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Investigation into illegal fire on 66ha of land in Wicklow – Minister

Despite the emergency services' best efforts where they were on the scene for 24 hours, some 66 hectares of land were burned.

NEWS 4 June 2026

Investigation into illegal fire on 66ha of land in Wicklow – Minister

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Gorse fire in Donegal brought under control overnight

Gorse fire in Donegal brought under control overnight

NEWS 24 April 2026

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

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

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

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

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

‘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 11 July 2025

Tractor set alight in Tyrone arson attack

Tractor set alight in Tyrone arson attack

The incident happened in Artigarvan, just outside Strabane, on Monday night, 18 August.

NEWS 11 July 2025

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 11 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 11 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 11 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 11 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 11 July 2025

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'For many of the children, it was their first time on a farm'

Wicklow dairy farmer welcomed students as part of a National Dairy Council initiative, which saw 1,500 pupils across Ireland visit working dairy farms during May.

'For many of the children, it was their first time on a farm'

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