The blaze broke out at about 9.40 last night.
Emergency services are dealing with the aftermath of a large fire in Laois.
The blaze broke out in gorse along the N80 at Clonreher outside Portlaoise at about 9.40 last night.
Fire crews from Portlaoise and Mountmellick brought the fire under control by 1am.
No injuries were reported and the N80 was closed for a time due to the smoke.
A crew is back on scene this morning, mopping up any remaining hot-spots in daylight.
Barbara Heslin Retires From Longford County Council
She was Director of Services for 11 years with the local authority.
Charter Medical Group And Vhi Form Partnership To Ensure Timely Endoscopy Access
The procedures will be carried out at Charter Medical Private Hospital in Mullingar.
Met Éireann Issues High Temperature Warning For 13 Counties
All of Leinster and Tipperary are included in the warning.
Cyclist In Her 80s Dies Following Bike And Truck Crash
The collision in Monasterevin yesterday morning.
Call For Consent Education To Begin At Pre-School Age
Rathdowney's Ellen O'Malley Dunlop is making the call for this.
Minister Vows Closer Cooperation On Wildfire And Bogfire Legislation
It comes after a recent spell of hot weather that sparked bog fires across the Midlands.
Transatlantic Investigation Targets Kinahan Cartel Assets
Daniel Kinahan is being held in Portlaoise Prison.
€35k Worth Of Drugs Seized In Westmeath Search
Two men have been arrested.
