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Status yellow warning issued for Cork ahead of washout weekend
Status yellow warning issued for Cork ahead of washout weekend
Met Éireann has issued back-to-back rain warnings, warning of heavy downpours, poor visibility, and potential flooding

Thu, 18 Sep, 2025

Blustery rain and spot flooding expected as yellow alert issued for Cork and Kerry
Blustery rain and spot flooding expected as yellow alert issued for Cork and Kerry
Met Éireann forecasts heavy rain, gusty winds, and localised flooding across the Southwest, with unsettled conditions continuing

Tue, 16 Sep, 2025

Met Éireann issues status yellow rain warning for Cork and four other counties 
Met Éireann issues status yellow rain warning for Cork and four other counties 
The warning will be in effect from 6pm on Tuesday until 3am on Wednesday

Mon, 15 Sep, 2025

PORTUGAL-WEATHER-CLIMATE-WILDFIRE
Europe’s summer of extreme weather caused €43bn of short-term losses, analysis finds
Greatest damage from heat, drought and flooding done in Cyprus, Greece, Malta and Bulgaria

Mon, 15 Sep, 2025

The weather for the Ploughing: Brown boots or wellies?
The weather for the Ploughing: Brown boots or wellies?
Your weather forecast ahead of the biggest culchie event of the year: The Ploughing Championships 2025

Mon, 15 Sep, 2025

Met Éireann issues warnings for seven counties with 'strong and gusty' winds expected 
Met Éireann issues warnings for seven counties with 'strong and gusty' winds expected 
This week will be an unsettled one with strong winds and spells of heavy rain and showers due

Sun, 14 Sep, 2025

Thunderstorms and hail forecast for Munster as autumn weather takes hold
Thunderstorms and hail forecast for Munster as autumn weather takes hold
Met Éireann forecasts cooler days, scattered thunderstorms, and overnight lows of 5C as unsettled weather marks the end of summer

Fri, 12 Sep, 2025

Tottenham Hotspur v Liverpool FC - Premier League
Fifa World Cup 2026 venues could become unplayable due to climate change
‘Pitches in Peril’ report found that 10 of the 16 north American venues are at very high risk of extreme heat stress conditions

Tue, 09 Sep, 2025

Summer 2025 confirmed as Ireland’s hottest on record, says Met Éireann
Summer 2025 confirmed as Ireland’s hottest on record, says Met Éireann
Met Éireann confirms summer 2025 as Ireland’s hottest on record, with experts warning climate change is driving new extremes

Wed, 03 Sep, 2025

Be Winter Ready Briefing
Met Éireann reveals 2025/26 storm names including Irish favourites and tributes
Met Éireann has revealed the 2025/26 storm names, shaped by thousands of Irish public suggestions honouring people, history, and pets

Mon, 01 Sep, 2025

Electric Picnic weather: 'Ponchos and wellies could certainly come in handy' with rain forecast
Electric Picnic weather: 'Ponchos and wellies could certainly come in handy' with rain forecast
Meteorologist Ailís Hankinson said: 'For those heading along to the Electric Picnic in Stradbally this weekend, the ponchos and wellies could certainly come in handy'

Fri, 29 Aug, 2025

Met Éireann issues rain warning as six counties face 'significant rainfall' 
Met Éireann issues rain warning as six counties face 'significant rainfall' 
The warning for Clare, Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, and Sligo will be in place from 6pm Wednesday until 6pm Thursday

Wed, 27 Aug, 2025

Electric Picnic weather: Sunny spells due but there is potential for 'significant rainfall' 
Electric Picnic weather: Sunny spells due but there is potential for 'significant rainfall' 
Conditions for the Stradbally festival look set to be somewhat cooler and wetter than in recent days

Wed, 27 Aug, 2025

'I was nervous. My kids were really, really scared': Towering dust storm darkens skies in US
'I was nervous. My kids were really, really scared': Towering dust storm darkens skies in US
Bernae Boykin Hitesman was driving her son and daughter, aged 9 and 11, home from school when the storm, known as a haboob, arrived late on Monday afternoon

