📢 LEADER Funding Opening in Co. Leitrim. Please join us at one of our Community Events to find out more about LEADER Funding, details of the types of projects that will be funded, the grant rate/amounts & requirements in order to make an application for funding 🇪🇺

This wk we visited the dairy farm of Bryan & Gail Daniels from Kilkenny who are 2024 Farming for Nature Ambassador nominees. Highlights:
🍃Owl & Bat Boxes
🍃Hedge laying
🍃Red & white 🍀, 50%⬇️in synthetic nitrogen
🍃Protecting rivers
🍃Soy free dairy nuts
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Thanks again to the guys from the Delta Centre Carlow for helping out with the car. Getting ready to start their new placement with Michael and Celine, thanks to the funding from HealthyIreland and CarlowCountyCouncil Best of luck guys

All adults have a right to be safe and to live a life free from harm. We are working to improve safeguarding in health and social care services.

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New chicken coop for the ladies made on farm in Co. Carlow with the help from the Wexford boys from Brothers of Charity Services Ireland. #SocialFarming providing meaningful activities for participants on farms throughout the country. #NewOpportunities # #ConnectingPeople # #EnhancingLives

Our Chief Inspector of Social Services, Carol Grogan spoke to attendees about the importance of human rights in the provision of good quality services for people with disabilities.

Shane Keaveney one of our Social Farmers in the West leading the way in suckler farming #Socialfarming Social Farming Ireland 🥕🐄🌾 provides natural inclusive supports for people on ordinary active working farms across the country Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine Teagasc Irish Farmers' Association facebook.com/share/p/KccjTg…

Yesterday, we had a fantastic time at the Midlands Autism and Disability Fair in Athlone, sharing the benefits of social farming with visitors! It was heartening to see the enthusiasm and curiosity about inclusive community initiatives!

The Human Rights of ⁦Lisa Domican⁩ - Her Son Liam & Daughter Grace - Cruelly Denied on a Whim - by ⁦HSE Ireland⁩ CHO 6 Disability Services - Refusing Personal Budget Holders to use Services like ⁦Homecaredirect⁩ -HSE In Contempt of Minister ⁦Anne Rabbitte TD⁩

The first of our in-person training sessions kicked off this week in Kells with our first session in the morning with our Coordinator Helen got through the practice of #Socialfarming followed by a fun and enlightening workshop thanks to Peter Kearns!

Wishing a Happy St Patrick's day to all the people, communities, groups, stakeholders, funders partners, collaborators and businesses we work with ☘️ in #Leitrim and beyond.

Lá fhéile Pádraig sona dhuit!

Did you know that every bite you have traces back to the soil & hard work of farmers, so this St. Patrick's Day, as we celebrate all things Irish, let's take a moment to appreciate the hard work & passion of farmers who make it all possible!

All hands on deck helping out on Sarah and Gabriel's farm in Tipperary. Real enthusiasm to get involved with the calves and other activities on the busy farm. Thanks so much to the host farmers for opening up their farm to #SocialFarming Waterford Leader Social Farming Ireland 🥕🐄🌾 West Limerick Resources

Last week, Helen Doherty & Social Farmer Richard Moeran had the opportunity to chat with Gavin Moroney from Agri Insider!
The conversation delved into various aspects of Social Farming! Check out the episode below!!
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The three lads from Western Care Mayo are enjoying their time on Social Farmers Michael & Ita's farm!

On this day, they got stuck into feeding the cows & calves & tidying up the sheds to ensure they are cosy and comfortable for the animals!
#connectingpeople #newoppertunity

Happy International Women's Day!

Today, we celebrate the incredible women who contribute to #SocialFarming ! From our dedicated staff to the inspiring female social farmers & participants, each of you plays a vital role in nurturing our communities & fostering positive change!

#socialfarming Building strong relationships with Mental Health Services informing them of the great support on farms. Local farmer Gerard Deegan spoke about his experiences and sharing his farm, knowledge, and skills with people.

Gillian #SocialFarming RDO IN the Southeast, met with Hildegarde Naughton Minister of State at a showcase of HealthyIreland Kilkenny funded programmes on Thurs 22 Feb!

We would like to thank the Minister for taking the time to chat about #SocialFarming !

Welcome to our newest Social Farmers in Co. Kilkenny, Jerpoint to be exact. Marijke, Cornelia and Ward were warming up with some homemade tea and treats (even though it is lent) with Luka helping out. Looking forward to the new calves arriving soon.