THE ANNUAL Macra na Feirme North West Kings and Queens event took place in the Sligo Park Hotel and is the highlight of Macra's social calendar.

Kevin Mulchrone was accompanied by the lovely Mary Costello to the annual Kings and Queens night. Barry Mcelchar, Ian Magee and David Wilson were enjoying a guys' night out. Mary Mccarrick looked fab in her dusty pink dress.

The dapper Joe Gallagher was introducing Karen Duffy to some of his friends. Ruth Patterson was a true lady in red. Melissa Duncan was chatting with Christine Patterson. Colette Mcgowan was looking wonderful in a knee length bottle green dress.

Mandy Spence and Donna Mcmullan both travelled up from Donegal especially for the Kings and Queens night. Sharleen Moody looked amazing in an electric blue dress with jewel detail and a short black fun fur jacket with diamante detail.

Caroline and Olive Harte were enjoying a sister's night out in the Sligo Park Hotel. James Taylor was in conversation with Stuart Milne. Martina Murphy was radiant in a figure hugging short dress. Louise and Rachel Farrelly were looking forward to the Kings and Queens Competition.

Lorna Harte was looking terrific in a floor length maxi dress. Stephen Mcardle was chatting with Glen and Marcus Stewart. Donal O'brien was enjoying a night out in Sligo with his beautiful fiancée Jen. Gerry Hannon was discussing the current farming issues with Brian Dwyer.

Sharon Morrin looked fabulous in a one shoulder black dress. Mick Larkin was in conversation with Edwin Middleton. Browyn Mcgreevy and Ann Marie Mceniff were looking forward to a fun night out. Vincent Roddy was accompanied by his elegant wife Theresa to the annual Macra event.

Roisin Boyle was chatting with Edel Mcmorrow. Miriam Lynch was looking sublime. Christopher Mcmahon and Aidan Clerkin were taking good care of Shauna Mccarey. Conor Hackett made the trip from Tipperary especially for the occasion.

Angela Joyce was tres chic in a one shoulder figure hugging red dress with jewel detail. The debonair Mark Wall was in conversation with Eamon Wimsey. Alan Hunter was mingling with the crowd. The chairman of Sligo Macra Brendan Finnerty was extremely busy ensuring that everyone had their tickets and wristbands.

Bernie Watters was the height of fashion. Sligo Queen Glenda Taylor was discussing the format of the competition with the Mayo King Stephen Prendergast. Noelle Mcdonagh looked divine as she enjoyed the night out with friends.

The President of Macra Alan Jagoe was in deep discussion about the rules of the competition with his fellow judge and last year's King Shane Meehan. Michelle Killoran was looking wow. Tracey Geraghty was chatting with Ann Marie O'neill.

Bernie Kilgannon was the height of glamour as she enjoyed the Kings and Queens's night with the charismatic Neville Higgins. Olive Hannigan was ensuring that she had all the competitions prepared for the Kings and Queens's competition.

The Connacht Vice President and national chairman of Macra Kieran O'dowd was accompanied by his gorgeous wife Caroline to the social highlight of the Macra calendar in the west. Clodagh Mchugh was chatting with Craig Kennedy.

Rose Mcdonnell was looking chic in black. Roy Leaheney was in conversation with Brian Mcdonnell. David Mcdonagh was enjoying a relaxing night with his stunning fiancée Irene Conlon. Tina Fitzgerald was enjoying a girl's night out with Emma Murphy. The Sligo King Stephen Sweeney was conversing with the Cavan Queen Deborah Mccollum.

As befitting any regal occasion the party continued well into the small hours of the following morning with the newly crowned King and Queen Brian Casey from Longford and Mary Guihen from Leitrim presiding over the occasion.