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Two candidates will battle it out to become the 38th president of Macra na Feirme.
John Keane from Co Laois, a member of Devil s Bit Macra in north Tipperary, and Daniel Long from south Tipperary are the two candidates for the role.
There will be a battle for the role of Munster vice-president with Áine McCarthy from Imokilly in Cork and Elaine Houlihan both nominated.
The elections of Leinster and North West vice-president look to be a much simpler affair, with one candidate running for each position.
Claire Gough, from Meath, is running for the Leinster role and Luna Orofiamma, from Cavan, is running for the role in the North West.
February 24, 2021 11:17 am
A new candidate has emerged in the 2021 Macra na Feirme elections in the form of Elaine Houlihan – who has announced her intention to run for the role of Munster vice-president.
Currently the chairperson of Limerick Macra, Houlihan declared her candidacy at an online meeting of her home club, Kilmallock Macra, on Monday evening (February 22).
Although she is a qualified physiotherapist, Houlihan currently works for a local TD in Co. Limerick.
She is a former chairperson of her club, Kilmallock Macra and also sits on the Macra na Feirme National Competitions Committee.
Commenting yesterday, Houlihan said: “The last 24 hours have been overwhelming. The support I’ve received from all across Munster has been amazing! The phone is yet to stop ringing.”
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