26/07/2026
Fires have been raging across Tipperary's beautiful Slievenamon mountain for the last 6 days. This is a well-deserved tribute to all those who are battling to stop it. We're saying a prayer that all are kept safe during this process. Thank you. ☘️🙏☘️
Here at ITN, many of the skits and stories are about rural Ireland and its people. It’s a great pride to live there, in the heartland, where the real Ireland exists.
This week, here in Tipperary, the courage, strength and sense of community, that rural Ireland is renowned for, was called upon, as a devastating wildfire took hold on our famous mountain, Slievenamon.
Gardai, Fire Service, Air Corps and the emergency services showed just why they are so respected in their communities.
As the fire became more furious, neighbours rallied around, opened their doors, to help in any way they could.
Local farmers and agri contractors, once again, came to the help of communities. Whether it was utilising their slurry tanks to spray water on the inferno, or using diggers to create fire breaks, they made themselves available to help in any way they could.
No matter what happens, rain, snow, storms, or in this instance, fire, people in rural Ireland will always be there for each other.
There is still a way to go and the fire isn’t out, but we’re in good hands, we will prevail.
To every single person who stood in the face of danger this week, thank you. The community will never forget your dedication, professionalism and your sense of duty.
God bless you all.
Photo credit: Phil Greaves, Clonmel.
