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RTÉ News
a day ago
- Climate
- RTÉ News
Warmest day of year as 27C recorded in Co Roscommon
A temperature of 27C has been recorded at Mount Dillon in Co Roscommon, making it, provisionally, the hottest day of the year. Met Éireann said that, pending verificiation, it beats the 25.9C reached in Athenry, Co Galway on 30 April. The record could be broken again tomorrow when temperatures of up to 29C are forecast in long spells of sunshine. Met Éireann said that tomorrow will be "very warm or hot" with "highest values over the northern half of the country". However, showers are also possible in humid conditions and they may be heavy at times. Provisional highest temperature of the year so far, recorded at #MountDillon, Co Roscommon 📍 this afternoon. Beats the previous high of 25.9 °C at Athenry on April 30th. 🌡️ #BeSummerReady #SunSmart — Met Éireann (@MetEireann) June 19, 2025 The warm weather is expected to continue on Saturday, with sunny spells and showers, but temperatures will be lower, with a high of 25C. It will be fresher and breezier on Sunday and Met Éireann said that similar conditions will likely prevail early next week. #Pollen Forecast🌱🌳🤧📈 ➡️ High levels expected for today & the coming days. ➡️Grass, nettle & weed pollen in particularly high levels expected. ➡️Medium to high concentrations expected for grass, nettle & weed pollen. Stay protected. For moreℹ️ — Met Éireann (@MetEireann) June 19, 2025 It comes as the UK record for the warmest day of 2025 was broken twice today A temperature of 32.2C was measured in Kew, west London, hours after 30.8C was reached in Wisley, Surrey. Much of Britain is expected to be under "heatwave conditions" over the weekend. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued an amber heat-health alert for England that will remain in force until 9am on Monday. The agency warned that "significant impacts are likely" across health and social care services because of high temperatures, including a rise in deaths, particularly among those aged 65 and over or people with health conditions. Heatwave conditions in the UK are met when a location records a period of at least three consecutive days with temperature values meeting or exceeding the threshold for that location. Across much of the north and west of Britain, this threshold is 25C, but in greater London and the south-east, it is higher, at 28C. HSE urges people to use sun protection The HSE's National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP) and Healthy Ireland are advising people to use sun protection. Skin cancer is the most common form of the disease in Ireland with over, 11,000 cases annually, and 1,200 melanoma cases - the most serious form of skin cancer - diagnosed each year. It comes as the NCCP and Healthy Ireland launched the annual 'SunSmart' campaign. They advise people to use suncream with SPF 30+ for adults and 50+ for children, wear hats, sunglasses and clothing that covers the skin, and to avoid direct sunlight. "The more time you spend unprotected in the sun, the more UV damage your skin is exposed to which increases your risk of skin cancer, including the deadliest form - melanoma," Dr Breeda Neville of the NCCP said.
Irish Examiner
a day ago
- Climate
- Irish Examiner
Thursday provisionally the warmest day of 2025 so far — Met Éireann
Thursday has provisionally been the warmest day of the year so far, according to Met Éireann. The forecaster's weather station at Mount Dillon in Co Roscommon recorded a temperature of exactly 27C this afternoon, beating the previous 2025 high of 25.9C set in Athenry, Co Galway on Wednesday, April 30. Provisional highest temperature of the year so far, recorded at #MountDillon, Co Roscommon 📍 this afternoon. Beats the previous high of 25.9 °C at Athenry on April 30th. 🌡️#BeSummerReady #SunSmart — Met Éireann (@MetEireann) June 19, 2025 As with all such temperature readings, the forecaster says the recorded value of 27C will be quality controlled and verified before being officially confirmed. Most areas have been basking in dry summer sunshine, with temperatures of 21C to 27C or so recorded all around the country. And things look set to be warmer still on Friday, with highs of 28C or 29C expected, particularly in the northern half of the country. Conditions will remain warm and humid into tonight, with the mercury unlikely to drop lower than around 13C to 16C in light to moderate southeasterly breezes. However, there is a risk of localised, heavy showers in some areas, and there is even a risk of some isolated thunderstorms along the west coast. Weekend outlook As for Friday, Met Éireann is forecasting "very warm or hot" conditions, with further lengthy spells of summer sunshine. Daytime temperatures will range from 22C to 28C or even 29C, with the highest values likely to be felt in Connacht and Ulster. Saturday too will be quite warm, with top temperatures ranging from about 19C to 25C, warmest across the eastern half of the country. Sunday will be fresher and breezier than recent days with highest temperatures of 15C to 20C, with the best values likely to be felt in east of the country once again. Met Éireann says there will be some sunny spells on Sunday, but showery rain too, amid rather brisk westerly winds. Read More
BreakingNews.ie
17-05-2025
- Climate
- BreakingNews.ie
