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info@eastcorkjournal.ie Macra na Feirme
titions. Since then I have gone to take part in every side of Macra from com- petitions to fundraising activities and of course traveling the length and breath of the
all the different events.
country I
have been sports officer of the club for a few years I also was the assis- tant treasurer for the past 2 years. I also represent- ed Seandun in the Mr Personality Competition.
What made you want
to become Chair of Gl- anmire Macra? It was always some-
By Michael Buckley
Summer and we move closer the
As the sun sets on our warmth of
our stoves, the Macra na Feirme calendar reignites for the forthcoming year. As Glanmire
Macra
makes its last few prepa- rations for the new sea- son, Club Chairperson, Seamus Reid takes some time to talk about his ex- perience in the organisa- tion. The 26 year old is a native of White’s Cross Glanmire and is a long serving member of the club. He previously held the position of Sports Officer and Assistant Treasurer before
step-
ping up to Chairperson. So Seamus how did
you get involved in Glan- mire Macra? When I was in 6th
year in school current mem-
ber Tomas Cuffe asked me would I take part in Farm Skills.
Of course
i was delighted with the chance
to join Mac-
ra. But my mother had different ideas, no way was she leaving me join during my Leaving Cert year!! So I never got to take part in Farm Skills that year but I joined as soon as I finished my Leaving Cert.
Did your mother need
much convincing to let you join? Once I was finished
my Leaving Cert, she was happy to let me join, so she didn’t need much convincing.
She heard
good things about Macra and was happy for me to be involved.
Great stuff Seamus,
tell us your best memo- ry during your time in- volved in Macra? I have a lot of brilliant
What have you done
since joining Glanmire Macra? Where do I start
there isn’t much I hav- en’t done!! When I first started in Macra I main- ly took part in the sport and agricultural compe-
memories of my time in Macra so far. The one that stands out the most for me would have to be winning the National Ca- pers Final. So Capers is a light variety show and back in 2014/15 I was asked to take part in the cast.
It was great craic
and a brilliant way to get to know my club mates. Winning the final was a great bonus.
After win-
ning the All Ireland we went on a prize winners trip. That year we went to Madrid for a couple of days.
If anything those
days knitted us closer as a group and we had savage craic there.
thing I wanted to do over the years. I have been in the club over 7 years now and I felt it was time for to step up and take on some of the work load. Some of our older members have put an unbelievable amount of time and hard work into the club over the years. I am now one of those senior members and it’s important to me to do the same and con- tinue to make Glanmire as strong as possible over the next year.
what would you like to see
Macra
On that note Seamus, Glanmire
achieve in the next year? I would like to see the
club keep going in the upward curve that it has been going in the last few years. That involving bringing in new mem- bers and get them in- volved in as many aspects of Macra as possible. Hopefully we can get as many teams entered into as many competitions as
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Glanmire Macra Chat with Seamus Reid, Club Chairperson
possible. Most of all I would like to make sure that
every member in
Glanmire Macra enjoys they’re time in the club.
sounds of
Seamus you really want to lead from the front and ensure
Glanmire
members enjoy them- selves. Why is this so important to you? As I said, I’m in
the club 7 years – I’m one of the long- est serving members and I want to con- tinue the great work done by our older members.
I’m now
in a position where I am happy to take on the responsibility of Chair. provide
support
our new members like what was done for me when I first joined.
a social club, so it’s really important
Also, we’re to
me that our mem- bers our enjoying themselves and each other’s company. By making it fun and enjoyable, people will give more to the club.
What would you
say to anyone looking at joining Macra? I would say take
part in as many things as you can and don’t be afraid to do anything. The more you get
involved in
and things you do the more friends and memories you will make that
will you a life time. Don’t eastcorkjournal @eastcorkjournal / #eastcorkjournal last
I want to to
about yourself ? Outside
thing else to add? I’m looking forward
to the next year as Chair Of Glanmire Macra and can’t wait to get stuck in with the
excellent top
table I have on my side. No doubt it’ll be another great year and I’m look- ing forward to what the future will bring!
Glanmire Macra host
a weekly sport night that will be beginning form Tuesday 4th
forget about having fun! Tell us about a fun fact of Macra I
also love the GAA and play for Whites Cross GAA. Hup!!
Thanks for that Seamus, have you any-
Sept. This
is an excellent informal way to get to know peo- ple while getting some exercise in too. details can be
Further found
on our Facebook page https://www.facebook. com/glanmiremacrana- feirme/ or contact our secretary Gillian on 087 755 8026.
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