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Ireland weather: 10 day heat surge 'confirmed' as Met Eireann forecasts 'summer preview'
Met Eireann
Met Eireann has confirmed a 10-day heat surge for Ireland, with temperatures expected to soar past 20C and drier conditions, in what could be considered a 'summer preview'.
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Urgent warning as bloodsucking creatures 'everywhere' in Ireland this summer
HSE
As Ireland enjoys an early taste of summer weather, health officials have issued an urgent warning about dangerous bloodsucking creatures that are 'everywhere' in Ireland.
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Butter-stealing and May Poles - the quirky traditions behind May Day
May Day
The first day of the Celtic summer - May 1 - has been celebrated for thousands of years
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Next shoppers love 'great value for money' jacket in 10 colours that 'goes with every outfit'
Next
Next shoppers are raving about the €35 Threadbare Classic Denim Jacket, available in 10 colours, praising it for its great value, versatility and perfect fit, making it a must-have piece for every Irish wardrobe.
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Marks and Spencer bestselling summer trousers hailed as 'flattering, comfy and so stylish'
Marks & Spencer
Marks and Spencer's Pure Linen Wide Leg Trousers have become a bestseller in Ireland, and are being praised for their comfort, flattering fit and versatility.
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City where Irish are most likely to be pickpocketed on holiday named - and it's not Spain
Holidays
New research has named among the worst European destinations for pickpocketing, with popular spots like Rome's Trevi Fountain, Paris' Eiffel Tower and Barcelona's Las Ramblas posing the greatest risks for tourists, including Irish holidaymakers.
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'Clocks going forward can bring some much-needed sunbeams of joy after winter of doom and gloom'
Summer time
With the global 'Doomsday Clock' whizzing towards political Armageddon, summertime can bring a grand stretch for the soul amid the darkness
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The exact date clocks change in Ireland with 8pm sunsets just around the corner
Daylight Savings Time
Clocks in Ireland will spring forward by one hour this weekend, marking the start of Daylight Saving Time and bringing longer evenings with 8pm sunsets, which will continue to get later.
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When will clocks go forward in Ireland in 2025? All you need to know as change to come in weeks
Daylight Savings Time
Ireland is preparing to bid farewell to the shorter, darker days of winter, with a much-anticipated clock change on the horizon
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'For sale: Children's paddling pool. Never used. That's the short story Hemingway could have done'
Weather
'If he spent more time in rainy Galway in 2024 than he did tooling around sunny Cuba then dying in 1961, he'd be cool with my amended version of his famous short story'
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'I tried The Big Boy - here's my scoop on how to tackle Ireland's biggest 99'
Ice cream
The delicacy called 'The Big Boy' has whipped up such a frenzy that people are travelling from all across the country to Curran Oil’s garage in Ross Cross in Meath to try it
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Watch: An Irish summer - Tourists and locals brave the rain amid 24-hour weather warning
Weather
Heavy showers raining down across the capital on Tuesday didn't stop tourists and locals from enjoying a day out on Dublin's streets
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Ryanair launches another flash sale with 20 per cent off flights to 77 destinations
Ryanair
You will need to be quick about booking, as the sale ends at midnight tonight
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Ireland weather: Models pinpoint day rain returns as dry spell continues across country for now
Met Eireann
The recent good weather comes due to an area of high pressure settling in, though this looks to be under threat as the week progresses
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Exact date clocks change in Ireland with 8pm sunsets just around the corner
Summer time
A clock change is on the way for Ireland this month. It signals the start of longer days, lighter evenings and hopefully brighter weather.
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When will clocks go forward in Ireland in 2024? All you need to know as change to come in weeks
Summer time
The result is that days last longer and mornings become brighter earlier, so it is good news all round
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This European city has 300 days of sun and one of the best beaches in the world
Family holidays
It is one of the oldest cities in Europe and has countless leisure activities, culturally enriching experiences and delicious delicacies to avail of
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Warring Donegal ice-cream men agree to freeze rivalry after gardaí called to incidents on beach
Courts
The pair are accused of a series of incidents after they set up on the same beachside selling pitch
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Clocks go forward this weekend - Here's exactly when and why it's done
Summer time
If you own a smartphone, you don’t need to worry about updating the time because your phone will do it for you
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Exact date clocks change in Ireland with 8pm sunsets just days away
Summer time
Today is the spring equinox, signalling the start of longer days, lighter evenings and hopefully brighter weather. Clocks are due to change in Ireland later this week, with 8pm sunsets just days away.
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When do clocks go forward in Ireland in 2023? Everything you need to know as change just weeks away
Summer time
It can be hard to keep track of the swing in hours from one end of the year to the other, so we’re here to remind you
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Tronsmart Halo 100: pumping party speaker with exceptional built-in light show
In the News
The first new speaker for 2023 from Tronsmart will be ideal for livening up summer parties and festival weekends
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Clever 1c hack that prevents pesky flies from getting into your drink
Summer time
This is a game changer for al fresco dining
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Ireland set for flying ant invasion - here's how to deal with them
Flying ants
The period in late July and early August will see insects emerging from their nests to mate
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