29/06/2015

Agricultural Remembrance Service Held In Co Laois

A remembrance service for victims who lost their lives in agricultural-related accidents has been held in Co Laois.

The service, organised by Embrace FARM, took place at the Holy Rosary Church in Abbeyleix at 2pm on 28 June.

Embrace FARM was founded last year by Brian Rohan who father died following an accident on the family farm in 2012.

The organisation acts as a support network for those affected by agriculture tragedies.

This is the second time Embrace FARM has organised a remembrance event.

Last year, 30 people lost their lives on farms.

(LM)

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