Little Leaders with Big Messages in Farm Safety Art Competition
A pioneering initiative by Teagasc which blended digital learning and creativity to promote farm safety among children took place today, Thursday, 19th June 2025.
The Stay Safe with Jessy Farm Safety Campaign consisted of an online webinar and art competition for primary school children, which brought together creativity and learning around farm safety for young artists, their educators and their families across the country.
Over 1,300 children submitted artwork in response to the competition, showcasing a huge variety of styles and impactful farm safety messages through drawings, paintings, and slogans.
The winning children were announced during the live webinar, with the top entries receiving Smyths Toys Vouchers, a Lily Nolan Memorial Trophy and a farm safety workshop visit for their school from AgriKids in 2026.
Congratulations to the categories winners who were:
Junior – Senior Infant Category
- Overall winner: Hannah Riney, Co. Kerry
- Runner up: Cillian Carry, Co. Meath
1st – 3rd Class Category
- Overall winner: Crioadh Small, Co. Cavan
- Runner up: Conor Hosford, Co. Cork
4th – 6th Class Category
- Overall winner: Aaron from Co. Galway
- Runner up: Chloe Lutter, Tuam, Co. Galway
The webinar hosted by Alison Maloney of Teagasc was live streamed to over 8,000 primary school children in the country from the Teagasc studio in Oak Park, Carlow. Joining Alison in studio was Jessy the Sheepdog and Francis Bligh, Farm Safety Specialist in Teagasc. Adding an exciting interactive element to the event, a live stream to St. Joseph’s National School in Rathwire, Co. Westmeath brought pupils directly into the experience, where Alma Jordan of AgriKids engaged with them and the online audience in real time. The webinar was directed by Declan McArdle and produced by him and Charlie Smith both of Teagasc.
Teagasc would like to thank all the children, parents, and teachers who made this event a success. The overwhelming response highlights the importance of farm safety.
View the recording of the webinar or see the winners’ pictures here
Junior and Senior Category
Overall Winner: Hannah Riney, Realt na Mara, Tuosist, Co. Kerry
Runner Up: Cillian Carry from Scoil Mhuire, Moynalty, Kells, Co. Meath
1st – 3rd Class Category
Overall Winner: Crioadh Small, Greaghagibney, Stradone, Co. Cavan
Runner Up: Conor Hosford, Rennies NS, Nohoval, Belgooly, Co. Cork
4th – 6th Class Category
Overall Winner: Aaron from Drim National School in Loughrea, Co. Galway
Runner Up: Chloe Lutter, Brownsgrove National School, Tuam, Co. Galway
