Rural Life
Fire service tackle blaze at a farm in Co. Donegal
Local fire services dealt with a fire at a farm in the east of Co. Donegal last night (Thursday, August...
Fire Service
Environment
DAFM to contact farmers after mountain fires in Carlow
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has said it will be in contact with farmers whose land...
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Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Rural Life
Two people die in house fire in rural Mayo
Two people have died in a house fire that occurred overnight in rural Co. Mayo, close to the town of...
Rural Life
Investigation into suspected 'criminal damage' after bales set on fire
An investigation is underway by An Garda SÃochána after a substantial number of straw bales were allegedly set on fire in Co....
N.Ireland
28 calves rescued from slurry tank by NI firefighters
On what was supposed to be his retirement party, a Northern Ireland firefighter was called to assist in the rescue...
Rural Life
Video: Wexford Fire Service praises farmer response to blazes
Wexford County Fire Service has praised farmers for their “quick and appropriate responses” to several blazes yesterday afternoon (Thursday, August...
Rural Life
Fire crews tackle forest fire in Wicklow
Fire crews in Co. Wicklow are currently battling a forest fire at Crone Woods in Enniskerry, a section of woodland...
Rural Life
Emergency services attend bog fire near Strokestown
Several fire crew units attended “major bog fires” in north-east Co. Roscommon last night (Saturday, March 20). Local senator Eugene...
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Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
Rural Life
Rural areas to benefit from €61 million fire service funding
Several rural areas are set to benefit from funding announced this week under a new Fire Service Capital Programme. Darragh...
Rural Life
Pics: Firefighters facilitate rescue of cattle from slurry pit in Monaghan
Firefighters from Monaghan Fire and Civil Protection facilitated the rescue of cattle from a slurry pit in Castleblayney earlier this...
Rural Life
Fire services mobilised after shed fire in Kerry
Units from two Co. Kerry fire stations were mobilised to tackle a blaze in a shed containing over 50 bales...
Rural Life
Equipment stolen as firefighters battled bog blaze
Emergency services equipment was stolen from a vehicle while firefighters were battling a bog fire in Co. Roscommon over the...
Environment
Department issues Condition Orange fire warning
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has issued a Condition Orange – High Fire Risk warning for recent...
Rural Life
Firefighters called in to help 400-cow UK dairy farm
A number of firefighters were called to assist some 400 cows at a dairy farm in the UK last night (Tuesday,...
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RDS Announces Opening of Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
Environment
Public frustration over illegal wild fires growing - IWT
The growing public frustration over illegal wild fires is being underestimated by politicians, according to the Irish Wildlife Trust (IWT). People...