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Macra members are walking from Athy to Dublin today

Apr 26, 2023 08:28 By News Northern Sound
Macra members are walking from Athy to Dublin today
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The members of 'Macra na Feirme' are holding the 16 hour walk.

Young Farmers have travelled nearly 50 kilometres on foot overnight, as they make their way to Dublin to bring a message to the government.

The members of 'Macra na Feirme' are holding the 16 hour walk to highlight the challenges facing young people in rural Ireland.

The group's concerns, include access to housing, healthcare and government's lack of planning for the future of rural communities.

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Speaking Castlewarden this morning, Macra President John Keane says there are already a few blisters, but they hope to make it to the capital by around 1pm.

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