Jack flies the flag for Kildare at the Mr Personality Festival

Athy Macra Club member, Jack Fennin, represented Kildare at this year's event
Jack flies the flag for Kildare at the Mr Personality Festival

Jack Fennin represented Kildare at this year's Mr Personality Festival

THE ANNUAL Mr Personality Festival 2026 took place in Kilkenny on the 10-11 April. The festival was hosted by Kilkenny County Macra and was sponsored by Kilkenny/Carlow and District Farm Relief Services.

Local man, Jack Fennin from Athy Macra Club took part in the weekend’s festivities as the Kildare representative.

Some 25 contestants including Jack travelled from across the country to Langton’s Hotel, Kilkenny for a fun-filled weekend.

Festivities got underway on Friday evening with the contestants taking to the stage for interviews hosted by MC Aindriú du Paor.

On Saturday morning, Jack completed his private interview with the judges. Mr Personality contestants were then joined by fellow Macra members for some jiving lessons, and some team building challenges.

Following the Gala banquet on Saturday night the winner was announced: Patrick Walton, who represented Kilkenny Macra.

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