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Donal O'Regan, 7 Jul
WILLIE Keogh. Ned Campbell. Mike Stack. Liam Ryan (Luke). Liam Drake.
John Halpin. Billy James Egan. Tom Leahy. Dick English.
These were the nine names of men from County Limerick read out by rugby
legend John Hayes at Embrace FARM’s 11th annual ecumenical remembrance
service in Abbeyleix, Co Laois on Sunday.
Farm families gathered to remember loved ones lost within their
community. Over the past decade, this service has become an important
event, honouring those who have died suddenly and providing comfort for
their families. The service was also live streamed on
www.embracefarm.com
As with other years, the Embrace FARM team called on farm families to
submit names of their loved ones who have died so that they can be
remembered in the service. This year almost 350 people’s names were
featured in the roll call.
Over the past ten years, the service has become a pinnacle event in the
farming community. It acknowledges the suffering of those who have
survived farm accidents and provides a place for farm families to
remember loved ones who have died suddenly.
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West Limerick’s Norma Rohan, co-founder of Embrace FARM, spoke of the
importance of the service.
“Our community has faced unimaginable loss, and our remembrance service
offers a shared space for people who have had a similar experience to
gather together to remember and heal.
“Each name read aloud represents a cherished life and a family forever
changed. Our commitment is to ensure that no one walks this path alone.
Since our first remembrance service in 2014, our services also now
include support groups, events, and our encircle programme,” said
Norma, a native of Broadford.
If you or anyone you know needs support, please contact on 057-8510555
or 085-7709966 or email info@embracefarm.com