A major search and rescue operation took place yesterday when a man was reported missing after he went to tackle gorse fires on Cushleake mountain in Co Antrim.
Two helicopters, fire crews and Coast Guard teams were involved in the search. The man returned safe and well to his home at about 1.45am.
Meanwhile, the Army continued to assist local authorities to tackle gorse fires in Co Donegal. Three helicopters and 40 soldiers were in Falcarragh where significant progress was made tackling a serious fire at Muckish mountain. Soldiers were also on standby to be deployed to Glenties.
All fires were put out by yesterday evening except for one still burning at Leenin, Clonmany.
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Met Éireann is predicting much needed rainfall today.