Photos: PAIreland is poised to match the highest temperature in living memory as conditions are set to surge to a sweltering 32C today. A new modern heat record could potentially be set as temperatures in south Ulster and north Leinster will sizzle close to the 32.2C recorded 15 years ago. Ireland’s all-time heat record was a blistering 33.3C recorded at Kilkenny Castle in 1887. Read MoreHowever, the modern high of 32.2C recorded in 2006 could potentially be surpassed in some northern inland areas. Ireland was expected to officially confirm a heatwave last night – five successive days of temperatures above 25C.

Source: Irish Independent July 21, 2021 01:30 UTC