Fit Farmers

23/05/2026

It’s not always comfortable putting your work forward to be judged at a national level, particularly when you spend most of your time focused on delivery rather than promotion.

We didn’t win on the night, but being recognised as a finalist at the Irish Healthcare Centre Awards 2026 was still a really significant moment for Fit Farmers

For a programme built around practical, community-based health support for farmers and rural communities, it’s encouraging to see our work acknowledged at a national level.
Recognition like this helps reinforce that accessible, locally delivered health initiatives have an important role to play.

Congratulations to all the finalists and winners, and thank you to everyone who has supported programme along the way especially Dr Knut Schroeder Expert Self Care who joined me at the event.

15/05/2026

Delighted to be adding the to the diary this June!

Huge credit to the organisers Farming for Nature for recognising the importance of farmer wellbeing and including it as part of such an important programme alongside farming, biodiversity and sustainability.

Looking forward to encouraging those attending to implement sustainable healthy habits to enhance strength, wellbeing and resilience.

22/04/2026

Tonight in Ballyleague, our guest speaker, Leitrim footballer and author; Martin Mc Hugh spoke about how, despite being fit and healthy, finding a lump in 2009 led to a diagnosis of , surgery and months of chemotherapy that turned his world upside down.

At his lowest, it was football that lifted him again. 💛💚Martin’s message is simple and heartfelt: if you notice something, get it checked early, it could save your life!

09/04/2026

We’re delighted to see the Fit Farmers app featured in the latest issue of , published by the The National Vegetable Society - NVS National Vegetable Society, Ireland - NVSI

The piece highlights the importance of supporting health, wellbeing and safety for those who spend time gardening and working outdoors.

Our sincere thanks to the for the feature and for helping to raise awareness of this important area.

Download the app today: https://fitfarmers.ie/fit-farmers-app

31/03/2026

Last few spots left for Fit Farmers in Lecarrow!

Fitsticks class kicking off Tuesday 7th April at 8pm in St. Johns Community Centre.

Lovely relaxed class, great for strength, balance & a bit of craic — all levels welcome 😊

Text or call me to grab a spot! fans

22/03/2026

🎤 A wonderful initiative to encourage farmers to step away from the farm to enjoy some well deserved social & self-care time with their peers! Whilst this group are particularly talented and have had the backing of Clarksons Farm.{2026} & obvious associated resources to help them showcase this on the national stage, I hope their performance will normalise and inspire other farmers to come together to do something joyful together to prioritise themselves & enhance farmer wellbeing!

19/03/2026

Thanks to Marie Conboy & Leitrim Observer / Leitrim Live for sharing news about Leitrim County Council Fit Farmers Cloone community centre"" Huge thanks to Leitrim Sports Partnership for funding a much requested follow-on programme of physical activity for these now fit farmers with Charlene in Cloone which kicks off tonight at 8pm!

Over 50 farmers sign up as demand surges for health and wellbeing programme