Israel may be wrong in many of its policies, especially in colonising the West Bank, but we are hypocrites, writes Gerard Howlin

There is a nationwide warning for snow and freezing temperatures over the next 24 hours.

Met Éireann has issued a "status orange" thunderstorm warning for many areas of the country tonight and tomorrow.

Bring a brolly. That’s the advice from Met Éireann which forecasts unsettled weather over this bank holiday weekend, although there should also be some sunshine about. Pack some sun protection too as temperatures are likely to hit the low 20s in some parts of the country.

Met Éireann has issued a series of weather warnings with strong winds forecast to hit the country this afternoon, particularly affecting the west and north-west.

Storm forecasters have predicted that tornadoes may hit Ireland today.

Met Éireann has issued a rainfall warning for Munster, Connacht and west Ulster.

The ESB has said power has been restored to all households affected by the stormy weather this week.

THE decision to “park” the N2/A5 road project proves “partitionism” and “I’m all right Jack” ignorance still thrives in Ireland. In this one move we have stepped back 20 years — which is stunning “progress” at any level of measurement.

IT is disturbing to think that, although we enjoy relative peace these days, dozens of terrorist attacks are being planned in Ireland at any one time.

Motorists were today warned to take extreme caution on the roads with snow expected across much of the country.

Up to 7,000 homes across Ireland were still without power today as storms caused widespread damage and claimed the life of a woman whose car was hit by a falling tree.

Motorists are being warned to take extra care on the country's roads today after Met Éireann issued a severe weather alert.

ROAD users should be extra vigilant this weekend with gale force winds and heavy rain forecast to sweep across the country, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has warned.

Motorists have been advised to exercise extreme caution tomorrow after a severe weather warning was issued by Met Éireann, predicting high winds and extensive rainfall.

HEALTH Minister Mary Harney yesterday signed an all-Ireland agreement designed to improve North/South cooperation in the fight against cancer.

An all-Ireland agreement designed to prevent more forms of cancer was signed today.