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Spain Europe Wildfires
Ireland cannot be 'complacent' when  responding to threats such as wildfires, says Micheál Martin 
The Taoiseach said he will convene a meeting at the end of August to evaluate how authorities responded recent fires

Sun, 09 Aug, 2026

Serbia Danube Sunken Boats
Nazi shipwrecks emerge from the depths as Europe’s Danube dries up
Unexploded ordnance and a military motorcycle also recovered owing to record heat and drought conditions

Sat, 08 Aug, 2026

Dry weather, bright sunny spells to dominate weekend
Dry weather, bright sunny spells to dominate weekend
However, outbreaks of rain and drizzle will come in later on Sunday before it starts to clear again

Fri, 07 Aug, 2026

Extreme heat breaks temperature records in central and eastern Europe
Extreme heat breaks temperature records in central and eastern Europe
Slovakia reaches new high of 42C as authorities in Poland forced to shut down Kozienice and Połaniec power plants

Fri, 07 Aug, 2026

Closeup a wooden thermometer against green foliage showing high temperature
Heatstroke may be contributing to hospital overcrowding in Ireland
Almost 9,500 people aged 75 or over waited longer than 24 hours to get a hospital bed this year 

Fri, 07 Aug, 2026

ITALY-WEATHER-HEATWAVE
Europe heatwave: Power use curbed, drought hits, and cities under red alert
Heat prompted the Vatican to move Pope Leo's ​first weekly general audience after the July break indoors rather than hold it in St Peter's Square. Visitors to Rome welcomed the decision as they ​sought relief from the sweltering conditions

Wed, 05 Aug, 2026

El Niño could push 50 million people into acute hunger before end of next year
El Niño could push 50 million people into acute hunger before end of next year
UN forecasters warn of worsening conditions in 45 countries currently experiencing severe food insecurity

Wed, 05 Aug, 2026

Met Éireann: Last month marked the driest July on record and second hottest in 126 years
Met Éireann: Last month marked the driest July on record and second hottest in 126 years
The national mean July temperature was 17.25C. Some 25 weather stations had dry spells. Another 20 reported having absolute droughts, and 15 reported partial droughts

Wed, 05 Aug, 2026

LAND ASSECHEE LOT ET GARONNE
Feed reserves and animal welfare concerns raised as drought conditions continue
Concerns have been raised surrounding embryonic death during the vital breeding season and utilising winter feed reserves due to heat pressures as a result of the current drought

Wed, 05 Aug, 2026

Met Éireann forecasts mixed conditions across the coming days 
Met Éireann forecasts mixed conditions across the coming days 
While some dry weather is expected, the weekend could see heavy, persistent falls with thundery downpours.

Wed, 05 Aug, 2026

Fire officer gives update following Dublin Mountains blaze 
Fire officer gives update following Dublin Mountains blaze 
Darren O'Connor, district officer with Dublin Fire Brigade, said this summer has been one of the busiest periods Dublin Fire Brigade has experienced in recent years with the prolonged hot weather making working conditions “very arduous” for firefighters.

Tue, 04 Aug, 2026

Met Éireann issues thunderstorm warning for several counties
Met Éireann issues thunderstorm warning for several counties
The forecaster has warned of heavy downpours and lightning, but also warned of potential spot flooding, difficult travelling conditions, lightning strikes and poor visibility.

Tue, 04 Aug, 2026

Utah dairy farm
Tirlán extends drought support package
In response to ongoing drought and dropping milk volumes, Tirlán has announced the extension of its drought support package

Mon, 03 Aug, 2026

Met Éireann alerts public to 'risk of spot flooding' and potential thunderstorms
Met Éireann alerts public to 'risk of spot flooding' and potential thunderstorms
The national outlook says it will be a “mixed and unsettled” week ahead, turning cooler from midweek.

