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Bright days ahead but sunshine may be patchier by weekend 
Bright days ahead but sunshine may be patchier by weekend 
Temperatures are set to reach 19 degrees in places this week

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

Temperatures to hit 20C as dry and sunny spell continues into next week
Temperatures to hit 20C as dry and sunny spell continues into next week
Warm, largely dry conditions will dominate the coming days, with sunny spells and mild temperatures forecast nationwide

Fri, 24 Apr, 2026

Temperatures to hit 20C this weekend with sunshine and scattered showers
Temperatures to hit 20C this weekend with sunshine and scattered showers
A mix of sunshine, warm temperatures and occasional heavy showers is forecast, with highs reaching 20C in places

Thu, 23 Apr, 2026

Pond in Mazidagi dried up due to drought and extreme heat
Extreme heat and drought threatening world's food systems
Rising temperatures and water shortages put livestock at risk from organ failure and cardiovascular shock, while crop yields begin to decline above 30C

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

Abstract Weather Concept - Sun In Serene Sky With Flare Effect
Donal Hickey: April a capricious month as we move from showers to flowers
People in medieval times depended on weather lore for their forecasts with many people in rural Ireland still mindful of the old proverbs

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

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

Fri, 17 Apr, 2026

Extreme winters and summer droughts as Atlantic current system collapse more likely
Extreme winters and summer droughts as Atlantic current system collapse more likely
The critical Atlantic current system appears significantly more likely to collapse than previously thought after new research found that climate models predicting the biggest slowdown are the most realistic.

Wed, 15 Apr, 2026

Met Éireann warns of hail, thunder and flooding risk across Munster region
Met Éireann warns of hail, thunder and flooding risk across Munster region
The weather will become more settled through the weekend

Wed, 15 Apr, 2026

Winter weather Dec 9th 2025
Yellow thunderstorm warning issued for Cork, Kerry and Waterford
The yellow alert has been in place since noon until 7pm

Sat, 11 Apr, 2026

Met Éireann issues fresh weather warnings for Cork and Kerry ahead of blustery weekend 
Met Éireann issues fresh weather warnings for Cork and Kerry ahead of blustery weekend 
The two counties will be under a status yellow wind and rain warning from midday on Saturday until 8pm that evening

Fri, 10 Apr, 2026

Weekend washout: Rain warning in effect for Cork and Kerry 
Weekend washout: Rain warning in effect for Cork and Kerry 
Cork, Kerry, Waterford, Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, and Sligo will all be under a status yellow weather warning on Friday 

Fri, 10 Apr, 2026

Latest: Storm Dave grounds flights as powerful winds continue to lash Ireland
Latest: Storm Dave grounds flights as powerful winds continue to lash Ireland
Severe gusts, coastal gales and travel disruption expected as Storm Dave becomes the fourth named storm of the season

Sat, 04 Apr, 2026

Storm Dave: Met Éireann extends nationwide wind warning as passengers brace for disruption
Storm Dave: Met Éireann extends nationwide wind warning as passengers brace for disruption
Southerly winds turning westerly are expected to bring strong gusts and coastal disruption across Ireland this weekend

Fri, 03 Apr, 2026

Taoiseach Micheal Martin visit to Wexford
The climate change warnings are getting louder — are we just refusing to listen?
A new report highlights worsening extreme weather and warns Ireland must urgently shift from reaction to long-term climate planning

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

Met Éireann warns of stormy Easter weekend as nationwide weather advisory issued
Met Éireann warns of stormy Easter weekend as nationwide weather advisory issued
The forecaster said the weather will be 'unsettled and mixed over Easter with a mobile Atlantic flow affecting Ireland'

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

Wet and windy weather in store for long weekend
Wet and windy weather in store for long weekend
The Easter bunny may need a winter coat

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

Winter weather Jan 25th 2025
€95m in Storm Éowyn-related costs shows climate action urgency 'has never been clearer'
ESB chair Terence O’Rourke said the Government’s investment of €1.5bn will help support the delivery of more than €13bn of capital investment between 2026 and 2030

Sun, 29 Mar, 2026

When are the clocks going forward?
When are the clocks going forward?
Brighter days are coming 

Sat, 28 Mar, 2026

High winds cause fallen trees and disruption across Cork and Limerick overnight
High winds cause fallen trees and disruption across Cork and Limerick overnight
Council crews respond to fallen trees and hazardous conditions as blustery weather continues across the region

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026

Yellow warning for wind for Kerry, Limerick and three other counties
Yellow warning for wind for Kerry, Limerick and three other counties
Met Éireann said that while wet weather is set to come in mid-week, average temperatures are likely to stay between 7C and 13C

Mon, 23 Mar, 2026

Thermometer Sun high Degres. Hot summer day. High Summer temperatures
US heatwave would have been 'virtually impossible' if not for climate crisis, say scientists
Millions of Americans from the Pacific coast to the Rockies baked under unseasonably warm and even dangerous temperatures up to 17C above average for the time of year

Fri, 20 Mar, 2026

Sunny background, blue sky with white clouds and bright sun
Here comes the sun: Temperatures to climb across country
High pressure is set to dominate this week, bringing some of the best weather before it takes a turn on Sunday

Thu, 19 Mar, 2026

OPW 'behind schedule’ in implementing flood action plans
OPW 'behind schedule’ in implementing flood action plans
Oireachtas committee will hear of delays despite Ireland already being impacted by climate-change-induced flooding

