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Tipperary dairy farmer's long walk for mental health awareness

Rural Life

4 months ago

Tipperary dairy farmer's long walk for mental health awareness

A Co. Tipperary dairy farmer is undertaking a solo 550km walk of the entire Beara-Breifne Way, Ireland's longest inland trail.

'Isolation and loneliness' a major issue in rural areas, Seanad told

Rural Life

6 months ago

'Isolation and loneliness' a major issue in rural areas, Seanad told

A new national loneliness strategy" is now urgently needed to address rural isolation, members of the Seanad have heard.

Loneliness in rural life 'under-examined' in artworks - artist

Rural Life

6 months ago

Loneliness in rural life 'under-examined' in artworks - artist

Depictions of rural life in art often focus on the romantic, leaving loneliness under-examined, according to artist Ronan Dillon

Minister: Number of schemes in place to address rural loneliness

Rural Life

8 months ago

Minister: Number of schemes in place to address rural loneliness

Dara Calleary, has said there are a number of schemes in place to address the issue of social isolation and loneliness in rural areas.

Farmers urged to talk about isolation and loneliness

Rural Life

10 months ago

Farmers urged to talk about isolation and loneliness

Fianna Fáil TD for North Tipperary, Ryan O'Meara, has raised his concerns about isolation and loneliness in rural communities.

Rural Life

11 months ago

Social initiative for farmers developed in Galway now launched in US

Farmer’s Yards, a social initiative developed at University of Galway for the farming community, has been launched in the United States.

Social initiative for farmers developed in Galway now launched in US

Rural Life

11 months ago

Rambling houses invited to show a sign at their gates

Displaying a sign 'Ramblers welcome tonight' on gates around the countryside is one of the suggestions that the Just Rambling project has received

Rambling houses invited to show a sign at their gates

Rural Life

about 1 year ago

Loneliness main factor in calls to ALONE helpline last year

Loneliness was the main factor in calls to the ALONE National Support & Referral Line in 2023 according to the organisation's annual report.

Loneliness main factor in calls to ALONE helpline last year

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