Monaghan Fire Service is being praised for its quick response to a wildfire on Sliabh Beagh at the weekend.
On Sunday afternoon, a fire broke out on An Taisce land on the north Monaghan mountain.
It's estimated that 2 acres of ground was scorched at Barratitoppy Upper, with investigations continuing into the ignition source.
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People are being reminded that it's illegal to deliberately start fires between March and September, and such incidents can put wildlife and habitats at risk.
Rory Sheehan, the site co-ordinator in the area for the CAAN Project, said it could have been much worse if it wasn't brought under control:
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