A wildfire has caused significant damage to part of Templetown Beach in north Louth, with fire crews at the scene on Sunday morning to bring the blaze under control.
Large sections of the shoreline have been burned, and local representatives say the outcome could have been far worse had the wind been blowing in a different direction. The blaze has left visible damage across the popular coastal area and prompted a major emergency response.
The fire has sparked renewed warnings about the dangers of lighting fires in coastal areas, with concerns over the impact on wildlife, the environment and public safety. As the clean-up begins, questions are also being asked about how similar incidents can be prevented in the future and what measures may be needed to better protect these vulnerable locations.
We heard more about this on The Agenda this morning.