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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

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

Mon, 09 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

Winter weather Feb 13th 2026
Temperatures to plunge to -4C as fresh rain and snow warnings issued
Heavy rain, sleet and icy conditions set to cause travel disruption across several counties this weekend

Fri, 13 Feb, 2026

Frozen rearview mirror and wiper of the car
Ice alert in place with Met Éireann forecasting frost, sleet and sub-zero temperatures
Met Éireann warns of icy roads and travel disruption as temperatures drop to -3C.

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

'Very cold' weather en route with temperatures to fall to lows of -3C
'Very cold' weather en route with temperatures to fall to lows of -3C
Brighter conditions and a 'brief cold snap' are expected before it turns unsettled again over the weekend

Tue, 10 Feb, 2026

Sustainability firm folds due to shift in climate policy
Sustainability firm folds due to shift in climate policy
Change By Degrees co-founder Tara Shine explains how its market all but vanished after the EU's omnibus measure scaled back key sustainability directives

Mon, 09 Feb, 2026

‘Mind-numbingly slow’: Why Midleton residents are still waiting for flood relief
‘Mind-numbingly slow’: Why Midleton residents are still waiting for flood relief
As Storm Chandra hits new areas, Midleton residents say years of delays show how badly flood responses can fail communities

Sat, 07 Feb, 2026

Winter weather Feb 6th 2026
River flooding still possible on Saturday as heavy rain continues
The NECG met on Friday and said that while weather warnings were to lift over the weekend, river flooding was still possible on Saturday

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

Winter weather Feb 5th 2026
Waterford roads sustained significant damage due to 'persistent and sustained' rainfall
The national forecaster said heavy rainfall on already saturated ground, combined with high river levels and high tides, can lead to flooding and disruption throughout the day

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

Why are Irish communities seeing more flooding and several 'one-in-100-year' floods?
Why are Irish communities seeing more flooding and several 'one-in-100-year' floods?
A one-in-100-year flood does not mean a flood that happens once a century. It means a flood with a 1% chance of occurring in any given year. Two such floods can occur in back-to-back years, or several can occur in a single decade

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

Orange warnings in place as Dáil descends into shouting match over flood defences
Orange warnings in place as Dáil descends into shouting match over flood defences
Sinn Féin deputy leader Pearse Doherty and Tánaiste Simon Harris chastised by Leas-Cheann Comhairle John McGuinness for repeated clashes during Leaders' Questions

Thu, 05 Feb, 2026

Winter weather Jan 27th 2026
'A very, very wet day': Status orange rain warnings for four counties in effect
A status orange rainfall warning kicked in for Waterford, Dublin, Wicklow, and Louth on Thursday and will stretch into Friday

Thu, 05 Feb, 2026

Wettest January recorded at Cork Airport since 2016
Wettest January recorded at Cork Airport since 2016
The lowest value of 90.5mm (87%) was recorded at Shannon Airport, while the highest of 237.7mm (230%) was found at Johnstown Castle 

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

Winter weather Jan 27th 2026
Orange rain warnings issued as flooding risk rises across south-east and east
Met Éireann says saturated ground, swollen rivers and high tides could trigger further flooding across eastern and southern counties

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

Taoiseach Micheal Martin visit to Wexford
'It has nowhere to go': More floods expected as heavy rain falls on saturated ground
Met Éireann warns saturated ground, swollen rivers and high tides could worsen flooding and disrupt travel nationwide

Tue, 03 Feb, 2026

Farm Gates submerged in a Flooded area after Rainstorm
Met Éireann to more accurately forecast flash floods with new weather radar system
Five new dual polarisation radar systems will help forecast intense rainfall, though public flood alert systems remain absent

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

Winter weather Jan 27th 2026
'Significant chance of further flooding' across Ireland in coming days, Tánaiste warns
Simon Harris: 'Despite a very sustained period of rain and flooding so far — particularly in the south-east and east of our country — it is highly likely that more is on the way'

Sun, 01 Feb, 2026

Bord Bia farmers protest
S Mick Clifford: Blaming Met Éireann for floods shows performative politics is all the rage
The blaming of Met Éireann for the floods by housing minister James Browne shows performative politics is all the rage these days, writes Mick Clifford

Sat, 31 Jan, 2026

Taoiseach 'concerned and worried' about further flooding in areas hit by Storm Chandra
Taoiseach 'concerned and worried' about further flooding in areas hit by Storm Chandra
The public has been warned to remain vigilant in the coming days, as the weather continues to remain unsettled

Sat, 31 Jan, 2026

Winter weather Jan 27th 2026
Irish Examiner view: Home insurance falls victim to Storm Chandra and climate change 
People in Cork still dealing with the fallout from Storm Babet look on with sympathy as residents in the east are battered by Storm Chandra

Sat, 31 Jan, 2026

Winter weather Jan 28th 2026
Fresh rain warning issued for seven counties as Met Éireann warns of further flooding
The alert will come into effect at 12pm on Friday for Carlow, Dublin, Kilkenny, Louth, Wexford, Wicklow and Waterford

Fri, 30 Jan, 2026

Storm Chandra: Housing minister accused of avoiding responsibility by blaming Met Éireann
Storm Chandra: Housing minister accused of avoiding responsibility by blaming Met Éireann
Mr Browne's Wexford constituency colleague, Labour's George Lawlor, said James Browne had blamed both Met Éireann and Wexford County Council, but had not taken responsibility

Thu, 29 Jan, 2026

Winter weather Jan 27th 2026
New yellow rain warnings issued as flooding risk persists after Storm Chandra
Met Éireann warns further heavy rain could worsen flooding, as unions renew calls for climate leave and travel disruption continues

Thu, 29 Jan, 2026

Winter weather Jan 27th 2026
Flood relief schemes to be treated as critical infrastructure under new laws
Fresh rain warning issued as housing minister hits out at Met Éireann

Wed, 28 Jan, 2026

Winter weather Jan 27th 2026
Storm Chandra clean-up begins as flooding risks persist nationwide
Flood-hit communities begin clean-up efforts as forecasters warn saturated ground and high river levels remain a serious risk

Wed, 28 Jan, 2026

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