Macra na Feirme

Macra na Feirme is an Irish voluntary rural youth organisation. It provides a social outlet for members in sport, travel, public speaking, performing arts, community involvement and agriculture.
The organisation rebranded in September 2022 by shortening the organisation to Macra.

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History

Macra na Feirme was founded in 1944 by Stephen Cullinan, a rural science teacher. The organisation's original purpose was to provide young farmers with adequate training to ensure their livelihood and to provide an outlet for socialising in rural areas. Athy Town Hall became the national headquarters of the organisation in September 1947.
The organisation has been involved in the establishment of:Irish Farmers Journal

Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association
Foróige
National Farmers' Association
Farm Apprenticeship Scheme

Since its foundation, over 250,000 young people have passed through the ranks of Macra na Feirme.

Organisation

Macra membership is open to everyone aged 17–40.
As of June 2025, Macra na Feirme had over 10,000 members in approximately 150 clubs around Ireland.