Leadership is being forensically examined across the United States where the process of choosing the next president is under way and in Ireland it is the focus of much attention with the general election campaign in full flow.

Three winners, two from Cork, were awarded National Leadership Awards at a gala event in Dublin last week.

Johnstown/Coolgreaney Macra from Wicklow took home the top prize at Macra’s All-Ireland drama final in Sligo.

Members of Carrigaline Macra started the year in style at their annual New Year’s Eve Ball which was held in the Silver Springs Moran Hotel.