GALLERY

Today in Abbeyleix the annual Embrace FARM Accident Remembrance service took place in the Church of the Most Holy Rosary. It was a very moving, poignant yet uplifting service and we are indebted to the Rohan family, Brian and Norma, in particular, for conceiving of the idea of a support organisation for families affected by farm accidents. Their own sad loss moved them to think of others and to help others in their darkest hour. It was lovely to join with farm families, representatives of farm organisations and public representatives on this special occasion with the planting of a tree using soil brought to the alter by families who have suffered loss. Our thanks to Fr Ahern, Bishop Michael Burrows and Fr Michael Kelly for leading the prayer service. As we listened to the all too long list of the names of those who died in farm accidents, we are reminded of the need for us to work harder to help avoid accidents on farms and to help those who are left behind. Embrace Farm is doing incredible work and I intend bringing that work to the European Parliament because sadly farm accidents are all too common on farms across the European Union.

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