Weather Ireland

The scientist who first warned about climate change now says he was too optimistic - and this summer suggests he may be right

Figures point to 4.2% increase in the price of groceries compared with a year ago

Warm and humid conditions will continue, with the heaviest rain forecast for western and northern counties

Wet weather spreading from the west is forecast, with lows of 12 degrees

The issue is the dried-in grime, accumulated from two months of leaks and spillages, and from the primordial ooze that gathers around the base of bins

Rain and drizzle set to return but temperatures will remain slightly above normal

Quick fixes for cooling overly sun-kissed skin, and the signs to stop treating it at home and seek medical help instead

Hosepipe ban due to come into effect from Friday morning and remain in place until August 26th

Sunny spells to become more widespread later in the day but it will be cooler in the north, Met Éireann has forecast

Met Éireann forecasts temperatures to cool slightly over the coming days

Keep pressurised cans, such as deodorant sprays, away from sunlight and heat sources, says fire service

Longest hot spell occurred 50 years ago and was almost beaten in Co Cork this week

Weekend weather to stay warm with temperature reaching 26 degrees

We liberally applied self-tanning lotion to our faces before our flight home from Gran Canaria

Use of items has been linked to forest fires in different parts of the country

Local authority aims to half water use on streets while hosepipe ban remains in place

No rain predicted for the next 10 days with many places in the south of the country officially in drought

It is the safest possible shared reference point

Kerry County Council close main road ‘owing to ongoing fire prevention operations’

‘St Swithin’s Day if thou be fair, for 40 days ‘twill rain nae mare’ was the quote attributed to the dead bishop

Dublin to see highs of 25 degrees with 30 degrees expected elsewhere

Yellow notice issued for most of country over coming days with no rain forecast for foreseeable future

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

Uisce Éireann warns of dwindling supplies with Dublin, south Tipperary and areas of Wicklow and Kildare among locations affected

Possibility of showers and thunderstorms will increase as week goes on

Areas under a weather warning in Ireland will likely see temperatures of over 27 degrees

The Irish Times answers your questions on how to cope with the latest bout of high temperatures

Ireland is likely to see hot and humid weather for the next week at least

Scientists say rising temperatures are increasing risks to people, ecosystems and infrastructure

It is surely way past time for presenting heatwaves as benign and welcome opportunities for fun

The potentially irreversible impacts of climate change will be experienced by our children and grandchildren

From sunburn to heat exhaustion, it’s important to take care during hot weather spells

The best fabrics and styles to keep you feeling - and looking - cool during hot weather

Uisce Éireann places night-time restrictions on water supplies affecting Kilkenny, Tipperary, Donegal, Cork and Meath

Possible impacts of hot weather include water safety issues, uncomfortable sleeping conditions, heat stress and dehydration

‘Prolonged spell of very warm or hot weather’ will occur across country

True story or old wives’ tale?

Spain’s weather agency issues heat warning as highs of 42 degrees forecast for some areas

Met Éireann study finds no evidence of error in Ireland’s highest recorded temperature

Ireland set for warmer temperatures over coming week and throughout rest of summer