Fit Farmers

22/04/2026

Tonight in Ballyleague, our guest speaker, Leitrim footballer and author; Martin Mc Hugh spoke about how, despite being fit and healthy, finding a lump in 2009 led to a diagnosis of , surgery and months of chemotherapy that turned his world upside down.

At his lowest, it was football that lifted him again. 💛💚Martin’s message is simple and heartfelt: if you notice something, get it checked early, it could save your life!

09/04/2026

We’re delighted to see the Fit Farmers app featured in the latest issue of , published by the The National Vegetable Society - NVS National Vegetable Society, Ireland - NVSI

The piece highlights the importance of supporting health, wellbeing and safety for those who spend time gardening and working outdoors.

Our sincere thanks to the for the feature and for helping to raise awareness of this important area.

Download the app today: https://fitfarmers.ie/fit-farmers-app

31/03/2026

Last few spots left for Fit Farmers in Lecarrow!

Fitsticks class kicking off Tuesday 7th April at 8pm in St. Johns Community Centre.

Lovely relaxed class, great for strength, balance & a bit of craic — all levels welcome 😊

Text or call me to grab a spot! fans

22/03/2026

🎤 A wonderful initiative to encourage farmers to step away from the farm to enjoy some well deserved social & self-care time with their peers! Whilst this group are particularly talented and have had the backing of Clarksons Farm.{2026} & obvious associated resources to help them showcase this on the national stage, I hope their performance will normalise and inspire other farmers to come together to do something joyful together to prioritise themselves & enhance farmer wellbeing!

19/03/2026

Thanks to Marie Conboy & Leitrim Observer / Leitrim Live for sharing news about Leitrim County Council Fit Farmers Cloone community centre"" Huge thanks to Leitrim Sports Partnership for funding a much requested follow-on programme of physical activity for these now fit farmers with Charlene in Cloone which kicks off tonight at 8pm!

Over 50 farmers sign up as demand surges for health and wellbeing programme

10/03/2026

🌟 Fit Farmers Shortlisted for Irish Healthcare Centre Awards 2026 🌟

Delighted to hear this week that Fit Farmers has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Irish Healthcare Centre Awards 2026 in the category Healthcare Initiative – Patient Education / Lifestyle Project.

This award recognises initiatives that support people to take control of their health through education, lifestyle change and practical self-management.

While it is a lovely recognition for the programme, the real credit goes to the farmers who have taken part over the past number of years. Their willingness to show up each week, support one another and make small changes for their health is what Fit Farmers is all about. Many of them will be very excited to hear that the programme they have been part of is being recognised at a national level.

Fit Farmers focuses on practical health education and physical activity, supporting farmers to improve areas such as heart health, nutrition, blood pressure, sleep, stress and musculoskeletal health, while building strength and fitness for the demands of farming life.

A sincere thank you to everyone who has supported the programme so far, excited to look ahead to the final on May 22nd!