Farmers urged to paint gates pink

Farmers across Ireland are being urged by MSD Animal Health to paint their gates pink in support of the Irish Cancer Society.

As the ‘Pink Ribbon’ month of October draws to a close, MSD Animal Health hopes that a splash of pink paint will also encourage people to make a financial contribution to help ICS in its fundraising efforts.

MSD’s general manager, Seamus Maguire, said: “We’re calling on farmers around the country to join us in marking ‘Paint it Pink’ month by adding a splash of colour to their farm gates or land.