# Sunburn

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# hot weather

'We burn particularly easily': How to keep yourself, your family and your pets safe in the heat

Temperatures are set to remain in the high 20s this week.

28.5k

Jul 20th 2021, 7:50 AM

# protect your skin

Warning to protect children in the sun as 90% of 10-17 year olds say they've had sunburn at least once

New research was published by the Institute of Public Health and NUI Galway today.

10.1k

Jun 17th 2020, 7:45 AM

# Heatwave

Drought, wildfire and hosepipe bans - how countries around Europe dealt with the heatwave

With temperatures set to rise again over the weekend, we take a look at how the heatwave has had affect in some northern European countries.

14.7k

Jul 21st 2018, 8:15 AM

# Temple Street

Children's hospital pleads with parents to keep their children protected from the sun

Temple Street Children’s University Hospital has seen a spike in the number of children presenting with serious sunburn in the last week.

78.1k

Jul 3rd 2018, 9:38 PM

# Domhnall Gleeson

Domhnall Gleeson told James Corden he had to be put in a fridge while filming in Australia

Red hair woes.

11.7k

Feb 7th 2018, 1:46 PM

# lunch crunch

Poll: Are you sunburnt?

Give it to us straight. Honest answers only.

34.5k

Jun 19th 2017, 12:45 PM

# on trend

Here's why a farmer's tan is the hottest look this summer

It just screams “I’ve been outside.”

8.9k

May 30th 2016, 11:35 AM

# Safety First

This patch will say you're at risk of being sunburned before it happens

The UV Patch, which changes colour to indicate the different levels of sun exposure, will be launched here in June.

33.6k

May 9th 2016, 3:42 PM

# sunburn art

People are getting sunburned on purpose for 'sunburn tattoos'

Everybody’s free (to wear sunscreen).

9.1k

Jul 7th 2015, 9:03 AM

# feeling hot hot hot

Suncream at the ready: Temperatures will reach 20 degrees this week

It’s a little cloudy this morning but there’s more sunshine on the way.

16.4k

Jun 15th 2015, 8:21 AM

# stinger

16 horrifying sunburn patterns to avoid during this heatwave

It puts the lotion on its skin, or else it gets the hose again.

44.0k

Jul 22nd 2014, 1:00 PM

# wear sunscreen

Put on sun-cream today, even though it'll be cloudy

It may feel cooler than earlier this week, but you still need to wear factor.

11.9k

Jun 21st 2014, 8:16 AM

# oh burn

Ireland is suffering with collective sunburn this morning

Wear sunscreen you messers!

8.6k

Jun 18th 2014, 8:29 AM

# sunshine and happiness

It must be summer. Met Éireann says sunburn index today is moderate

Better get out that Factor 50.

11.9k

May 13th 2014, 10:07 AM

# No Meshing

Chris Froome feels the burn in Team Sky's new mesh jersey

Ouch.

7.7k

Jan 24th 2014, 4:32 PM

# feeling hot hot hot

Put away the aftersun: scientists may have found an end to sunburn pain

The sore, red and sometimes itchy skin that we get from too many rays is caused by a molecule called TRPV4, blocking it will block pain.

24.5k

Aug 10th 2013, 6:30 PM

# Hot stuff

The 18 people you'll meet at the beach this weekend

Which one are you?

23.3k

Jul 13th 2013, 9:30 AM

# Sun Direction

Irish man gets boyband themed sunburn

The only direction he should be heading in is towards some sun cream to be honest.

4.3k

Jun 20th 2013, 10:32 AM

# burn baby burn

9 people who had their weekend ruined by sunburn

The skin-burning dark side to those sunny, sunny days.

11.8k

Jun 10th 2013, 10:18 AM

# Not so fun in the sun

11 people who regret ever sunbathing

They are raging. Also a bit red from the sun.

10.3k

May 7th 2013, 10:25 AM

# scorchio

GALLERY: 13 of the worst sunburn pictures we could find

If you’re annoyed about being at work and not getting to enjoy the sun, at least you’re not risking a burn like this…

27.2k

May 28th 2012, 2:00 PM

# Weather

Weatherwatch: get ready for 24°C sunshine (and sunburn) by Friday

Karl Mehlhorn from the Irish Weather Network reckons we’re in for a warm week – and to be wary of sunburn.

3.4k

May 23rd 2012, 9:37 AM