The Macra Na Feirme members hope to arrive in the capital by 1pm.
Young Farmers have traveled nearly 50 kilometres on foot overnight, as they make their way to Dublin to bring a message to the government.
The members of 'Macra na Feirme' are holding the 16 hour walk to highlight the challenges facing young people in rural Ireland.
They departed from Athy yesterday evening, at around 6pm.
The group's concerns, include access to housing, healthcare and government's lack of planning for the future of rural communities.
Speaking in Castlewarden this morning, Macra President, Errill's John Keane says there are already a few blisters, but they hope to make it to the capital by around 1pm:
Shane Cranny from Moynalty Macra in County Meath says something has to change to ensure the future of rural communities.
Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue says he's happy to meet the Macra delegation when they arrive at Government Buildings.
He's insisting the Government is working hard to ensure a future for young people in rural Ireland:
Young people from rural communities are due to arrive in Dublin shortly after undertaking a 79 kilometre walk from Athy to the capital.
President John Keane says housing is leaving young people with no choice but to leave rural areas:
The Rural Development Minister is rejecting criticism that the Government doesn't care about rural Ireland.
Minister Heather Humphreys says she has made "unprecedented investment" in rural communities:
The Taoiseach meanwhile has agreed to meet members of Macra na Feirme this afternoon.
Andrew Dunne from the Laois branch of Macra says emigration has hit his family and his community hard:
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