Shannon

I saw an extreme amount of spittle bugs not only on grasses and plants but on flowers.

Ireland's highest temperature was reported at Shannon Airport, Co Clare on June 28 reaching a high of 32.0 °C, its highest since 1946. The summer of 2018 will be remembered for the scorching heatwave and drought conditions that affected the whole country.

Avian influenza found in Black-headed seagulls in Limerick.