Mon, 03 Aug, 2026

TOPSHOT-FRANCE-ENVIRONMENT-CLIMATE-WEATHER-WILDFIRE
Climate change fuelled devastating wildfires in France and Spain, analysis shows
The fires have burned huge areas of both countries, killing three people, destroying thousands of homes, and forcing more than 300,000 people to flee

Fri, 31 Jul, 2026

Unsettled weather for August bank holiday weekend 
Unsettled weather for August bank holiday weekend 
While some of the best weather will happen on Friday and Saturday, there is a chance of heavier downpours on Monday. 

Fri, 31 Jul, 2026

Mayo’s drought ends but ours goes on — let it rain somewhere else now
Mayo’s drought ends but ours goes on — let it rain somewhere else now
When a drought is over, it’s good for us. It frees up a bit of brain that we didn’t know we’d devoted to wondering if Mayo would ever win an All-Ireland

Fri, 31 Jul, 2026

Firefighters Race To Contain Blazes In Madrid Region As New Heatwave Arrives
Three firefighters killed on Crete and in mainland Greece as Europe battles wildfires
Repeated heatwaves and strong winds alarm experts, who warn blazes are becoming harder to quell

Thu, 30 Jul, 2026

Haiti Extreme Weather
Caribbean endures 90% of global economic damage due to climate-fuelled disasters
ODI Global report estimates that Caribbean nations suffered €46.75bn of damage from climate-fuelled disasters between 2000 and 2024

Wed, 29 Jul, 2026

Met Éireann forecasts unsettled August bank holiday as rain ends sunny spell
Met Éireann forecasts unsettled August bank holiday as rain ends sunny spell
Dry, warm conditions are expected to break down later this week, with showers forecast as the bank holiday weekend begins

Wed, 29 Jul, 2026

FRANCE-ENVIRONMENT-CLIMATE-WEATHER-WILDFIRE
4,000 people evacuated from tourist sites as France faces 'toughest' situation since Second World War
Spanish prime minister Pedro Sanchez says authorities beginning to 'see light at the end of the tunnel in the fight against wildfires'

Tue, 28 Jul, 2026

TOPSHOT-FRANCE-ENVIRONMENT-CLIMATE-WEATHER-WILDFIRE
France and Spain race to contain huge wildfires before fresh heatwave begins
Coming days are ‘absolutely critical’ for firefighters before temperatures rise again this week, officials say

Tue, 28 Jul, 2026

France Fires
What is a ‘fire cloud’, and how have they worsened wildfires in Europe?
When pyrocumulonimbus, or fire clouds, form, they can create winds that make the wildfires below spread even faster, and sometimes generate their own lightning, which can in turn ignite more fires further afield

Mon, 27 Jul, 2026

Mixed weather conditions expected ahead of August bank holiday weekend 
Mixed weather conditions expected ahead of August bank holiday weekend 
Today will be humid with highs of 16C to 23C expected.

Mon, 27 Jul, 2026

Casual Friday
S Terry Prone: Japanese women protesting leg hair harassment are way ahead of us
Japanese women are revolting at the sight of their male colleagues' hairy uncovered limbs. Foot-phobic Terry Prone is entirely on board with their campaign 

Mon, 27 Jul, 2026

Slievenamon wildfire
Vehicles parked near Tipperary fire station broken into as crews tackle Slievenamon wildfire
Its understood that a number of those affected by the incident are members of the fire service. 

Sat, 25 Jul, 2026

FRANCE-ENVIRONMENT-CLIMATE-WEATHER-WILDFIRE
More than 200,000 people flee or lock down as wildfires sweep France and Spain
‘Highly unpredictable’ blaze forces evacuation of Cap Ferret on French coast and Spain declares national emergency

Sat, 25 Jul, 2026

Summer weather July 11th 2026
Gareth O'Callaghan: Ireland's heatwaves are becoming hotter, longer and harder to ignore
Gareth O'Callaghan reflects on record temperatures, climate science and why society continues to underestimate the growing dangers of extreme heat

Sat, 25 Jul, 2026

Slievenamon wildfire
Hopes Slievenamon wildfire could be quelled in coming days
The blaze broke out on Monday, and had spread by the adjacent Coillte forest by Wednesday

