Rural Life
Fire crews have been called out to several extensive gorse fires in recent days in the Mount Leinster area.
283 farmers were fined for illegal burning of land in 2025, according to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM).
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has issued a ‘Condition Orange’ forest fire warning for the coming days.
N.Ireland
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has called for government to recognise the increased fire risk created by designated sites
The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) has confirmed that firefighters are continuing to deal with wildfires.
Kerry Fire Service is still in attendance at a gorse fire in south Kerry which at one stage placed houses and a local school at risk.
The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) has been called out to 146 gorse fires since Thursday (April 3).
Environment
The Department of Agriculture (DAFM) has confirmed to Agriland that 215 herds were associated with illegal burning in 2024.
DAERA, Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) and PSNI have asked the public to be extra vigilant for wildfires in rural areas
Donegal County Council is appealing to all landowners and members of the public to exercise caution to prevent the occurrence of wildfires.
Several units of Kerry Fire Service were called to the scene of gorse fires in parts of the south and east of Co. Kerry overnight.
Cllr. Moriarty has called for an extension to the burning season to ease pressure, following many gorse fires over Co. Kerry
Forestry
The ITGA has called for vigilance by landowners and the public, by reporting any land fires immediately to the fire brigade.
The Department of Agriculture (DAFM) has confirmed to Agriland that it identified 665 herds associated with illegal burning in 2023.
A county councillor has claimed that "innocent farmers" are being penalised as a result of gorse fires in Co. Kerry.
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has issued a Condition Orange warning signifying high fire risk until June 6.
The IWT said the "depressing predictability" of burning hills is a "symptom of political apathy" in a biodiversity emergency.
Minister Malcolm Noonan has reminded landowners that a ban on burning land and cutting hedges is now in place until September.
Fire crews in counties Cork and Kerry have attended over 50 gorse fires in recent days, local authorities confirmed.
The Department of Agriculture issued a 'Condition Orange' fire risk rating for the coming days, due to a spell of very warm weather.
50 NPWS conservation rangers will be recruited by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, following the Killarney fire.
Calls have been made for an all-island strategy to tackle gorse fires as firefighters tackle an uncontrolled wildfire spreading across the Mournes.
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has issued a Condition Orange - High Fire Risk warning for recent gorse fire incidents.
