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Midleton residents to hold second protest over council's slow installation of flood defences
Midleton residents to hold second protest over council's slow installation of flood defences
Some 600 houses and 300 businesses were damaged in the 2023 Storm Babet, forcing some businesses to close permanently, with damages estimated between €180m and €200m

Thu, 16 Oct, 2025

'Be Winter Ready' campaign to include advice on what to do in power, water, or phone stoppages
'Be Winter Ready' campaign to include advice on what to do in power, water, or phone stoppages
The Office of Emergency Planning said the campaign would also advise on what people might need to gather together to limit the impact of cuts to crucial services

Thu, 16 Oct, 2025

Met Éireann warns of weekend washout with heavy rain and thunder expected nationwide
Met Éireann warns of weekend washout with heavy rain and thunder expected nationwide
Met Éireann warns of a wet and thundery weekend, with heavy rain, flooding, and cooler conditions expected nationwide

Thu, 16 Oct, 2025

Couple marry on flooded Cork island as Storm Amy turns dream wedding into ‘biblical’ adventure
Couple marry on flooded Cork island as Storm Amy turns dream wedding into ‘biblical’ adventure
Elisabeth Villa and Anthony McSweeney refuse to let Storm Amy ruin their Gougane Barra wedding as floods engulf the island

Tue, 07 Oct, 2025

Budget 2026: The music won't stop like it did after the crash — but the tempo has changed
Budget 2026: The music won't stop like it did after the crash — but the tempo has changed
Tuesday's budget will be nowhere near the horror witnessed by the 'bailout babies' in 2008 and 2009 but it will be far more moderate than last year's election budget

Sun, 05 Oct, 2025

Paula Hynes: Rivers running free as Storm Amy hits 
Paula Hynes: Rivers running free as Storm Amy hits 
It was a miserable 48 hours as the rain returned with a bang during storm Amy

Sun, 05 Oct, 2025

Man who died in Donegal weather-related incident named locally
Man who died in Donegal weather-related incident named locally
It is believed he may have fallen from a height during severe weather conditions

Sat, 04 Oct, 2025

Storm Amy: Man, 40s, dies in 'weather-related incident' in Donegal
Storm Amy: Man, 40s, dies in 'weather-related incident' in Donegal
Incident happened at a domestic residence in Letterkenny at around 4.15 pm.

Fri, 03 Oct, 2025

Storm Amy: 107mm of rain falls on Glengarriff as fresh orange and yellow weather warnings issued
Storm Amy: 107mm of rain falls on Glengarriff as fresh orange and yellow weather warnings issued
Met Éireann warns of widespread heavy rain, flooding risk, and gale-force winds as Storm Amy approaches Ireland 

Thu, 02 Oct, 2025

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Forecasters monitoring as Humberto remnants could bring stormy weather to west coast and Munster
Forecasters warn Ireland could face heavy rain and strong winds from ex-Hurricane Humberto, with Munster and the west worst affected

Tue, 30 Sep, 2025

Winter weather Jan 26th 2025
Climate council criticises Government for not learning lessons in storm response
The report expressed its disappointment that a cross-government review of the response to Storm Éowyn remains unpublished

Tue, 30 Sep, 2025

Hurricane Gabrielle won't impact Ireland as country set for 'crisp spells' of sunshine
Hurricane Gabrielle won't impact Ireland as country set for 'crisp spells' of sunshine
Met Éireann said the hurricane is not expected to directly impact Ireland as it is expected to track further south towards Iberia

Tue, 23 Sep, 2025

Midleton residents to protest over slow rollout of flood defences after Storm Babet devastation
Midleton residents to protest over slow rollout of flood defences after Storm Babet devastation
Midleton residents will protest delays in flood protection works, warning progress is too slow as storm season approaches again

Sun, 21 Sep, 2025

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

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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

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