‘We couldn’t just stay home’: On night patrol with volunteer army fighting Bordeaux wildfires
From surf instructors to farmers, residents of France’s Atlantic coast have mobilised to help stop the country’s largest wildfire reigniting
Weather events
EU weather records broken as multiple countries battle to contain wildfires
Three firefighters killed in Greece on Wednesday, hundreds of residents and tourists evacuated in France and Spain
The French coastal village where wildfires have claimed 183 homes
Le Porge has become a byword for the destruction of the largest wildfire in recent the country’s history
We’re feeling the heat across Europe but failing to heed the cause
The problem is partly a confusion between what we experience daily in our locality and what is happening in large regions over the long term
Investigators suspect use of heavy machinery sparked record wildfires in France and Spain
Greece and Italy face heightened risk as authorities manage to contain fires near Bordeaux and Madrid
‘Extremely demoralising’: Veggie farmers say bumper harvest going to waste in hot weather
Fruit growers say hot, dry weather has hurt crops and made it more difficult to pick produce
European wildfires in graphics: France and Spain battle blazes as another heatwave approaches
Blazes have forced about 375,000 people to leave their homes in France and Spain
Wednesday to see temperatures of 23 degrees, with some sunny spells
Rest of the week will see mixed conditions, with rain showers and spots of sun across the country
Heat pump installations must increase twentyfold ‘to meet green targets’
Climate Change Advisory Council also warns against further delay of rises in carbon tax
Wildfire reignites on Slievenamon with orange warning extension ‘likely to be warranted’
Emergency services received call at 7.15am on Tuesday that blaze on Co Tipperary mountain had restarted
‘It’s like a vortex’: Bordeaux’s Irish community on wildfires raging in France
‘It’s not a normal forest fire’, says Derry-born evacuee Alistair Burke as operation to fight blaze goes on
France evacuates tourist sites as battles against wildfires in Europe continue
Blaze in hilly terrain west of Madrid has become Spain’s largest on record, burning across 50,000 hectares
Where are the current wildfires in Spain and France and what do Irish tourists need to know?
Unprecedented blazes in France and difficult conditions in Spain affect several tourist hotspots
Ireland needs stronger deterrents against deliberately starting wildfires, ecologist says
Government must commit in next budget to adequately funding nature restoration, Pádraic Fogarty says
Were this summer’s heatwaves caused by El Niño, or something even more terrifying?
The scientist who first warned about climate change now says he was too optimistic - and this summer suggests he may be right
Irish shoppers splashed out on suncream, deodorant and booze during hot spell, new data shows
Figures point to 4.2% increase in the price of groceries compared with a year ago
Why Europe’s wildfires are proving so fierce and difficult to stop
Wind and record-breaking heat are fuelling the continent’s explosive fire season, with Spain and France among worst hit
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
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
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