Major Limerick garda-led farm event on security, safety and rural isolation at mart

Sergeant Michelle O'Halloran and Inspector Gearoid Thompson, co-ordinators of the event in Kilmallock Mart, with Cathal Diggin and Eoin Niland last January I PICTURE: Adrian Butler

placeholder image — Sergeant Michelle O'Halloran and Inspector Gearoid Thompson, co-ordinators of the event in Kilmallock Mart, with Cathal Diggin and Eoin Niland last January I PICTURE: Adrian Butler

It takes place in Kilmallock Mart this bank holiday Monday, October 27

A MAJOR farm safety and security event led by Limerick gardai, with a focus on mental health and rural isolation, takes place in Kilmallock Mart on bank holiday Monday from 11am to 3pm.

It is being co-ordinated by Sergeant Michelle O’Halloran, Crime Prevention Officer and Inspector Gearoid Thompson and supported by Limerick County Community Engagement Functional Area with a focus on mental health and rural isolation.

Gardai from a number of different units including Divisional Roads Policing Unit, Crime Prevention and Community Access Support Team will be present as well as external partners such as Embrace Farm, IFA, ICSA, Muintir na Tire, Mental Health Limerick and National Parks and Wildlife Service to name but a few.

Sgt O’Hallloran said: “This is a wonderful opportunity for those in attendance to come along, network and find out about the supports that are available to positively impact mental health and rural isolation.”

All are welcome at the mart in Kilmallock this bank holiday Monday, October 27 from 11am to 3pm to learn more.