THE epidemic of mental health problems among farmers must act as a wake-up call for EU policy makers, MEP Maria Walsh has told the European commissioner for agriculture Christophe Hansen.

GERRY Hutton from St Killian’s Crescent, Carlow has just been presented with a lifetime achievement award in recognition of his work in mental health nursing.

A MENTAL health epidemic within the rural community, stoked by taboos which inhibit farmers from discussing their private anxieties, has prompted a local clergyman to take action.

A MENTAL health epidemic within the rural community, stoked by taboos which inhibit farmers from discussing their private anxieties, has prompted a local clergyman to take action.

POWERFUL, moving and long overdue. Just some of the words used to describe the recent discussion Drugs and mental health awareness in sport: let’s talk held in the Woodford Dolmen Hotel.

The panel will include Davy Fitzgerald and former Kilkenny hurler Richie Power