News - fire

Fire services praised for extinguishing Strokestown blaze

It broke out in the store room of Hanly's Eurospar at 11 o'clock in the morning.

Jul 17, 2026 13:17

Gardaí and the fire service attended the scene and no injuries have been reported.

Jul 15, 2026 16:19

The blaze broke out at a house at around 4am.

Jun 20, 2026 14:44

The blaze broke out in Ballinagare at around 1.30 yesterday morning.

Jan 13, 2026 11:45

Eight cars were set ablaze at a car park off Main Street in Duleek shortly before 11 o'clock on Friday night.

Jan 4, 2026 08:20

Martin Bond is the senior assistant chief fire officer - he says he's concerned about 'alternative heating devices'.

Dec 31, 2025 11:17

They say there's an increase in fires in homes at this time of the year.

Dec 14, 2025 10:53

Two boats went on fire at the boardwalk jetty, opposite the Landmark Hotel, on Tuesday night.

Nov 7, 2025 07:37

The jetty reopened on Wednesday afternoon following a forensic examination.

Nov 6, 2025 07:48

The jetty remains sealed off this afternoon, as a forensic examination continues.

Nov 5, 2025 14:28

Gardai and emergency services attended the scene of the blaze in Clonbalt Woods.

Nov 5, 2025 08:36

Nov 4, 2025 21:54

Gardaí were alerted to the incident in the George's Street area around 8.15pm yesterday evening.

Nov 1, 2025 08:03

The case is due for mention in Longford Circuit Court this morning and the trial is due to begin on Friday.

Oct 28, 2025 07:21

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