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

The EPA has said that while Ireland's air quality is generally good, there are around 1,700 premature deaths caused by air pollution each year.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 24 September 2025

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

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Tractor set alight in Tyrone arson attack

Tractor set alight in Tyrone arson attack

NEWS 20 August 2025

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

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

NEWS 15 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 crews called to deal with hay bale fire in Monaghan

NEWS 14 July 2025

Watch: fire brigade attends major fire in Carlow field

Watch: fire brigade attends major fire in Carlow field

Watch: fire brigade attends major fire in Carlow field

NEWS 13 July 2025

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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 16 May 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 16 May 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 16 May 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 16 May 2025

Tractor catches fire on Limerick road

Tractor catches fire on Limerick road

Gardaí confirmed they attended the incident which happened in east Limerick.

NEWS 16 May 2025

Farmers help fight Wexford wildfire

Farmers help fight Wexford wildfire

When the iconic Tara Hill caught fire, farmers helped the emergency services to contain a dangerous situation.

NEWS 16 May 2025

Ministers issue orange warning around forest fire dangers

Ministers issue orange warning around forest fire dangers

The Department of Agriculture issued a condition orange (high fire risk) warning which runs from 3pm on Thursday to midday on Monday 19 May.

NEWS 16 May 2025

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ESB Networks publishes farm safety booklet to support safer working environments

ESB Networks has released its updated farm safety booklet, a practical guide designed to help farmers, contractors and rural communities stay safe while working around electricity.

ESB Networks publishes farm safety booklet to support safer working environments

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