Macra news: Chance to play at Croke Park on offer

Ever dreamed of playing in Croke Park?

Macra na Feirme has become only the second non-GAA charitable organisation to be allowed take to the field for a full match-day experience.

Freemount Macra members Lisa Lucey and Lisa Ring, who placed third in the All Ireland final of drama, with Michael Lucey, producer, and Macra national president Seán Finan.

Just 31 Macra members will be involved and each will:

Meet GAA legend Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh and play on a team managed by Pat Spillane or John O’Mahony;

Receive a one-off Macra kit (jersey, shorts, and socks);

Bring family and friends along to see the match;

Receive a player profile in the souvenir match-day; programme, including company sponsor and logo;

Get the full match-day Croke Park experience, which includes travelling to the stadium by bus and full use of the stadium’s facilities.

The event will take place on June 13.

Those interested in taking part would be required to fundraise €1,000, plus a deposit of €200 is needed to guarantee a place, which will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Those interested in taking part should email mhallows@ macra.ie or call 01 4268900.