Fit Farmers

22/11/2025

Delighted to have been invited to RTÉ Radio 1 to join a discussion with David McCullagh on the importance of initiatives like the The Farming Community Network - where vets will be encouraged to have health-related conversations with farmers on the farm.

This approach aligns closely with the vision behind which is to meet farmers where they are and create practical, farm-based health and lifestyle supports that genuinely fit the realities of their farming life.

If we are serious about engaging more farmers with their health, safety & wellbeing, we must move beyond traditional models, address the barriers that farmers face in accessing support and co-create meaningful interventions that farmers can genuinely engage with.

Listen back to the full segment here: https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22561273/

19/11/2025

Week 2 is underway in Westmeath!

17/11/2025

Well done to the Roscommon Fit Farmers who’ll be on the moo-ve again tonight at 8pm! 👏

The Fit Farmers Roscommon programme is a six-week health and wellbeing initiative that has transformed habits, fitness and friendships across the ...

15/11/2025

Thank you Sen. Gareth Scahill - Roscommon / Galway Constituency for using your voice and time to showcase the positive impacts of on farmer health, wellbeing and safety in the Seanad this week!

09/11/2025

Thank you Agriland.ie for a lovely summary of the positive outcomes of the recent Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine funded programmes in Roscommon and Leitrim. With thanks to Castletown Geoghegan Sports Hub Westmeath Sports Partnership we’re off to Westmeath this week! There are just a few places available for sign-up! 📱

The Fit Farmers' programme continues to build momentum in supporting farmer health, expanding into Westmeath and Leitrim.

02/11/2025

The results are in and they’re something to be proud of! 😊

Through the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine funded Fit Farmers Programmes in Roscommon and Leitrim, participants have boosted their health, fitness, strength and wellbeing. 💚

These are just a few of the measurable outcomes, backed by overwhelmingly positive feedback from farmers who’ve completed the programme recently and felt the difference in their daily lives. 💚

Thanks to the programme partners in both Healthy Roscommon Roscommon Sports Partnership and to the local communities who facilitated us over the last six weeks. 🤩

02/11/2025

🤗 I’m now recruiting farmers for Westmeath’s inaugural Fit Farmers programme! 🇱🇻 If you can help to spread the word I’d really appreciate it! fans

Get Moving with Castletown Geoghegan Sports Hub 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

🚜 FIT FARMERS WESTMEATH: Kicks off Wednesday, 12th November 2025 from 7-9 PM.

Don't miss out on this great opportunities to enhance your health, strength, and energy!

More details at the link:

https://www.westmeathsports.ie/community-sports-hubs/castletown-geoghegan-community-sports-hub/

01/11/2025

🥳 It’s only been 46 days since launch and we’ve already surpassed our first milestone of 500+ downloads! 📈

🌏 We are thrilled that the App has been featured by eMental Health International Collaborative (eMHIC)Global, highlighting its impact on the mental and physical wellbeing of Ireland’s farming community.

Read the full case study authored by Expert Self Care Dr. Knut Schroeder & Laura Tully here: 👉https://emhicglobal.com/case-studies/case-study-fit-farmers-app-digital-support-for-the-mental-and-physical-health-and-wellbeing-of-irelands-farming-community/?mc_cid=3b670e9ab1