Candidates take to the hustings in bid to be Macra’s next president

THE three candidates for the presidency of Macra na Feirme set out their stalls at the first of a series of countrywide hustings in Carlow last night.

Seeking election as the 32nd president are Michael Gowing, Kilminchy, Portlaoise, Co Laois; Flor O Gorman, Imokilly, Co Cork, but from Kilbeg, Tallow, Co Waterford; and Tom Quirke, Lissavalley, Barnaderg, Tuam, Co Galway.

Michael Gowing, the current national chairperson, who is a dairy and beef farmer, said his goal as president would be to have an increasing, vibrant active organisation.