Temperatures to hit 24 degrees on Wednesday but some light rain to fall in spots
Sunny spells to become more widespread later in the day but it will be cooler in the north, Met Éireann has forecast
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Tipperary fire crews preparing to ‘go back up and tackle’ blaze on Slievenamon
Fire breaks and fog help subdue blaze
Ireland weather: Another hot day looms today, but Met Éireann raises prospect of rain this week
Met Éireann says week ahead will see high pressure bring dry and warm conditions to most places
Barbecues, batteries and bad habits: Domestic fire risks to be aware of over summer
Keep pressurised cans, such as deodorant sprays, away from sunlight and heat sources, says fire service
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Irish Water taking charge has improved the situation – but much more investment is needed
Ireland narrowly misses record-matching heatwave
Longest hot spell occurred 50 years ago and was almost beaten in Co Cork this week
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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
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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
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