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Ireland narrowly misses record-matching heatwave
Longest hot spell occurred 50 years ago and was almost beaten in Co Cork this week
Should you put your Dryrobe on Vinted? 11 pressing heatwave-related questions
In proof, if any were needed, of the human capacity for finding novel ways to hasten our own demise, the hashtag #tanlines is trending on social media
Minister calls on retailers to stop selling disposable barbecues after Tesco withdraws sales
Use of items has been linked to forest fires in different parts of the country
Dublin City Council curtails street cleaning to save water but no let off for graffiti
Local authority aims to half water use on streets while hosepipe ban remains in place
Cork closes in on all-time heatwave record as another hot and sunny day forecast
No rain predicted for the next 10 days with many places in the south of the country officially in drought
Irish cities need heatwave plans, coalition of health experts says
‘Urban heat island’ effect means cities are often several degrees hotter than surrounding areas
Wildfire flare-ups in Killarney sees part of N71 close again
Kerry County Council close main road ‘owing to ongoing fire prevention operations’
St Swithin’s Day: Up to 40 more days without rain may spell bad news for Uisce Éireann
‘St Swithin’s Day if thou be fair, for 40 days ‘twill rain nae mare’ was the quote attributed to the dead bishop
Met Éireann issues new high-temperature warning for nine counties
Hot weather alert was due to lapse on Friday morning but has been extended in the south
Continued growth in aviation deserve must be weighed against climate commitments
State needs international connectivity, but recent weather patterns underline need for careful scrutiny
High temperature warning now in place for most of country as Met Éireann says it could be extended
Dublin to see highs of 25 degrees with 30 degrees expected elsewhere
Multiple fire units respond to large wildfire at Killarney National Park
Main N71 Killarney to Kenmare road between Moll’s Gap and Muckross House closed by Kerry County Council
Drought conditions prevalent in parts of south of country amid high temperature warning
Yellow notice issued for most of country over coming days with no rain forecast for foreseeable future
When is it okay for men to go shirtless? And 28 other etiquette rules for hot weather
Are shorts at work acceptable? Is it okay to pee in the sea? Experts share everything you need to know about hot weather etiquette for summer
What can’t I do under a hosepipe ban and how often are people fined or convicted?
Uisce Éireann has flow meters that can help identify suspiciously high usage of water
How data centres increase pressure on energy grids in a heatwave - and even increase local temperatures
Soaring temperatures lead to rising use of air conditioning to keep servers cool, exacerbating the heat outside
Six-week hosepipe ban issued for parts of east of country amid ongoing hot weather
Uisce Éireann warns of dwindling supplies with Dublin, south Tipperary and areas of Wicklow and Kildare among locations affected
Fire ravages protected France forest that inspired the artists of Paris
Wildfire burns through nearly a fifth of Forest of Fontainebleau that featured in works of Monet and inspired early environmentalism
France calls off Bastille Day fireworks and Tour De France cuts loop amid heatwave
Study estimates 2,700 excess deaths in England and Wales during May and June’s record hot spells
What can we do to combat the health effects of extreme heat?
Dr Muiris Houston: Be careful of strenuous activity as this generates additional heat for the body to dissipate
Heat warning in place for five counties as temperatures to hit 29 degrees
Possibility of showers and thunderstorms will increase as week goes on
‘No orders were given’: Son of Belgian wildfire victim disputes Spanish officials’ account of warnings
British couple visiting Almeria on holiday found down a ravine, semiconscious and badly burned
Typhoon batters eastern China with almost 3m people evacuated
There has been no official reports of deaths or injuries as typhoon weakens to tropical storm
Spanish firefighters struggle to contain deadly wildfires as more villages evacuated
Autopsies conducted on all 12 bodies recovered from close to the forested district of Bédar
China evacuates more than one million people as region braces for Typhoon Bavi
At least 17 killed in landslides set off by intense rains in southern Philippines
High temperature warning extended to Tuesday in some counties with low 30s expected
Uisce Éireann has also called on the public to reduce hosepipe and power-hose use
Wildfire in southern Spain leaves 12 dead, burning across thousands of hectares
Several British holidaymakers believed to be among victims of blaze which began near small town in Almería province
Spanish wildfire victims burned in cars as roads turned into ‘death traps’
Twelve people confirmed dead in one of Spain’s deadliest wildfires, with 23 still missing
Ireland’s heatwave: Can I still exercise? What should I be eating?
