Macra President's Medal for Kilkenny man

Macra proudly recognised the outstanding dedication, leadership, and volunteerism of its members at a special awards ceremony.

Among those honoured was Callan Macra member Jimmy Lynch.

At the Macra National Leadership Awards and Volunteer of the Year Awards Mr Lynch was awarded the Macra President’s Medal, from Macra President Josephine O’Neill.

Congratulating all recipients, Ms O’Neill said: “Our Leaders and Volunteers of the Year have shown exceptional commitment to their clubs, counties and regions. They represent what it truly means to lead in Macra. “They have driven their clubs, supported their fellow members and led with vision and heart.”

President’s Medal Recipients

• Caroline O’Connell, Freemount Macra, Avondhu, Co. Cork
• Enda Shalvey, Maudabawn Macra, Co. Cavan
• James McElearney, 3 Parishes Macra, Co. Monaghan
• Jimmy Lynch, Callan Macra, Co. Kilkenny
• Joanne Teehan, Mountmellick Macra, Co. Laois
• Tom Long, Rathkeevin Macra, South Tipperary

Volunteer of the Year Award Recipients

• Munster: Mary O’Neill, Waterfall Macra, Seandún, Co. Cork
• Leinster: Sinéad Kinsella, Bree Macra, Co. Wexford
• North West: James McDonnell, Castlebar Macra, Co. Mayo

Volunteer of the Year Finalists also included:

• Munster: Orla O’Sullivan, Banteer Macra, Avondhu, Co. Cork; Lucy Killackey, Sixmilebridge/Kilmurry Macra, Co. Clare
• Leinster: Joe Foyle, Durrow/Abbeyleix Macra, Co. Laois
• North West: Shane Dobson, Three Province Macra, Co. Cavan; Manus Connolly, Carrigallen Macra, Co. Leitrim

2025 Macra National Leadership Award Recipients

• James McElearney, 3 Parishes Macra, Co. Monaghan
• Joanne Teehan, Mountmellick Macra, Co. Laois
• Tom Long, Rathkeevin, South Tipperary