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Irish Cancer Society

Unwavering love of farming shaped Portarlington man's life

Rural Life

10 months ago

Unwavering love of farming shaped Portarlington man's life

Donation presented to Irish Cancer Society at an event to remember a Portarlington man with an unwavering love for farming.

55% of farmers only apply sunscreen once per day - study

Rural Life

over 1 year ago

55% of farmers only apply sunscreen once per day - study

55% of farmers only apply sunscreen once per day, according to new research findings by the University of Galway.

Be sun smart: Farmers at 'very high risk' of skin cancer

Rural Life

over 1 year ago

Be sun smart: Farmers at 'very high risk' of skin cancer

The Irish Cancer Society is urging farmers to protect themselves from sun damage and the risk of skin cancer when working outdoors.

Sunsmart: How to 'save your skin' while farming in the sun

Rural Life

over 4 years ago

Sunsmart: How to 'save your skin' while farming in the sun

Farmers, as workers who spend the majority of their time outdoors, are particularly at risk of skin...

'Without the farm I don't know what I'd have done' - cancer survivor

Rural Life

over 4 years ago

'Without the farm I don't know what I'd have done' - cancer survivor

One young farmer from Co. Offaly has highlighted the comfort she found from working with her...

Rural Life

over 4 years ago

'Worrying' new research on Irish attitudes to skin cancer

A third of Irish people are "not at all worried" about skin cancer, new research, according to the...

'Worrying' new research on Irish attitudes to skin cancer

Rural Life

over 4 years ago

Pink bales return: Dairygold links up with Irish Cancer Society once more

The pink bales that have become a regular feature in parts of the Irish rural landscape in recent...

Pink bales return: Dairygold links up with Irish Cancer Society once more

Rural Life

over 5 years ago

Revving rural tractor and truck rally goes 'virtual' this year

A tractor run which had been looking forward to its 18th tractor and truck 'tour de force' this year is preparing a "virtual tractor rally".

Revving rural tractor and truck rally goes 'virtual' this year

Rural Life

almost 6 years ago

Dairygold 'Wrap It Pink' raises €21,000 for Irish Cancer Society

Dairygold's Wrap It Pink campaign has seen €21,000 raised in support of the Irish Cancer Society last year.

Dairygold 'Wrap It Pink' raises €21,000 for Irish Cancer Society

Rural Life

over 6 years ago

23% of skin cancer deaths from outdoor and farming sectors

23% of skin cancer deaths in Ireland are from the construction, outdoor and farming industry, according to the Irish Cancer Society.

23% of skin cancer deaths from outdoor and farming sectors

Rural Life

over 6 years ago

Farmers urged to get 'SunSmart' to help keep skin cancer at bay

Two Tipperary farmers layered on the sun screen this week to raise awareness of the Irish Cancer Society’s SunSmart campaign.

Farmers urged to get 'SunSmart' to help keep skin cancer at bay

Dairy

about 7 years ago

Dairygold backs Irish Cancer Society as 'pink partner'

Dairygold Co-Operative, together with other Irish companies, have joined forces with the Irish Cancer Society as official ‘Pink Partners’.

Dairygold backs Irish Cancer Society as 'pink partner'

Rural Life

over 7 years ago

'Farmers must wear sunscreen - even on cloudy days'

The bank holiday weekend highlighted the need for sunscreen with the Irish Cancer Society warning farmers to be vigilant on cloudy days.

'Farmers must wear sunscreen - even on cloudy days'

Rural Life

almost 8 years ago

'Wrap It Pink' campaign raises €17,500 for the Irish Cancer Society in 2017

A total of €17,500 has been raised for the Irish Cancer Society through Dairygold's 'Wrap it Pink' campaign. 

'Wrap It Pink' campaign raises €17,500 for the Irish Cancer Society in 2017

Rural Life

about 8 years ago

Queen of the Land to 'muck in' for charity before passing on her prestigious crown

Macra na Feirme's Queen of the Land, Karen Elliffe, will swap her designer wellies for running shoes, as she prepares to muck in for charity.

Queen of the Land to 'muck in' for charity before passing on her prestigious crown

Rural Life

over 8 years ago

Farmers across Ireland 'Wrap It Pink' in support of Irish Cancer Society

For the third year running, Dairygold has launched its ‘Wrap It Pink’ campaign for 2017, in association with the Irish Cancer Society.

Farmers across Ireland 'Wrap It Pink' in support of Irish Cancer Society

Rural Life

over 8 years ago

Farmers warned about serious skin cancer risks

With perfect summer conditions just around the corner, farmers have been warned they have a high risk of developing skin cancer.

Farmers warned about serious skin cancer risks

Grass

over 9 years ago

Dairygold's Wrap It Pink campaign is back for 2016

Dairygold has launched its Wrap It Pink campaign for 2016, which last summer saw fields across rural Ireland sporting pink silage bales.

Dairygold's Wrap It Pink campaign is back for 2016

Rural Life

almost 10 years ago

Dairygold's 'wrap it pink' campaign raises over €10,000 for cancer awareness

Irish farmers together with Dairygold have contributed €10,500 to the Irish Cancer Society through the Society’s ‘Wrap it Pink’ campaign.

Dairygold's 'wrap it pink' campaign raises over €10,000 for cancer awareness

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Rural Life

about 10 years ago

Farmers asked to pick up a paint brush to help raise cancer awareness

Farmers are being asked to help raise cancer awareness and show their support for the Irish Cancer Society (ICS) by painting their farm gates pink.

Farmers asked to pick up a paint brush to help raise cancer awareness

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about 10 years ago

Tribex 10% goes pink for the Irish Cancer Society

Chanelle has teamed up with the Irish Cancer Society to raise funds for cancer awareness.

Tribex 10% goes pink for the Irish Cancer Society

Rural Life

over 10 years ago

Thinking about silage bale wrap - think pink and support Irish Cancer Society

Dairygold and the Irish Cancer Society have joined together for a new initiative called "Wrap it Pink" to raise cancer awareness in rural Ireland.

Thinking about silage bale wrap - think pink and support Irish Cancer Society

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