What is asbestos, and why should I care? Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral found in many parts of the world, mined primarily in Canada, South Africa and the United States. Nearly 3/4 of the world's supply comes from Quebec, Canada. It has been used since the time of the ancient Greeks and Romans and was prized for its heat resistant properties.
Temperatures in most of Ireland in September don't get above 55 degrees Fahrenheit, with average lows of 48 degrees F. Dublin, in east-central Ireland, gets an average of fourteen hours sunlight in September, while the western and northern parts of the country may receive much less.
The main difference in the southern region of Ireland is its average rainfall. January receives the most rain with an average of 27 inches, followed closely by October, November and December with 25 inches, while February, July and August average about 23 inches of rain. April, May, June and July have the least at 22 and 21 inches, respectively.