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Farming isn't 'some sort of hobby' - Taoiseach
Rachel Donovan
An Taoiseach Simon Harris said on day three of the Ploughing that farming is the backbone of the Irish economy.
18 September 2024 Features
A ‘notable increase’ in rural youths needing mental health supports
With the decline in mental health seen amongst young people living in rural Ireland, it is important to know where to turn to if you need support, writes Sarah McIntosh.
18 September 2024 l2
Social prescribing helps ‘combat social exclusion’
The growth of social prescribing, where people struggling with isolation are connected to their communities, is leading to enhanced mental health, writes Jacqueline Hogge.
Practical tips to help loved ones cope with mental health struggles
When someone in your life is facing a tough time, what can you do to help? Dr Susan Brannick, clinical director of Aware shares her top 15 practical tips, writes Margaret Hawkins.
18 September 2024 Health
Break the Cycle: ‘I have learned to manage my OCD’
Rebecca Ryan’s journey from debilitating rituals to recovery offers hope for others with OCD, writes Soma Biro.
11 September 2024 Features
Break the Cycle: 'we all need to take time to talk' - Marty Morrissey
Broadcasting legend Marty Morrissey is joining the Irish Country Living team at this year’s National Ploughing Championship, encouraging everyone to talk more, writes Sarah McIntosh.
11 September 2024 Features
Break the Cycle: why farmers are more at risk of burnout
One in four farmers in Ireland face burnout, we ask the experts how it happens and what to do about it, writes Margaret Hawkins.
11 September 2024 Health
Break the Cycle: peer-led cafés providing vital supports
A network of community cafés, supported by the HSE and developed by people with lived experience of mental health challenges is saving lives throughout the country, writes Jacqueline Hogge.
11 September 2024 l2
Editorial: Break the Cycle and get on your bikes for Ploughing 2024
According to new research, farmers aren't as physically active as they think but you can get a bit of exercise in at the Irish Farmers Journal stand at the Ploughing, writes Ciara Leahy.
11 September 2024 Editorial
Farmers urged to seek immediate help after accidents or illness
Emergency response charity was speaking ahead of the National Ploughing Championships, which take place in Ratheniska, Co Laois, from 17 to 19 September.
10 September 2024 News
Tour de Tirlán bids to raise €75,000 for charity
The one-day annual event - Tour de Tirlán - will lead cyclists across the co-operative on one of four distances: 45km, 95km, 136km and 201km.
5 September 2024 News
Much to admire in 'Plough On' project
Derek Robinson spoke to a group who came to his home-town as part of a day trip organised by Rural Support.
4 September 2024 Farmer Writes