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HSA launches campaign focusing on livestock safety

The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) will begin a two-week intensive farm safety inspection campaign today with a focus on the safe management of livestock during calving season when the risk of injury to farmers increases significantly.

RNLI assists fishermen on Lough Derg

Whilst out on exercise last evening, the Lough Derg RNLI lifeboat tasked and was requested to assist two people on a 12ft fishing boat that had suffered engine failure.

IFA leads Farm Safety Week 2021

Minister of State with special responsibility for Farm Safety at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon, TD, today added his support to Farm Safety Week 2021.

‘Speak up for Farm Safety’ campaign launched

Ahead of Farm Safety Week 2020, representatives from some of Ireland’s key safety, farming and community organisations have come together to deliver a strong message aimed at reducing the number of fatalities and serious injuries on Irish farms.

Embrace remembrance service online this year

Embrace FARM, the support network for those affected by farm accidents, will hold its annual Remembrance Service online this year on the Embrace FARM website on Sunday 28th June at 2pm.
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Gardaí issue farm security advice

Clare's Garda Crime Prevention Office has issued some advice to the farming community to help protect their property.

IFA and RSA issue silage safety warning

With silage cutting season underway, the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) and the Road Safety Authority (RSA) are making a joint appeal to drivers of farming machinery and vulnerable road users to share the road safely.

Teenager killed in tractor tragedy

A teenage boy has died following a farming accident in Co Clare this morning.
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