Met Éireann forecaster Matthew Martin says the best of the sunshine is expected in the south

The record could be broken again over the next couple of days

World Meteorological Organisation congress saw 193 countries agree to coordinate monitoring of emissions, the main driver of global warming

The world is "hurtling headlong into a catastrophe" after new forecasts said that it is almost certain for new record temperatures to be recorded in the next five years and for temperatures to regularly eclipse the crucial 1. 5C mark by 2027.

The world is almost certain to experience new record temperatures in the next five years, and temperatures are likely to rise by more than 1.5C above pre-industrial levels, scientists have warned

The summer weather will continue to elude us next week as temperatures will remain around the mid-teens

Forecaster said to expect spot flooding and hazardous travelling conditions

The national forecaster is predicting localised thunderstorms and lightning with heavy downpours

The weather station at Cork Airport saw the fewest hours of sunshine in the whole country for the month of April. Only 108. 5 hours of sun were recorded by Met Éireann — an average of just 3. 62 per day.

There will be plenty of warm weather for the May bank holiday weekend, but there will also be lots of showers 

Country is biggest exporter of olive oil and drought has driven up prices

Saturday will start with patchy rain or drizzle but sunny spells will break through later on in the day

Thursday and Friday look set to be the warmest days of the week, with temperatures of up to 18C forecast

Met Éireann's Keith Lambkin, said its research will "assist a variety of sectors, allowing planners and policy-makers to make decisions now that will help protect against climate and weather risks in the future"

Europe seeing an upward trend in the number of summer days, with significant 'heat stress' for humans and animals, scientists warn

High pressure is set to dominate Irish weather for the coming weeks, bringing with it mostly dry and settled conditions

Thousands of homes and businesses in Munster, Galway, Wexford, Sligo and Kilkenny will not see their electricity return until 6pm on Wednesday evening

The marine warning, a status orange storm warning, will see west to northwest winds reach storm force 10 at times

A status orange storm marine warning is in place from overnight on Tuesday — with Met Éireann now predicting that some parts of the island could see wintry showers

Good Friday looks set to be the best day in terms of weather this Bank Holiday weekend. 

Date from the March Climate Statement, which is to be released in full on Tuesday, found an average of 173.3mm of rain recorded

Environment and Transport Minister Eamon Ryan has been appointed as a co-chair to the International Energy Agency's (IEA) meeting of global ministers next year.

Barrack St was closed to traffic after the stormy conditions caused notable damage to houses along the footpath

The weather is set to take a major turn for the worse over the next few days

Met Éireann has warned of some heavy showers, with a "chance of thunderstorms", with daytime temperatures of 11C to 14C

The national forecaster has warned of hazardous road conditions and slippery paths

Met Éireann has warned of travel disruption, hazardous road conditions and poor visibility in places

Snow was reported in a swathe across the southern half of the country, from Ballylynan, Co Laois to parts of North Kerry.

Met Éireann said temperatures on Wednesday night will drop to lows of -2C, with accumulations of snow in many areas, along with icy conditions

Met Éireann has issued two status yellow ice warnings for Cork, Kerry and eight other counties, with 'patchy sleet or snow' expected overnight

European wholesale gas prices fell by 3. 5% as huge storage levels across the continent boosted confidence for supplies despite the onset of a testing cold snap this week.  Continental European prices fell 3.

Road users are encouraged to check local traffic and weather conditions before undertaking any journeys.

Monday night will see temperatures drop as low as -4C in parts, 'leading to widespread sharp frost and possible icy stretches'

World Meteorological Organisation suggests El Niño will more than likely be back by August

"If the predictions are correct, then we expect tonight to be the big event, last night was just the prequel, the calm before the storm"

Those thinking there might be a return of the dreaded ‘Beast from the East’ may be pleased to hear weather experts say there is no storm predicted to hit the country in the immediate future.

Some shoppers are contrasting shortages in the UK with full shelves elsewhere in Europe, raising the question of whether Brexit has a role to play in the lack of availability

A shortage of fruit and vegetables on supermarket shelves has been described as a "wake-up call" on the impact of climate change on Ireland's food security.

The OPW was warned multiple times that a crane installed at the Skellig Islands might be washed away in the event of severe weather.

Educating the public on the credible and easily understood facts of climate change are necessary to induce voluntary behavioural changes

Irish weather experts and forecasters have been put on high alert for the possibility of snow in the next few weeks, thanks to models showing an increased likelihood of a Sudden Stratospheric Warming (SSW).

'Human fingerprints are all over this — we influence the when, the where, and the why', the study's lead author said

Tips on staying upright during this cold snap and slippery season

New survey shows 'high levels' of awareness and worry about climate change in all counties