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Thursday 23rd July 2026: Coillte can confirm that a significant wildfire remains active on Slievenamon Mountain Co. Tipperary. The fire is understood to have originated on open mountain ground before spreading into an adjacent Coillte forest. Coillte personnel remain at the scene alongside crews from Tipperary Fire and Rescue Service and the Air Corps, as efforts continue &hellip
As families plan summer day trips and staycations, Coillte is encouraging people to rediscover the forests on their doorstep through its “Start at Your Local Coillte Forest” campaign, spotlighting local destinations that offer scenic walks, family adventures and opportunities to reconnect with nature. Outdoor recreation and time spent in nature play an important role &hellip
Status Orange HIGH Forest Fire Risk Warning in place Nationally until 12pm Wednesday 29th July Landowners and the public should avoid all outdoor fires and other open ignition sources All land owners urged to obey restrictions in place for land burning Arising from current weather patterns a high fire risk is deemed to exist in &hellip
Apply by Monday 6th July for the Coillte Forestry Scholarship Worth up to €20,000 Monday 29th June 2026: With the Leaving Certificate exams now finished and the final CAO Change of Mind deadline fast approaching, Coillte is reminding students considering a future in forestry that the deadline to apply for its Forestry Scholarship Programme is &hellip
Thursday 18th June 2026 – Coillte, Ireland’s semi-state forestry company, welcomes the decision by Roscommon County Council to grant planning permission for the redevelopment of Lough Key Forest and Activity Park. Coillte’s next step is to secure funding partners to progress the project to construction, with engagements commencing in due course. Meanwhile, Coillte will assess &hellip
The report outlines a roadmap for scaling up the use of timber in construction supporting Ireland’s transition to a low-carbon built environment It sets out clear actions across regulation, public procurement and industry capability to deliver a step-change in the use of timber in construction It recognises the importance of the Timber Knowledge Development &hellip