Temperature records broken at nine weather stations across the country last month

Members of the public enjoying the fine weather in Dublin’s Phoenix Park last month. Picture: Conor Ó Mearáin/Collins Photos

Nine of Ireland's weather stations recorded their highest-ever July temperature last month, according to a new report.

Overall, last month was exceptionally hot and dry. Ultimately, the recent heatwave saw the mercury reach 33.0 degrees at at the weather station in Dublin's Phoenix Park on Monday, July 18.