Tue, 26 Aug, 2025

River Blackwater disaster: 'I have seen fish infections before but nothing like this'
River Blackwater disaster: 'I have seen fish infections before but nothing like this'
Anglers describe heartbreak, fear and frustration as a mass fish kill devastates the River Blackwater and threatens its future

Wed, 20 Aug, 2025

Met Éireann grants €2.8m to six university projects for flood and climate research
Met Éireann grants €2.8m to six university projects for flood and climate research
The projects in the Met Éireann Research Call 2024 will study climate change, extreme weather events and environmental sustainability

Tue, 19 Aug, 2025

Hurricane Erin: Ireland to avoid worst of storm as US east coast braces
Hurricane Erin: Ireland to avoid worst of storm as US east coast braces
Forecasters say Hurricane Erin is unlikely to hit Ireland directly, though remnants could bring unsettled weather later this week

Mon, 18 Aug, 2025

Summer weather July 24th 2019
Yellow thunderstorm warning for Cork, Kerry, and Limerick
Met Éireann has warned of possible lightning damage, power outages, and localised flooding

Sun, 17 Aug, 2025

Rainy Weather
Met Éireann warns of flooding and lightning risk in Cork and Kerry
Met Éireann warns of thunderstorms, possible flooding, and lightning in Cork and Kerry

Sat, 16 Aug, 2025

Irish forest, Muckross Lake, Kilarney
Status orange forest fire warning issued for this weekend
Daytime temperatures climbed as high as 27C earlier this week, and highs of this value are forecast for the weekend

Fri, 15 Aug, 2025

Late-summer heatwave brings sunshine and storms as 160,000 head to Oasis gigs
Late-summer heatwave brings sunshine and storms as 160,000 head to Oasis gigs
High pressure keeps us warm and humid this weekend, with sunshine, occasional thundery showers, and perfect weather for outdoor events

Fri, 15 Aug, 2025

Thunderstorm warning for three Munster counties as temperatures set to hit 27C
Thunderstorm warning for three Munster counties as temperatures set to hit 27C
More generally, the forecaster says Wednesday will be 'warm or very warm and humid' with sunny spells

Wed, 13 Aug, 2025

Fish kill probe as 1,000 brown trout wiped out in River Blackwater
Fish kill probe as 1,000 brown trout wiped out in River Blackwater
The impacted area is an 8km stretch of the river between Mallow and Roskeen Bridge in Lombardstown Co Cork

Tue, 12 Aug, 2025

Met Éireann warns of possible lightning damage as thunderstorm alert issued for Clare, Kerry, and Limerick
Met Éireann warns of possible lightning damage as thunderstorm alert issued for Clare, Kerry, and Limerick
Warm, humid conditions are set to continue, with the hottest day expected Tuesday and potential thunderstorms later in the week

Tue, 12 Aug, 2025

thunderstorm with lightning strikes over Colwell and Totland Bay looking towards the Needles, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
Met Éireann forecasts highs of 26C this week with risk of midweek thunderstorms
Warm, humid conditions to dominate across Ireland, with sunny spells and scattered showers before possible thunderstorms on Wednesday

Mon, 11 Aug, 2025

France Weather
Dozen regions placed on red alert as France is hit by heatwave
A blistering heatwave gripped south-west France on Monday, sending temperatures soaring to 43C in parts of the Charente and Aude.

Mon, 11 Aug, 2025

Tropical Storm Dexter to bring 'warmer and more humid conditions' to Ireland
Tropical Storm Dexter to bring 'warmer and more humid conditions' to Ireland
Storm Dexter was first spotted last Sunday evening, located about 300 miles west-northwest of Bermuda

Fri, 08 Aug, 2025

A branch office of FBD Insurance, Baggot Street, Dublin, Ireland.
FBD profits fall on storm claims
FBD reported a profit before tax of €17m for the first half of the year as insurance revenue rose by 11% to €235m. However, this profit is a decrease from €32. 3m in the first half of 2024, largely due to the increased claims from the weather aevents.

