The week that was at a glance
Wetland
The worst summer since records began? Not everywhere. Malin Head enjoyed its sunniest July since 1955, according to Met Éireann. Rosslare had 224 hours of sunshine. But elsewhere, it was relentlessly grim - most notably in the Phoenix Park, where it rained for 49 days. Noah built an ark for less.
Toyland
Toy maker Mattel ordered the recall of 1.5 million toys this week, because the paint used contained lead. In Ireland, it meant Fisher-Price had to pull 22,270 toys from the shelves, including kids' favourites Dora the Explorer, Diego and Lazy Town. Several talking toys were affected, but none was available for comment.
We now Know . . .
The DeLoreancar might go back into limited production, such is the demand for it 25 years after the last model was made.
Ireland has the second-highest fertility ratein the EU after France, with an average of 1.9 children per woman.
The toner in office printersis damaging to lungs, according to Australian scientists.
In quotes . . .
Are you saying I can't be a good father and a good husband just because after, six days away from home, I had a little adventure? Italian politician Cosimo Mele, who was caught with a prostitute.
The Numbers . . .
33,000 Millionaires in Ireland, according to a Bank of Ireland report
1 Winningticket for a record €16m Lotto jackpot
€2mThe cost of world's most expensive car, the Bugatti Veyron