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Irish Independent
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Sligo to host 60 events during National Heritage Week 2025
The initiative begins on Saturday, 16th August and will run until Sunday, August 24 and most are free. A colourful range of events and projects celebrating all aspects of the county's built, natural and cultural herita ge will take place across the county. Launching National Heritage Week in Sligo, Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council and Chair of County Sligo Heritage Forum, Cllr. Donal Gilroy outlined: 'This year's theme is 'Exploring Our Foundations', and everyone is encouraged to explore our heritage and to examine the foundations upon which our communities, cultures and landscapes are built. 'There's an impressive programme of events taking place across the county organised by heritage organisations, community groups and individuals – many on a voluntary basis. 'It's their commitment, dedication and effort that makes Heritage Week in County Sligo such a great success.' Heritage Week is coordinated nationally by The Heritage Council in partnership with the Local Authority Heritage Teams and the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. National Heritage Week has become one of Ireland's largest cultural events, celebrating Ireland's built, natural and cultural heritage and aiming to generate awareness, appreciation and preservation of our wonderful heritage resource.' The theme for National Heritage Week this year is 'Exploring Our Foundations', which invites everyone to delve into the building blocks of the country's heritage; not just the structures, but the landscapes and cultural activities that have shaped people. Heritage Week invites everyone to explore the links between people and communities, to look at what brings everyone together and what connects everyone. There are also themed days as part of the week. Wild Child Day takes place on Saturday, August 23 and encourages children and families to make the most of the outdoors to enjoy and explore the heritage and biodiversity in their locality. Water Heritage Day takes place on Sunday, August 24 and celebrates Ireland's water, the connections with it and how history and heritage has been shaped by the sea, rivers, lakes and wetlands. Siobhán Ryan, A/Senior Heritage Officer with Sligo County Council added: 'We are encouraging everyone to get involved and to support the efforts of the many individuals and groups who have organised events for National Heritage Week in Sligo. 'Heritage Week gives us the opportunity to celebrate and share the best of the built, natural and cultural heritage of our county, whether it is attending a talk, going for a guided walk or visiting a local heritage site. 'This is just the beginning though. As most of the heritage sites celebrated during Heritage Week are open all year-round. 'The museums of the county, many built heritage sites and wildlife areas are all there to be explored at any time.' Updates and details of Heritage Week events taking place in Sligo and nationally are available on While regular Heritage Week updates for Sligo will be posted on the Sligo Heritage Office Facebook page.
Irish Examiner
12-08-2025
- Climate
- Irish Examiner
Met Éireann warns of possible lightning damage as thunderstorm alert issued for Clare, Kerry, and Limerick
Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow thunderstorm warning for Clare, Kerry and Limerick, in effect from 3pm to 9pm on Wednesday. Forecasters say thunderstorms are possible in parts of the three counties, bringing the risk of localised flooding, lightning damage and hazardous driving conditions. It comes as temperatures are expected to climb as high as 28C on Tuesday afternoon as the recent hot, humid, and sunny spell continues. Met Éireann says this week's high temperatures may continue into next week. Meteorologist Siobhán Ryan told RTÉ's News at One on Monday that, with afternoon temperatures in the mid-20s forecast for the coming days, heatwave conditions could develop. "The next number of days temperatures will be well above usual, the rest of the we'll see those mean temperatures coming in around 4C above usual," she said. "While there hasn't been any heatwave per se- a heatwave is when temperatures are in excess of 25C for five days or more — I think actually this current spell of weather, we could see a heatwave develop." The forecaster said Tuesday will likely be the warmest day of the week. Met Éireann expects mist, fog, and isolated coastal showers in the west and southwest to clear by early afternoon, giving way to dry conditions with long periods of sunshine. Temperatures will range from 22C to 28C in a light easterly breeze. Tonight, cloudier conditions will develop in the southwest, with possible mist and fog in some areas before dawn. Temperatures overnight will stay between 13C and 16C in light southerly or variable breezes. Tomorrow will be warm and humid again, though outbreaks of rain will push up from the southwest as the day progresses, with possible thunderstorms in the west and southwest. Highest temperatures will range from 21C to 25C in moderate southerly breezes. On Wednesday night, showers will continue for a time under mostly cloudy skies, with some limited clear spells developing. Temperatures will remain mild, not falling below 14C to 17C. Met Éireann says Thursday will start mostly cloudy with scattered showers before long sunny spells develop in the afternoon and evening. Highest temperatures will be 21C to 25C in light to moderate southwest breezes. Thursday night will be mostly dry as winds become light and variable, allowing areas of mist and fog to form. Lowest temperatures will range from 10C to 14C. Finally, Friday will bring more long sunny spells in the afternoon and evening, with light showers easing through the day. Highest temperatures will be 21C to 25C in light easterly or variable breezes.
