Freemount named Macra club of the year

THE much-coveted Macra na Feirme club of the year award was won by Freemount, Co Cork, at the organisation’s annual rally in Little Island over the Bank Holiday weekend.

Another North Cork club, Mitchelstown, which was reformed last year, was chosen as the best emerging club.

Nicholas Butterly, Togher, Co Louth, won the best Macra member award from 11 other contestants.