The Irish Times answers your questions on how to cope with the latest bout of high temperatures
Met Éireann forecasts heatwave conditions until Tuesday; night-time water restrictions considered
Uisce Éireann says there has been record water consumption in the greater Dublin area
Heatwaves see harmful ozone build up near ground as pollutants react together
Highest ozone concentrations during June heatwave were in Germany, Benelux countries and Italy’s Po valley
Met Éireann issues heat warning for 12 counties with temperatures set to soar
Ireland is likely to see hot and humid weather for the next week at least
Western Europe records hottest June as heatwaves intensify
Scientists say rising temperatures are increasing risks to people, ecosystems and infrastructure
How often to apply sunscreen, symptoms of heat exhaustion and safety tips for Ireland’s hot spell
From sunburn to heat exhaustion, it’s important to take care during hot weather spells
What to wear to stay cool during a heatwave
The best fabrics and styles to keep you feeling - and looking - cool during hot weather
Met Éireann forecasts temperatures to increase from Friday as some areas face water restrictions
Uisce Éireann places night-time restrictions on water supplies affecting Kilkenny, Tipperary, Donegal, Cork and Meath
Irish holidaymakers leave belongings and flee French wildfires
More than 10,000 evacuated near Perpignan as blaze threatened villages close to French border with Spain
Met Éireann warns of heatwave across Ireland with temperatures possibly rising above 30 degrees
‘Prolonged spell of very warm or hot weather’ will occur across country
Wildfires across Europe forces thousands to flee homes amid ‘powder keg’ dry conditions
Hundreds of firefighters tackle blazes across Portugal, Spain, France and Greece with strong winds forecast to fan flames
Ireland to see warm weather next week with temperatures up to 25 degrees
Spain’s weather agency issues heat warning as highs of 42 degrees forecast for some areas
Deaths increased by 29% in France during week of record heat, health agency says
Funeral directors in Paris say they have struggled to find places to store bodies before burial or cremation
El Niño conditions ‘developing rapidly’ with ‘extreme weather events’ more likely, WMO warns
Ireland set for warmer temperatures over coming week and throughout rest of summer
Ireland’s 1887 temperature record stands after fresh climate analysis
Met Éireann study finds no evidence of error in Ireland’s highest recorded temperature
Warmer days with temperatures in 20s forecast, but uncertainty over another heatwave
Improved spell expected due to return of high-pressure area over south of country
The heat dome is back over Europe. Does that mean another heatwave for Ireland?
Higher temperatures on the way but we might not exceed the mid-20s and there should be less humidity
Europe is bracing for another heatwave in July, what about Ireland?
In the News podcast: Heat dome in June caused record breaking high temperatures
Dangerously high temperatures forecast to return to western Europe next week
Parts of central, eastern and southern Europe are sweltering this week with Budapest forecast to exceed 40 degrees today
We have already had glimpses of climate-induced societal breakdown
At a fundamental level, we do not believe what we are experiencing: the catastrophic effects of global heating
Is it my fault if hedge that has grown on to neighbour’s property causes damage?
The hedge overhangs into my neighbour’s property as they do not trim it
France records 1,000 additional deaths as extreme heat sets European records
Poland, Czech Republic and Slovakia braced for record temperatures today as heatwave spreads east
A new threat visits this Spanish tourist town: the scorching sun
For Spaniards from the interior, to be forced indoors on their prized holidays felt desperately unfair
The media should treat this heat as the very bad news it is
Photographs of ice-cream vans and crowded beaches could be seen to celebrate our abnormally hot weather
If water bottle rules at gigs can be relaxed in extreme heat, are they ever necessary?
In the age of global heating, water stations at outdoor events must be a priority, not an afterthought
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