Gorse fires have been reported across the country over the following week – Howth, Mount Leinster and now in Killarney.
Fred O’Sullivan, a Kerry local and environmentalist joined Andrea to describe what happened in Co Kerry at the weekend.
Éanna Ní Lamhna, Biologist and environmental consultant also joined Andrea to discuss the impact on wildlife...
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