Mercury hits 17.5C, significantly higher-than-average November temperatures

Met Éireann has confirmed that the country saw its highest-ever minimum temperature for a November night on Thursday. Picture: Andy Gibson.

The impact of global warming is once again rearing its head in Ireland's unpredictable and changing weather.

Met Éireann has confirmed that the country saw its highest-ever minimum temperature for a November night on Thursday. At Shannon Airport in Co Clare, the temperature did not fall below 15.5°C.