Ann Connolly's house where flood waters broke through at Ballinstague near Kinvara, Co Galway. Photo: Andrew Downes
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Families’ livelihoods are under threat, with winter forage destroyed and farmyards flooded. Yet, at times of need comes great generosity. Ranging from voluntary assistance to fundraising and emergency easing of regulations, here are the main initiatives available to help affected farmers.
Matters regarding Department regulations on the welfare of livestock are being dealt with using force majeure provisions. Flexibilities introduced, which facilitate the removal of water from flooded slurry tanks and the movement of animals for welfare reasons in areas worst affected by the flooding, remain in place.
The Irish Red Cross has provided a range of services to communities hit by storms and they continue to help with evacuations, deliveries of supplies, erection of flood barriers, pumping, cleaning up, etc. The organisation has launched an appeal for funds to further help victims. Donations can be made at www.redcross.ie or on 1850 50 70 70 or 01 64 24 600.
After they raised €2,200 for the Red Cross through the auction of a vintage tractor donated by Thurles farmer Michael Fahey on 17 December, tractor enthusiasts are scheduling a new solidarity event on 16 and 17 January. This will involve classic and vintage vehicle clubs throughout the country organising their own tractor runs to raise money for the areas flooded by the recent storms. Michael Fahey has called a meeting for 4 January at Littleton Village Hall, Thurles, Co Tipperary, at 7:30pm for all those who would like to help. More information is available online.
If your farmyard has been flooded, get some practical advice from our livestock and machinery specialists:
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Families’ livelihoods are under threat, with winter forage destroyed and farmyards flooded. Yet, at times of need comes great generosity. Ranging from voluntary assistance to fundraising and emergency easing of regulations, here are the main initiatives available to help affected farmers.
Matters regarding Department regulations on the welfare of livestock are being dealt with using force majeure provisions. Flexibilities introduced, which facilitate the removal of water from flooded slurry tanks and the movement of animals for welfare reasons in areas worst affected by the flooding, remain in place.
The Irish Red Cross has provided a range of services to communities hit by storms and they continue to help with evacuations, deliveries of supplies, erection of flood barriers, pumping, cleaning up, etc. The organisation has launched an appeal for funds to further help victims. Donations can be made at www.redcross.ie or on 1850 50 70 70 or 01 64 24 600.
After they raised €2,200 for the Red Cross through the auction of a vintage tractor donated by Thurles farmer Michael Fahey on 17 December, tractor enthusiasts are scheduling a new solidarity event on 16 and 17 January. This will involve classic and vintage vehicle clubs throughout the country organising their own tractor runs to raise money for the areas flooded by the recent storms. Michael Fahey has called a meeting for 4 January at Littleton Village Hall, Thurles, Co Tipperary, at 7:30pm for all those who would like to help. More information is available online.
If your farmyard has been flooded, get some practical advice from our livestock and machinery specialists:
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