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Fire engulfs rick of straw on Wexford farm

A large rick of bales caught fire last Saturday, but the Leech family, aided by the fire services and neighbours, contained the blaze.

NEWS 26 August 2026

Fire engulfs rick of straw on Wexford farm

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Fire brigades tackle over 2,300 forest, bog and grass fires in 2025

Fire brigades tackle over 2,300 forest, bog and grass fires in 2025

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My Farming Week: David Murphy, Moulorostig, Sneem, Co Kerry

My Farming Week: David Murphy, Moulorostig, Sneem, Co Kerry

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Slievenamon fire: 'only for the farmers, houses could have burned'

Slievenamon fire: 'only for the farmers, houses could have burned'

Slievenamon fire: 'only for the farmers, houses could have burned'

NEWS 24 July 2026

Farmers commended for efforts as Slievenamon fire continues to burn

Farmers commended for efforts as Slievenamon fire continues to burn

Farmers commended for efforts as Slievenamon fire continues to burn

NEWS 23 July 2026

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Safety must be the first priority at harvest time

Safety must be the first priority at harvest time

Safety has to be first and foremost in people’s minds at harvest time. It’s busy, but being organised can be a big benefit.

NEWS 14 July 2026

Landowners warned as dry weather increases fire danger

Landowners warned as dry weather increases fire danger

The IFA has urged forestry owners to remain vigilant as dry conditions increase the risk of wildfires.

NEWS 14 July 2026

Safety must be first priority at harvest time

Safety must be first priority at harvest time

Safety has to be first and foremost in people’s minds at harvest time. It’s busy, but being organised can be a big benefit.

NEWS 14 July 2026

Watch: fire services respond to straw bales on fire in Dublin

Watch: fire services respond to straw bales on fire in Dublin

The fire took place in a field near the Hermitage golf course on Sunday.

NEWS 14 July 2026

Lorry load of straw lost in Leitrim fire

Lorry load of straw lost in Leitrim fire

Lorry driver Paddy O’Rourke highlighted the significantly increased risk of fire due to the current hot dry spell.

NEWS 14 July 2026

Killarney National Park fire 'not a natural disaster', Minister says

Killarney National Park fire 'not a natural disaster', Minister says

The use of disposable barbecues or the lighting of fires in a national park or wildlife area is utterly unacceptable, the Minister said.

NEWS 14 July 2026

Farmers and pet owners urged to protect animals during hot spell

Farmers and pet owners urged to protect animals during hot spell

The Department has laid out a number of step that farmers and horse and pet owners can take to protect their animals during the current hot weather.

NEWS 14 July 2026

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Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

The winner of the 2026 Kinisla Milk Quality and Sustainability Awards was announced at a ceremony in Limerick, on Tuesday.

Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

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