Summer time may bring gorse fires along Dublin's hills but did you know there's a group of firefighting goats stationed in Howth helping to stop the flames from taking hold? More than 130 of the animals have been happily grazing along the rocky coast for the last three years. Emma Tyrrell went to the Old Irish Goat society's base to find out more.

Summer time may bring gorse fires along Dublin's hills but did you know there's a group of firefighting goats stationed in Howth helping to stop the flames from taking hold? More than 130 of the animals have been happily grazing along the rocky coast for the last three years. Emma Tyrrell went to the Old Irish Goat society's base to find out more.

Did You Know About Dublin's Herd Of Firefighting Goats?

Have you ever heard tales about Dublin or spotted an usual place name in the city and thought to yourself what's the backstory to that? The "Did You Know" series with Emma Tyrrell on 98FM will be delving into some of the weird and wonderful facts about our capital city, from wild wallaby colonies to bomb shelters and castles.&nbsp;

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Have you ever heard tales about Dublin or spotted an usual place name in the city and thought to yourself what's the backstory to that? The "Did You Know" series with Emma Tyrrell on 98FM will be delving into some of the weird and wonderful facts about our capital city, from wild wallaby colonies to bomb shelters and castles. 

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Did You Know About Dublin's Herd Of Firefighting Goats?

Did You Know About Dublin's Herd Of Firefighting Goats?