Fires

Machinery manufacturers urge caution in hot weather

As the harvest kicks off and the silage season continues in the warm weather, Peter Thomas Keaveney looks at how to help prevent the risk of unwanted disasters during the dry spell.

NEWS 8 July 2026

Machinery manufacturers urge caution in hot weather

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Ministers warn farmers to protect themselves and animals during hot weather

Ministers warn farmers to protect themselves and animals during hot weather

NEWS 24 June 2026

Gorse fire in Donegal brought under control overnight

Gorse fire in Donegal brought under control overnight

NEWS 24 April 2026

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

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

Department issues orange forest fire warning

NEWS 15 August 2025

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Afforestation up by 110% on last year

Afforestation up by 110% on last year

Afforestation for first six months almost equals the total planting performance for 12 months last year, while felling and forest road licences are down but road building is up.

FORESTRY 1 January 1970

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 1 January 1970

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

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After more than two decades working with GPS technology, Tipperary contractor and dealer Robert O’Shea has witnessed precision farming become an increasingly important part of everyday farm management

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