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The Irish Sun
02-07-2025
- Climate
- The Irish Sun
‘It's hard to breathe' – Grim ‘postpone your Spain hol' alert to Irish as locals ‘hide out' deadly 42C Europe heatwave
THE scorching heatwave sweeping across Europe has claimed lives, closed schools, forced people to "hide" out at home, and evacuate as "unbearable" 42C temperatures make it "difficult to breathe". And Advertisement 9 Temperatures are reaching dangerous highs in parts of Spain Credit: Meteologix 9 An Irish woman has shown beaches in Barcelona almost deserted as the heat blasts the city Credit: Journalist Collect 9 Limerick lady Leah is planning to fly home to escape the extreme heat Credit: Journalist Collect Aemet has confirmed June temperatures "smashed records" in Spain as averages reached 23.6C, making it the hottest June since 2017. Leah Daly, from And the 27-year-old admitted she's planning to jet home to escape Barcelona is under a Moderate High Temperature Warning, with temperatures soaring to the mid 30s before 11am and remaining in the high 20s overnight. Advertisement READ MORE IN NEWS Wildfires in Lleida in Spain have claimed the lives of two people as blistering The area is under an orange weather alert, one of 118 heat warnings issued across Spain yesterday. In the Costa Dorada town of Vallam a toddler Night-time temperatures recorded overnight into Tuesday hit 28C in Seville and 27C in Barcelona. Advertisement Most read in Irish News Leah told She said: "I'm waking up and the sun is coming up into my room and even when you've the blinds closed you're waking up in just sweltering heat. The heatwave staple being sold in Aldi for €4.99 and it's perfect if you don't like the feel of suncream on your skin "I'm waking up three and four times a night and it's nasty, like it's disgusting." "Even going out onto the balcony to hang out clothes, your feet are burnt off. It's so, so hot. Advertisement "At night time, it's still 27C, 28C, which if you put it into perspective, in Ireland on a nice sunny day that we would enjoy, it could be like 19 degrees. "You'd be like, 'oh it's lovely, isn't it?' And you think 30 degrees is okay, but it's actually really not. 9 Leah showed us how the streets are empty as local hide inside from the temperatures Credit: Journalist Collect 9 She also showed the extreme weather alerts people in Spain have been issued Credit: Journalist Collect Advertisement 9 Leah warned Irish tourists to seriously consider cancelling their holidays on account of the heat Credit: Getty Images "It's miserable. It's gone past the point of actually enjoying the heat and enjoying it safely, because everyone's just inside hiding." Leah explained how the streets of Barcelona look empty as people stick to shaded areas of the footpath and avoid beaches and the city centre. 'HARD TO BREATHE' She explained: "It's hard to breathe here. I was walking down the street the other day and everyone was on the second half of the path in the shade. Advertisement "When you have to get off the footpath, you have to walk in the sun and it's a nightmare. It's awful." Describing the city as "empty", Leah said that those who do dare to walk outside stick to the shade - but most of the locals are sticking indoors. She said: "When you get closer into the city centre, there's no locals. There's no sign of locals. "Everything is raising the prices because they know people need it, especially tourists. So the price of everything is going up in this heat as well." Leah Daly "They're all obviously at home or hiding around the country or away from the city. Advertisement "Obviously being in the city with the traffic and the buildings and everything, it's making it hotter." And as the UV index reaches 11, Leah explained how the She told us: "People are going and they're sitting there for probably 20 minutes and going, yeah, this actually isn't fun and they're leaving. "We've gone a couple of times over the last weekends and at the start of the day it's been havoc then after about 20 minutes when you're looking around, everyone's gone. Advertisement 'IT'S JUST SO HOT' "I love lying out, absolutely adore it but you just can't, it's just so hot. "And even when you do, you're up every two seconds to go to the shop to go get water or you need to bring frozen water with you." But Leah, who's been working remotely for company Fatjoe, warned even the AC in the apartments is simply not strong enough. The young woman has found herself opting to work from cafes and coffee shops where there is industrial strength air conditioning. Advertisement She said: "Anyone coming, I would definitely make sure where you're staying has AC and it's working." 