Farmer Health Checks
The Farmer Health Check programme, run by the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) and Croí, and funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine is a mobile health service offering free health assessments and tailored advice specifically for farmers and their families across the Republic of Ireland.
The programme provides a quick and comprehensive overview of your health, focusing on areas such as heart disease risk, early detection of diabetes, mental health, and wellbeing, as well as crucial information on prostate and skin cancer. You will also be informed about local support services available to you.
From July through to October, the Farmer Health Check mobile health unit will visit marts and agricultural events around the country, making it easy for farmers to access these vital services directly within their communities.
Health Check Structure
The programme consists of two key assessments.
Medical Assessment (10–15 minutes)
Lifestyle Assessment (5–10 minutes)
For a full and detailed overview of your health, it is recommended that you participate in both assessments.
Medical Assessment
If you opt for the medical assessment, you will meet with a qualified nurse who will explain the programme details. Following your written consent, the nurse will perform a brief medical assessment that includes:
Blood pressure measurement
Waist circumference test
Cholesterol test
Blood sugar test
Mental wellbeing evaluation
Lifestyle Assessment
During the lifestyle assessment, you will have the opportunity to discuss health-related topics with the nurse. Based on your lifestyle, you will receive personalised advice on:
Smoking
Healthy eating
Physical activity
Alcohol consumption
The Farmer Health Check programme is dedicated to promoting the health and wellbeing of farmers, ensuring you have the support you need to stay healthy and informed while managing the demands of farming life.
Venues & Dates
| County | Venue | Address | Day | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galway | Athenry Mart | Prospect, Athenry, Co Galway, H65 XK44 | Tuesday | 22nd July |
| Longford | Ballymahon Mart | Ballymahon, Co Longford | Thursday | 24th July |
| Louth | Ardee Mart | Cappocksgreen, Ardee, Co Louth | Tuesday | 29th July |
| Westmeath | Delvin | Castletowndelvin, Delvin, Co Westmeath | Thursday | 31st July |
| Kildare | Kilcullen Mart | Kilcullen, Co Kildare | Wednesday | 6th August |
| Kilkenny | Kilkenny Mart | Cillin Hill, Dublin Road, Co Kilkenny, R95 A4VP | Thursday | 7th August |
| Offaly | Tullamore Show | Butterfield Estate, Blueball, Tullamore, Co. Offaly | Sunday | 10th August |
| Clare | Sixmilebridge Mart | Sixmilebridge, Shannon, Co Clare | Thursday | 14th August |
| Limerick | Kilmallock | Railway Road, Kilmallock, Co Limerick | Monday | 18th August |
| Mayo | Ballinrobe Mart | Claremorris Road, Ballinrobe, Co Mayo | Wednesday | 20th August |
| Waterford | Dungarvan Mart | Dungarvan, Co Waterford | Monday | 25th August |
| Monaghan | Clones Mart | Roslea Rd, Clones, Co Monaghan | Thursday | 28th August |
| Cavan | Cootehill Mart | Station Road, Lisnasaran, Cootehill, Co Cavan | Friday evening | 29th August (evening) |
| Cork | Macroom Mart | Macroom, Co Cork, P12 R285 | Wednesday | 3rd September |
| Kerry | Kenmare Mart | Gortamullen, Kenmare, Co Kerry | Thursday | 4th September |
| Leitrim | Carrigallen Mart | Carrigallen, Co Leitrim | Saturday | 6th September |
| Meath/Dublin | Carnaross Mart | Carnaross, Kells, Co Meath | Monday | 8th September |
| Tipperary | Nenagh Mart | Nenagh, Co Tipperary | Tuesday | 9th September |
| Wicklow | Carnew Mart | 34 Main Street, Carnew, Co Wicklow, Y14 XW25 | Thursday | 11th September |
| Offaly | National Ploughing Championship | Screggan, Tullamore, Co Offaly | Tuesday | 16th September |
| Offaly | National Ploughing Championship | Screggan, Tullamore, Co Offaly | Wednesday | 17th September |
| Offaly | National Ploughing Championship | Screggan, Tullamore, Co Offaly | Thursday | 18th September |
| Cork | Bandon Mart | Bandon, Co Cork, P72 W324 | Monday | 29th September |
| Carlow | Tullow Mart | Barrack Street, Tullow, Co Carlow, R93 E431 | Thursday | 2nd October (evening) |
| Donegal | Carndonagh Mart | Carndonagh, Inishowen, Co Donegal | Monday | 6th October |
| Tipperary | Cahir Mart | Cahir, Co Tipperary, E21 HC78 | Wednesday | 8th October |
| Wexford | New Ross Mart | Rosbercon, New Ross, Co Wexford | Saturday | 11th October |
| Laois | Ballinakill Mart | Kilkenny Road, Ballinakill, Co Laois | Saturday | 11th October |
| Roscommon | Elphin Mart | Elphin, Co Roscommon, F45 W672 | Wednesday | 15th October |
| Sligo | Ballymote Mart | Fairgreen Road, Ballymote, Co Sligo | Thursday | 16th October |
| Cork | Skibbereen Mart | March Road, Marsh, Skibbereen, Co Cork | Friday | 17th October |
| Sligo | Women & Agriculture Conference | Raddison Blu Hotel, Co Sligo. | Thursday | 23rd October |
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