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Autumn months according to our National Meteorological Service, Met Éireann, are September, October and November, however according to our Irish Gaelic traditional Calendar, autumn constitutes the months August, September, and October. Harvest or ‘Fall,’ was the term usually used rurally to refer to autumn and came to refer only to the actual activity of reaping crops sown.
 Great Comet of 1577. Whatever month autumn begins, August brings into focus thoughts of future winter weather, flu epidemics and hopes of general well being. Generally these thoughts are based on our own previous experiences of health issues or unprecedented winter conditions experienced during our own lifetimes.
So what awaited past Irish generations before modern day scientists came up with the theory of ‘Global Warming.’ ?
Let’s take a look at what history has recorded in Ireland between the years 1178 and 1603 with regard to health and unusual occurring weather.
1178. (Four years after the Battle of Thurles and the same year Donal O’Fogarty, Bishop of Ossory, died.) A great wind this year by which many trees were uprooted and many churches laid prostrate. Some 120 trees fell at Derry Columkille. The river of Galway dried up for several days so that things lost in it from time immemorial were recovered, great quantities of fish were taken by the inhabitants.
1224. An awful and strange shower fell in Connaught and there followed diseases in cattle, and those who drank their milk got extraordinary internal diseases.
1236. Great storms and rain and violent wars prevailed this year.
1252. A great heat and drought this summer, so that people passed over the principal rivers with dry feet and trees became ignited with the heat of the sun.
1326. Small-pox raged though Ireland and great numbers died.
1328. According to Annals of Ireland by the Four Masters, an awful thunder and lightning occurred by which vegetation and fruit were extensively damaged and corn blighted. An epidemic disease called Slaodan (Translated. influenza) prevailed, and continued for four days on those afflicted with it, and proved almost fatal to them.
1329. Crops remained un-reaped until after Michaelmas, (Michaelmas derives its name from the Feast of St Michael and All Angels, which falls annually on 29 September 29th), in consequence of wet weather.
1349. A great plague in Ireland particularly in Moylurg (Magh Luirg Roscommon North east of the province of Connacht ); an immense number died of it.
1383. An awful and very fatal plague raged throughout Ireland. Judith, daughter of the Earl of Ormond, the wife of Teige O’Carroll, lord of Tigh Muna (Timoney, near Roscrea, Co Tipperary) and the daughter of O’Brien, wife of O’Kennedy died of the plague.
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 It’s very new, very welcome and aims to be Ireland’s leading portal for the agricultural sector. I speak of course of AgriLand.ie the ‘one stop shop’ and brand new 24/7 farming news service, which endeavours to bring together, in one online resource, all the latest farming news, views and gossip.
The site reports on all the farming sectors of; Dairy, Beef, Tillage, Sheep and Innovation. In addition, machinery is featured, together with breaking news from Government, Environment, Agri-Food and the Agri-Business sectors. It also enthusiastically covers the areas of social media in Farming and Country Living, along with weekly contributions from Land Law Experts, Irish Farmettes among others.
Another major feature is AgriLand TV. Its camera crew will be on the ground reporting on the farming agenda. (Clonoulty/Rossmore International Miss Macra make a special note for next year.)
Over the coming weeks and months AgriLand hope to bring some very exciting developments to the sector, so please bear with them as they go live and keep checking on their daily progress.
At present it has a number of services that creates an ‘online’ presence in a matter of minutes, check out Classifieds and Agri Suppliers. Here you can advertise multiple products and services that you can change whenever you want and at no additional cost, include your products, company logo, contact details and create a link to your own website. Finally, why not update your business on Agri Listings free-of-charge.
AgriLand’s mission is not only to serve the local and global audience with Irish farming news, but also to provide a vital trading platform to allow farmers and retailers buy and sell goods and services online. It is AgriLand’s vision to bring the power of the internet to the farming community in Ireland, a new dawn.
Here at last is a wonderful asset for Macra Clubs in particular, here in Tipperary and further afield, to highlight their major annual social events. So if you have something major in farming news happening in your area try contacting Farming Editor Lisa at E-Mail editor@agriland.ie
 Dawn Fresh Foods Ltd, with an address at Killenaule Road, Fethard, County Tipperary have officially announced that its production facility is to close, starting with immediate effect on a phased basis.
The decision will effect an estimated 104 of the companies permanent workforce, latter who will be made redundant as a direct result of the closure. Employees were informed at a meeting on Friday last and the closure is expected to be completed by December of this current year.
The decision follows five years of tough trading conditions for the company, beginning in September 2008 when 32 workers being laid off.
The company, which manufactures Ready-Made Meals and which exports 80% of all output from their Fethard plant, has experienced a severe reduction in sales, especially since the horse meat controversy, while the weakness of sterling has also had an effect.
The company will now enter a thirty day consultation period with staff, in the hope that some viable, workable rescue plan can be constructed.
