Stay Safe with Jessy Live Webinar and Art Competition

The Stay Safe with Jessy live webinar took place on Thursday, 19th June 2025. This interactive event featured Jessy the Farm Safety Sheepdog, Alma from Agrikids, Alison Maloney and Francis Bligh, from Teagasc. They covered essential farm safety topics and practical tips to help prevent accidents during the busy summer season on farms.

During the webinar, the winners of the Stay Safe with Jessy Art Competition were officially announced.

Art Competition Winners!

Junior & Senior Infants Category

Children created bright and colourful farm safety signs to warn others about dangers on farm.

Overall winner: Hannah Riney, Realt na Mara, Co. Kerry

artwork by hannah riney, warning beware of tractors

Runner up: Cillian Carry, Scoil Mhuire, Co. Meath

artwork by cillian carry, warning bull

1st – 3rd Class Category

Entrants designed creative artwork showing how to stay safe around farm animals.

Overall winner: Crioadh Small, Co. Cavan

artwork by crioadh small, how to practice safe farming

Runner up: Conor Hosford, Rennies National School, Co. Cork

artwork by conor hosford, staying safe around animals

4th – 6th Class Category

This group illustrated scenes of safe machinery use, along with with catchy slogans.

Overall winner: Aaron Daniels, Drim National School, Co. Galway

artwork by aaron daniels, farm safety makes for a brighter day

Runner up: Chloe Lutter, Brownsgrove National School, Co. Galway

artwork by chloe lutter, stay alert and always ready

Jessy, our Teagasc Farm Safety Mascot, was originally developed in 2007 by the late Lily Nolan of Teagasc and the HSA. The storyline in the book follows a dog called Jessy and her three puppies as they encounter various dangers on the farm. We would encourage all families to read the book with their children. Read ‘Stay Safe on the farm with Jessy’ here.