Longford Lamb Producer Group held their annual open evening this year on the farm of Tommy and Noel Claffey at the Claffey family farm at Ballinagore, Co Westmeath. The theme of the event was farm safety and farmers health and wellbeing. Longford Lamb Producer Group Chairman Mr Joe Esler presided over the event and welcomed the large attendance and the guest speakers. READ MORE BELOW PHOTO Caption: Tommy Claffey and Patricia Claffey (hosts of the Longford Lamb Producer Group annual open evening), Ruth Campbell, Noel Claffey and Joe Esler, Chairman Longford Lamb Producer Group. Missing from picture is Deirdre Claffey The main speakers on the evening were Francis Blighe, Teagasc Health and Safety Specialist. The aim of his presentation was to raise awareness of potential dangers on members' own farms and reduce incidents of accidents occurring. Laura Tully, from TUS Athlone, gave a very interesting presentation on farmers' Health and Wellbeing. Barbara Allen, from FBD Mullingar, gave a presentation on farm insurance and the importance of keeping it updated. The meeting was also addressed by representatives from Kepak Athleague. Jonathan Forbes and David Mannion gave a detailed presentation on the current markets for sheep meat and future prospects for the sheep trade. The Longford Lamb Producer Group committee would like to thank the Claffey family for putting their farm yard and facilities at the disposal of the Group for this important event. Afterwards the annual members' draw was held and the Early, Mid and Late Lamb Producers award winners were announced and presented with their cups. Overview of Longford lamb GroupLongford Lamb Producer Group is located in South Longford and caters for approximately 100 farmers mainly in the South Longford /South Westmeath catchment area. The group is run for the benefit of all its members and is a not for profit organisation. All positions on the executive are carried out on a voluntary basis and are renewed at the Group’s annual general meeting held each year in
PICTURES | Longford Lamb Producer Group holds open evening and awards presented
Caption: Francis Bligh, Teagasc Health and Safety specialist, speaking at the Longford Lamb Producer Group annual open evening
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Caption: Barbara Allen, FBD Mullingar, speaking at the Longford Lamb Producer Group annual open evening
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Caption: Laura Tully, Athlone TUS, speaking at the Longford Lamb Producer Group annual open evening
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Caption: Joe Esler, Chairman Longford Lamb Producer Group, Jonathan Forbes, Kepak, Tom Keenan (winner of the Mid Season Lamb Producer) and David Mannion, Kepak