Enjoy the sunny weather this weekend – as Met Éireann predicts return to rain soon
Parts of Ireland will be warmer than Ibiza this weekend, but enjoy it while you can as forecasters are predicting a change in the weather next week. Temperatures could hit 26 degrees in parts of Connacht on Saturday, with unbroken sunshine for all areas of the country this weekend, Met Éireann said. Advertisement Most places will continue dry and sunny next week until Wednesday or Thursday. Met Éireann said low pressure is signalled to become more dominant towards the end of next week, bringing an increased chance of showers or spells of rain then. Warm & sunny today, #Saturday ☀️ Highs will range from 17°C along eastern coastal fringes up to 26°C further west, warmest in Connacht 🌡️ #UV levels will be moderate today, so take care & be #SunSmart #BeSummerReady 🟡 ℹ️ — Met Éireann (@MetEireann) May 17, 2025 The prolonged spell of dry weather has put water supplies in some areas 'on a knife edge', according to Uisce Éireann. Ireland Ireland sets all-time daily max temperature record... Read More The utility company said average water demand in the greater Dublin area had been at a record level of more than 630 million litres per day. 'This is close to the limit of what can be sustainably produced by our water treatment infrastructure,' it said. Uisce Éireann appealed to consumers to be mindful of their water usage. A water conservation order, commonly referred to as a hosepipe ban, has been in place for supplies in Mullingar, Co Westmeath; Milford, Co Donegal; and Kells-Oldcastle, Co Meath, since early May.
Irish Examiner
01-05-2025
- Health
- Irish Examiner
SunSmart – efforts to promote skin cancer awareness among farmers
A campaign has begun to raise awareness among farmers about the precautions they should take when working outdoors. The SunSmart campaign, a partnership between Bord Bia, the HSE's National Cancer Programme (NCCP), and Healthy Ireland, will run throughout the summer to encourage Bord Bia's farmer members to protect their skin while outdoors. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in Ireland, with over 11,000 cases annually, many of which are preventable. Bord Bia auditors will distribute SunSmart for Farmers leaflets to all beef, dairy, and sheep farmers during their Bord Bia audit. With approximately 780 farms visited weekly by Bord Bia auditors, the campaign will reach over 12,000 farmers during the period of peak UV exposure. Speaking on the launch, Agricultural Sustainability Co-ordinator with Bord Bia, Eoghan Geraghty said: 'Bord Bia is leveraging our access to the Irish farming community to support the HSE and Healthy Ireland's annual SunSmart campaign… Through this simple step, we hope to prompt farmers to better protect their skin from the sun every day, whether out in the field, inside the tractor cab, or on a cloudy day.' Farmer Ross Crowe with the SunSmart for Farmers leaflet, which will be distributed by Bord Bia auditors this summer at part of the HSE and Healthy Ireland's annual SunSmart awareness campaign. Ross is the farm manager of Patsy and Susan Ahern's farm in Ballyduff, Co. Waterford. The leaflet outlines clear, actionable steps that farmers can take to protect themselves and their staff from sun damage, including checking their skin and moles regularly for changes. Farmers are advised to follow the SunSmart 5S rule: slip, slop, slap, seek, slide. Slip on clothing that covers your skin, like long-sleeved tops and collared shirts. Slop on broad-spectrum sunscreen (minimum of SPF30+ for adults and 50+ for children. Apply on all exposed skin 20 minutes before heading outside and then reapply every 2 hours or more regularly if you are sweating. Slap on a wide-brimmed hat to protect your face and neck. Seek shade between high UV times (11 am-3 pm) or plan working outdoors to be earlier or later in the day to avoid too much exposure. Slide on sunglasses to protect your eyes. The leaflet contains an 'ABCDE' checklist to help farmers know if a mole or patch of skin might be melanoma skin cancer. It is important to note that normal moles usually stay the same size, shape, and colour. Asymmetry (A) occurs when one half of the mole is not the same as the other. Border (B), whether the edges or border of a mole is irregular, blurry or jagged. Colour (C) if the mole is uneven in colour. It could have different shades of black, brown and pink in it. Diameter (D) refers to the size of the mole. Melanomas may grow more than 6mm, i.e. the width of a pencil. Evolution (E) this is if the mole is changing. A mole may change in size, shape, or colour and may also start to itch or bleed. Ann-Marie Lawlor, Senior Health Promotion and Improvement Officer with the HSE, added: 'Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in Ireland, with those working outdoors particularly at risk. Farmers and other outdoor workers receive two to three times more UV radiation than those working indoors, making them more vulnerable to skin cancer. Through this joint initiative with Bord Bia, we're placing life-saving advice directly in farmers' hands. Small protective habits today can make a big difference for long-term health.' This campaign forms part of the HSE and Healthy Ireland's wider SunSmart awareness efforts, encouraging people across Ireland to enjoy the sun safely and reduce their risk of skin cancer.
