Fires

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 April 2026

Gorse fire in Donegal brought under control overnight

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

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

NEWS 19 August 2025

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

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

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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 1 January 1970

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 1 January 1970

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 1 January 1970

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 1 January 1970

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 1 January 1970

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 1 January 1970

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