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Ministers issue orange warning around forest fire dangers
James Hanly
The Department of Agriculture issued a condition orange (high fire risk) warning which runs from 3pm on Thursday to midday on Monday 19 May.
7 May 2025 News
Achill farmers seek urgent action on wildfires
Thousands of acres of grazing land, habitats, and rare flora and fauna were destroyed in most severe blaze in 2023.
30 April 2025 Forestry
Status orange fire warning for weekend
Elevated fire risks are expected in all areas during this period, the Department has warned.
Fire extinguished on Cavan pig farm
Emergency services attended the fire, which occurred on a farm near Ballyconnell at around 2pm on Sunday.
8 April 2025 Pigs
Nine-hour gorse fire threatened houses and school in Kerry
The fire service is still at the fire, which has now migrated to highland areas.
8 April 2025 News
Investigation under way following wildfire at Wild Nephin National Park
The wildfire, which occurred on Friday 4 April, completely destroyed the Claggan Boardwalk - a separate fire is ongoing at the forest at Letterkeen.
7 April 2025 News
Department issues orange high-risk fire warning
The warning applies to all areas where hazardous fuels such as dead grasses, heather and gorse exist and remains in place until at least Monday 7 April.
4 April 2025 Schemes
Farmers warned of ‘malicious’ wildfires in Northern Ireland
These incidents of fire lighting over the last week have caused damage to different parts of the Northern Ireland countryside.
28 March 2025 News
40 calves die in Donegal farm fire
The incident occurred at a farm in the Lettergull area of the county on Thursday night.
14 March 2025 News
Three males in mid-teens arrested over fire at Kildare stud farm
The incident took place on Friday 7 February, in which three sheds were damaged and 600 hay and straw bales were burned.
19 February 2025 News
Investigations under way after fire at Barley Cove
The National Parks and Wildlife Service at the Department of Housing has confirmed it is investigating a fire on Sunday evening 9 February on the Mizen Head Peninsula.
12 February 2025 News
ACRES research into impacts of fire on commonage in Mayo
The impact of fire on an ACRES commonage is being researched by the project team.
10 February 2025 Climate and environment