A fire has caused extensive damage to a stables Co Wexford.
One horse died in the fire while a number of other horses were removed safely.
The fire broke out last night at the stables in the Ballykelly area, which is located around 8km south of New Ross.
A spokesperson for Wexford County Fire Service said two units and a water tanker from New Ross and a further unit from Wexford attended the scene at Ballykelly, New Ross, after they were alerted to the fire just before 9pm.
The spokesperson said: "On arrival, a large hay shed containing straw, hay and agricultural machinery was involved in a substantial fire.
"Firefighters worked long into the night before bringing the blaze under control into early hours of the morning.
"The scene is currently under control of the gardaí and subject to investigation, therefore we have no further comment at present," the spokesperson added.
While investigations into the cause of the fire remain at an early stage, it is understood that foul play is not currently suspected.
