A status orange forest fire warning has been issued by Coilte for this bank holiday weekend.
The State forestry management agency say the risk of gorse fires is elevated due to current dry weather patterns.
A number of gorse fires broke out at the start of last month in West Cavan, and Coilte are advising the public to avoid lighting fires or barbecues in high-risk areas outdoors.
With the weather becoming warmer and dryer, dead grasses, gorse and heather become much more flammable and fire spreads quickly once ignited.
Forest fires also exact a heavy financial toll on forest owners, encompassing the costs of firefighting operations, the devaluation of timber resources, and the expenses associated with rehabilitating scorched landscapes and replanting the forest.
46 of out 230 recreation sites currently remain closed due to ongoing safety concerns as a result of Storm Éowyn.
The warning remains in place until 12pm Tuesday May 6th.
