The families of those affected by farm accidents gathered in Abbeyleix, Co Laois, on Sunday along with members of farming organisations, Government and agribusinesses to remember those affected by a farm accident – either fatalities or seriously injured.

Now in its sixth year, the ecumenical remembrance service was very well attended by the families and those working in the sector from across the country.

The service was especially moving this year, as it remembered the passing of Fr Cummins, former parish priest of Abbeyleix whom presided over the service last year and was tragically killed earlier this year.

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Gathering

Embrace FARM co-founders Norma and Brian Rohan welcomed those gathered where over 150 families had their loved ones remembered at this year’s service.

The Embrace FARM vision is to be ‘a caring and supporting agri-community for all those affected by farming accidents’.

Its values include being a guiding and listening service, empathetic to all, offering shared personal experience and mutual support, being transparent in all its actions, holding respect and integrity always.

Last year, to remember the 290 lives lost across the 32 counties of Ireland in 10 years (2007-2017), Embrace FARM drove a tractor around the country.