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BreakingNews.ie
12-07-2025
- Climate
- BreakingNews.ie
Irish heatwave: Potential for record-breaking temperatures
Ireland's highest recorded temperature could be broken on Saturday. Most places will either touch or break through the 30°C barrier, with a fresh yellow high temperature warning having kicked in. Advertisement The warning says there will be water safety issues due to increased use of lakes/beaches, as well as a risk of forest fires and "uncomfortable sleeping conditions." Temperatures on Friday reached 29°C in parts. Here are the maximum air temperatures recorded at our synoptic weather stations today🌡️ — Met Éireann (@MetEireann) July 11, 2025 Ireland's record temperature is 33.3C °C, recorded in Kilkenny in 1887. The national forecast said Saturday will be "very warm or hot with temperatures reaching 26 to 30 °C." Advertisement The forecaster has also reminded the public to be aware of the UV index and to protect their skin. They urged people to remember the 'SunSmart 5S; rule: Slip on clothes that cover your skin, such as long sleeves and t-shirts with a collar. Slop on broad-spectrum water-resistant sunscreen, factor 30 for children, factor 50 for adults. Slap on a wide-brimmed hat to protect your face, ears and neck. Seek shade, especially if outdoors between 11am and 3pm Slide on wraparound sunglasses with UV protection to protect your eyes. Sunday is also set to be a scorcher, starting with good sunny spells in the morning. Cloud will build from the west with showery outbreaks of rain pushing in across western and southwestern parts during the afternoon and evening. Some heavy and possibly thundery downpours are possible, Met Éireann say, with a very warm or hot day with highest temperatures of 22 to 29 °C. The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has also issued a Condition Red Forest Fire warning. They say they want to highlight the dangers to resources and public safety arising from vegetation fires, on and around forests and other public recreation sites, especially those close to urban areas. Visitors to forests, parks, beaches, and other recreational areas are asked not to bring barbecues and sources of ignition and to be mindful of parking and access to these areas by emergency services.
Daily Mirror
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Mark Wright and Spencer Matthews lead the thigh-high men's shorts trend
This summer men's swim shorts are getting a thigh-high upgrade, with celebrities like Paul Mescal, Mark Wright and Spencer Matthews all spotted wearing the 'short shorts' trend Whilst women's swimwear trends tend to dominate our summer social media, there's another trend that's been quietly creeping up – and it's not the only thing on the up. The hemlines of men's swim shorts seem to be on the rise, with thigh-high men's shorts set to be this summer's go-to style for men everywhere. Inspired no doubt by Paul Mescal's viral off-duty outfits, more men than ever have been opting for shorter shorts, with a recent survey shared by high street fave Marks and Spencer revealing that 66% of men say they liked the 'short shorts' trend. Leading the way with the look is Mark Wright and Spencer Matthews, who both opted for a pair of M&S ' Quick Dry Plain Swim Shorts in a recent campaign. The new swim shorts are Marks & Spencer 's shortest ever swim shorts for men, although you can opt for short, medium and long versions too to get just the right length. The Quick Dry Plain Swim Shorts are also available in sizes XS to 3XL in all three lengths, making it easy to get the exact fit you want. In their campaign, Spencer opted for the bayleaf colourway, whilst Mark chose the shade brick. However there are plenty of other colourways to choose from – 12, to be exact – and at £15 each there's no reason you can't pick up a couple of different colours to see you right through your holiday. You can also pick up plenty of other colours with Nike's Core Swim Shorts, which are currently discounted at Sports Direct. Usually £29.99, they're now £25, and are also included in the two for £30 offer, meaning you can get two pairs for the equivalent of £19 each. ASOS also has a great selection of men's swim shorts, including plenty of thigh-high styles from brands like Calvin Klein and Paul Smith. There's also plenty of colours, prints and patterns The M&S Quick Dry Plain Swim Shorts come with Sun Smart UPF50+ protection to protect sensitive skin from UV rays, and have a quick-drying fabric which means no more sitting around in soaking trunks for hours on end or having to put damp ones back on the next day. They also have useful side pockets, a velcro back pocket and a drawstring waist for an adjustable fit. They're also fully lined, to keep you secure and comfortable. Although they're new on the M&S website, the Quick Dry Plain Swim Shorts have already racked up an impressive 4.7 star rating. One wrote: 'Worn daily for a week in Lanzarote. Great fit, fast drying. Happy days.' Another agreed: 'Just what required for my husband. Comfortable, quick drying and at a good price.' In fact the only real negative review stated: 'These swim shorts remind me of the 1960s when nylon was all the rage. I bought them for my disabled son but will be sending them back as I prefer something of slightly better quality for him.' Others loved them, however, writing: 'These swim shorts are a good fit at a great price. May buy another colour now.' And adding: 'Very nice shorts, fit well. Look and feel good. Great value for money.'
