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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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Commercial rates paid by wind farms rise to €75m

Commercial rates paid by wind farms rise to €75m

NEWS 17 June 2026

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

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

NEWS 4 June 2026

Gorse fire in Donegal brought under control overnight

Gorse fire in Donegal brought under control overnight

Gorse fire in Donegal brought under control overnight

NEWS 24 April 2026

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 NPWS to use drones for faster detection of forest fires

NEWS 1 April 2026

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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 13 July 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 13 July 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 13 July 2025

Tractor set alight in Tyrone arson attack

Tractor set alight in Tyrone arson attack

The incident happened in Artigarvan, just outside Strabane, on Monday night, 18 August.

NEWS 13 July 2025

In photos: 12,000 tonnes of straw destroyed in English fire

In photos: 12,000 tonnes of straw destroyed in English fire

At the height of the incident, there were 10 fire engines, a water bowser, a command support unit and multiple rural firefighting vehicles in attendance.

NEWS 13 July 2025

Fire crews called to deal with hay bale fire in Monaghan

Fire crews called to deal with hay bale fire in Monaghan

Fire appliances from both Castleblayney and Carrickmacross fire service were deployed on Sunday 13 July to a tractor and trailer hauling the large bales of hay.

NEWS 13 July 2025

Watch: fire brigade attends major fire in Carlow field

Watch: fire brigade attends major fire in Carlow field

The fire occurred between Tullow and Carlow at around 4pm on Saturday.

NEWS 13 July 2025

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Take a ‘trip down memory lane’ at Sligo Folk Park along the Wild Atlantic Way

This heritage tourist attraction nestled in the heart of rural Sligo is a fun-filled day out for all the family, showcasing life as it would have been in the late-1800s to the mid-1900s.

Take a ‘trip down memory lane’ at Sligo Folk Park along the Wild Atlantic Way

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