Macra

BotanyRox

Are there are macra members on here?

Clare Bear

BotanyRox wrote: »

Are there are macra members on here?

I am. I'm a member of Seandun in Cork. Rarely get to do much these days though because I live in Dublin. Always go to the Rally, Blue Jeans, Mr Personality etc when I can though. Love Macra!

BotanyRox

You should join up with some of the Dublin Clubs Im in Dublin Mountains. Even to come to things cos Macra in Dublin is just getting off its knees...I love it too, you meet people you would never otherwise i think!

tismesoitis

yep 1 here have been an active member for the last 17 years:eek: joined in 94 at 18 years and took part in prob my last competition last weekend. macra is imo the best the most underrated youth organisation in this country!!! best thing i ever did was join!

Clare Bear

BotanyRox wrote: »

You should join up with some of the Dublin Clubs Im in Dublin Mountains. Even to come to things cos Macra in Dublin is just getting off its knees...I love it too, you meet people you would never otherwise i think!

I know, was thinking of joining the North County Dublin one alright but anytime I've asked on their Facebook I've been ignored so that's kind of put me off them to be honest. Might look in to joining Dublin City maybe. Bit out of the way for me though.

bogman_bass

Member of Athboy for the past 10 years. Cant get enough of it!
tismesoitis pretty much summed it up. I've gotten so much out of it, seen a bit of the world and made friends for life

whelan1

i found our local macra to be very clicky , iykwim... they where a group and didnt really welcom new members , i went about 4 times before i gave up

Clare Bear

whelan1 wrote: »

i found our local macra to be very clicky , iykwim... they where a group and didnt really welcom new members , i went about 4 times before i gave up

Yeah some are definitely like that....I find the women in some clubs are bad that way unfortunately. Most clubs are great though, the one I joined was brilliant, they couldn't have been more welcoming. That's their tough if they're like that though, new members is what keeps macra clubs going.

Birdnuts

whelan1 wrote: »

i found our local macra to be very clicky , iykwim... they where a group and didnt really welcom new members , i went about 4 times before i gave up

Thats is very much a trait of Irish people in general - this idea of the "Friendly Irish" is very much a Bord Failte gimmick. The Irish think their being friendly by plamas'ing strangers:rolleyes:

Clare Bear

Birdnuts wrote: »

Thats is very much a trait of Irish people in general - this idea of the "Friendly Irish" is very much a Bord Failte gimmick. The Irish think their being friendly by plamas'ing strangers:rolleyes:

To be fair though most Macra clubs are great to new people, it's just the odd few that are like that.

MacraPat

I'm in Macra the last 3 years but I'm only active for the last year. Deeply regret wasting the first few years.

Corsendonk

Clare Bear wrote: »

I know, was thinking of joining the North County Dublin one alright but anytime I've asked on their Facebook I've been ignored so that's kind of put me off them to be honest. Might look in to joining Dublin City maybe. Bit out of the way for me though.

I never knew one existed!!

bogman_bass

Clare Bear wrote: »

I know, was thinking of joining the North County Dublin one alright but anytime I've asked on their Facebook I've been ignored so that's kind of put me off them to be honest. Might look in to joining Dublin City maybe. Bit out of the way for me though.

Treble R would be the most active of the dublin clubs. also the closest to the city centre

tismesoitis

if u lookin for a club in north dublin why not skip across the border to ardcath macra in co meath,a great active club with loads of sound members!!! if u need contact no.s just ask and i,ll find some 4 u.

stanflt

tismesoitis wrote: »

if u lookin for a club in north dublin why not skip across the border to ardcath macra in co meath,a great active club with loads of sound members!!! if u need contact no.s just ask and i,ll find some 4 u.

rumour has it they spend a lot of time with dessie in bennetts!!!!!!!!!:)

tismesoitis

now now stanflt we don't want to paint a bad picture of macra;) but have to say i'm guilty of spending a night or 2 with them in bennetts with a gang from our club:D:D good craic have to say

stanflt

tismesoitis wrote: »

now now stanflt we don't want to paint a bad picture of macra;) but have to say i'm guilty of spending a night or 2 with them in bennetts with a gang from our club:D:D good craic have to say

what club are you with-tullyallen

barryoc1

Few queries on Macra (thinkin of joinin):
1. How often they meet up?
2. What do they do? As in is it a case of meeting up in a hall one week and organising a pub session for the next weekend? Or are there many pub sessions?
3. Does it cost anything?
4. Is there loads of clubs in each county? I am in Limerick and i think there is one in Croom anyway. Probably the nearest one too me. Anyone know much about this group? PM me instead if you like.

Cheers.

bogman_bass

Ah! This old chestnut. "What is macra?"

1) It depends on the club really and the time of year.
most clubs would have a meeting every 2 weeks or so but you could have compititions or practices or social events on other nights. If you wanted you coupld have every night of the week taken up with macra.
But you can do as much or as little as you want. But like anything, the more you put in the more you get out of it

2) Basiclly its a rural youth group for 17-35 year olds. There are 6 key areas: travel, sport, agriculture, performing arts, public speaking and community involvement
Thats the official speil anyways.
the way i see it though its A) a social outlet The counties largest dating service and C) a way to learn new skills like public speaking

3) 20 yo yos in your first year

4)some counties are stronger than others. Cork, Tipp and Meath are probaly the strongest but Limerick has come on a lot in the past 3/4 years not sure how many clubs are there at the moment.

Feel free to PM me if you need more info

LadyTrish

I love it!! you have all moved away from the forum and enjoy the total anonimoty here... Im also in Macra. Love it! Iv been in it for years and I really cant say enough good things about it!

kevthegaff

went with a friend to a table quiz a couple of years back, got pissed and that was the last thing i remembered. if i was single again id prob do it again:)

Dubmon

Hi Guys,

Macra na Feirme Dublin are hosting a quiz this Wednesday, 13 February 2013, in Doyles.

The quiz shall commence from 8 pm. All proceeds shall assist county costs for the year. Usually relaxed and great nights craic.

Krgds,

Macra Dublin

delaval

I wish I was still young enough to still partake..............was brilliant craic still know people all around the country

SKIPPY150

Have been in Macra for years. Like bogman and others have said its the best thing since sliced bread. have made loads of friends all over the country, even met the missus through it. never regret joining for a minute:D:D