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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1573, Eighty Years' War: The Siege of Haarlem ends after seven months. In 1793, John Clare, English poet and author (died 1864) was born. In 1922, Martin Dies Sr., American journalist and politician (born 1870) passed away. In 1927, Mimar Kemaleddin Bey, Turkish architect and academic, designed the Tayyare Apartments (born 1870) passed away. In 1935, Jack Kemp, American football player and politician, 9th United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (died 2009) was born. In 1977, New York City: Amidst a period of financial and social turmoil experiences an electrical blackout lasting nearly 24 hours that leads to widespread fires and looting. In 1977, Somalia declares war on Ethiopia, starting the Ogaden War. In 1979, Craig Bellamy, Welsh footballer was born. In 1981, Martin Hurson Irish Republican Hunger Striker passed away. In 1990, Lenin Peak disaster: a 6.4-magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan triggers an avalanche on Lenin Peak, killing 43 climbers in the deadliest mountaineering disaster in history. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Heat is here to stay: Irish cities urgently need more trees
As Europe swelters through another summer of record temperatures, trees, wetlands and other nature-based solutions are becoming essential tools for keeping cities cooler.
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TheJournal.ie
· Jun 26, 2026
Heading on your holidays? Here is how the heatwave is impacting Ireland's holiday hotspots
It is hot, hot, hot in a lot of Europe (and not in a good way).
The Week
· Jul 7, 2026
6 warm and welcoming farmhouses
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JOE.co.uk
· Jul 7, 2026
Why Ireland’s scorching summer could be the coolest one we’ll see again
Ireland is preparing for extreme heat warnings, which seem to have come to stay. Undoubtedly, the summer season with nice holiday like weather is very welcome, especially in countries where rain and wind are the usual views. However, even Ireland is preparing for extreme heat warnings. The heat dome that reached Ireland in early July []
Irish Mirror
· Jun 21, 2026
Ireland weather: Heatwave map pinpoints country's hottest areas as temperatures to hit 31C next week
ireland is set to enjoy a glorious spell of dry and sunny weather, with temperatures climbing above 25C everyday next week
The News Letter
· Jul 8, 2026
Don't force government's 25-year tree-planting scheme on farmers, says union
Ambitious plans to boost the amount of forests and woods in Northern Ireland by more than one-third must not be forced on farmers, industry representatives have said.
The Local Italy
· Jun 26, 2026
Farm workers wilt in sweltering Italian shanty town
From sun-scorched fields of crops to the corrugated iron shacks of a sprawling shanty town, there is no escaping the heat for migrant labourers in southern Italy's Puglia region.
Limerick Post Newspaper
· Jul 6, 2026
Brewery Lane cottages offer a glimpse of Askeaton’s past
THE historic Brewery Lane cottages in Askeaton, which had been long derelict and dilapidated, have been lovingly restored by Limerick Council and given a whole new lease of life. Adding warm colour and welcome to the West Limerick town’s byways, the restorative works are also evoking warm memories from yesteryear for older members of the [] The post Brewery Lane cottages offer a glimpse of Askeaton’s past appeared first on Limerick Post.
Metro
· Jun 23, 2026
The UK’s ‘sunniest town’ is a perfect staycation with golden beaches, pretty pubs and unmatched vibes
The UK’s ‘sunniest town’ is a perfect staycation with golden beaches, pretty pubs and unmatched vibes
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· Jun 24, 2026
It's not just Brits finding new ways to keep cool amid 40C 'heat dome'...
It's not just Brits finding new ways to keep cool amid 40C 'heat dome'...
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· Jun 22, 2026
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· Jul 1, 2026
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· Jul 9, 2026
Dedalus officially opens new Irish headquarters
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The i Paper
· Jul 10, 2026
How a ‘too hot to work’ law could work in Britain – and what could block it
Calls for a maximum working temperature are increasing as the UK bakes in its third heatwave of the year
Eunews
· Jun 30, 2026
Ireland set to assume the EU presidency, which focuses on the MFF
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· Jul 10, 2026
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· Jul 7, 2026
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Related coverage for "Heat is here to stay: Irish cities urgently need more trees": TheJournal.ie — Heading on your holidays? Here is how the heatwave is impacting Ireland's holiday hotspots. The Week — 6 warm and welcoming farmhouses . JOE.co.uk — Why Ireland’s scorching summer could be the coolest one we’ll see again. Irish Mirror — Ireland weather: Heatwave map pinpoints country's hottest areas as temperatures to hit 31C next week. The News Letter — Don't force government's 25-year tree-planting scheme on farmers, says union. The Local Italy — Farm workers wilt in sweltering Italian shanty town . Limerick Post Newspaper — Brewery Lane cottages offer a glimpse of Askeaton’s past. Metro — The UK’s ‘sunniest town’ is a perfect staycation with golden beaches, pretty pubs and unmatched vibes. Daily Mail — It's not just Brits finding new ways to keep cool amid 40C 'heat dome'.... Irish News — €377m for Shared Island projects set to be approved this week. SundayTimes — What to do in Darling, the West Coast town that lives up to its name. Ancient Pages — Haughey’s Fort – Ireland’s 3,000-Year-Old Bronze Age Site May Be One Of Europe’s Earliest Proto-Towns. Irish Tech News — Dedalus officially opens new Irish headquarters. The i Paper — How a ‘too hot to work’ law could work in Britain – and what could block it. Eunews — Ireland set to assume the EU presidency, which focuses on the MFF. Palo Alto Online — ‘All over the map’: Four Shillings Short kicks off U.S. farewell tour in Palo Alto. The Standard — Young’s toasts boost from summer of sport despite industry ‘challenges’. Curbed — Chefs on Bunk Beds, Bartenders on Boats