The head of a local fire station has reminded the public of the importance of safety.
That’s after the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine issued a condition orange forest fire warning amid the current dry weather conditions.
Forest owners being urged to act immediately to implement fire prevention plans and be prepared for the likelihood of fire outbreaks on or around their property, especially those with public access.
While Landowners and managers should ensure that the use of open fires, barbeques and other potential ignition sources do not take place in forest lands and other public areas during the current warm weather phase.
Similarly, the farming community are requested to be particularly vigilant with regard to the use of machinery around hay meadows that may pose a risk of fire.
Councillor Micheál Frain of Ballaghdaerreen Fire Station has issued the following advice:
Cathal Nolan, from Ireland's Weather Channel, has been giving Shannonside FM an update on the weekend's weather:
