Fit Farmers

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!

28/02/2026

𝙁𝙄𝙏 𝙁𝘼𝙍𝙈𝙀𝙍𝙎 is coming to Ballyleague Parish Hall in Roscommon starting Wednesday 18th March 2026 at 7pm.

Get yourself fit, strong and ready for the busy spring and summer season on the farm.

Fit Farmers combines physical activity sessions with practical health support to help farmers stay healthy, mobile and energised for the demands of farm work.

Each session includes:
✔ Strength, mobility and fitness training
✔ Health checks
✔ Practical health education and advice

Topics include nutrition, heart health, cholesterol and blood pressure, cancer prevention, back and joint care, sleep, recovery and stress management.

📍 Ballyleague Community Centre
📅 Wednesday 18th March 2026
⏰ 7.00pm
⏳ Runs for 6 weeks
Places are limited.
📞 To book, call Laura Tully on 086 3474662

Fully commissioned and funded by
our partners Roscommon Sports Partnership Healthy Roscommon Roscommon County Council

21/02/2026

🎥 It takes courage to step in front of a camera. By doing so, Seamus, Peader, Pat, Michael, Bernard, Michael, Eddie & Tom are helping break barriers and encourage more farmers to prioritise their health.

💙💛Having participated in various Roscommon-based since 2019, these farmers shared their experiences.

🏆What stands out most? The craic, the real health and wellness benefits and the support that continues long after the programme ends. This is what keeps people coming back. It’s never just the 6 weeks. It’s the ripple effect afterwards! I couldn’t be more proud! 😊

Thank you lads, your testimonies are so appreciated! 👏

St. Johns Community Centre Kilmurry Hall Gorthaganny Community Development Michael Healy-Rae T.D. Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine Roscommon Sports Partnership Sen. Gareth Scahill - Roscommon / Galway Constituency Healthy Roscommon Healthy Roscommon Roscommon County Council Roscommon Leader Partnership Laurence Fallon Cllr Valerie Duffy Expert Self Care

14/02/2026

❤️ This Valentine’s Day, show your heart some love.

High blood pressure, stress, long hours and limited downtime all take their toll. Small, practical habits done consistently make the biggest difference.

The Fit Farmers App offers simple, evidence-based guidance on:
• Movement that fits around farm life
• Practical nutrition tips
• Better sleep and recovery
• Stress management strategies
• Heart health advice for today — and every day

Your heart works hard for you. Take a few minutes to invest in it.

📲 Download the Fit Farmers App and make heart health part of your daily routine.