EMERGENCY SERVICES TACKLE FRESH GORSE FIRE IN MAAM CROSS

It follows gorse fires overnight in Doon East in Oughterard, Waterloo Bridge, east of Clifden town, Cill Chiarain and in Recess.

Between all incidents, crews were battling blazes from 5 last evening with many leaving at 7 this morning when the spread of fire was controlled.

Substation officers are still observing certain areas in case any pockets reignite.

A forest fire was also brought under control in Letter in Moycullen after crews worked from 3am, assisted by Coillte.

Such gorse fires follow a weekend of countywide blazes as the cold and dry weather continues.

The fire services are urging the public to stay safe and keep away from the scenes of such blazes.