The FIT4FARMLIFE programme in Inishowen concluded last week with celebratory event at the Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa.
The programme, managed locally by Inishowen Development Partnership, funded by the Department of Agriculture, was designed to promote the health, safety, and well-being of farmers in the Inishowen region.
Fifty-six individuals who work and reside on farms across Inishowen participated in the four-week programme looking at their health and mental health.
Facilitators for the Fit4Farmlife are Nurse Lucia McGonigle, Nurse Roisin Doherty, Dr Breda Friel, Mental Health Speaker, Niamh Britton Community Food and Nutrition Worker, Tommy Mulhern, Fitness Instructor, Caroline McLaughlin and Rhona Hannigan, Healthy Food Made Easy Facilitators. Seated at front Patricia Lee, Sinead McDaid, Joe Sweeney and Shauna McClenaghan IDP Staff
The programme featured a diverse range of expert facilitators who provided valuable insights and practical advice. Roisin Doherty, a Nurse Practitioner, emphasised the importance of moderation in all aspects of life and conducted mini health checks. Sarah Toye, a Clinical Nurse Specialist with the HSE, highlighted the significance of mental health awareness.
Shane McHugh from Teagasc focused on farm safety tips, while Fit4You with Tommy Mulhern introduced gentle movement and fitness techniques.
Rhona Hannigan demonstrated healthy cooking methods using an air fryer.
Check out more photos from the celebratory evening here, by Angela Tourish.
The Glengad Group pictured with staff members from IDP
The Carndonagh Group pictured with staff from IDP
The Buncrana Group pictured with staff from IDP
Inishowen Development Partnership Staff Members back row Sinead McDaid, Katie Barr, Pauline O’Connor and Geraldine McGlinchey. Seated l-r Patricia Lee, Niamh Britton, Joe Sweeney and Shauna McClenaghan
Facilitators for the Fit4Farmlife Inishowen Programme pictured with staff from Inishowen Development Partnership – Nurse Roisin Doherty, Sinead McDaid IDP, Niamh Britton IDP, Geraldine McGlinchey IDP, Caroline McLaughlin and Rhona Hannigan, Cookery Facilitators, Sarah Toye McLaughlin, Katie Barr and Shauna McClenaghan IDP. Seated at front Dr Breda Friel, Mental Health Speaker, Tommy Mulhern, Fitness Instructor, Joe Sweeney and Patricia Lee IDP
Bridget McDaid getting her blood pressure checked by Nurse Roisin Doherty
Ambrose McConnell, Siobhan McKeeney, Colm and Bernie Kelly and Francis Kelly
James and Kathleen Steele, Ethel McMonagle, Julie Ryan and Karen McMonagle-Wynne
Mary, Caroline and Patrick Grant
Seamus and Martha McDaid
Cooking Facilitators Rhona Hannigan and Caroline McLaughlin
Rosaleen McLaughlin, Mary and John McDermott and David McGilloway
Philip Hirrell and Patricia Coyle
Patrick and Marie McGonagle