Fri, 24 Jul, 2026

Wildfires 'Ireland's new normal' as firefighters continue to tackle Slievenamon blaze
Wildfires 'Ireland's new normal' as firefighters continue to tackle Slievenamon blaze
Experts warn we will continue to see such outbreaks due to climate change as firefighters continue to battle Tipperary fire

Fri, 24 Jul, 2026

Large area of Kerry without water today due to burst pipe
Large area of Kerry without water today due to burst pipe
Normal supply is expected to resume from 6am on Friday

Thu, 23 Jul, 2026

French firefighters battle Fontainebleau forest blaze near Paris
More than 20,000 evacuated after intense wildfire in France
Reception centres open to thousands of evacuees after blaze begins in pine forest 45km west of Bordeaux

Thu, 23 Jul, 2026

France Exteme Weather Heat
Climate crisis-driven heat ‘sucking soils dry’ as extreme drought hits Europe
Analysis shows how heatwaves are making atmosphere thirstier, damaging water supplies, food production and power generation

Thu, 23 Jul, 2026

Rain and drizzle to dominate weekend following dry conditions
Rain and drizzle to dominate weekend following dry conditions
Temperatures are expected to be "near or slightly above normal"

Thu, 23 Jul, 2026

Michael Moynihan: Heat is now an issue for Ireland, and it will be for the foreseeable
Michael Moynihan: Heat is now an issue for Ireland, and it will be for the foreseeable
With heatwaves no longer exceptional events and with cities typically experiencing much hotter temperatures than rural areas, Cork needs to develop a plan to reduce heat exposure for citizens

Thu, 23 Jul, 2026

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Irish Examiner view: Amid the hosepipe ban, remember that data centres devour water too
We need a more considered approach to our water supply: The current sweltering heat may have caught us off guard, but we will not be able to use that defence again

Thu, 23 Jul, 2026

FRANCE-WEATHER-CLIMATE-ENVIRONMENT-HEATWAVE
France recorded more than 5,700 excess deaths during June heatwave
Figures come as large parts of southern Europe endure another record-breaking period of extreme temperatures

Wed, 22 Jul, 2026

Yorkshire Water hosepipe ban
Nationwide hosepipe ban announced as Uisce Éireann warns of pressure on water supplies
Restrictions will take effect from Friday night as prolonged dry weather continues to place significant pressure on drinking water supplies

Wed, 22 Jul, 2026

Warm conditions to continue as highs of up to 25C expected
Warm conditions to continue as highs of up to 25C expected
The high-pressure system, which has dominated Ireland for the last week, will continue with the odd spot of light rain or drizzle in the north and northwest

Mon, 20 Jul, 2026

Ireland narrowly misses record-matching heatwave
Ireland narrowly misses record-matching heatwave
Parts of Ireland have narrowly missed out on matching a record heatwave amid a prolonged spell of high temperatures, according to provisional data.

Sun, 19 Jul, 2026

Nationwide high-temperature advisory extended for weekend
Nationwide high-temperature advisory extended for weekend
Potential impacts may include water safety issues, uncomfortable sleeping conditions, heat stress, forest fires and drought.

Fri, 17 Jul, 2026

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Joanna Donnelly explains El Niño and Ireland's weather
The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Joanna Donnelly explains El Niño and Ireland's weather
The meteorologist discusses extreme weather, climate trends and the science behind El Niño in the latest podcast episode

 Listen | Fri, 17 Jul, 2026

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Joanna Donnelly: Our cynical relationship with fine weather is born of experience
Joanna Donnelly: Our cynical relationship with fine weather is born of experience
The reason there are only a few really memorable heatwaves to recall in Ireland is because of our temperate, Goldilocks climate

Fri, 17 Jul, 2026

New heat warning for Cork as hosepipe ban takes effect and disposable BBQ ban urged
New heat warning for Cork as hosepipe ban takes effect and disposable BBQ ban urged
Fresh heat alerts, water restrictions and renewed calls to ban disposable barbecues come as hot weather continues across Ireland

Thu, 16 Jul, 2026

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