Rolling thunder and lightning mark end of exceptionally hot weather on east coast

Met Eireann cancels thunderstorm warnings that had been in place until 9pm across seven counties in the southeast

A boy and his dog keep cool in the sea at Malahide beach near Dublin. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA
A boy and his dog keep cool in the sea at Malahide beach near Dublin. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA
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Ronan McGreevy

Ronan McGreevy

Ronan McGreevy is a news reporter with The Irish Times
Mark Hilliard

Mark Hilliard

Mark Hilliard is a reporter with The Irish Times