Irish Examiner
12-08-2025
- Climate
- Irish Examiner
Ireland could hit 28C as Met Éireann warns of possible heatwave this week
Temperatures are set to climb as high as 28C on Tuesday afternoon as the recent hot, humid, and sunny spell continues. Met Éireann says this week's high temperatures may continue into next week. Met Éireann meteorologist Siobhán Ryan told RTÉ's News at One on Monday that, with afternoon temperatures in the mid-20s forecast for the coming days, heatwave conditions could develop. "The next number of days temperatures will be well above usual, the rest of the we'll see those mean temperatures coming in around 4C above usual," she said. "While there hasn't been any heatwave per se- a heatwave is when temperatures are in excess of 25C for five days or more — I think actually this current spell of weather, we could see a heatwave develop." The forecaster said Tuesday will likely be the warmest day of the week. Met Éireann expects mist, fog, and isolated coastal showers in the west and southwest to clear by early afternoon, giving way to dry conditions with long periods of sunshine. Temperatures will range from 22C to 28C in a light easterly breeze. Tonight, cloudier conditions will develop in the southwest, with possible mist and fog in some areas before dawn. Temperatures overnight will stay between 13C and 16C in light southerly or variable breezes. Tomorrow will be warm and humid again, though outbreaks of rain will push up from the southwest as the day progresses, with possible thunderstorms in the west and southwest. Highest temperatures will range from 21C to 25C in moderate southerly breezes. On Wednesday night, showers will continue for a time under mostly cloudy skies, with some limited clear spells developing. Temperatures will remain mild, not falling below 14C to 17C. Met Éireann says Thursday will start mostly cloudy with scattered showers before long sunny spells develop in the afternoon and evening. Highest temperatures will be 21C to 25C in light to moderate southwest breezes. Thursday night will be mostly dry as winds become light and variable, allowing areas of mist and fog to form. Lowest temperatures will range from 10C to 14C. Finally, Friday will bring more long sunny spells in the afternoon and evening, with light showers easing through the day. Highest temperatures will be 21C to 25C in light easterly or variable breezes.
RTÉ News
11-08-2025
- Climate
- RTÉ News
Heatwave conditions possible as temperatures set to rise
Ireland could be about to experience a heatwave as temperatures are set to rise over the coming days, Met Éireann has said. Meteorologist with Met Éireann Siobhán Ryan said it is possible that the high temperatures that will be experienced this week in many parts of the country could extend into next week as well. She told RTÉ's News at One that this could lead to heatwave conditions - where a heatwave is five days or longer of temperatures of 25C or more. Ms Ryan said the weather is presenting a "mixed picture" for various parts of the country in the coming days. Today temperatures are rising into the mid-20s in many areas, with the possibility of thundery downpours in Cork, Waterford and Wexford. Those thundery conditions are likely to move northwards later in the day. She said over the coming days, there will be a mix of hot sunshine and thundery downpours with temperatures tomorrow are likely to reach 27C or 28C in many areas. For the coming weekend, Ms Ryan said the weather should be mostly warm and dry with any of the thundery downpours likely to be confined to the west and south west. That will be good news for the 160,000 Oasis fans expected to attend the band's reunion gigs at Croke Park in Dublin on Saturday and Sunday. Amber heat health warnings issued across England Meanwhile, amber heat health warnings have been issued across large swathes of England, as temperatures are expected to soar. Areas of the UK are expected to be hotter than Bali in the coming days, with thermometer readings forecast to hit the mid-30s on Tuesday. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued heat health warnings for all of England, with the East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London and the South East having been upgraded to amber, from 9am on Tuesday to 6pm on Wednesday. The South West, Yorkshire and the Humber, North West and North East have yellow warnings in place over the same period. The agency has warned of significant impacts across health and social care services due to the high temperatures, including the potential for a rise in deaths, particularly among those aged 65 and over or with health conditions. Forecasters have said that the consecutive days of high temperatures could mean the UK hitting its fourth heatwave of the summer. The heatwave threshold is met when a location records at least three consecutive days with maximum temperatures exceeding a designated value, according to the Met Office. This is 25C most of the UK, but rises to 28C in London and its surrounding area, where temperatures are typically higher. The hottest day of the year so far saw 34.7C recorded at St James's Park in central London on 1 July. Dr Paul Coleman, Consultant in Public Health at the UKHSA, said: "Temperatures are forecast to rise above 30C across central and southern parts of the country over the next few days, and generally hot weather is expected across most regions of England. "These kind of temperatures can result in serious health outcomes across the population - particularly in those who are vulnerable, such as the elderly or those with serious health conditions - so it is important that everyone takes sensible precautions while enjoying the sun. "If you have friends, family or neighbours who are vulnerable, it is important to ensure they are aware of the forecasts and are following the necessary advice. "Check in on them if you can to make sure they know that hot weather is on the way and how to keep themselves safe."
