Fit Farmers

23/12/2025

22/12/2025

As I come to the close of another year with Fit Farmers, I want to take a moment to reflect with gratitude.

This year has been one of growth, connection and shared progress. I have seen so much commitment across our farming communities to moving more, learning more and prioritising health and wellbeing. Every step taken, every conversation held and every effort made has truly mattered.

I am also very mindful that Christmas can be a difficult time for many. I hold in my thoughts those who are no longer with us and those who have lost someone or are carrying grief or quiet challenges this season. You are not forgotten.

Thank you for being part of the Fit Farmers journey this year. Your openness, support and willingness to look after yourselves and one another is what makes this community so special.

I wish you a healthy, peaceful and restorative Christmas and hope the year ahead brings strength, kindness and continued wellbeing to you and your families.

Warm wishes,
Laura x

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17/12/2025

Talk about being out of your comfort zone…the sole female in a packed room of gents AND a Padraig Pearses blow-in to St Brigid's GAA Club😜‼️ It was all for a great cause though, as a new Men’s Shed is being established in South Roscommon!

Pictured here is Pat Towey, Ballaghaderreen Mens Shede benefits of becoming a member to all in attendance before TP O’Gorman from Kilbeggan Shed explained the stages involved in setting up a Men’s Shed with some valued practical advice and guidance to new members.

I was invited to share a little about the benefits of being a “shedder” for emotional and social health, my nerves dissipated upon seeing so many of my Fit Farmers friends amongst the audience. “Your new shed will foster - a sense of purpose or meaning in life that comes from doing what you value and enjoy, which supports wellbeing, motivation and positive ageing. It will certainly do you no harm, embrace it, enjoy it and may we be celebrating the success of your first year this time next December!”

Thank you for having me, my very best wishes to all embarking on this exciting new journey!

15/12/2025

We stepped into Christmas with a sprightly 6K in a festive tonight! This wrapped our 6 weeks of farm of 5k as part of our programme!

Have really enjoyed our walks and talks these past few weeks, excited to celebrate the success of this group on Wednesday night! St Malachys Gaa Pitch Castletown Geoghegan Sports Hub Castletown Geoghegan Hurling Official Castletown Geoghegan Community Development Westmeath Sports Partnership Westmeath IFA Ray Dolan from Mullingar in Mullingar

15/12/2025

🚨 News Alert – Men of Kiltoom / Cam / Lecarrow! 🚨

Something new is starting locally 👀
The first meeting to establish a Men’s Shed is happening tomorrow night in St. Brigid’s GAA Centre, Kiltoom.

✔ Friendship & good company
✔ Share skills / learn something new
✔ Boost wellbeing
✔ Tea, chat & plenty of craic ☕

No commitment, no pressure — just come along and see what it’s about.
All welcome. Spread the word! 👍

13/12/2025

The su***de bereavement support organisation, HUGG (Healing Untold Grief Groups) will hold a LIVE Volunteering Information Session over Zoom on Friday morning, January 16th, 2026.
If you are interested in this new opportunity for the new year, follow the link below: https://www.westbewell.ie/2025/12/13/find-out-about-hugg-volunteering-opportunities-in-2026/
HSE West and North West / FSS an Iarthair agus an Iarthuaiscirt . Ending Su***de. Beginning Hope .house ***deorsurvivesos Su***de Or Survive Ireland

09/12/2025

28/11/2025

The Living Well Programme for people living with long-term health conditions will be taking place in Roscommon from Thursday, January 22 for six weeks.
This free programme aims to help people manage their long-term health conditions and improve their wellbeing.
For more details follow the link below: https://www.westbewell.ie/2025/11/27/living-well-programme-to-run-in-roscommon-this-january/
Roscommon Leader Partnership West and North West / FSS an Iarthair agus an Iarthuaiscirt Co. Library South Roscommon Family Resource Centre Family Resource Centre Vita House Family Centre

22/11/2025

Delighted to have been invited to RTÉ Radio 1 to join a discussion with David McCullagh on the importance of initiatives like the The Farming Community Network - where vets will be encouraged to have health-related conversations with farmers on the farm.

This approach aligns closely with the vision behind which is to meet farmers where they are and create practical, farm-based health and lifestyle supports that genuinely fit the realities of their farming life.

If we are serious about engaging more farmers with their health, safety & wellbeing, we must move beyond traditional models, address the barriers that farmers face in accessing support and co-create meaningful interventions that farmers can genuinely engage with.

Listen back to the full segment here: https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22561273/

19/11/2025

Week 2 is underway in Westmeath!