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Dramatic stormy dark cloudy sky over sea
Thunderstorm warnings for much of Ireland ahead of 'mild and humid' nights
A status yellow thunderstorm warning for Cork and Waterford will come into effect at 10pm on Wednesday until 3am on Thursday

Wed, 11 Jun, 2025

Rain barrel in the garden
Midges, dogs, spiders, and fog were all once used to predict weather
In summers long ago, when midges were active on humid summer evenings, or ants began to appear in large numbers, our elders told us rain way was surely on the way. And it invariably was

Thu, 05 Jun, 2025

'Constantly watching the forecasts is exhausting and it is no way for a family to live'
'Constantly watching the forecasts is exhausting and it is no way for a family to live'
Midleton resident Alan Mahy, whose home was destroyed in Storm Babet, is calling on Met Éireann to issue flood warnings in forecasts

Wed, 04 Jun, 2025

Record sunshine levels in May for parts of Cork and Clare
Record sunshine levels in May for parts of Cork and Clare
May 2025 was the sixth warmest on record in 126 years

Wed, 04 Jun, 2025

Unsettled weather to persist as Leaving Cert exams begin, says Met Éireann
Unsettled weather to persist as Leaving Cert exams begin, says Met Éireann
Rain and below-average temperatures expected for the first week of June, but mid-month may bring drier, warmer weather

Tue, 03 Jun, 2025

Spring weather May 17th 2025
Sunshine to return briefly for bank holiday weekend but rain will follow
Met Éireann says highs of 19°C are expected this weekend, but showers, cooler temps, and winds will return

Thu, 29 May, 2025

Spain braces for late May heatwave with 40C forecast in south of country
Spain braces for late May heatwave with 40C forecast in south of country
High pressure and hot, dry air from north Africa to bring temperatures 5-10 degrees above normal for time of year

Mon, 26 May, 2025

Irish weather: Thunderstorm warning updated as more mixed conditions settle in 
Irish weather: Thunderstorm warning updated as more mixed conditions settle in 
Met Éireann said the warning was in place until 8pm on Tuesday

Tue, 20 May, 2025

Hosepipe ban
Even plants that look terminally crispy can revive: How to rescue your garden after a heatwave
Our gardens took a battering lately from high temperatures. But you can repair the damage — and prepare better for next time

Tue, 20 May, 2025

Rainy Weather
Irish weather: Met Éireann issues thunderstorm warning for five counties
Monday will be 'mostly sunny' apart from some patchy cloud, and the chance of isolated showers near the coast

Mon, 19 May, 2025

CZECH-ENVIROMENT-DROUGHT
'If you see me, weep': What Ireland's dry spell can learn from history's dry past
When to enjoy a sunny spell and when to worry about prolonged drought...

Fri, 16 May, 2025

Thunderstorm warning for Cork, Kerry and Limerick but highs of 25C expected
Thunderstorm warning for Cork, Kerry and Limerick but highs of 25C expected
While storms threaten parts of Munster, much of Ireland will enjoy sunshine and possibly record-breaking May temperatures this week

Wed, 14 May, 2025

Rainy Weather
Thunderstorm warning in place for two Munster counties
The warning is expected to be in effect until around 7pm this evening

Tue, 13 May, 2025

Winter weather Jan 25th 2025
More than 92,000 applications made for compensation after Storm Éowyn
Government humanitarian scheme sees unprecedented demand after Storm Éowyn left more than 768,000 properties without power

Fri, 09 May, 2025

Spring Weather March 2025
April was third-warmest on record since 1900 – Met Éireann
The warmest April on record was in 2011 which had an average temperature of 11.23C

Fri, 02 May, 2025

New all-time April temperature record set, Met Éireann says
New all-time April temperature record set, Met Éireann says
Met Éireann noted that this is only the second time in recorded history that temperatures in Ireland have surpassed 25C during the month of April

