News - fire

LISTEN: Devastated pensioner loses 70 acres of bogs in west Roscommon fire

Tommy Hora's house was narrowly saved in the blaze.

May 19, 2025 00:43

Several landowners spoke of their devastation at losing acres of forestry and bogland.

May 18, 2025 23:58

It broke out in Gorthaganny this afternoon and has spread to a significant area.

May 18, 2025 19:04

Units of Longford and Leitrim Fire Services have been fighting the fire at Bohey/Cloonaugh Bog close to Drumlish Village since Sunday evening.

May 14, 2025 13:36

Members of Longford Fire Service attended the scene at 1pm today and began tackling the worst of the blaze.

May 12, 2025 17:04

The blaze broke out around 7.30pm and was eventually extinguished by the fire service.

May 8, 2025 07:44

Emergency services responded at around 3:30am, with fire crews working for several hours to bring the blaze under control.

May 3, 2025 15:19

Crews from Ballaghaderreen, Boyle, Elphin, Ballyhaunis and Charlestown dealt with a number of fires in the county.

Apr 10, 2025 13:31

Fire brigades from Ballaghaderreen, Charlestown and Tubbercurry battled the blaze for several hours – to save forestry and houses.

Mar 21, 2025 07:55

Investigations are ongoing.

Mar 9, 2025 12:56

No one was injured but significant damage was caused to the three-bedroom house.

Jan 26, 2025 15:36

The fire was reported at approximately 8pm.

Jan 26, 2025 10:00

The nature or cause of the fire has not yet been determined.

Nov 29, 2024 09:05

Fire services are at the scene and the blaze has now been brought under control.

Nov 28, 2024 18:52

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