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Ireland is in the midst of a heatwave, but what exactly counts as a heatwave?

TheJournal.ie

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June 26, 2026

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Ireland is in the midst of a heatwave, but what exactly counts as a heatwave?

Today, three weather stations in Ireland have reached the heatwave criteria.

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TheJournal.ie

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· 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).

Irish Mirror

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· Jul 5, 2026

Ireland weather: Met Eireann pinpoint warmest counties this week as temperatures set to soar

Ireland looks to be on the cusp of another heatwave, with a surge in temperatures forecast over the coming days

The News Letter

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· Jun 22, 2026

Northern Ireland may experience an official heatwave this week, says Met Office

Parts of Northern Ireland could experience an official heatwave this week, according to the Met Office.

9 News Australia

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· Jul 10, 2026

UK residents swelter through heatwave | 9 News Australia

The UK is sweltering through another heatwave, with parts of Europe also feeling the heat. #9News #Heatwave #UK #Europe #Swelter

RTÉ News

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· Jul 9, 2026

Country to 'bask in sunshine' as heatwave forecast

Met Éireann has said there will be a heatwave for parts of the country in the coming week as high pressure builds up from the Azores over Ireland.

JOE.co.uk

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· Jun 24, 2026

Why a heatwave in the UK feels hotter than 30C heat abroad

It’s baking out there Ever wondered why a heatwave in the UK feels so much hotter than temperatures abroad? Well, it turns out there’s a legit reason for it, and it’s not just in our heads. While temperatures of 30C can feel breezy and pleasant in the holiday hotspots like Spain and Portugal, in the []

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Related coverage for "Ireland is in the midst of a heatwave, but what exactly counts as a heatwave?": TheJournal.ie — Heading on your holidays? Here is how the heatwave is impacting Ireland's holiday hotspots. Irish Mirror — Ireland weather: Met Eireann pinpoint warmest counties this week as temperatures set to soar . The News Letter — Northern Ireland may experience an official heatwave this week, says Met Office. 9 News Australia — UK residents swelter through heatwave | 9 News Australia. RTÉ News — Country to 'bask in sunshine' as heatwave forecast. JOE.co.uk — Why a heatwave in the UK feels hotter than 30C heat abroad