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Agriland
14-05-2025
- General
- Agriland
HSENI: ‘Vital farm families put rules in place to keep children safe'
The Health and Safety Executive Northern Ireland (HSENI) is urging farm families to visit its stand at the Balmoral Show this week to learn more about the steps they should take to protect their children from serious and potentially fatal farm accidents. Farms are high-risk work environments where children can be exposed to hazards and dangers, including moving vehicles, heavy machinery, or animals, according to the HSENI. HSENI deputy chief executive, Bryan Monson said: 'With the good weather and school holidays approaching we will see children spending more time outdoors and on the farm. Helping out and learning are all part of growing up on farms but with that comes more risk and a greater responsibility to keep them safe at all times, 'Sadly, in Northern Ireland we have seen children being seriously injured or killed on farms in preventable accidents. 'It is vital our farm families take the time now to assess the risks and put clear rules in place to keep their children safe,' Bryan added. The deputy chief executive has encouraged parents and carers to visit the HSENI stand at the Balmoral show, and to meet the experts and get practical advice on keeping children safe on the farm. The HSENI's key safety reminders include: To have a safe play area for young children. To prevent children from playing in or around farmyards and livestock. To always know where children are and to supervise them when they are helping out. That children under 13 years must not drive or ride on tractors and farm machinery, including quads. To always keep children well away when mixing slurry. The HSENI will be at stand EK92 in the Eikon Centre from Wednesday 14 – Saturday 17, May at the Eikon Exhibition Centre, Lisburn. HSENI Last month, April 2025, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) launched an open call for farmer safety, health and wellbeing projects. The project launched by Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon and Minister of State with responsibility for farm safety, Michael Healy-Rae has been dedicated funding of €2.5 million under the farm safety budget for this year. The projects will support and promote best practice and bring about behavioural change to minimise the risks to the safety, health, and wellbeing of everyone on farms, including farmers, workers, farm families and visitors.
Belfast Telegraph
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Belfast Telegraph
Balmoral Show: ‘Dancing diggers' steal the show on opening day
Live | Thousands of visitors are flocking to the 156th edition of the Balmoral Show, being held across the next four days at the Eikon Exhibition Centre in Lisburn. Organised by the Royal Ulster Agricultural Society, it is Northern Ireland's largest agri-food event and will feature over 600 trade stands. Balmoral show returns for 2025 Over 100,000 people are expected to enjoy the show, which also includes livestock competitions from showjumping to sheepshearing, vintage machinery and live music, between Wednesday and Saturday, 14-17 May. Catch some of today's highlights by following our live blog below. 19 minutes ago Not sure what to caption this... It looks like a couple of grannies riding around on modified Segways? Sure, why not. 22 minutes ago Dancing diggers continuing to thrill the crowd! The dancing diggers are in full swing showing off some moves! Today 11:29 AM Katie Nallon wins the 1.35m RUAS national championship Today 11:23 AM Llamas in the house! Today 11:15 AM DUP MLA Edwin Poots meets some new friends... Today 11:05 AM Young Farmer Club of Ulster sheering competition fully under way Today 10:47 AM 🐑 1st place in the Beltex category! Today 10:43 AM Plenty of kit on display for the next generation of farmers Today 10:39 AM Quite the selection of hats on display at this stall 🎩 Today 10:37 AM Irish Moiled Cattle getting judged now Today 10:28 AM Sandbox skills on display Today 10:25 AM Dressed for the occasion Our reporter Abdullah Sabri understood the assignment with today's outfit 🧑🌾 Today 10:08 AM Unlucky! Our man Abdullah had a crack at spin to win at the Ulster Scots stand, but didn't take a top prize. 📖 Today 09:54 AM Bus loads of visitors continue to pour into the car park Today 09:41 AM NI Secretary makes an appearance Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Hilary Benn visits the Ulster Bank stand. . Press Eye Today 09:34 AM National Show Jumping 🏇 It's over to the main horse ring now as 'Tokyo Drift' and her owner make leaps and bounds. Today 09:28 AM Beef Shorthorn podium time! Beef Shorthorns secure podiums spots at the cattle ring breeding competition with first (#313) and second (#321) place.
Belfast Telegraph
14-05-2025
- Belfast Telegraph
Two teenage boys arrested following ‘despicable' arson attack which forced NI school closure
Lurgan Junior High School apologised for the impact of its decision not to open as normal this morning 'due to extreme unforeseen circumstances'. It was later revealed by local DUP MP Carla Lockhart the educational facility on Toberhewny Lane Lower in the town was broken into and set on fire. 'Outraged to learn that Lurgan Junior High School was broken into last night with the intruders starting a small fire,' she posted on social media. 'A special word of thanks to the caretaker for the quick action. 'These despicable actions have resulted in the school having to close today, causing upset to pupils, teaching staff and parents alike.' PSNI Inspector Carolan confirmed officers responded to a report of burglary at the school just after midnight. "When officers arrived, a fire was observed within the school grounds,' they said. "Police contacted the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service, who subsequently attended the scene. 'Two males, a 15-year-old and a 16-year-old, have been arrested on suspicion of burglary and arson and remain in custody at this time. 'Enquiries are ongoing and at this stage, the fire is being treated as deliberate. The school confirmed a class trip to the Balmoral Show was to go ahead as planned. Balmoral show returns for 2025 Ms Lockhart urged anyone with information to contact police. 'Please be assured that I will be liaising with the school and the PSNI on this matter,' she said. 'I would encourage anyone that has any information that may assist the PSNI with their investigations to come forward.' In an update to parents and pupils, the school said more information will be provided 'in due course'. "We wholeheartedly apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding during this time,' it added on Facebook. Anyone with information has been asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 4 of 14/05/25.
Belfast Telegraph
14-05-2025
- Business
- Belfast Telegraph
Balmoral Show: Cattle judging and show jumping underway on first day
Live | Thousands of visitors are flocking to the 156th edition of the Balmoral Show, being held across the next four days at the Eikon Exhibition Centre in Lisburn. Organised by the Royal Ulster Agricultural Society, it is Northern Ireland's largest agri-food event and will feature over 600 trade stands. Balmoral show returns for 2025 Over 100,000 people are expected to enjoy the show, which also includes livestock competitions from showjumping to sheepshearing, vintage machinery and live music, between Wednesday and Saturday, 14-17 May. Catch some of today's highlights by following our live blog below. 4 minutes ago Bus loads of visitors continue to pour into the car park 18 minutes ago NI Secretary makes an appearance 25 minutes ago National Show Jumping 🏇 It's over to the main horse ring now as 'Tokyo Drift' and her owner make leaps and bounds. 30 minutes ago Beef Shorthorn podium time! Beef Shorthorns secure podiums spots at the cattle ring breeding competition with first (#313) and second (#321) place. 36 minutes ago The cattle judging has begun! Dexter cattle, once an endangered species, are now lining up to be analysed by a judge. He's the looking for the proportions and mannerisms of the cow to match the breed. 42 minutes ago Our reporter is on the ground Our man Abdullah Sabri has arrived and will be keeping us up to date with all the going on! 43 minutes ago The gates are open! PressEye PressEye Today 07:46 AM What should I do at the Balmoral Show? The 156th Balmoral Show is promising four days of farming, food and fun at the Eikon Exhibition Centre in Lisburn and we're bringing you some of today's highlights.
