Tirlán Co-op donates €5,000 to Embrace FARM

TIRLÁN, Ireland’s leading farmer-owned dairy and grain co-operative, has donated €5,000 to Embrace FARM, Ireland’s national support network for farm families affected by sudden death or serious injury.

The donation was presented to Brian Rohan, founder of Embrace FARM, and will help support the charity’s efforts to provide practical support to farm families across Ireland.

Embrace FARM was founded in 2014 and has supported hundreds of families through some of the most difficult circumstances they may face.

Tirlán chairperson Ger O’Brien said the donation reflects the co-operative’s commitment to supporting farming families and promoting a strong culture of farm safety. He said: “Farm safety remains one of the most important issues facing our sector. While we all work hard to make our farms safer places to live and work, the reality is that accidents can and do happen. Embrace FARM provides invaluable support to families dealing with the devastating impact of serious injury or loss on the farm.” He highlighted that as a farmer-owned co-operative, Tirlán understands the challenges faced by farming families and says that they are proud to be supporting the work of Embrace. Mr O’Brien said that the organisation’s compassion, advocacy and practical assistance makes a real difference to people at a time when they need it the most.

Embrace FARM supports farm families through a range of services, including peer-to-peer support, counselling, advocacy and community engagement initiatives. The organisation also works to raise awareness of farm safety and wellbeing across rural Ireland.

Funded by the Local Democracy Reporting Scheme.