# Summer

Last year

2022

# food waste

UK labour shortage causes unpicked food to rot in fields

Ukrainians had temporarily partly filled the gap but since the Russian invasion many have been stuck in their homeland.

36.1k

Aug 15th 2022, 8:26 PM

# No rain

Drought declared for parts of England after driest summer in 50 years

The change could lead to more measures such as hosepipe bans.

12.0k

Aug 12th 2022, 1:46 PM

# the explainer

The Explainer: What do the recent extreme temperatures tell us about future Irish summers?

How frequent will heatwaves become, and how quickly can we turn the tide?

4.3k

Jul 21st 2022, 6:00 PM

# warning

Ireland records hottest temperature in 135 years as Dublin hits a record 33°C

This temperature is second only to the record of 33.3°C measured in June 1887.

The temperature in Phoenix Park is second only to the record of 33.3°C measured in Kilkenny Castle in June 1887.

Today's high of 33°C is the highest ever recorded temperature nationally for July and the highest ever recorded in Dublin.

The public have been warned that there is a significant risk of heat stress and heat exhaustion.

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Updated Jul 18th 2022, 9:40 PM

# animal safety

Here's how to keep your pets safe and cool during the hot weather

Met Éireann has issued a nationwide Status Yellow high temperature warning from tomorrow.

20.2k

Jul 16th 2022, 7:30 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Do you find it harder to sleep during warm weather?

With warm weather comes the risk of sleepless nights.

32.2k

Jul 11th 2022, 9:02 AM

# CLIMATE CRISIS

Europe heatwaves: Ireland unlikely to see 40+ degrees 'anytime soon', climate expert says

Countries like Spain and France have been experiencing a blistering June heatwave.

Heatwaves occurring earlier in the year can be expected with climate change.

But Ireland will not see the intense heat of 40+ degrees "anytime soon", an expert said.

29.6k

Jun 22nd 2022, 12:05 AM

# Sunbathing

Warm weather forecast for the week with highs of 21 degrees

There’s sun and heat to be had until Friday.

20.6k

Jun 20th 2022, 2:30 PM

# Travel Chaos

Poll reveals one in 10 Dublin Airport passengers to change travel plans due to queue chaos

More than 1,000 passengers missed their flights on one day last month due to long security queues.

A new poll reveals the long queues have prompted 12% of Dublin Airport passengers to change or cancel their flights, Michelle Hennessy reports.

Those aged 18-24 were more likely to say they had changed travel plans.

24.6k

Jun 17th 2022, 12:05 AM

# stay safe

Public urged to bring a communication device out on the water during activities

Water safety agencies are asking people to be cautious over the Bank Holiday weekend.

8.8k

Jun 2nd 2022, 3:37 PM

All time

# rite of passage

Varadkar and Coveney pushing to get J1 visa programme reinstated for summer 2022

The J1 summer visa programme was suspended in response to Covid-19.

14.0k

Oct 3rd 2021, 6:45 AM

# Indoor Hospitality

Indoor dining likely to reopen between 19-26 July, Tánaiste says

A proposal is to be brought to Cabinet on Tuesday, which is expected to open indoor dining within NPHET’s guidance.

28.0k

Jul 9th 2021, 7:25 PM

Voices

Master Pastry Chef Shane Smith has some seasonal cookie recipes to share

Shane Smith has three delicious recipes to share to help you brighten up your meals.

12.5k

Jul 3rd 2021, 7:00 AM

# exam weather

Sunny weather for the weekend ahead - with a possible high of 26 degrees on Sunday

As people travel to the water to cool down this weekend, Water Safety Ireland have asked the public to be careful.

13.9k

Jun 11th 2021, 1:28 PM

# Taoiseach

Taoiseach expects things to 'settle down' as business group says outdoor dining has improved city atmosphere

Towards the end of the month the government should be able to make a call on what further relaxations might be permissible in August.

Micheál Martin says the government will decide by July if it can 'do more than we signalled'

Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has reportedly asked NPHET to consider a phased return to offices in August

Business group DublinTown says outdoor dining has improved the atmosphere in the city

Galway councillor suggests 'designated areas' for outdoor drinking

36.5k

Updated Jun 8th 2021, 6:53 PM

# future plans

Kristoffer Ajer confirms he wants to leave Celtic

The 23-year-old Norway international, who has a year left on his contract, has been linked with Newcastle.

5.4k

Jun 4th 2021, 2:16 PM

# Summer

Manchester City chairman says club will send ‘strong message’ in transfer window

Khaldoon Al Mubarak is confident the club will find the right replacement for Sergio Aguero.

