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Thomas Burke from Kilrush, runner-up in the 1998 Macra na Feirme National Welding Competition, receiving his prize at a presentation in Dublin. From left: Tony Hannigan, manager, Finglas FÁS Centre, Dublin; Brendan Byrne, Oerlikon Ltd; Thomas Burke, Kilrush; and Tommy McGuire, president, Macra na Feirme. Twenty-five Macra members competed in the final of the competition - January 1, 1999.

