People asked to be careful when visiting forests and woodlands this weekend
Over one million euro was spent clearing up after forest fires last year
A yellow forest fire warning is currently in place until the end of September.
Coilte National Safety Manager Mick Power says they love visitors but they want people to act responsibly:
"I would expect given the long weekend that's upon us that a lot of people would be anxious to get out. And we advise everybody to come to the forest, you know, for a picnic or a walk or whatever it is. A lot of people have discovered the forest over the lockdown their local forest and that has to offer, and we want to see that to continue. And we invite everybody in with open arms, and are we asked him to do is to mind what they're doing."
More from Cork
-
Lord Mayor Of City Felt Privileged To Represent Cork During Such A Difficult Time As He Faces Into Last Month In Office
Councillor Joe Kavanagh will be handing over the mayoral chains outside of City Hall for the first time ever on June 18th due to the pandemic
-
Expert calls for people to reduce meat intake
Eating too much meat can increase the risk of serious illnesses by as much as 30%.
-
International Care Day Is Being Celebrated At The Bessborough Centre In Blackrock Today
The event highlights the positive impact of the experience of young people in care
-
UPDATE: Teenage Girl Killed And Three Teenage Boys Injured In Knocknaheeny Crash
It's understood the teenage driver of the car fled the scene on foot
-
Angry Farmers To Stage Protest Outside Aldi in Mitchelstown Later
They're appealing to retailers to come to the talks table
-
UPDATE: Toddler Who Was Injured At Her Home On The Boreenmanna Road Has Died
The two year-old was rushed to hospital with traumatic head injuries