Thu, 01 May, 2025

Union proposes maximum working temperature and four days of ‘climate leave’
Union proposes maximum working temperature and four days of ‘climate leave’
The union says a maximum working temperature should be set depending on the type of work and the working environment

Mon, 28 Apr, 2025

High pressure to bring temperatures of 21C or 22C this week, Met Éireann says 
High pressure to bring temperatures of 21C or 22C this week, Met Éireann says 
Meanwhile, in the UK, temperatures of up to 29C are forecast for this week

Mon, 28 Apr, 2025

Spring weather April 15th 2025
Status orange and yellow rain warnings in place as 12 counties face flood risks and heavy rainfall
Status orange and yellow rain alerts remain in effect across multiple regions, with wet and unsettled conditions forecast through Easter weekend

Fri, 18 Apr, 2025

Yellow warnings extended as heavy rain set to drench Ireland over Easter weekend
Yellow warnings extended as heavy rain set to drench Ireland over Easter weekend
Nine counties face rain alerts with potential flooding as Met Éireann forecasts wet and unsettled weather for Good Friday

Thu, 17 Apr, 2025

Donal Hickey: Glorious weather — but will we be hit by the Scairbhín?
Donal Hickey: Glorious weather — but will we be hit by the Scairbhín?
The anglicised version of the phenomenon is 'scaraveen' and it has been known to strike between the last two weeks of April and the first two weeks of May

Thu, 17 Apr, 2025

Yellow weather warning issued for Cork and Kerry ahead of 'unsettled' spell
Yellow weather warning issued for Cork and Kerry ahead of 'unsettled' spell
Metrological commentator Alan O'Reilly of Carlow Weather reported sightings of snow in Wicklow and Wexford

Wed, 16 Apr, 2025

Emergency Services Stock
Reliance on electricity leaves Garda communications system vulnerable to extreme weather and terrorism
Gardaí and other emergency services, including the Ambulance Service, Coast Guard and Civil Defence, use the secure communications network TETRA which went down during Storm Éowyn

Wed, 16 Apr, 2025

Met Éireann issues status yellow rain warning for five counties 
Met Éireann issues status yellow rain warning for five counties 
Met Éireann issued the status yellow rain warning for Dublin, Louth, Meath, Wexford, and Wicklow

Tue, 15 Apr, 2025

Teenage girl with allergy blowing nose
Peak sneezin’ season — are more of us than ever affected by hay fever?
Ireland’s high overlap between asthma and hay fever hints at a sizeable population affected, even if precise numbers are elusive

Fri, 11 Apr, 2025

Temperatures to reach 21C as Ireland enjoys warm, sunny spell this week
Temperatures to reach 21C as Ireland enjoys warm, sunny spell this week
Met Éireann forecasts dry, settled weather until the weekend, with mist, fog, and light rain expected by Saturday

Wed, 09 Apr, 2025

Easter holiday survey
Mini heatwave? Week of sunny weather in store with temperatures hitting highs of 19C
According to Met Éireann, Monday is expected to be the warmest day of the year so far, with the remainder of the week due to be similarly warm

Mon, 07 Apr, 2025

A view of the Connacht GAA Air Dome after high winds from Storn Eowyn damaged the venue 24/1/2025
Storm Éowyn to cost over €240m in insurance claims
Brokers warn businesses that 'storm clustering' may leave them financially exposed

Mon, 07 Apr, 2025

Spring weather April 1st 2025
March 2025 was Ireland’s warmest in over a decade, Met Éireann confirms
Ireland saw its warmest March since 2012, with record-breaking temperatures, below-average rainfall, and abundant sunshine

Wed, 02 Apr, 2025

Temperatures to hit 19C on Friday ahead of 'sunny and very pleasant' weekend 
Temperatures to hit 19C on Friday ahead of 'sunny and very pleasant' weekend 
Is the weather finally making a turn for the better?

