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New members welcome as Laois Macra groups set to host information night

Laois Macra na Feirme

Laois Macra are hosting a new members information night in Portlaoise Macra Hall (R32 EY24) on Thursday January 26 from 7.30pm to 9.30pm.

This information night is for all clubs in Laois. Clubs in Laois include: Ard Eireann, Durrow/Abbeyleix, East Laois, Mountmellick, Rathdowney and Portlaoise.

Members of each club will be available on the night to talk to.

Laois Macra holds Farm Walks, Sports Competitions like basketball and soccer, training courses on several different areas, plenty of social and travel activities and everything else in between.

A spokesperson for Laois Macra urged people with an interest to attend.

They said: “Are you between the ages of 17 and 35?

“Have you an interest in Travel, Sport, Agriculture, Performing Arts or Public Speaking? Then Macra could be the organisation for you.

“Laois Macra is a youth organisation that allows young people to meet up and meet people not only from Laois but from all over the country.

“It gives people great travel opportunities to see parts of the country and the world that you might never normally get to see. I

“It gives people great opportunities to learn new skills and create networks of friends that will last a lifetime.

“So why not join your local Macra club today? Call into us on the 26th of January anytime between 7.30pm and 9.30pm to find out everything Macra has to offer or Contact our Training and Development officer Liam – 0868151739 for more information.”

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