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Gorse fires devastating for local birds says Birdwatch Ireland

Many nesting birds in areas affected by gorse fires in the north and west of the country have had their breeding efforts for this season scuppered by the flames Birdwatch Ireland warned yesterday. Talking to reporters Niall Hatch, Development Officer with the Irish NGO, warned that the impact of the….

Irish Army helps bring bush fires under control

The Irish armed forces were deployed to assist civilian fire fighters in a battle to control gorse fires in the west of Ireland over the weekend. Last night the fires, which had raged for three days were finally brought under control, but fire chiefs warn there is still a danger….