News - fires
Public meeting tonight to discuss recent fires in west Roscommon
Hundreds of acres of forestry and bogland was destroyed in the blaze in Gortaganny and the surrounding area.
Jun 3, 2025 08:16
Taoiseach vows to take action on west Roscommon wild fire
Micheál Martin was responding to Sinn Féin TD Claire Kerrane in the Dáil today, who said the fire in Gortaganny earlier this month was the 'worst ever seen in the county'.
May 28, 2025 17:00
Major regeneration efforts needed following severe Roscommon fires this week says Senator
Bog area designated as a Special Area of Conservation was scorched in the fires just days after it was added to the list of National Trails.
May 21, 2025 13:59
IFA Chair warns public to take extra care following Roscommon fires
Temperatures will remain over 20-degrees Celsius over the next two days.
Apr 10, 2025 14:01
Landowners urged to be careful following forest fire near Ballaghaderreen
It covered around 3km and there was significant damage to forestry.
May 13, 2024 17:50
Tenerife wildfires affecting hundreds of Irish holiday makers
Travel experts are warning holiday makers to confirm bookings and consult travel agents where possible.
Aug 18, 2023 09:20
Athlone councillor condemns fires at Battery Heights this week
The fires are said to have upset a lot of people in the estate who have been happy to see the work carried out by the TUS scheme to improve the local surroundings
Sep 17, 2021 17:33
Gardai investigating several fires near property in Edgeworthstown
Gardai belive the various fires are linked due to where they took place
Apr 29, 2021 11:09
Leitrim Fire services urge public not to delay in reporting bog fires
Leitrim fire services are highlighting a mistaken assumption that members of the public will be charged a call-out fee for reporting forest or bog fires.
Mar 18, 2021 13:47Shannonside Newsletter
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