Nationally 13.5% of the Irish workforce were formally out of work in July of this year. In June 2013 the rate was 13.6%, with new jobs only being announced for the larger cities, while rural areas continue to be totally neglected.
Thousands of visitors are expected to arrive into Co Tipperary, ending up in the luxurious Dundrum House Hotel, Dundrum, over next weekend, for the annual International Miss Macra Festival, beginning Friday 2nd of August to Monday 5th of August 2013.
This prominent festival which has been running consecutively for the past 42 years, will see girls travelling from all over Ireland and beyond to Co Tipperary to compete for the honour of being crowned International Miss Macra 2013.
So what are this year’s three Judges, (Joan Pollard Carew, Deirdre Crowe and Declan Ryan,) looking for in this year’s competition, for the right to hold the title International Miss Macra 2013? All three judges confirm that this competition is about more than just beauty alone.
Yes appearance, fashion and each girls overall demeanour is very important, but they will be digging just a little deeper below the skin’s surface as it were, to find out contestants achievement, their overall personalities, their passions, intelligence, business acumen and very importantly their ability to communicate, and all carried out in the very relaxed atmosphere of this three day inclusive festival event. As Joan Pollard Carew pointed out to me last year, while the initial interview may go well for some competitors, this rarely decides the overall winner of the competition, since all girls competing, are evaluated over a full three day period.
Some twenty two girls are competing for this year’s title.
Sponsors
The Miss Macra organising Festival committee, led by chairman Mr Donnacha Ryan, would like to send an enormous ‘Thank You‘ to all their sponsors, host families and local businesses who continue year after year to be generous supporters of the festival. In particular Dundrum House Hotel, Michael’s Jewellers Thurles, Tipperary Co-Op and Gleeson Concrete.
Friday Night will see a themed “Beach Party,” taking place in ‘The Venue,’ in Dundrum with disco dancing late into the night with prizes of course for best dressed on the night in question.
Saturday Night, once the stage interviews are finished in the Marquee the contestants and their supporters can dance the night away in ‘The Venue,’ to live music from top band “Lebowski,” and DJ afterwards.
Sunday, the morning commences with the contestants attending Mass celebrated by Rev Fr. Egan in Clonoulty Parish Church. Directly after Mass, the contestants will then take part in a ‘Blast from the Past Sports Day,’ in Clonoulty Rossmore G.A.A Grounds.
Sunday Night is the highlight of the festival as it draws to a close with the International Miss Macra Gala Banquet, in Dundrum House Hotel, followed with music by the popular band ‘Memphis,’ until midnight when International Miss Macra 2013 will be crowned with her Tiara.
As always this annual Festival guarantees a truly unforgettable weekend here in the heart of Co Tipperary.
Once again Clonoulty Rossmore Macra na Feirme are very excited to announce details of this year’s Miss Macra Festival, which will take place over August Bank holiday weekend from Friday 2nd of August to Monday 5th of August 2013.
This year Clonoulty Rossmore Macra will embark on the 42nd International Miss Macra festival. After a very successful 41 years of this prominent festival, this year sees a new revamp with many firsts. Once again this year’s festival will see girls travelling from all over the country and beyond to Tipperary to compete for the honour of being crowned International Miss Macra 2013, succeeding the much admired, 2012 winner Aileen Hennessey from the Muskerry region of Cork. For the first time, the festival will commence on the Friday instead of Thursday, as traditionally was the case. This will ensure an action packed weekend for the contestants.
The luxurious Dundrum House Hotel, winner of the Certificate of Excellence 2012, has once again been chosen as the prominent venue for this year’s festival. Dundrum House Hotel has been described as an oasis in the Golden Vale, setting the perfect scene for those who are seeking relaxation and fun.
 Simone Loughman (International Miss Macra Secretary), Aileen Hennessey( International Miss Macra Winner 2012), Kieran Maguire, Tipperary Co-Op (Sponsor) Donnacha Ryan (International Miss Macra Chairman) & Declan Ryan (Clonoulty Rossmore Macra na Feirme President). Sponsors
The committee would like to send an enormous ‘Thank You‘ to all their sponsors, host families and local businesses who continue year after year to be generous supporters of the festival. In particular Dundrum House Hotel, Michael’s Jewellers Thurles, Tipperary Co-Op and Gleeson Concrete to name but a few.
Weekend Festival Entertainment
This year’s festival kicks off on Friday the 2nd of August when this year’s contestants will arrive at Dundrum House Hotel, where they will have lunch with the National President, Kieran O’Dowd, in the ‘Lady Clementina,’ restaurant. Friday is a very eventful day for the contestants and there is an emphasis on trying something new. As part of ‘First Time Friday,’ the contestants will embark on a tour of the world famous Coolmore Stud, home to the largest Equestrian Stud farm in Ireland and which boasts some of the best equine stock in the world. For any of the contestants who have an interest in horses and horse breeding this is a dream come true to see this impressive renowned stud farm.
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