Irish summers could reach extreme highs of more than 35C by the end of this century, a report on climate change from Met Éireann has claimed.

More than 70,000 passengers face travel chaos as striking bus drivers ground the Bus Eireann fleet for a second day.

Ireland has experienced its worst summer in 26 years, according to Met Eireann.

ALL THIS talk of getting a good summer because the frog-spawn is early or the dolphins are staying north makes Gerald Fleming a bit impatient.

Met Eireann is warning that temperatures will drop to as cold as -2C tonight.

Met Eireann is forecasting temperatures as low as minus 4C overnight.

Met Éireann is predicting very settled weather throughout the forthcoming festive season.

Met Eireann has issued a severe weather warning, with winds of up to 75mph forecast for Ulster, Connacht and north Leinster this afternoon.

Met Eireann has warned of further stormy conditions across the country tomorrow, with winds of up to 80mph forecast for parts of Connacht and Ulster.

Met Eireann has predicted sunny weather this Easter bank holiday weekend.

Met Eireann has forecast further heavy rain and strong winds for today, with a fresh danger of flooding in many areas.

Met Eireann has predicted that this weekend will be the hottest of the year so far, with temperatures due to surpass 26C in some places.