Wed, 18 Mar, 2026

Met Éireann warns travel disruption expected as yellow wind, rain and snow warnings issued
Met Éireann warns travel disruption expected as yellow wind, rain and snow warnings issued
Flights diverted and travel disruption expected as strong winds, heavy rain and wintry showers sweep across Ireland

Thu, 12 Mar, 2026

Winter weather Feb 18th 2026
Met Éireann issues status yellow wind and rain warnings
Met Éireann has issued the wind warning from midnight until 6pm on Thursday, and has forecast strong and gusty south-westerly winds

Wed, 11 Mar, 2026

Electric fence on farm land at sunset.
Kieran Coughlan: 12 low-cost and simple fixes for a smoother spring on the farm
Sometimes the smallest changes can make the biggest difference, says rural accountant and dairy farmer Kieran Coughlan

Wed, 11 Mar, 2026

Yellow warning for wind for three counties amid 'wintry hazards' forecast 
Yellow warning for wind for three counties amid 'wintry hazards' forecast 
It's going to get chilly towards the end of the week

Tue, 10 Mar, 2026

Rain alert issued for six counties as Met Éireann warns of flooding risk
Rain alert issued for six counties as Met Éireann warns of flooding risk
Blustery rain, possible spot flooding and hazardous travel conditions expected as weather warning takes effect in six counties

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

dirty double wheels of agriculture tractor on dirt road at sunny summer day with green field in the background
Is there any truth in the weather lore around the month of March?
One common belief amongst previous generations was that if March was preceded by dry weather, the month itself would be wet

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

More rain on the way as Met Éireann issues fresh warnings for Cork and nine other counties 
More rain on the way as Met Éireann issues fresh weather warnings
Status yellow rain warnings will impact Cork, Kerry, Waterford, Galway, and Mayo on Sunday 

Sun, 01 Mar, 2026

Driving in the rain
Yellow rain warning issued for three counties amid flood risk
Met Éireann warns of heavy rain, spot flooding and gale-force winds across parts of Ireland this weekend

Sat, 28 Feb, 2026

Heavy rain and flooding risk before brighter spring weather arrives
Heavy rain and flooding risk before brighter spring weather arrives
Met Éireann warns of heavy rain and spot flooding before drier, sunnier conditions return next week

Fri, 27 Feb, 2026

Winter weather Jan 26th 2025
Lack of urgency identified in preparing for weather crises
A recent survey found that one-fifth of EU homes do not have any household measures to protect against extreme weather

Thu, 26 Feb, 2026

Met Éireann rules out Storm Dave impacts but heavy rain and strong winds forecast
Met Éireann rules out Storm Dave impacts but heavy rain and strong winds forecast
Forecaster says no Storm Dave threat yet but warns of heavy rain and strong winds from Thursday

Wed, 25 Feb, 2026

Winter weather Jan 26th 2025
Households' response to storms leading to 'worse environmental outcomes'
The National Economic and Social Council said the major shift needed in energy to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions is leading to missed opportunities

Fri, 20 Feb, 2026

Giant waves and violent storm jumping over the pier in the seaside town of Tramore, Waterford, Ireland. horizontal format
Warning that 'flooding is a risk across the country'
The forecasting agency said there is a risk of flooding, poor visibility and difficult travelling conditions in affected areas.

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

Flood warning in place for eight counties 
Entire country at risk of flooding, emergency management body warns
Emergency officials warn saturated ground and rising rivers leave every county vulnerable as heavy rain moves in

Tue, 17 Feb, 2026

More wind and rain due as Met Éireann issues fresh weather warnings 
More wind and rain due as Met Éireann issues fresh weather warnings 
Flooding, poor visibility, and difficult travel conditions are expected

Tue, 17 Feb, 2026

More rain on the way as Met Éireann issues fresh warnings for Cork and nine other counties 
More rain on the way as Met Éireann issues fresh warnings for Cork and nine other counties 
The forecaster has issued a rain warning for Cork, Waterford, Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford, Wicklow, and Dublin from 11pm on Tuesday for a 24-hour period.

Mon, 16 Feb, 2026

'It is so dull it is depressing me': Complaints to Met Éireann revealed
'It is so dull it is depressing me': Complaints to Met Éireann revealed
The national meteorological service said it had received dozens of complaints in 2025.

Sun, 15 Feb, 2026

Driving in the rain
Yellow rain and snow warning in place for eight counties as temperatures drop to -4C overnight
Though a nationwide status yellow low temperature/ice warning which had been in place since Friday night has now lifted, conditions will remain quite cold until early next week. 

Sat, 14 Feb, 2026

Joanna Donnelly: Focus for forecasters is on how to communicate uncertainty
Joanna Donnelly: Focus for forecasters is on how to communicate uncertainty
Limitations in how far we can predict the weather, and how accurately we can describe the future changed climate, has been limited by chaos at the starting point or description of the boundary conditions

Sat, 14 Feb, 2026

Storage of manure
Farmers' concerns mount over slurry storage as wet weather continues
With the prolonged bad weather, farmers' concerns surrounding slurry storage are beginning to increase as the 2026 spring calving season gets underway.

Fri, 13 Feb, 2026

Blackpool residents fear of flood risk after culled trees left along riverbank
Blackpool residents fear of flood risk after culled trees left along riverbank
Tonnes of timber 'ready to flow down the river'

Fri, 13 Feb, 2026

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