Agriland
01-05-2025
- Health
- Agriland
Campaign to promote skin cancer awareness among farmers
Bord Bia has today (Thursday, May 1) launched a campaign to raise awareness around skin cancer among farmers. The initiative, in partnership with the HSE's National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP) and Healthy Ireland, will run throughout the summer to encourage farmers to protect their skin while working outdoors. Up to August 31, 2025, Bord Bia auditors will distribute SunSmart for Farmers leaflets to all beef, dairy, and sheep farmers during their Bord Bia audit. With approximately 780 farms visited weekly by Bord Bia auditors, the campaign will reach over 12,000 farmers during the peak UV exposure season. Campaign Commenting on the campaign, Eoghan Geraghty, agricultural sustainability co-ordinator with Bord Bia said that the Irish Food Agency is leveraging its access to the Irish farming community to support the HSE and Healthy Ireland's annual SunSmart campaign. 'Over the summer months, Bord Bia auditors will encourage farmers to take and read the SunSmart for Farmers leaflet. 'Through this simple step, we hope to prompt farmers to better protect their skin from the sun every day, whether out in the field, inside the tractor cab, or on a cloudy day,' he said. Farmer Ross Crowe with the SunSmart for Farmers leaflet Ann-Marie Lawlor, senior health promotion and improvement officer with the HSE, added that skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in Ireland, with those working outdoors particularly at risk. 'Farmers and other outdoor workers receive two to three times more UV radiation than those working indoors, making them more vulnerable to skin cancer. 'Through this joint initiative with Bord Bia, we're placing life-saving advice directly in farmers' hands. Small protective habits today can make a big difference for long-term health,' she said. Skin cancer The SunSmart for Farmers leaflet outlines clear, actionable steps that farmers can take to protect themselves from sun damage, including checking their skin and moles regularly for changes. The leaflet features the 'ABCDE' checklist to help farmers know when a mole or patch of skin might be melanoma skin cancer: A = Asymmetry: when one half of the mole is not the same as the other.; B = Border: The edges of the mole are irregular, blurry or jagged; C = Colour: The mole is uneven in colour. It might have different shades of black, brown, and pink in it; D = Diameter: This refers to the size of the mole. Melanomas may grow more than 6mm, which is the width of a pencil; E = Evolution. This means that the mole is changing. The mole may change in size, shape, or colour. It may also start to itch or bleed. Normal moles usually stay the same size, shape, and colour. Over 11,000 cases of skin cancer are detected in Ireland annually, with many of those being preventable. Farmers are also advised to follow the 'SunSmart 5S' rule: Slip on clothing that covers your skin such as long-sleeved tops and collared t-shirts; Slop on broad-spectrum sunscreen with a minimum SPF of 30+ for adults and 50+ for children, which has a high UVA protection and is water resistant. Apply 20 minutes before going outside and reapply every two hours, or more often if sweating; Slap on a wide brimmed hat to protect your face, ears, and neck; Seek shade, especially if outdoors between 11:00a.m to 3:00p.m when UV rays are at their strongest. Plan your work outdoors early in the morning or late afternoon to avoid the peak UV sunrays. Use trees or portable shade for breaktimes and lunch; Slide on sunglasses to protect your eyes.
