Connacht Incident Page (Fires & Rescues)

Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, Roscommon and Sligo

County Galway 07/09/2011

It's understood a chip pan may be to blame for a massive fire which destroyed a large part of the Shannon Oaks Hotel in Portumna. The fire broke out at around one o'clock Wednesday 7th Sept and Fire Services from Loughrea, Galway and Roscommon had to deal with low water pressure in their efforts to bring it under control. There were around 40 guests in the building at the time - everyone was evacuated and there were no injuries.

Our Thanks to Joe Travers of Joe Travers Photography for these photos

Joe Travers Photography Website

County Sligo May 2011

Gorse fires in the NewtownManor and Dromore West areas of Sligo.

County Galway May 2011

Members of Loughrea Fire & Rescue got an unexpected surprise recently when they found a Gas Canister burning in the middle of a rubbish fire.

County Galway 12/03/2011

A major fire on the 12/3/11 at the Riverside Commercial Estate off the Tuam Road in Galway City destroyed three buildings & badly damaged many more.

In total 5 pumps – two from Galway & one each from Loughrea, Tuam & Athenry – fought the blaze, using two hydraulic platforms. Firefighters where on scene for over 12hrs

County Galway 24/11/2010

Firefighters from Galway City were called to a House fire on Fr Griffen Rd in Galway City. There units responded to the scene. The house was unoccupied at the time and firefighters remained at the scene for over 3hrs.

County Roscommon 2007

Gorse fire in the mountain above Ballyfarnon in Co. Roscommon in 2007. It didn't take the local fire brigade long to get mobilised and the fire was put out about 2 hours later.

If you have photo's from the Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, Roscommon or Sligo areas please do send them on!!!