News - Macra

The IFA, Macra and other farm groups picketed the meeting yesterday to discuss the EU changes which will see herds have to be cut or new land secured by many.

A protest march will take place next week from Athy to Leinster House.

The Leitrim group usually raise funds for local charities but this year they wanted the money to be used to support a project set up after the tragic death of a young Cavan man who had suffered severe bullying