Week 28 - Tuesday

Firefighters battle a major forest fire near Milltownpass, forcing the closure of part of the M6 while crews work to bring the blaze under control amid the ongoing heatwave. Uisce Éireann introduces a hosepipe ban for six counties as prolonged hot weather places significant pressure on water supplies, with fines for persistent breaches. Intel announces a €5 billion investment in its Leixlip campus, reinforcing its long-term commitment to Ireland and securing thousands of high-tech jobs.