Rathkeevin, Slievenamon and Fethard Macra na Feirme teamed together to run a charity car wash on Saturday November 5th and Sunday November 6th at the Showgrounds Shopping Centre in Clonmel to help raise much needed funds for a defibrillator for the centre.  An extremely enjoyable day was had by all and the event was a great success.  We would like to express our sincere gratitude to Julian and all at the Showgrounds, Sean O’Donoghue Motor Parts, Mahers Plant Hire, Clonmel Machinery, KK Vet and Hygiene, Scanlon’s Food Factory, all those who contributed to the event over the weekend and to all those who volunteered their time and efforts to wash cars.

Macra na Feirme consists of a nationwide network of clubs for young people aged between 17 and 35. There is something for all members with regular sports and social events, drama and public speaking competitions and community projects! If you are interested in joining Rathkeevin Macra please contact Noreen O’Sullivan on (087) 7774837, Slievenamon Macra contact Anne Marie Kirby on (086) 8400071 or Fethard Macra contact Liam Cleery on (086) 3998711.

RATHKEEVIN MACRA
Well done to Alma in the Strictly Come Dancing Competition! There will be a charity car wash on November 5th in the Showgrounds, Clonmel. This is to help raise funds for a defibrillator. The second round of paint balling league is on November 6th and all new team member are welcome. For more information about any of the above, please contact Noreen on 0877774837.

RATHKEEVIN MACRA
– Well done to all South Tipp members who took part in the public speaking competition in Rathkeevin Hall on Friday night. It was a brilliant success.
-There is a Meningitis Trust fundraiser on in Kilkenny on October 15th.- Alma is representing South Tipp Macra at Strictly Come Dancing in Hotel Minella on October 21st to raise funds for Barretstown.
– The next meeting is on in Rathkeevin Hall on Oct 23th at 7.30pm.
– The second round of the paintball league is on the 6th November in Cork. Well done to the team of ten, who came 3rd in the first round of the league.
– Anyone interested in joining our club please contact Noreen on 0877774837. It’s a great club with something for everyone and new members are always welcome.

RATHKEEVIN MACRA NOTES
The South Tipperary round of the public speaking competition will take place in Rathkeevin Hall on the 14th of October. Contact us if you would like to be part of the team . Supporters are also very welcome.
– Alma one of our members is representing South Tipperary Macra in Strictly Come Dancing to be held in Hotel Minella on October 21st. Funds raised for Barretstown. Tickets available.
-Well done to everyone who took part in the paintball league on Sunday 2nd October. A great day was had by all. The next round is on Nov 6th – if anyone wants to take part let me know.
– Affiliation fees are now due.
– Happy Birthday to Mick Wall, Regional Training and Development Officer for the South Tipp and Kilkenny.
– The next meeting will be in Rathkeevin Hall on Oct 20th at 8.30pm.
For details regarding any of the above, please contact Noreen on 0877774837.