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My Farming Week: David Murphy, Moulorostig, Sneem, Co Kerry

David Walsh runs an organic hill sheep flock near Sneem, Co Kerry. Dry weather means he's had extra off-farm work lately as a part-time firefighter.

NEWS 29 July 2026

My Farming Week: David Murphy, Moulorostig, Sneem, Co Kerry

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Slievenamon fire: 'only for the farmers, houses could have burned'

Slievenamon fire: 'only for the farmers, houses could have burned'

NEWS 24 July 2026

Farmers commended for efforts as Slievenamon fire continues to burn

Farmers commended for efforts as Slievenamon fire continues to burn

NEWS 23 July 2026

Safety must be the first priority at harvest time

Safety must be the first priority at harvest time

Safety must be the first priority at harvest time

NEWS 22 July 2026

Landowners warned as dry weather increases fire danger

Landowners warned as dry weather increases fire danger

Landowners warned as dry weather increases fire danger

NEWS 21 July 2026

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Safety must be first priority at harvest time

Safety must be first priority at harvest time

Safety has to be first and foremost in people’s minds at harvest time. It’s busy, but being organised can be a big benefit.

NEWS 8 July 2026

Watch: fire services respond to straw bales on fire in Dublin

Watch: fire services respond to straw bales on fire in Dublin

The fire took place in a field near the Hermitage golf course on Sunday.

NEWS 8 July 2026

Lorry load of straw lost in Leitrim fire

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 8 July 2026

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

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

The use of disposable barbecues or the lighting of fires in a national park or wildlife area is utterly unacceptable, the Minister said.

NEWS 8 July 2026

Farmers and pet owners urged to protect animals during hot spell

Farmers and pet owners urged to protect animals during hot spell

The Department has laid out a number of step that farmers and horse and pet owners can take to protect their animals during the current hot weather.

NEWS 8 July 2026

Watch: three acres of hay lost in Kildare field fire

Watch: three acres of hay lost in Kildare field fire

Approximately three acres of hay was lost in the fire; however, no one was injured.

NEWS 8 July 2026

Machinery manufacturers urge caution in hot weather

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

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