'CHANGE YOUR HOL DATES' But she added: "I feel like it could be a bit of an issue for some places." Leah warned She told us: "If you have the luxury of being able to change your dates, change it. Advertisement "It's such a beautiful city. You will enjoy it so much more when you can actually get out and enjoy it. "Part of the beauty of Barcelona is like the big hustle and bustle of the streets and like the locals and like all the culture. "But if you come now, you'll probably be spending most of your trip in your "We have no sign of it cooling down anytime soon. And I do fear August will be worse." Advertisement 'I'M GOING TO BOOK A TRIP HOME' Leah added: "If they could, if they're is any leeway and they could postpone their holiday, I do feel like they would enjoy it much more if they could push it to maybe September. "But I know a lot of Irish and British people aren't going to do that because they're like, 'Oh, we love the sun'. As an Irish person who loves the sun, it's miserable." She added: "I'm actually going to book a trip home, I think, just to get away from it for a while. "I'm showering potentially three times a day. Most days twice. But there comes a point like at the start of the summer this year when you just start sweating and I just haven't not sweat since. Advertisement "We're trying to make the most of like outdoor pools, like Montjuic pool and stuff like that. "But everything is SPAIN HEAT ALERTS SPAIN has been slapped with 118 heat alerts. These cover virtually the entire country, with the exception of areas of the south east coast such as Almeria and swathes of the north east such as Oviedo. In Seville, people have been warned the mercury will rise above 40C for the next three days - and night time temperatures are expected to remain around 25C. Meanwhile, there are also warnings for storms and heavy rainfall in eastern regions of the country. Those in Valencia and Catalonia have been warned as much as 20mm of rain could fall. Leah had some valuable advice for anyone who does decide to push ahead with their holiday, warning they will need to stay safe. She warned: "As much as you think you want that tan or you want to make the most of the sun, you can enjoy it safely and from indoors. Advertisement "The UV goes down from 6pm, even though it's still hot and it's a bit still hard to manage, it's way safer for you." 'BE INSIDE' Leah continued: "Go and actually see the culture and stuff. Book stuff, be inside for the hottest parts of the day. "If you're going to see Casa Batllo, maybe book that for around like 12pm. If you're going outside places like Park Guell, like just make sure you have frozen bottles of water. "The people selling bottles of water on the street, I heard a tourist being charged five euro for a small bottle of water the other day." Advertisement She stressed: "I'm not even being dramatic. It is difficult to breathe in that heat. I avoid it most of the day." IRISH GOVERNMENT ADVICE The Department of Foreign Affairs has also listed some important advice for Irish citizens living in Spain or Irish tourists visiting. They warned: "During dry periods or periods of high temperatures, there is a risk of forest fires in many parts of Spain. These can result in road and railway closures. In addition, air quality in areas near active fires may deteriorate and adversely affect travellers, particularly those with respiratory ailments. Advertisement "Irish citizens should monitor the news closely as the situation can change quickly, and take particular care to avoid engaging in any action that may contribute to the risk of forest fires when outdoors. "We have no sign of it cooling down anytime soon. And I do fear August will be worse." Leah Daly "If you see a fire or smoke, you are advised to call the emergency number 112. The operators speak English, and will be able to assist you. And they added: "Spain can at times experience extreme weather conditions, including flooding, which can adversely affect travel plans. "You can monitor information and alerts, including severe weather warnings, on the website of the Spanish Meteorological Agency, AEMET. Advertisement "Citizens are advised to check the latest weather information before they travel and to follow the advice of the local authorities." 'VERY HIGH RISK OF HEAT STRESS' A UN climate spokesperson has warned that this will not be the last we see of killer heatwaves across Europe. Clare Nullis, from the World Meteorological Organisation, issued the warning after temperatures hit 46C in Spain. She said: "The frequency and intensity of extreme heat events is increasing in Europe. Advertisement She continued: "By 2050 about half the European population may be exposed to high or very high risk of heat stress during summer." 9 Leah warned tourists planning to still travel to be well equipped with water Credit: REUTERS/ Albert Gea 9 Leah also stressed the importance of having air con in you accommodation Credit: Journalist Collect 9 Most of Spain and surround Islands are under weather alerts Credit: Aemet Advertisement
The Irish Sun
01-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
I'm an Irish driving instructor and here's how to avoid getting marked for incorrect positioning during the test
