM and banquet but we also have the National Final of the impromptu debating to look forward to on the 11th of May.”