Fires

Fire brigade attend over 1,300 farming related fires in 2024

Fire brigades attended almost 20,000 fires in 2024 across various locations.

NEWS 19 August 2025

Fire brigade attend over 1,300 farming related fires in 2024

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Department issues orange forest fire warning

Department issues orange forest fire warning

NEWS 15 August 2025

Afforestation up by 110% on last year

Afforestation up by 110% on last year

FORESTRY 16 July 2025

Gardaí investigating removal of fire warning sign on Achill

Gardaí investigating removal of fire warning sign on Achill

Gardaí investigating removal of fire warning sign on Achill

NEWS 12 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

Department issues forest fire warning as 4,300ha already left scorched this year

NEWS 11 July 2025

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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 7 January 2025

Wild Nephin: restoration, research and rewilding

Wild Nephin: restoration, research and rewilding

"Restoration of peatlands is both costly and complicated," writes Ray O Foghlú. The current system of licensing and permissions is not fit for purpose.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 7 January 2025

Air corps helicopters called in to fight three gorse fires this year

Air corps helicopters called in to fight three gorse fires this year

Support may be requested from private helicopter providers when air corps support is not available to fight wildfires.

NEWS 7 January 2025

Department issue orange high fire risk warning

Department issue orange high fire risk 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 19 May 2025.

NEWS 7 January 2025

Status orange fire warning for weekend

Status orange fire warning for weekend

Elevated fire risks are expected in all areas during this period, the Department has warned.

FORESTRY 7 January 2025

Sheds and bales burned in arson attack on Kildare stud farm

Sheds and bales burned in arson attack on Kildare stud farm

The recent fire at Rathasker Stud, near Naas, is the 10th known arson attack in the area in little over a year.

NEWS 7 January 2025

Gardaí investigating fire at Galway stud farm

Gardaí investigating fire at Galway stud farm

Horan Stud Farm has been the target of three fires in the past 14 months. This time, a horse died and another is in a critical condition.

NEWS 7 January 2025

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