RTÉ News
19-06-2025
- Climate
- RTÉ News
Warmest day of year as 27C recorded in Co Roscommon
A temperature of 27C has been recorded at Mount Dillon in Co Roscommon, making it, provisionally, the hottest day of the year. Met Éireann said that, pending verificiation, it beats the 25.9C reached in Athenry, Co Galway on 30 April. The record could be broken again tomorrow when temperatures of up to 29C are forecast in long spells of sunshine. Met Éireann said that tomorrow will be "very warm or hot" with "highest values over the northern half of the country". However, showers are also possible in humid conditions and they may be heavy at times. Provisional highest temperature of the year so far, recorded at #MountDillon, Co Roscommon 📍 this afternoon. Beats the previous high of 25.9 °C at Athenry on April 30th. 🌡️ #BeSummerReady #SunSmart — Met Éireann (@MetEireann) June 19, 2025 The warm weather is expected to continue on Saturday, with sunny spells and showers, but temperatures will be lower, with a high of 25C. It will be fresher and breezier on Sunday and Met Éireann said that similar conditions will likely prevail early next week. #Pollen Forecast🌱🌳🤧📈 ➡️ High levels expected for today & the coming days. ➡️Grass, nettle & weed pollen in particularly high levels expected. ➡️Medium to high concentrations expected for grass, nettle & weed pollen. Stay protected. For moreℹ️ — Met Éireann (@MetEireann) June 19, 2025 It comes as the UK record for the warmest day of 2025 was broken twice today A temperature of 32.2C was measured in Kew, west London, hours after 30.8C was reached in Wisley, Surrey. Much of Britain is expected to be under "heatwave conditions" over the weekend. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued an amber heat-health alert for England that will remain in force until 9am on Monday. The agency warned that "significant impacts are likely" across health and social care services because of high temperatures, including a rise in deaths, particularly among those aged 65 and over or people with health conditions. Heatwave conditions in the UK are met when a location records a period of at least three consecutive days with temperature values meeting or exceeding the threshold for that location. Across much of the north and west of Britain, this threshold is 25C, but in greater London and the south-east, it is higher, at 28C. HSE urges people to use sun protection The HSE's National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP) and Healthy Ireland are advising people to use sun protection. Skin cancer is the most common form of the disease in Ireland with over, 11,000 cases annually, and 1,200 melanoma cases - the most serious form of skin cancer - diagnosed each year. It comes as the NCCP and Healthy Ireland launched the annual 'SunSmart' campaign. They advise people to use suncream with SPF 30+ for adults and 50+ for children, wear hats, sunglasses and clothing that covers the skin, and to avoid direct sunlight. "The more time you spend unprotected in the sun, the more UV damage your skin is exposed to which increases your risk of skin cancer, including the deadliest form - melanoma," Dr Breeda Neville of the NCCP said.
Irish Examiner
19-06-2025
- Climate
- Irish Examiner
Thursday provisionally the warmest day of 2025 so far — Met Éireann
Thursday has provisionally been the warmest day of the year so far, according to Met Éireann. The forecaster's weather station at Mount Dillon in Co Roscommon recorded a temperature of exactly 27C this afternoon, beating the previous 2025 high of 25.9C set in Athenry, Co Galway on Wednesday, April 30. Provisional highest temperature of the year so far, recorded at #MountDillon, Co Roscommon 📍 this afternoon. Beats the previous high of 25.9 °C at Athenry on April 30th. 🌡️#BeSummerReady #SunSmart — Met Éireann (@MetEireann) June 19, 2025 As with all such temperature readings, the forecaster says the recorded value of 27C will be quality controlled and verified before being officially confirmed. Most areas have been basking in dry summer sunshine, with temperatures of 21C to 27C or so recorded all around the country. And things look set to be warmer still on Friday, with highs of 28C or 29C expected, particularly in the northern half of the country. Conditions will remain warm and humid into tonight, with the mercury unlikely to drop lower than around 13C to 16C in light to moderate southeasterly breezes. However, there is a risk of localised, heavy showers in some areas, and there is even a risk of some isolated thunderstorms along the west coast. Weekend outlook As for Friday, Met Éireann is forecasting "very warm or hot" conditions, with further lengthy spells of summer sunshine. Daytime temperatures will range from 22C to 28C or even 29C, with the highest values likely to be felt in Connacht and Ulster. Saturday too will be quite warm, with top temperatures ranging from about 19C to 25C, warmest across the eastern half of the country. Sunday will be fresher and breezier than recent days with highest temperatures of 15C to 20C, with the best values likely to be felt in east of the country once again. Met Éireann says there will be some sunny spells on Sunday, but showery rain too, amid rather brisk westerly winds. Read More
BreakingNews.ie
17-05-2025
- Climate
- BreakingNews.ie
Enjoy the sunny weather this weekend – as Met Éireann predicts return to rain soon
Parts of Ireland will be warmer than Ibiza this weekend, but enjoy it while you can as forecasters are predicting a change in the weather next week. Temperatures could hit 26 degrees in parts of Connacht on Saturday, with unbroken sunshine for all areas of the country this weekend, Met Éireann said. Advertisement Most places will continue dry and sunny next week until Wednesday or Thursday. Met Éireann said low pressure is signalled to become more dominant towards the end of next week, bringing an increased chance of showers or spells of rain then. Warm & sunny today, #Saturday ☀️ Highs will range from 17°C along eastern coastal fringes up to 26°C further west, warmest in Connacht 🌡️ #UV levels will be moderate today, so take care & be #SunSmart #BeSummerReady 🟡 ℹ️ — Met Éireann (@MetEireann) May 17, 2025 The prolonged spell of dry weather has put water supplies in some areas 'on a knife edge', according to Uisce Éireann. Ireland Ireland sets all-time daily max temperature record... Read More The utility company said average water demand in the greater Dublin area had been at a record level of more than 630 million litres per day. 'This is close to the limit of what can be sustainably produced by our water treatment infrastructure,' it said. Uisce Éireann appealed to consumers to be mindful of their water usage. A water conservation order, commonly referred to as a hosepipe ban, has been in place for supplies in Mullingar, Co Westmeath; Milford, Co Donegal; and Kells-Oldcastle, Co Meath, since early May.
