More than 250,000 people flee as uncontrolled wildfires move closer to Madrid and Bordeaux
Authorities ordered the immediate evacuation of some western suburbs of Bordeaux in an area that includes the regional airport
Weather events
Coming rains may spell end of hot summer streak – for now
Wet weather spreading from the west is forecast, with lows of 12 degrees
Mulch, shade, water, ventilate: How to help your garden over the summer months
Taking some practical measures can lessen the impact of dry weather on your plants
Rain to return this weekend, Met Éireann forecasts
Rain and drizzle set to return but temperatures will remain slightly above normal
Thousands of tourists among those evacuated amid intense wildfires in France
Hundreds of firefighters battle to control blaze near tourist hotspot at bay of Arcachon
Slievenamon wildfire enters fourth day as firefighters continue to battle blaze
Co Tipperary fire extended into a Coillte forest on Tuesday and spread significantly on Wednesday
Nature’s climate controllers help city-dwellers cope with rising heat
Trees ‘sweat’ so that people don’t have to
Met Éireann forecasts some rain this weekend as conditions become more changeable
Hosepipe ban due to come into effect from Friday morning and remain in place until August 26th
Slievenamon wildfire spreads to adjacent Coillte forest in Co Tipperary
Fire service engages with local residents as a ‘precautionary measure’ as Coillte said it is ‘too early’ to determine the full extent of the damage
Spain and France continue to battle wildfires as intense heat grips southern Europe
Fresh surge of heat forecast in Mediterranean regions with high temperatures of up to 44 degrees
What can’t I do under a hosepipe ban and how often are people fined or convicted?
Uisce Éireann has flow meters that can help identify suspiciously high usage of water
Temperatures to hit 24 degrees today as ‘frequent outbreaks’ of rain forecast for this weekend
Sunny spells to become more widespread later in the day but it will be cooler in the north, Met Éireann has forecast
Tipperary fire crews preparing to ‘go back up and tackle’ blaze on Slievenamon
Fire breaks and fog help subdue blaze
Ireland weather: Another hot day looms today, but Met Éireann raises prospect of rain this week
Met Éireann says week ahead will see high pressure bring dry and warm conditions to most places
Barbecues, batteries and bad habits: Domestic fire risks to be aware of over summer
Keep pressurised cans, such as deodorant sprays, away from sunlight and heat sources, says fire service
Why does Ireland need a hosepipe ban? The leaky pipes behind our water issues
Irish Water taking charge has improved the situation – but much more investment is needed
Ireland narrowly misses record-matching heatwave
Longest hot spell occurred 50 years ago and was almost beaten in Co Cork this week
Should you put your Dryrobe on Vinted? 11 pressing heatwave-related questions
In proof, if any were needed, of the human capacity for finding novel ways to hasten our own demise, the hashtag #tanlines is trending on social media
Minister calls on retailers to stop selling disposable barbecues after Tesco withdraws sales
Use of items has been linked to forest fires in different parts of the country
Dublin City Council curtails street cleaning to save water but no let off for graffiti
Local authority aims to half water use on streets while hosepipe ban remains in place
Cork closes in on all-time heatwave record as another hot and sunny day forecast
No rain predicted for the next 10 days with many places in the south of the country officially in drought
Irish cities need heatwave plans, coalition of health experts says
‘Urban heat island’ effect means cities are often several degrees hotter than surrounding areas
Wildfire flare-ups in Killarney sees part of N71 close again
Kerry County Council close main road ‘owing to ongoing fire prevention operations’
St Swithin’s Day: Up to 40 more days without rain may spell bad news for Uisce Éireann
‘St Swithin’s Day if thou be fair, for 40 days ‘twill rain nae mare’ was the quote attributed to the dead bishop
Met Éireann issues new high-temperature warning for nine counties
Hot weather alert was due to lapse on Friday morning but has been extended in the south
Continued growth in aviation deserve must be weighed against climate commitments
State needs international connectivity, but recent weather patterns underline need for careful scrutiny
High temperature warning now in place for most of country as Met Éireann says it could be extended
Dublin to see highs of 25 degrees with 30 degrees expected elsewhere
Multiple fire units respond to large wildfire at Killarney National Park
Main N71 Killarney to Kenmare road between Moll’s Gap and Muckross House closed by Kerry County Council
Drought conditions prevalent in parts of south of country amid high temperature warning
Yellow notice issued for most of country over coming days with no rain forecast for foreseeable future
When is it okay for men to go shirtless? And 28 other etiquette rules for hot weather
Are shorts at work acceptable? Is it okay to pee in the sea? Experts share everything you need to know about hot weather etiquette for summer
How data centres increase pressure on energy grids in a heatwave - and even increase local temperatures
Soaring temperatures lead to rising use of air conditioning to keep servers cool, exacerbating the heat outside
Six-week hosepipe ban issued for parts of east of country amid ongoing hot weather
Uisce Éireann warns of dwindling supplies with Dublin, south Tipperary and areas of Wicklow and Kildare among locations affected
Fire ravages protected France forest that inspired the artists of Paris
Wildfire burns through nearly a fifth of Forest of Fontainebleau that featured in works of Monet and inspired early environmentalism
France calls off Bastille Day fireworks and Tour De France cuts loop amid heatwave
Study estimates 2,700 excess deaths in England and Wales during May and June’s record hot spells
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