There's great drying out but not for hay fever sufferers

That's a line we hear all the time these days, with lines of washing fluttering in the summer breeze right across the country during this gorgeous week of warm weather.
But there are always two sides to every story, and we are being advised to dry our washing indoors on 'high pollen count days' as experts warn that this good weather could spell trouble for the thousands of hay fever sufferers across Ireland.
Sky News has reported that 2025 is predicted to be one of the worst years for hay fever, and with the Met Office forecasting 'very high' pollen levels across most of Ireland this weekend, it might be wise to stick to indoor drying. Pic: Shutterstock
Nigel Bearman, home cleaning expert and founder of 'Daily Poppins', warns, 'Hanging your clothes, bedding or towels outside on high pollen days is a recipe for itchy eyes and a stuffy nose.'
He explains that wet laundry drying outside in the wind, acts like a sponge, absorbing all the pollen in the air, and this then settles into the fibres of the clothes, and clings onto the fabric as it dries, meaning it'll end up in your bed, wardrobe and on your skin, a disaster for people already suffering the effects of hay fever. Pic: Getty Images
He also provided some good advice for keeping pollen at bay inside your home, and advises everyone to 'always check the daily pollen forecast and steer clear of hanging laundry outside when counts are hefty'.
Ireland is currently basking in glorious summer heat, with temperatures expected to reach 25 degrees in some areas marking some of the highest temperatures we've seen this year.

Try Our AI Features

Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:

Learn with AIFact CheckingText to SpeechAI Summary

Related Articles

Irish Daily Star

20 minutes ago

• Irish Daily Star

Heat dome engulfs US in live tracker map that shows dozens of states impacted

A real-time tracking map is highlighting the areas in the U.S. where "ring of fire" thunderstorms are expected to break out as a colossal heat dome swells and blankets the nation, turning weather maps purple . The Ventusky tracker features a slider at its base that can be adjusted to view hour-by-hour predictions and observe the movement of the heat dome across the country. The date can also be modified, with options available to see forecasts up until next Friday, June 27, as Florida is expected to 'feel like Amazon Rainforest'. By clicking the play button, an animation begins, allowing viewers to witness the heat dome's journey across the country in real time. Users can also click on the top left to alter the map's overlay and view live temperatures, precipitation, cloud cover, wind gusts and speeds, air pressure, and several other metrics. Read More Related Articles Donald Trump dementia fears spike after 'symptom' spotted in President's suit Read More Related Articles JD Vance faces huge backlash for bringing 'uncontrollable kids' to Trump parade Hovering the mouse over the map reveals the temperature in specific areas or the amount of precipitation. However, the tracker - developed by a Czech Republic company - uses Celsius and the Metric System exclusively, with no option to switch to Fahrenheit or the Imperial System, so American viewers will need to manually convert the measurements. Forecasts indicate that "ring of fire" thunderstorms are imminent as a massive heatwave intensifies and sweeps across the U.S. this week into the next, triggering severe thunderstorms and triple-digit temperatures. AccuWeather meteorologists predict that the "ring of fire" will initially burst over parts of the northern Plains and Midwest, then move onto sections of the Northeast, and finally the Southwest and central Plains. (Image: AccuWeather) A heat dome, characterized by intensely high pressure and sinking air, makes it challenging for large numbers of thunderstorms to form. This phenomenon is set to trap 12 states within an "atmospheric wall" as the heat dome takes hold. However, thunderstorms can easily erupt along the edges of the dome. Columns of air rise and form towering clouds, leading to gusty downpours, according to weather reports. The severe weather already impacting several U.S. regions is expected to intensify significantly on Friday night. As the heat dome expands northward, thunderstorms will pummel these areas. AccuWeather Meteorologist Emma Belscher voiced concerns about the escalating situation: "There is growing concern that a potent complex of severe thunderstorms will charge from North Dakota to northern Minnesota, northern Wisconsin and part of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan during Friday night," She added, "This threat is expected to evolve into a concentrated, high-risk zone of severe weather." In addition to the storms, hail and flash flooding are also anticipated on Friday night, along with a few tornadoes spawned by the fast-moving thunderstorms. These threats are expected to persist into the weekend as the storm system expands. (Image: Getty Images) This weekend, storms are set to hit the Great Lakes region near the Canadian border and parts of New England as the weather system expands. AccuWeather forecasts that Ontario and Quebec will bear the brunt on Saturday, followed by upstate New York and most of New England. These storms will usher in powerful wind gusts and heavy rainfall, likely causing disruptions to travel and outdoor activities, while also providing a brief respite from the intense heat. As this storm system shifts over the Atlantic, conditions could potentially deteriorate between Bermuda and the Carolinas, with the possibility of the system morphing into a tropical rainstorm if it remains intact. But that's not all - AccuWeather meteorologists predict another round of storms for the plains next week, this time targeting the Southwest and Plains. "Farther west, on the opposite side of the heat dome, tropical moisture - some associated with Erick - will be drawn across New Mexico, Colorado and parts of the High Plains next week," Belscher told AccuWeather. On the bright side, these storms could help alleviate drought conditions and mitigate wildfire risks in the region. "Where a channel of moisture persists in parts of the Southwest, it could help ease drought and wildfire concerns," she added. However, meteorologists urge caution, reminding the public that even predictions grounded in extensive data and research can sometimes miss the mark.

