IFA to host Green Ribbon walk in Fore

The IFA president Tim Cullinan has encouraged farm families to attend and support the Green Ribbon walks organised by the association in partnership with See Change, Coillte, and Mental Health Ireland in support of the Green Ribbon campaign this month.

A Let’s Talk and Walk Green Ribbon walk will take place in Fore, (N91 TN92) on Sunday May 28 at 2pm.

The Green Ribbon campaign aims to spread awareness about mental health difficulties to help end mental health stigma and discrimination.

Mr Cullinan said: “It has been a difficult year for many farmers with increasing demands and rising input costs contributing to a lot of additional stress and strain on many farm families. The Green Ribbon walks provide an opportunity for friends, families, and communities to connect”.

The IFA Farm Family and Social Affairs chairperson, Alice Doyle, said this year marks the 11th that the IFA have been involved in the Green Ribbon walks.

“The nature of farming results in many farmers prioritising farm productivity over their own mental health,” she said.

“The Green Ribbon walks provide an opportunity for farmers and rural communities to take time out from their work and socialise with others outdoors.”