Mullingar weather station had its highest May temperature on record
There's more evidence of a climate crisis, with figures suggesting we've had one of the hottest years on record.
The World Meteorological Organisation says 2020 is currently second, behind 2016 and ahead of 2019 - although that could change once annual figures are finalised.
Mullingar weather station is one of four in Ireland that had its highest May temperature on record - at 25.6 degrees on May 28th.
The average worldwide temperature's set to be around 1-point-2 degrees Celsius above the pre-industrial baseline.
Laois Gardaí Thanking Public After Finding Missing Woman
Missing Laois Teenager Found Safe And Well
Man In His 90s Dies In Laois Crash
Offaly Prize Bonds Holder Wins €500k
BNM Workshop Reunion Taking Place In Offaly Tomorrow
ICTU Reminds Employees Of The Right To Disconnect
Laois Town To Host Famine Commemoration Event
Plans For Billion Euro Data Centre In Westmeath Face New Appeal
Westmeath Councillor Advocates For More Remote Working Hubs
Midlands Homelessness On The Rise
Hundreds Without Power In Westmeath
Westmeath Domestic Abuse Support Service Reports Rise In Cases
Laois TD Highlights GP Gap
Call Made For 'Cost Of Disability Payment' in Budget 2027
Offaly Coffee Shop Listed Among Top 100 In Europe
Man To Stand Trial Over Midlands Tasering Accusation
Another Report Underlines Midlands House Price Inflation
Midlands Braced For Severe Thunderstorms
Sustainable Livestock Village Programme Launched For Tullamore Show
Offaly Woman Named National Carer Of The Year