Sunday World

2 hours ago

• Sunday World

Hottest day in almost three years recorded as temperatures hit 29.6C in Roscommon

While the high temperatures are set to continue, unsettled conditions will appear closer to Sunday Friday has been confirmed as the hottest day of the year so far as temperatures hit 29.6C in Mount Dillon, Co Roscommon, and 29 degrees in other counties. It comes after yesterday saw temperatures hit 27C, with the highest reading also at Mount Dillon in Co Roscommon. Today's high of 29.6C is the warmest day in Ireland since August 2022 and the hottest June day since 2018. Today, June 20, marks the earliest in the month that temperatures have ever hit 29 degrees. In the UK, an amber heat health alert has been issued across England, where temperatures could hit 33C in the south east where temperatures could hit 33C in the south east. We need your consent to load this Social Media content. We use a number of different Social Media outlets to manage extra content that can set cookies on your device and collect data about your activity. Please review your details and accept them to load the content Overnight temperatures will not fall below 12 to 17C during a mainly dry night, but isolated showers are possible in parts of Ulster and Leinster. Saturday will bring further warm, sunny spells with some scattered showers turning heavy and possibly thundery at times with highs of 19 to 25C expected dropping to lows of 12 to 15C overnight. However, Met Éireann said the forecast would turn more unsettled over the coming days as an 'Atlantic regime takes hold'. Photo: Getty 7 Day Weather Forecast: June 16-22 Any remaining rain and drizzle will move away early Sunday morning leaving brighter spells, with highest temperatures of 15 to 20C expected during the day and lowest temperatures of 9 to 12C expected during a night of some isolated showers. There will be a bright start to the day on Monday, with further showers turning into outbreaks of rain later on with highs of 13 to 18C. Rain and drizzle will accompany cloudy conditions on Tuesday, with a few brighter spells breaking through in the north and west at times with highest temperatures of 15 to 19C expected.

Irish Times

3 hours ago

• Irish Times

Ireland weather: Hottest day for nearly three years recorded as temperature reaches 29.6 degrees

The hottest day in Ireland since August 2022 has been recorded with a 29.6 degrees in Co Roscommon. Met Éireann said that the value at Mount Dillon this afternoon is the highest since 32.1 degrees was recorded at Durrow, Co Laois on August 13th, 2022. It's the highest June temperature in Ireland since 2018 and also the earliest time a 29 degrees has been seen in Ireland since records began. The previous record was June 26th, 2018. 20/06/2025 - News - Swimmers at Seapoint having fun as the afternoon temperatures rose. Photograph Nick Bradshaw Values of between 25 and 29 degrees were recorded in most inland areas of Ireland. Sea breezes kept temperatures down along south and east coasts. READ MORE The hot weather will linger in eastern parts on Saturday with Dublin expected to get the hottest temperatures of around 25 degrees. Rain will creep into western parts during Saturday afternoon marking the end of the current hot and dry spell. Saturday and Sunday will feel a lot cooler and fresher than of late with the occasional shower. Temperatures will be between 14 and 18 degrees. 20/06/2025 - News - Swimmers at Seapoint cooling down as afternoon temperatures climbed. Photograph Nick Bradshaw Monday will see rain more widespread across the country and that pattern looks like persisting into next week. By Tuesday the sunny conditions will be over, with cloudy conditions, rain and drizzle almost everywhere. A few brighter spells may break through in the north and West at times. Highest temperatures of 15 to 19 degrees, in mainly moderate to fresh West to southwest winds, are expected. Met Éireann forecaster Mark Rowe said there is no sign in the immediate future of the hot weather continuing. A temperature of 30.8 degrees was recorded in England on Friday and the UK Met Office is expecting highs of 34 degrees on Saturday sparking off thunderstorms. While the national record for this year was not broken, Friday was the hottest day of the year so far for Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland.