July was one of the hottest, driest and sunniest months on record for Ireland
The extreme conditions here are part of a pattern across Europe, which scientists say would be virtually impossible without climate change. Climatologist with Met Eireann, Paul Moore has more details. We also hear how July's weather has affected our plant life, from reporter, Edel McAllister.
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