AN Irish driving instructor has revealed how to avoid getting marked for incorrect positioning. This common mistake happens more often than you may think. Advertisement 2 @Vistadrivingschool is a popular Irish driving instructor on TikTok Credit: Journalist Collect 2 And he revealed how to avoid getting marked for incorrect positioning. Credit: Journalist Collect @Vistadrivingschool is a popular Irish driving instructor on And he shared with his followers how you can avoid positioning incorrectly. While on a roundabout, the This helps you judge where you need to be positioned depending on which exit you want to take. Advertisement READ MORE IN MOTORS For example, if you're taking the first exit think of it as leaving at 'one o'clock' and stay in the left lane. If you're going straight on, that's around '3 o'clock' so you should be in the right lane but ready to go straight. Taking the third exit is like '5 o'clock,' and again you stay in the right lane, signaling accordingly. He said: "Once you follow this golden rule of roundabouts, they will become so much easier. Advertisement MOST READ IN MOTORS "You're always starting at the 6 o'clock position so anything before 12 which is on the left, you're in the left lane and you use the left signal. "Anything after 12 which is on the right, you're in the right land and use the right signal." I'm an Irish driving instructor and here are the five hardest questions you can be asked on the day of your test Using the clock method makes it easier to decide when to signal, check mirrors and stay in the correct lane without confusion or hesitation. It also helps prevent common mistakes like cutting across lanes or signaling too early or late, which are often marked during the Advertisement Next time you approach a roundabout, just picture the clock and decide your lane early as it can really improve your driving during the test. The driving instructor added: "If you signal too early you are going to be marked for misleading signal. "Always make sure you signal when you're at the previous exit to the one you want to take." Driving test tip This comes after another TikToker has shared the Advertisement @Next_level_driving_school on TikTok shares useful tips and tricks on their page. Faded L plates could give your driving instructor a reason to cancel your test, and you may lose out on the money. He said: "Probably better off not turning up to your test with the L plate being faded like this because your test might not go ahead and it will be a waste of €85. "So make sure your L plates are in good condition. Advertisement "They're not faded so that the tester doesn't have the chance to not go out on the test with you."
The Irish Sun
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘Give this man a raise' say Ryanair passengers as cabin crew play 90s hit on way to popular party island
RYANAIR passengers were left in stitches after cabin crew played a major 90s hit on the way to a popular party island. Charleen Murphy posted a clip on 2 Charleen Murphy posted a clip on TikTok of her flight to Ibiza Credit: Journalist Collect 2 One of the cabin crew played the 90s hit 'We're going to Ibiza' Credit: Journalist Collect The Hold My Drink podcast host was flying with In the clip, a Ryanair cabin crew played the Vengaboys hit We're Going to Ibiza over the speakers as the plane was preparing for take-off. And Charleen, along with other passengers and even a member of cabin crew, began to cheer and sing along to the chorus. She said: ' READ MORE IN TRAVEL 'He played this song over the speaker.' The clip has quickly gathered thousands of views and comments from followers who are loving the holiday atmosphere. We're Going to Ibiza! was released by the Dutch group Vengaboys in March 1999 and topped the UK and Irish Singles Chart. And the song became a huge Most read in News Travel People have taken to the comment section to share their thoughts. One person wrote: 'Get me on this flight.' 'It's very important' - Ryanair's 'baggage sizers' warning to Irish passengers ahead of busy Easter break amid €75 fine Another said: 'This is iconic.' This comes after an Irish couple say they have found the best staycation spot in the country with a private pod and their own hot tub – and there are even alpacas and deer on site. BEST STAYCATION SPOT JC's Hideaway is a cosy countryside retreat tucked away on Umrycam Road in Located just 30 minutes from Each pod comes with a private balcony and a hot tub, making it a must-visit for couples planning a weekend break during the summer. And one content creator on She said: "We headed over to JC's Hideaway at Umry Calm Farmstay and it was absolutely amazing, to say the least. "It was so, so beautiful, and the views were something else." The couple got a fabulous pod with their own private hot tub overlooking the Irish countryside, surrounded by nothing but fields and rolling hills. After checking in, the pair got into their tub and had a few And the content creator revealed that guests are handed menus from all of the nearby
The Irish Sun
01-07-2025
- The Irish Sun
I found best staycation in Ireland with private pod, our own hot tub and alpacas and deer on site
