Embrace FARM 32 county ‘Our Drive to Remember’ underway
The launch of ‘Our Drive to Remember’ took place at the recent Tullamore Show. With the kind sponsorship of WR Shaw (Tullamore), the tractor began its journey across the 32 counties of Ireland last Monday where Westmeath was its first destination, then on to counties Longford, Roscommon and Leitrim.
A well-attended opening address was given by Brian Rohan, Chairperson & Co-Founder of Embrace FARM, Billy Shaw of WR Shaw Ltd, Mark from Easytrack GPS Survey who has kindly installed a GPS tracker on the tractor for people to follow throughout its drive, Macra President James Healy and inspirational words from Mairead McGuinness MEP.
Members of fellow agri organisations came to lend their support and the organisers wish to thank everyone for their attendance of this significant event that is to raise awareness for lives lost in farming accidents which has accumulated to 290 over the last ten years, and of course, for farm safety practice.
Updates will be given daily via the Embrace FARM Facebook page with details of the GPS tracker can be found to see it on its journey. You can also check in with your Macra club too to find out the tractors route.
Donations can be given via the Embrace FARM website or iDonate page.
https://www.idonate.ie/event/2013_our-drive-to-rembember.html