This year saw the hottest September temperature ever recorded in Kilkenny
Kilkenny recorded its highest ever September temperature last month.
According to data from Niall Dollard (@kilkennyweather), on September 8 the mercury rose to a scorching 28C.
A rare September heatwave was also recorded between the days of September 4 and September 9.
It's worth noting that the mean temperature for the first nine months of the year is also the warmest on record.