A main road in Connemara is closed this afternoon as a result of a major gorse fire.
The blaze broke out in the past hour near the R336 Ros a’ Mhil to Baile na hAbhainn Road.
Carraroe fire brigade are in attendance and Gardaí are diverting traffic via Ros ‘ Mhíl until the blaze is brought under control.
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