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Coillte and NPWS to use drones for faster detection of forest fires

Coillte and the National Parks and Wildlife Service made the announcement at the launch of the campaign marking the beginning of the forest fire risk danger period.

NEWS 1 April 2026

Coillte and NPWS to use drones for faster detection of forest fires

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Gardaí investigating shed fire on Cork farm

Gardaí investigating shed fire on Cork farm

NEWS 23 March 2026

Grants of up to €5,000 for advice about traditional farm houses

Grants of up to €5,000 for advice about traditional farm houses

SCHEMES 23 March 2026

‘Shift away from solid fuel burning’ needed to boost air quality - EPA

‘Shift away from solid fuel burning’ needed to boost air quality - EPA

‘Shift away from solid fuel burning’ needed to boost air quality - EPA

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 24 September 2025

Tractor set alight in Tyrone arson attack

Tractor set alight in Tyrone arson attack

Tractor set alight in Tyrone arson attack

NEWS 20 August 2025

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In photos: 12,000 tonnes of straw destroyed in English fire

In photos: 12,000 tonnes of straw destroyed in English fire

At the height of the incident, there were 10 fire engines, a water bowser, a command support unit and multiple rural firefighting vehicles in attendance.

NEWS 2 July 2025

Fire crews called to deal with hay bale fire in Monaghan

Fire crews called to deal with hay bale fire in Monaghan

Fire appliances from both Castleblayney and Carrickmacross fire service were deployed on Sunday 13 July to a tractor and trailer hauling the large bales of hay.

NEWS 2 July 2025

Watch: fire brigade attends major fire in Carlow field

Watch: fire brigade attends major fire in Carlow field

The fire occurred between Tullow and Carlow at around 4pm on Saturday.

NEWS 2 July 2025

Gardaí investigating removal of fire warning sign on Achill

Gardaí investigating removal of fire warning sign on Achill

It is understood that the incident occurred at the Grove, Bunnacurry in the days leading up to the Achill Half Marathon which took place on Saturday 5 July.

NEWS 2 July 2025

Department issues forest fire warning as 4,300ha already left scorched this year

Department issues forest fire warning as 4,300ha already left scorched this year

Temperatures are forecast to hit 30°C in many parts of the country over the coming weekend and the Department has warned the public of the dangers associated with starting fires.

NEWS 2 July 2025

Take action: how to prevent fire risk in hot weather this harvest

Take action: how to prevent fire risk in hot weather this harvest

Dermot Forristal of Teagasc gives some advice on how to reduce the risk of fire on farms as temperatures rocket.

NEWS 2 July 2025

Firefighting cows in Galway

Firefighting cows in Galway

The Dealer had to do a double take this week when he read an email which said Galway cattle can repel fires.

DEALER 2 July 2025

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What exactly is contributing to high-quality silage in Kilkenny

For dairy farmers Leslie and Sam Caldbeck, producing high-quality silage is central to how their Kilkenny farm performs.

What exactly is contributing to high-quality silage in Kilkenny

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