heatwave

Body recovered from water as warning issued by coastguard over Irish beach

Body recovered from water as warning issued by coastguard over Irish beach

Tragedy hits Bullock Harbour. The Dun Laoghaire Coast Guard has recovered a body from the water off Bullock Harbour, near Dalkey. Following the operation, the coastguard issued a statement on social media expressing their condolences to the family and friends of the deceased. In the post, which went live earlier today, the team explained that […]

1 week ago

How hot is too hot to work under Irish law?

How hot is too hot to work under Irish law?

Temperatures are set to reach 34 degrees later this week. With a Status Yellow high temperature warning from Met Éireann currently in place until Friday, did you know that, under Irish law, if it gets too hot, you can leave work? According to the Irish meteorological service, this week, maximum temperatures in excess of 27C, […]

1 week ago

Thousands rush to buy power fan as heatwave is expected to continue

Thousands rush to buy power fan as heatwave is expected to continue

This cooling fan is essential during this heatwave Summer has well and truly arrived in Ireland and the UK this week, and we’re all melting. If, like us, you’re now melting in your home that feels like a sauna, then it’s time to purchase a power fan. And we’ve found the perfect power fan that’ll […]

1 month ago

How hot is too hot to work under Irish law?

How hot is too hot to work under Irish law?

Temperatures are set to skyrocket over the coming days. With temperatures soaring to the late 20s and a mini-heatwave taking over Ireland this week, did you know that, under Irish law, if it gets too hot, you can leave work? Temperatures are set to hit 27C in some parts of the country today, and up […]

1 month ago

Doctor recommends this surprising drink over water in a heatwave

Doctor recommends this surprising drink over water in a heatwave

As lovely as the warm weather is, it doesn’t come without its warnings. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll know a heatwave has gripped the UK, with temperatures hitting 33°C in some areas this bank holiday weekend. As lovely as the warm weather is, it doesn’t come without its warnings. The UK Health Security Agency […]

1 month ago

Weather experts reveal what day Ireland’s heatwave is set to pass

Weather experts reveal what day Ireland’s heatwave is set to pass

It couldn’t last forever, sadly. Met Éireann’s newest national forecast contains both good news and bad news regarding Ireland’s ongoing heatwave. The good news is that there will be a few more days to enjoy the sunshine, while the bad news is that the high temperatures won’t be sticking around for the bank holiday weekend. […]

2 months ago