30°C heatwave advisory issued & cheese recall
Temperatures are expected to reach 30 degrees Celsius this week as a national heatwave advisory takes effect. In retail, shoppers face an urgent cheese recall at major supermarkets, while the courts have delivered a verdict in a major historical abuse case.
You should prepare for unusually high temperatures as Met Éireann (the national weather service) warns of heatwave conditions across the country. Temperatures could climb to 30 degrees in some areas, with the advisory remaining in place through the week.
While the heat poses a general health risk, a specific safety warning has been issued for shoppers at Tesco and Marks & Spencer. An urgent recall is in place for certain cheese products due to health concerns; you should check your recent purchases and avoid eating affected batches.
In the courts, a 72-year-old man has been charged with the murder of his wife, Adina Raluca Constantin, in Portlaoise. Ms. Constantin, who was in her 50s, died after an assault at their apartment on Sunday. This follows a separate major legal outcome where former national swimming coach George Gibney was found guilty of 39 counts of indecent assault and one count of attempted rape.
Elsewhere, Gardaí (Irish police) have launched an investigation after a woman in her 40s was found dead at a house in Killarney on Tuesday morning.
For those planning weekend travel, Irish Rail has confirmed an extra train service from Kerry to Dublin this Sunday for the All-Ireland Senior Football Semi-Final. Additionally, a new €2 coin has been launched into circulation to mark the start of Ireland’s Presidency of the EU Council.
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