Wed, 02 Apr, 2025

Sunny spells in store this week as temperatures set to hit 19C
Sunny spells in store this week as temperatures set to hit 19C
High pressure system to keep conditions settled this week, giving way to 'plenty of sunshine'

Mon, 31 Mar, 2025

Uisce Éireann to purchase more generators for back-up power during severe weather events
Uisce Éireann to purchase more generators for back-up power during severe weather events
The utility was criticised for not being able to keep a number of water and sewerage systems operational during recent weather events

Sun, 30 Mar, 2025

Spring forward: Clock changes to be greeted with warmer weather this weekend
Spring forward: Clock changes to be greeted with warmer weather this weekend
Forecasters predict temperatures will reach highs of 16C over the coming days, with the weather turning milder

Fri, 28 Mar, 2025

Weekend washout: Met Éireann issues status yellow rain warning for Munster
Weekend washout: Met Éireann issues status yellow rain warning for Munster
The weather warning is also in place in Carlow, Galway, Kilkenny, Kerry and Wexford

Fri, 21 Mar, 2025

DENIS SCANNELL
Spring equinox to bring temperature highs of 18C ahead of weekend washout
Met Éireann says long spells of rain and low temperatures are expected this weekend

Thu, 20 Mar, 2025

Climate change in 2024 hits ‘irreversible’ levels as global temperatures break new records
Climate change in 2024 hits ‘irreversible’ levels as global temperatures break new records
Experts warn that Ireland’s critical infrastructure is vulnerable to the ever-increasing impacts of extreme weather events like the recent Storm Éowyn

Wed, 19 Mar, 2025

Winter weather Jan 25th 2025
Ireland’s infrastructure ‘unprepared’ for future Storm Éowyn-type events
Experts warn Ireland’s infrastructure is failing against extreme weather events and urge immediate government action to prevent future crises

Wed, 19 Mar, 2025

Sunny St Patrick's Day in store after bitter bank holiday weekend
Sunny St Patrick's Day in store after bitter bank holiday weekend
Ireland will bask in the sun on St Patrick's Day, but it may be worth packing a woolly jumper for any parade

Fri, 14 Mar, 2025

Farm Finance: What are the tax implications of felling damaged forests?
Farm Finance: What are the tax implications of felling damaged forests?
Forest owners will be pleased to know that insurance proceeds relating to the damage of forests can be exempted from income tax, writes rural accountant Kieran Coughlan

Thu, 13 Mar, 2025

Temperatures to drop to -3C as cold snap in store for next few days
Temperatures to drop to -3C as cold snap in store for next few days
Temperatures will drop to -3C this week, bringing frost, sleet, and hail as St. Patrick’s Day approaches

Wed, 12 Mar, 2025

Global sea ice hits record low as February becomes third-warmest on record
Global sea ice hits record low as February becomes third-warmest on record
Global sea ice hit an all-time low in February as Ireland recorded its 15th warmest winter since 1900

Thu, 06 Mar, 2025

LNG tanker is passing by Singapore Strait.
Ciarán Brennan: Government is letting bills mount up rather than deal with climate change
Ireland faces an eye-watering €26bn bill for missing EU climate targets but the Government is prioritising short-term economic growth over environmental protections

Thu, 06 Mar, 2025

AUSTRALIA-WEATHER-CYCLONE
Residents prepare as 'rare' Tropical Cyclone Alfred approaches Australian coast near Brisbane
Tropical Cyclone Alfred is forecast to cross the coast between the Queensland state capital Brisbane and the tourist city of Gold Coast to the south late on Thursday or early Friday

Wed, 05 Mar, 2025

The Gold Coast Prepares For The Arrival Of Tropical Cyclone Alfred
Tropical Cyclone Alfred is heading for Australia. Here's what you need to know 
People prepare for wild weather as meteorologists forecast Tropical Cyclone Alfred will hit Queensland later this week, with the state’s capital in its path

Wed, 05 Mar, 2025

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