THE possibility of bringing a team of mountain goats to Donegal in a bid to curb the growth of gorse…
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Donegal farmers have been warned about the consequences of starting gorse fires. The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine…
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Picture special: Dramatic scenes as gorse fires rage in West Donegal
by Chris McNulty 6 years agoAn amazing community response in West Donegal saw locals battle raging gorse fires, which threatened homes in the area. Picture…
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Community praised after huge blaze destroys homes in West Donegal
by Stephen Maguire 6 years agoA Donegal Councillor has vowed to ‘rebuild’ homes in West Donegal that were destroyed during Friday’s massive gorse fire. Cllr…
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Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Cllr Gerry Mc Monagle, is calling on people to mindful of not accidentally starting fires…
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‘Deeply unfair’ that gorse fire-affected farms to lose out on payments
by Rachel McLaughlin 7 years agoDonegal Senator Pádraig Mac Lochlainn has slammed the delays in payments to hill farmers in Donegal following the summer gorse…
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People assured they will not get bills if they report a gorse fire
by Stephen Maguire 8 years agoThe Donegal Fire Service has assured people they will not receive bills if they report gorse fires. There have been…
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Heroes of Donegal Fire Services winning battle against gorse fires
by Rachel McLaughlin 8 years agoThe relentless efforts of fire officers have won out against the gorse fires which raged across the hills of Donegal…
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Donegal County Council is appealing to land owners and the public to exercise caution during this current period of dry…
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COMMUNITY SPIRIT KEEPS GORSE FIRES AT BAY IN GLENSWILLY – PIC SPECIAL
by Stephen Maguire 12 years agoCOMMUNITY SPIRIT KEEPS GORSE FIRES AT BAY IN GLENSWILLY – PIC SPECIAL was last modified: April 5th, 2013 by Stephen…
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Motorists have been warned to take extra care after the spread of smoke from two more major gorse fires which…
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COUNCIL FACES SUBSTANTIAL BILL AFTER GORSE FIRE OUTBREAK
by Stephen Maguire 12 years agoDonegal County Council is facing an estimated bill of more than €100,000 for the recent spate of gorse fires. The…
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BREAKING NEWS: Up to 30 small gorse fires are sweeping across fields around Burt. Two members of the fire service…
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GARDAI have admitted there have been no arrests in relation to the gorse fires which devastated large parts of the…
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THE DEFENCE Forces have released an incredible video of how they tackled gorse fires in Co Donegal last week. The…
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INVESTIGATION SHOWS HOW GATES WERE REMOVED FROM FOREST BEFORE IT WAS SET ABLAZE
by Stephen Maguire 14 years agoA Coillte forest manager for Donegal has revealed how steel gates into one of the county’s biggest forests were removed…
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A serious gorse fire is now raging on Muckish. Although many other more serious fires have now been brought under…
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ARMY CHOPPERS HAVE NOW DROPPED 250,000 LITRES OF WATER ON FIRES
by Stephen Maguire 14 years agoArmy helicopters have now dropped an estimated 250,000 litres of water on gorse fires around County Donegal in the past…
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TURF LUCK – THE STACK THAT REFUSED TO GIVE IN TO THE GORSE FIRES
by Stephen Maguire 14 years agoHave you heard the one about the turf stack that wouldn’t burn? This amazing picture was caught by photographer…
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1AM UPDATE: ARMY SENDS IN TROOPS AND CHOPPERS AS GORSE FIRE THREATENS DUNGLOE
by Stephen Maguire 14 years agoThe Army have now been drafted in to battle gorse fires across Donegal with 25 troops and three army helicopters…