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Hottest summer on record 'worrying to see'

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  • Ireland recorded its hottest summer on record in 2026, according to a provisional report from Met Éireann.
  • Residents of Bray welcomed the warm weather but said rising temperatures and climate change concerned them.

Ireland recorded its hottest summer on record in 2026, according to a provisional report from Met Éireann.

It's a bit worrying, it's sad to see the actual effects of climate change in reality here.

· Brendan BerginBergin described his concern about seeing climate change reflected in local weather.

People enjoying the sunny weather in Bray, County Wicklow, said the rising temperatures also caused concern. Brendan Bergin called the effects of climate change “a bit worrying” and “sad to see,” while Aileen Maguire said she had enjoyed a beautiful summer with her family but worried about the future and her grandchildren.

I worry for my grandchildren because I don't think it's going to be sustainable if the weather keeps heating up like this.

· Aileen MaguireMaguire said the hot summer made her concerned about future conditions.

Ian Bolton said he would accept harsh winters in exchange for good summers, but added that anyone would be foolish not to worry about climate change in the long term.

While I said I'm not worried about the summers, long-term, you would be silly not to be worried about climate change.

· Ian BoltonBolton distinguished between enjoying warm summers and worrying about climate change over time.
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