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Firefighters tackle blaze in Ballygawley as wildfires continue to break out

Firefighters tackle blaze in Ballygawley as wildfires continue to break out

Wed, 09 Apr, 2025

The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service said it mobilised to 41 calls involving wildfires on Tuesday.

Mourne Mountains wildfire

75 firefighters involved in quelling wildfire in Mournes but blazes continue

Tue, 08 Apr, 2025

Police have said they are using air to survey the area for potential suspects and further wildfires.

Mourne Mountains wildfire

More than 50 firefighters battle blaze in the Mourne Mountains

Tue, 08 Apr, 2025

A firefighting operation is expected to remain in place across Tuesday in the Bloody Bridge area.

Mourne Mountains wildfire

People starting Northern Ireland wildfires 'risk being charged with manslaughter'

Mon, 07 Apr, 2025

The environment minister visited the Mourne Mountains in Co Down on Monday evening to view the extent of damage caused by recent fires.

stream of water from a fire hose

Firefighters tackling wildfire near Mourne Mountains in Co Down

Sat, 05 Apr, 2025

People have been asked to avoid the area.

Almost 50 firefighters tackle blaze in Mourne Mountains

Almost 50 firefighters tackle blaze in Mourne Mountains

Fri, 21 Mar, 2025

Firefighters were alerted to the blaze in the Silent Valley area just after 5pm on Friday.

Narrow Water Bridge can be delivered on time and within budget, says Martin

Narrow Water Bridge can be delivered on time and within budget, says Martin

Tue, 04 Jun, 2024

Taoiseach Simon Harris said developer BAM has a ‘track record in of the delivery of bridges’.

Narrow Water bridge project moves to tender stage

Narrow Water bridge project moves to tender stage

Fri, 18 Nov, 2022

The bridge will link Omeath in Co Louth and Narrow Water on the outskirts of Warrenpoint in Co Down.

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