Rural Life
The Fit Farmers' programme continues to build momentum in supporting farmer health, expanding into Westmeath and Leitrim.
The nurse behind the Fit Farmers' initiative has worked with Expert Self Care Ltd to bring the Fit Farmers' app to life,
On her first visit to Roscommon Mart since childhood, Fit Farmers founder Laura Tully delivered short health and movement education sessions
A mental health project set up for locals affected by the Lough Funshinagh flooding in Co. Roscommon has been nominated for a LAMA award
%%excerpt%% Twenty-five farmers in Elphin, Co. Roscommon, who are taking part in the Fit Farmers initiative have reported a range of benefits from improved physical and mental health to a greater sense of personal security.
'Fit Farmers' has been been shortlisted for an Age Friendly Ireland Award under the active and healthy ageing category
%%excerpt%% A longstanding festival in north Leitrim has introduced a new competition for the county's fittest farmers.
%%excerpt%% Long hours, physical labour and the pressure of managing a farm in an unpredictable environment takes a toll on farmers’ health, physically and mentally, according to nurse Laura Tully whose Fit Farmers' lifestyle intervention has yielded an impressive outcome.
Prioritising health and wellbeing in 2024 is imperative for farmers, as their physical and mental resilience will directly influence
As the winter evenings draw in, a heartwarming transformation is taking place within the rural community of Gortaganny.
Farming and fostering can go hand in hand to great effect, according to Marie and Jimmy Barlow from...
Farmers from Glenamaddy and its hinterland are invited to register for the upcoming inaugural ‘Fit Farmers’ programme in Co. Galway.
