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Is the heatwave giving you brain fog? Here’s why

Is the heatwave giving you brain fog? Here’s why

Here are some tips on how to overcome heat-related sluggishness.

Nine brilliant books to put on your summer reading list

Nine brilliant books to put on your summer reading list

The best new releases to read this summer, whether you prefer thrillers, romcoms, or anything in between.

When do the clocks go forward? Should daylight saving time be scrapped?

When do the clocks go forward? Should daylight saving time be scrapped?

IST, or daylight saving time (DST), lasts until the final Sunday in October, when the clocks go back an hour.

Michael O'Leary says Ryanair summer bookings remain strong

Michael O'Leary says Ryanair summer bookings remain strong

Poll: Is August the start of autumn or the last month of summer?

Poll: Is August the start of autumn or the last month of summer?

Flooding across parts of Ireland after heavy rain

Flooding across parts of Ireland after heavy rain

Ireland's heatwave: Limerick hotter than Lisbon as temperatures exceed 30 degrees

Ireland's heatwave: Limerick hotter than Lisbon as temperatures exceed 30 degrees

Ireland heatwave: Met Éireann issues high-temperature warning for weekend

Ireland heatwave: Met Éireann issues high-temperature warning for weekend

Thu, 10 Jul, 2025

The high-temperature alert will be in place from 12pm on Friday until 6am on Saturday

Ryanair forced to cancel more than 400 flights due to French air traffic control strike

Ryanair forced to cancel more than 400 flights due to French air traffic control strike

Fri, 04 Jul, 2025

The disruption comes at the start of Europe's summer holidays, one of the busiest travel periods of the year.

Ireland’s hottest temperature for almost three years recorded

Ireland’s hottest temperature for almost three years recorded

Fri, 20 Jun, 2025

A temperature of 29.6C was recorded in Mount Dillon on Friday.

In photos: Crowds enjoy sunshine on year's hottest day ahead of busy weekend of events

In photos: Crowds enjoy sunshine on year's hottest day ahead of busy weekend of events

Fri, 20 Jun, 2025

Zach Bryan fans are arriving in Dublin for three sold-out concerts in the Phoenix Park this weekend

Enjoy the sunny weather this weekend – as Met Éireann predicts rain to return soon

Enjoy the sunny weather this weekend – as Met Éireann predicts rain to return soon

Sat, 17 May, 2025

Temperatures could hit 26 degrees in parts of Connacht on Saturday

Richard E Grant and Sam Mendes’ film company donates to help mother with cancer

Richard E Grant and Sam Mendes’ film company donates to help mother with cancer

Tue, 09 Jul, 2024

Grant has previously spoken about the death of his wife Joan Washington in September 2021, from terminal cancer.

Last month was the coldest June since 2015, Met Éireann says

Last month was the coldest June since 2015, Met Éireann says

Tue, 02 Jul, 2024

June had an average temperature of 13 degrees Celsius

Irish people preparing for summer as spending on clothes and bikes up in April

Fri, 10 May, 2024

Figures from the AIB Spend Trend show an 19 per cent increase on spending in bike shops, with car rental up by 16 per cent.

Warm weather set to continue into the weekend with highs of 22 degrees

Warm weather set to continue into the weekend with highs of 22 degrees

Thu, 09 May, 2024

Friday will see highest temperatures of 18 to 22 degrees in light to moderate south or southeast breezes.

Dublin Airport parking selling out fast for peak summer travel dates

Dublin Airport parking selling out fast for peak summer travel dates

Tue, 30 Apr, 2024

Passengers are being warned that spaces are booking out faster than in previous years.