Eileen leads the way in making the most of Macra

A QUALITY engineer from Riverstown is one of eight finalists in the Bank of Ireland-Macra na Feirme national leadership awards.

Eileen Martin is chairperson of Seandún Macra region and president of Glanmire club, which celebrates its golden jubilee next month. "I'm surprised and honoured at being chosen. I joined Macra eight or nine years ago nd I enjoy it greatly. Whatever you put into Macra, you get out of it," she said.

Eileen, who works with FCI in Fermoy, became involved in developing the Glanmire club, where she helped double the membership during her year as motivation officer. It was Seandún club of the year in 1996, 1997 and 1998.