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Major regeneration efforts needed following severe Roscommon fires this week says Senator

May 21, 2025 13:59
By Shannonside News
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Major regeneration efforts needed following severe Roscommon fires this week says Senator
Forests and bogland were destroyed in the Gorthaganny fire.

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.

There have been calls for regeneration efforts to take place at a Roscommon amenity badly damaged by fire this week.

It follows a series of gorse and forest fires in the Gortaganny area on Sunday and Monday.

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.

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The Gorthaganny Community Development Group has appealed to Government bodies for help in restoring the area.

Local Senator Gareth Scahill says he's seeking support for the group from the Minister responsible:

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Senator Scahill says he hopes regeneration efforts begin as soon as possible with the support of local public representatives:

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