Fri, 08 Aug, 2025

Water stock
West Cork holiday spots hit by water restrictions
Uisce Éireann is restricting night-time supplies to Lisheens, Baltimore, Sherkin Island, Ballydehob, Schull, and Heir Island

Thu, 07 Aug, 2025

Greece Wildfires
July cooler than 2023 record but 'catastrophic' effects of climate change still evident, experts warn
Copernicus Climate Change Service said we 'continued to witness the effects of a warming world in events such as extreme heat and catastrophic floods in July'

Thu, 07 Aug, 2025

Storm Floris: Strong winds and rain due as Met Éireann issues multiple weather warnings
Storm Floris: Thousands without power with yellow warnings still in place 
Status yellow wind and rain warnings have been issued for Cavan, Donegal, Monaghan, Leitrim, Clare, Galway, Mayo, and Sligo

Mon, 04 Aug, 2025

Storm Floris: Strong winds and rain due as Met Éireann issues multiple weather warnings
Storm Floris: Strong winds and rain due as Met Éireann issues multiple weather warnings
The warnings are in effect from the early hours of Monday morning

Sun, 03 Aug, 2025

Storm Floris to bring wet, windy end to otherwise mild August bank holiday weekend
Storm Floris to bring wet, windy end to otherwise mild August bank holiday weekend
All Together Now festivalgoers can expect dry, warm conditions before stormy weather hits on Monday.

Fri, 01 Aug, 2025

Mixed weekend ahead with sunshine, scattered showers, and average late-July temperatures
Mixed weekend ahead with sunshine, scattered showers, and average late-July temperatures
Dry spells and sunshine are forecast across most of the country, but expect occasional heavy showers through the weekend

Fri, 25 Jul, 2025

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Iranians asked to limit water use as temperatures hit 50C
Public holiday announced in Tehran as part of effort to conserve water and electricity

Tue, 22 Jul, 2025

Flood alert as orange and yellow weather warnings issued across Ireland
Flood alert as orange and yellow weather warnings issued across Ireland
Met Éireann and the UK Met Office have issued rain warnings for a total of seven counties across the island of Ireland

Sun, 20 Jul, 2025

thunderstorm with lightning strikes over Colwell and Totland Bay looking towards the Needles, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
Status yellow rain warning issued for Cork and Kerry as weekend brings risk of thunderstorms
Met Éireann warns of difficult travel conditions, poor visibility, and spot flooding across Munster and beyond

Fri, 18 Jul, 2025

Outside of Croke Park Stadium
Thundery showers forecast for All-Ireland final as fans warned to prepare for wet weekend
Met Éireann warns of rain, hail, and possible lightning in Dublin and other counties during Sunday’s big game

Wed, 16 Jul, 2025

St Swithin's Day: Could it rain for the next 40 days? Here's what we know
St Swithin's Day: Could it rain for the next 40 days? Here's what we know
July 15 is St Swithin's day and according to an old legend, it could determine the weather for the rest of the summer

Tue, 15 Jul, 2025

Waves on female skin
Too much sun exposure over the weekend? Here are five ways to soothe sore sunburns
Nothing calls for aloe vera quite like an Irish heatwave

Mon, 14 Jul, 2025

thunderstorm with lightning strikes over Colwell and Totland Bay looking towards the Needles, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
Thunderstorm warnings for 14 counties as heatwave comes to an end
Met Éireann forecasts heavy rain, thunderstorms, and possible flooding from Monday evening through Tuesday in western counties

Mon, 14 Jul, 2025

Public urged to stay away from some popular Cork beaches due to lack of 'safe access'
Public urged to stay away from some popular Cork beaches due to lack of 'safe access'
In West Cork, car parks at Warren Beach near Rosscarbery and Inchydoney Beach near Clonakilty were full by Saturday afternoon

Sat, 12 Jul, 2025

Booker prize 2023
Irish Examiner view: Knowing what is literally the truth
The West Cork Literary Festival is a haven of peace, good manners, and inherent intelligence

Sat, 12 Jul, 2025

Elaine Loughlin: Our roads are melting, so why are our politicians so quiet on climate change?
Elaine Loughlin: Our roads are melting, so why are our politicians so quiet on climate change?
Midleton residents are already warning of delays to flood barriers, while melting roads in Cork have caused consternation. So why is climate change so far down the Dáil's agenda?

Sat, 12 Jul, 2025

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