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'There is no incentive to stay in rural Ireland' - Young members of Macra na Feirme

Young farmers have been walking through the night as part of a march to highlight the challenges facing young people in rural Ireland. Members of 'Macra na Feirme' began the 79km walk from their headquarters in Athy to Merrion Square yesterday afternoon. Adrian Kennedy was joined by Liam Hanrahan, Chairperson of agriculture affairs committee in Macra na Feirme, Thomas, Laura and more to discuss...

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12.00 26 Apr 2023


'There is no incentive to stay in rural Ireland' - Young members of Macra na Feirme


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Young farmers have been walking through the night as part of a march to highlight the challenges facing young people in rural Ireland.

Members of 'Macra na Feirme' began the 79km walk from their headquarters in Athy to Merrion Square yesterday afternoon.

Adrian Kennedy was joined by Liam Hanrahan, Chairperson of agriculture affairs committee in Macra na Feirme, Thomas, Laura and more to discuss...


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