West Cork firefighters save crucial radar installation while tackling 20 wildfires at weekend

A spokesman for the Cork County Fire Service said crews worked hard in very challenging conditions for many hours tackling the fires, some of which came very close to private houses

The wild gorse fire on Mount Gabriel, Schull, Co Cork, over the weekend. Picture: Cllr Caroline Cronin

Firefighters have been praised for saving a critical aviation radar installation from a massive wildfire over the weekend.

The blaze on Mount Gabriel in West Cork has now prompted renewed calls for more funding for the region's retained firefighting service.