News - farm safety
Michael Healy-Rae commits to ensure felling licences are processed swiftly
The storm, which hit the country in the final week of January, flattened 11,750 hectares of forestry in the Shannonside region.
Feb 21, 2025 18:13
Local Gardaí issue farm safety appeal after young teen found driving tractor
The tractor, with a roller attached, was being driven by a 14 year old with a 13 year old passenger.
May 16, 2024 07:47
Local students promoting Farm Safety through TY Enterprise project
They are also donating 10% of profit made to Embrace Farms which is a charity that provides support to people who have been affected by Farm accidents.
Dec 14, 2023 16:25
Longford teenager tells of her close call during farm safety week
Ella Casey is featured in an IFA Farm Safety video telling her story of being overcome by fumes following slurry agitating
Jul 18, 2023 15:44
Parents asked to encourage teens to take part in tractor driving course next month
The course takes place at D&E McHugh on the 8th of August.
Jul 23, 2022 11:54
Farmers urged to review safety practices on farms
This week marks Farm Safety Week.
Jul 19, 2022 08:48
Leitrim boy named FBD farm safe school champion for Connacht
Kian has been described as being very active on his farm and always safety conscious
May 27, 2021 17:21
Minister for Farm Safety urges caution especially among older farmers
Junior Agriculture Minister Martin Heydon is appealing to older farmers to be extra cautious, and for all farmers to "call out" dangerous practices. The Kildare
Jul 21, 2020 16:45Shannonside Newsletter
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