Ireland
Macra Na Feirme and Foróige

Macra Na Feirme
Chief Executive: Damian McDonald
Irish Farm Centre,
Bluebell, Dublin 12,
Ireland.
Tel: (01) 450 8000
Fax: (01) 451 4908
Email:macra@macra.ie
Web Site: http://www.macra.ie/

Foróige Headquarters
Irish Farm Centre
Bluebell, Dublin 12,
Ireland
Tel: 01-450-1122
Fax: 01-450-1941
Email: foroige@eircom.net
Web Site: http://www.foroige.ie

Macra Na Feirme Organizational Information
Founded: 1944
Age of Members: 17-35
Number of Members:
8000
Number of clubs:
300

Supporting Organizations: Macra Na Feirme, Council of European Young Farmers

Educational Program Focus: Macra na Feirme organises activities around eight areas: Sports and Social, Travel, Competitions, Arts and Culture, Farming, Rural Development, Education and Leadership Training.


Foróige Organizational Information
Founded: 1952 (Formerly named Macra na Tuaithe - changed in 1981.)
Age of Members: 12 - 18 (local services and programs can involve ages 10-20)
Number of clubs:
450

Supporting Organization: Macra Na Feirme, Council of European Young Farmers

Educational Program Focus: The purpose of Foróige is to enable young people to involve themselves consciously and actively in their own development and in the development of society. This purpose challenges and supports young people to involve themselves in: Developing their character and talents; Thinking for themselves, reflecting on their actions and taking responsibility; Having fun and making friends; Building positive and helpful relationships; Acquiring knowledge and skills for life; Improving the community.

Slogan: Learning..by doing.

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