THE launch of Farm Safety Live took palce on the farm of Brian and Norma Rohan in County Laois. Back: Ger Hartnett (HSA), Chelsey Cox (Tullamore Show), Ciara Hogan (FRS Training), Brian Rohan (Embrace FARM), Ciaran Roche (FBD) and John Keena (Chair, Tullamore Show). Front: Jim Dockery (Tullamore Show) and Ben Fearn (FRS Training).

Tullamore Show to host interactive farm safety demonstration

Published: Thu 6 Aug 2026, 11:00 AM

FARM Safety Live is set to return to the Tullamore Show this Sunday for the 11th consecutive year.

Organised by FRS Training in conjunction with FBD Insurance and the Health and Safety Authority (HSA), the initiative offers hands-on, practical demonstrations with the aim of helping to reduce the number of accidents involving farm vehicles, machinery, and livestock.

Experts from FRS Training will provide hands-on demonstrations from 10am on Sunday, August 9 at stand L105 of the Tullamore Show. They will focus on livestock handling, PTO safety, chainsaw operations and advice for working at heights.

“FRS Training is proud to once again support Farm Safety Live at the Tullamore Show,” said Ben Fearn, Operations Manager at FRS Training.

“Farming remains one of Ireland’s most hazardous occupations, making preparation, prevention and awareness critical to reducing accidents and saving lives.

“Live demonstrations are a powerful tool for changing behaviours, allowing people to see real-life dangers and safe working practices in a practical and memorable way.”

FRS Training is a division of FRS Co-Op, a farmer-owned co-operative with over 40 years of service to Irish industry and enterprise. Founded in 1980, FRS has trained over 180,000 individuals and is now entering its fifth decade of helping people through skill development, certification, and confidence-building.

Visitors to their Farm Safety Live demonstrations in 2026 can expect a new demonstration that involves a bale stacking and telehandler operations display.

“We are delighted to welcome Farm Safety Live again this year,” said Chelsey Cox McDonald, secretary of the Tullamore Show.

“Highlighting farm safety is a fundamental part of our show program and we hope each demonstration will help everyone to 'think farm safety' and work towards eliminating risks. The number of families affected by farm tragedies each year is truly heart-wrenching.”

The initiative is supported by both the HSA and FBD Insurance. Ger Hartnett, Senior Inspector at the HSA, believes the Tullamore Show offers farmers and their families a chance to obtain practical safety advice.

“The demonstrations highlight common risks associated with machinery, vehicles, livestock and working at height, and show how simple precautions can help prevent serious injuries and fatalities,” he explained.

“We encourage everyone attending the Tullamore Show to visit the stand and engage with these demonstrations. By taking on board the lessons demonstrated, farmers can help prevent tragedy and make their farms safer places to live and work," he said.