A freak mudslide and flood hit one town as the rest of the country enjoyed summery sunshine.

High factor sun creams do not provide total protection against the deadliest form of skin cancer, new research suggests.

Munster could be the best place to be weather-wise over the weekend and into next week, according to Met Éireann.

It’s time to get the sunscreen out again as Met Eireann predict a heat wave running right into next week.

The arrival of the first — hopefully not the last — instalment of summer weather reminds us all, that despite cloud computing, CAT scans and Bill Gates that we are still sentient animals profoundly influenced by the world around us. Good weather makes for good moods, happy people and fun.

Met Éireann has warned of a major flooding risk both from expected stormy weather from Wednesday onwards and from heavy rainfall which will swell rivers already near capacity.