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Commercial rates paid by wind farms rise to €75m

Wind farms are increasingly contributing to local authorities budgets through commercials rates.

NEWS 17 June 2026

Commercial rates paid by wind farms rise to €75m

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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

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

Gardaí investigating shed fire on Cork farm

Gardaí investigating shed fire on Cork farm

Gardaí investigating shed fire on Cork farm

NEWS 23 March 2026

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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 12 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 12 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 12 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 12 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 12 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 12 July 2025

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 12 July 2025

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National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

Kildare dairy farmer welcomed students as part of a National Dairy Council initiative, which saw 1,500 pupils across Ireland visit working dairy farms during May.

National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

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