Carol Kennedy
IrelandfirefighterFemale7.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Carol Kennedy is the acting assistant fire chief who has been actively involved in managing the wildfire situation on Slievenamon in Tipperary. She provided updates on the fire's containment efforts and safety measures being taken by the fire crews from Clonmel, Cahir, and Carrick-on-Suir. Kennedy emphasized the unpredictable nature of wildfires and the challenges faced by firefighters, particularly at night, while reassuring the public that there was no immediate threat to residents.
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Acting senior assistant chief fire officer in Tipperary, Carol Kennedy, confirmed the blaze had started again on the southeast side of Slievenamon.
Wildfire reignites on Slievenamon after being brought under control last night – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-28
Acting senior assistant chief fire officer Carol Kennedy said there was still one line of fire around the Holy Year Cross part of the mountain.
Firefighters in Tipperary and Wicklow stand guard against repeat mountain flare-ups – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-26
Carol Kennedy, acting assistant fire chief, told RTÉ radio’s Morning Ireland that crews from Clonmel, Cahir and Carrick-on-Suir were still at the site, monitoring and assessing damage.
Tipperary fire crews preparing to ‘go back up and tackle’ blaze on Slievenamon – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-21