AN Irish couple say they have found the best staycation spot in the country with a private pod and their own hot tub - and there are even alpacas and deer on site. JC's Hideaway is a cosy countryside retreat tucked away on Umrycam Road in Advertisement 3 An Irish couple has revealed where the 'best staycation' spot in Ireland is Credit: Journalist Collect 3 Umry Calm Farm Stays is located 30 minutes from Derry city Credit: Journalist Collect 3 Guests have their own private pod and a hot tub Credit: Journalist Collect Located just 30 minutes from Each pod comes with a private balcony and a hot tub, making it a must-visit for couples planning a weekend break during the summer. And one content creator on She said: "We headed over to JC's Hideaway at Umry Calm Farmstay and it was absolutely amazing to say the least. Advertisement READ MORE IN TRAVEL "It was so so beautiful, and the views were something else." The couple got a fabulous pod with their own private hot tub overlooking the Irish countryside, surrounded by nothing but fields and rolling hills. After checking in, the pair got into their tub and had a few And the content creator revealed that guests are handed menus from all of the nearby Advertisement Most read in News Travel She said: "It was so quick and easy to get to, there were loads of little local takeaways as well which the owners left menus for. "And they deliver directly to your pod." I visited the Irish city that's a 'place of wonder' with cobbled streets and countless bars - we never wanted to leave What's more, this stunning spot is home to The animals come right up to your pod and you can even feed them. Advertisement Eimear said: "They were actually the cutest things ever, and there was so many of them. "They came right up to the fence and I just wanted to take them home with me." 'I will definitely be back again' Guests to JC's Hideaway can use the private hot tubs at any time and you can order all of your meals to your pod. After relaxing for the night, the couple said it was a fantastic experience and they would highly recommend. Advertisement Eimear added: "Unfortunately it was time to go home and we had to say goodbye. "But I will definitely be back again." People have taken to the comment section to share their thoughts on the spot. One person wrote: "Love it, looks so beautiful." Advertisement Another said: "Ooh I love, it's stunning."
The Irish Sun
27-06-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Award-winning Irish brewery open doors for first time this weekend with tour and pint tasting experience for just €12.50
AN award-winning Irish brewery is set to open its doors for the first time this weekend with a tour and pint tasting experience for just €12.50. O Brother Brewing has opened a new taproom and tour experience at Belmont Demesne in Advertisement 2 The O Brother taproom is set to open to the public Credit: Journalist Collect 2 And there's a tour along with a pint tasting experience for only €12.50 Credit: Journalist Collect Founded by three brothers in 2014, the award-winning brewery announced the launch on Visitors on opening day were able to try fresh pints and see the brewing setup for the first time. And this fantastic taproom will now open every weekend, with hours running from midday into the evening on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. The brewery revealed the tours will offer an overview of how their Advertisement READ MORE IN MONEY They said: 'Thanks to everyone who came and joined us for our opening day on Saturday. It was fantastic to see so many familiar faces, and to welcome so many more new ones too! We're open this weekend.' Each tour includes access to the brewing area, where Tickets cost €12.50 per person and it even comes with a pint tasting. Advertisement Most read in Money Exclusive What's more, the taproom is designed so people can stay on after the tour if they want to have more drinks or buy their cans to take Tour slots are only available on Saturday afternoons, and advance booking through the brewery's website is required. New seafront playground with unreal view and incredible theme opens minutes from busy city Capacity for each tour group is small to allow time for questions and the brewery said they plan to assess feedback from early visitors to refine how the tours are delivered going forward. They added: 'We have a limited number of slots available for tours on Saturday afternoon, which are available to book on our website. Advertisement 'Looking forward to seeing you all at the taproom in Belmont Demesne!' To book a tour, check out their website at Meanwhile, Irish foodies are set for a frenzy as a major UK bakery chain has opened their new flagship shop in Belfast - and it's close to a tourist hotspot. NEW FLAGSHIP SHOP OPENS The iconic Advertisement The It recently opened its fifth food outlet at The Junction Retail & Leisure Park in Antrim last month, creating 14 new jobs. On May 31, the sixth location was launched at The ARC development, which was described as a "key milestone" by Greggs as part of their expansion in The new store has produced 16 new jobs, part of around 100 new roles it's creating here through new openings. Advertisement It will offer Greggs' full menu of freshly prepared It will also include the classic breakfast rolls, deli-made lunches, yummy pastries, and hot and cold drinks.
