Sign in. It’s quick, free and it’s up to you.
An account is an optional way to support the work we do. Find out more.
Spiddal
Smoke from a gorse fire blocked out the sun in Galway earlier
There were no reports of damage.
A GORSE FIRE in Galway sent a massive cloud of smoke over the town of Spiddal this afternoon.
The fire was sparked near a lake earlier today, but the cause is unknown.
Locals reported the smoke rising high into the sky, blocking out the sun at one stage.
Whoops!
We couldn't find this Tweet
There is no reported damage to homes or property and the fire is believed to have been tackled.
have your say