Eight walks have been organised by the IFA as part of the ''Let’s Talk and Walk'' initiative in venues throughout the country during May in partnership with See Change, Coillte and Mental Health Ireland.

May is green ribbon month, a month dedicated to encouraging people in Ireland to end mental health stigma.

IFA president Joe Healy said: “Stigma is a barrier to recovery for many people, but we hope as an association to work together to create a greater acceptance for people with mental health problems, and put a stop to the stigma.

The walks will take place at the following venues over the next few weeks:

Sunday, 6 May 2018, 12pm, Ballycuggaran Woods, Killaloe, Co Clare.

Sunday, 6 May 2018, 3pm, Avondale House & Forest Park, Co Wicklow.

Monday, 7 May 2018, 3pm, Portumna Forest Park, Co Galway.

Sunday, 13 May 2018, 3pm, Emo Forest, Co Laois.

Thursday, 17 May 2018, 7.30pm, Lough Muckno Forest Park, Co Monaghan.

Sunday, 20 May 2018, 3pm, Doneraile Park, Co Cork.

Sunday, 27 May 2018, 3pm, Ards Forest Park, Co Donegal.

Sunday, 27 May 2018, 3pm, Raheen Woods, Castlebar, Co Mayo.