9.5k

Jun 1st 2021, 9:24 PM

# 105 minutes

New pub and restaurant rules 'savaged' by TDs as Tánaiste indicates further changes into the summer

A 105-minute time limit will be in place for indoor dining where there is social distancing of one-metre.

83.7k

Updated May 26th 2021, 7:46 PM

# opening up

'Vast majority' of Covid-19 restrictions hoped to be gone by August, Tánaiste says

“I’m hoping that that’s the month when things are relatively normal again,” Leo Varadkar has said.

38.9k

Updated May 5th 2021, 6:51 PM

# Drug Testing

Drug testing at music festivals will be ready to be rolled out by summer 2021

Junior Minister Frank Feighan says a working group has looked at the issues of drug testing and amnesty bins.

49.3k

Dec 29th 2020, 12:05 AM

# Heatwave

The UK could reach record-breaking temperatures today - but there's no heatwave here

Health experts have issued a warning to people in the UK to take care in the sun.

40.2k

Aug 7th 2020, 8:33 AM

# Summer

Temperatures to reach 24 degrees later this week - but we won't escape the rain either

The outlook for the weekend is looking good, but we’re still set for some rain in the coming days.

32.9k

Aug 5th 2020, 7:37 AM

Voices

So it's summer and you're supposed to be 'bikini ready'? Don't believe a word of it

Cliona Byrne, a body confidence coach says you can learn to feel good in a swimsuit regardless of your shape and size.

22.7k

Jul 15th 2020, 7:00 AM

# summer nights

Quiz: How well do you know these summer songs?

A quiz for a summer night.

48.9k

Jun 27th 2020, 10:00 PM

# irish-us relations

Dramatic decline in J1 visa popularity prompts calls for government action

There has been a major decline in the number of Irish students travelling to the US on a J1 visa.

44.5k

Jan 7th 2020, 6:10 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Have you barbecued this summer?

Despite recent bursts of sunshine it took time for summer to arrive this year.

24.1k

Jul 28th 2019, 9:38 AM

Voices

Stressed about summer with the kids? How to make the next few weeks a success for all the family

Summer can seem like a difficult time to be a parent, but it doesn’t need to be.

21.7k

Jul 14th 2019, 8:30 PM

# Summer

It's set to be a warm weekend with temperatures reaching 25 degrees in some areas

Sunday is set to be the warmest and sunniest day.

27.8k

Jul 12th 2019, 9:15 AM

# mercury falling

After record breaking temperatures, some cooler weather hits parts of Europe

But the reprieve was not universal, with Germany measuring a record high temperature for June.

22.3k

Jun 30th 2019, 5:36 PM

# Heatwave

Spain hit by more wildfires as European heatwave continues

The heat has already claimed several lives, including a 17-year-old harvest worker in Spain and a 72-year-old homeless man in Italy.

19.4k

Jun 29th 2019, 3:06 PM

# Your Say

Poll: How hot is too hot?

How much heat can you handle?

36.3k

Jun 29th 2019, 9:14 AM

# Summer

'A few minutes can be fatal': Dog owners warned not to leave pets in parked cars on warm days

Temperatures of up to 20 degrees are forecast for the next week.

13.8k

Jun 29th 2019, 7:00 AM

# let the sunshine in

Mostly dry weather with top temperatures back up to 20 degrees today

There are still some rainy days ahead this week.

17.8k

Jun 18th 2019, 7:23 AM

Voices

The Irish For: Cans, Tans and Summer Plans

Samhradh comes with a sense of disappointment, rarely delivering on its promises of sunshine and gaiety, writes Darach Ó Séaghdha.

19.2k

Jun 9th 2019, 8:30 AM

# June weather

Rain, rain and more rain: Forecast predicts another wet week in store

Early indications are predicting that Tuesday will be the nicest day of the week.

58.4k

Jun 8th 2019, 1:42 PM

# Weather watch

Rain to spread across the country today - but will it stay for the weekend?

Met Eireann predicts that conditions will be warm and unsettled in the coming days.

26.7k

Aug 15th 2018, 7:23 AM

# Humidity's Rising

Some showers - but the weekend will be mild and humid

The good summer continues.

14.1k

Aug 10th 2018, 8:06 AM

# Weather watch

Damp start to next week with showers expected in between sunny spells

Some showers next week could turn heavy or possibly thundery.

17.1k

Aug 5th 2018, 1:15 PM

# Summer

Poll: Would you travel abroad on your own?

It’s definitely not for everyone.

5.7k

Jul 29th 2018, 9:24 AM

# Heatwave

'We're just going non-stop': Fire call-outs increase 100% in parts of the country following recent dry spell

While most have been enjoying the heatwave in recent weeks, it has had unexpected side-effects for emergency services.

15.3k

Jul 29th 2018, 7:45 AM