Residents are calling for action following recent wildfires in the Dublin mountains, with a local councillor advocating for the establishment of a special task force to improve wildfire response.

Multiple units from Dublin Fire Brigade were deployed to tackle a gorse fire in the Dublin Mountains, with smoke from the blaze affecting visibility on nearby roads, extending towards the coastline.

A wildfire in the Dublin Mountains at Glencullen has been significantly reduced, with over 25 firefighters battling the blaze. Emergency services continue to monitor and control the situation.

Public vigilance is urged as fire crews, supported by a helicopter for aerial firefighting, continue to battle a large fire in the Dublin Mountains.

Councillors in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown have voted against rezoning golf lands in the Dublin Mountains for housing, resisting what they termed an "invasion on virgin lands."

Firefighters from Dublin Fire Brigade are responding to a large wildfire that has reignited at Glencullen in the Dublin Mountains, with units currently at the scene.

Gorse fires in the Dublin Mountains have led to calls for a multi-agency plan to address the ongoing threat. Authorities are urged to coordinate efforts to tackle the blazes.

Johnnie Fox’s pub is enjoying a busy afternoon’s trade. It is midweek at Glencullen in the Dublin Mountains, the sun is out, the tour buses have arrived, and one of its car parks features plenty of…