Two Galway locals have been announced as Farm Safety Community Champions under a new initiative.
It's being launched by Irish Rural Link, and aims to combat labour and isolation concerns on Irish farms.
The programme consists of the training of nine regionally spread community champions from various backgrounds, including farming and teaching.
Two of them are Galway natives - farmer Maura Canning from Mullagh near Loughrea, and educator Geraldine Delaney from Kiltrogue near Claregalway.