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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 17 July 2026

Lorry load of straw lost in Leitrim fire

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

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

NEWS 15 July 2026

Farmers and pet owners urged to protect animals during hot spell

Farmers and pet owners urged to protect animals during hot spell

NEWS 14 July 2026

Watch: three acres of hay lost in Kildare field fire

Watch: three acres of hay lost in Kildare field fire

Watch: three acres of hay lost in Kildare field fire

NEWS 13 July 2026

Machinery manufacturers urge caution in hot weather

Machinery manufacturers urge caution in hot weather

Machinery manufacturers urge caution in hot weather

NEWS 8 July 2026

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Commercial rates paid by wind farms rise to €75m

Commercial rates paid by wind farms rise to €75m

Wind farms are increasingly contributing to local authorities budgets through commercials rates.

NEWS 24 September 2025

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

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 24 September 2025

Gorse fire in Donegal brought under control overnight

Gorse fire in Donegal brought under control overnight

Donegal Country Council has issued an orange warning for high fire risk as a result of the current weather forecast, remaining in place until Monday 27 April.

NEWS 24 September 2025

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

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 24 September 2025

Gardaí investigating shed fire on Cork farm

Gardaí investigating shed fire on Cork farm

The fire occurred on a farm in Skibbereen. Gardaí stated that no injuries were reported from the incident.

NEWS 24 September 2025

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

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

Expanded grant scheme to fund conservation advice for traditional homes opens for applications.

SCHEMES 24 September 2025

‘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 24 September 2025

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What does it take to build and operate a resilient dairy-beef enterprise?

Operating as a fully standalone commercial entity, Tipperary Dairy Calf to Beef Demonstration Farm (Ballyvadin Beef Farm Ltd) offers farmers real-world data.

What does it take to build and operate a resilient dairy-beef enterprise?

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