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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

Winter weather Jan 27th 2026
Thousands without electricity as Storm Chandra brings flooding and travel disruption
Crews work through the night as saturated ground, power outages and transport disruption continue following heavy rain and strong winds

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

Call for emergency co-ordinators to have adequate records of people with disabilities ahead of storms
Call for emergency co-ordinators to have adequate records of people with disabilities ahead of storms
The Oireachtas climate committee's series of proposals were issued as the country was battered by Storm Chandra

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

Winter weather Jan 26th 2025
Watch: Flooding in Dublin causes chaos as Storm Chandra hits
In Dublin's Dodder Rd, flooding caused cars to be abandoned

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

Minister for State to meet Cork County Council over flood insurance
Minister for State to meet Cork County Council over flood insurance
County Mayor welcomes planned meeting with Robert Troy in bid to ensure those at risk of flooding can get insurance cover

Mon, 26 Jan, 2026

ieExplains: Why do storms get names and how are they picked?
ieExplains: Why do storms get names and how are they picked?
Here is everything you need to know about why storms are named, how a name is chosen, and who we share names with

Mon, 26 Jan, 2026

An ill wind: How Storm Éowyn uncovered ancient Irish burial sites after 1,300 years
An ill wind: How Storm Éowyn uncovered ancient Irish burial sites after 1,300 years
Storm-damaged trees at Lemanaghan bog expose early medieval burials, shedding new light on St Manchán’s monastery

Mon, 26 Jan, 2026

US winter storm leaves seven people dead as more than 1 million lose power
US winter storm leaves seven people dead as more than 1 million lose power
Snow, sleet and perilously cold temperatures sweep eastern two-thirds of country as thousands of flights grounded

Mon, 26 Jan, 2026

Cork students stuck in New York amid flight chaos due to snow storms
Cork students stuck in New York amid flight chaos due to snow storms
Millions of people have been impacted by grounded flights, disrupted public transport, power outages, and below freezing temperatures.

Sun, 25 Jan, 2026

Met Éireann warns of 'localised flooding' as yellow warning in place for three counties
Met Éireann warns of 'localised flooding' as yellow warning in place for three counties
A Status Yellow warning for rain has been issued for three counties, with Met Éireann saying that heavy downpours may lead to flooding.

Sun, 25 Jan, 2026

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Irish Examiner view: No force, all farce from Trump in Davos
His speech was characteristic, blending bluster and criticism with threats — some veiled, some overt

Thu, 22 Jan, 2026

Collisions and flooding fears as heavy rain batters Cork and Munster
Collisions and flooding fears as heavy rain batters Cork and Munster
Multiple road collisions and flooding risks hit Cork as heavy rain spreads across Munster and south Leinster

Wed, 21 Jan, 2026

Northern lights: Cork gets to see spectacular aurora borealis
Northern lights: Cork gets to see spectacular aurora borealis
Skywatchers across Cork and beyond were treated to a rare aurora display, with Met Éireann explaining the vivid colours

Tue, 20 Jan, 2026

Blustery day ahead: Met Éireann issues wind warning for three counties
Blustery day ahead: Met Éireann issues wind warning for three counties
Affected areas can expect hazardous travelling conditions, as well as wave overtopping and localised coastal flooding.

Tue, 20 Jan, 2026

DENIS SCANNELL
Met Éireann issues rain warning for Cork and Kerry
The forecaster says there is a risk of localised flooding and difficult travelling conditions

Mon, 19 Jan, 2026

'Hazardous travelling conditions' for 17 counties with fog warning in place
'Hazardous travelling conditions' for 17 counties with fog warning in place
Met Éireann said that overall this week, it will be generally unsettled with rain and showers each day

Sun, 18 Jan, 2026

Low temperatures, rain, frost and hail all due in days ahead
Low temperatures, rain, frost and hail all due in days ahead
The national forecaster says low pressure will continue to dominate

Wed, 14 Jan, 2026

Yellow wind warning in effect for Cork and 10 other counties as gusty conditions set in
Yellow wind warning in effect for Cork and 10 other counties as gusty conditions set in
Met Éireann warns of strong winds and difficult travel on Sunday as unsettled Atlantic conditions dominate the week ahead

Sun, 11 Jan, 2026

Weathering storms — and new beginnings
Weathering storms — and new beginnings
Alice Taylor, author of To School Through the Fields, grew up on a farm along the Cork‒Kerry border, experiencing a way of life that, though physically demanding, was kind to the land. This is an extract from her latest book, Weathering Storms, in which she writes about the challenges of living well with aging

Sun, 11 Jan, 2026

Status yellow wind warning to hit seven counties on Sunday 
Status yellow wind warning to hit seven counties on Sunday 
Sunday is where things will start to turn a bit milder

Fri, 09 Jan, 2026

Cold enough to remember
Cold enough to remember
Ireland has lived through colder climates than this, and what stands out in hindsight is not collapse, but continuity. During the Little Ice Age (from roughly the 14th century to the mid-19th century) people adapted to altered seasons and unreliable weather without knowing they were living through a climatic shift

Fri, 09 Jan, 2026

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Storm Goretti: Snow and rain warning kicks in for Cork and three other counties
Storm Goretti is set to bring sleet, snow and hazardous travel conditions to southern counties from Thursday afternoon

Thu, 08 Jan, 2026

Storm Goretti: Snow and rain warning for Cork and Kerry as temperatures to drop to -2C
Storm Goretti: Snow and rain warning for Cork and Kerry as temperatures to drop to -2C
The warning will see heavy rain turn to sleet and snow in places on Thursday afternoon, particularly at elevation

Wed, 07 Jan, 2026

Irish weather lore preserved a deep understanding of our world
Irish weather lore preserved a deep understanding of our world
In an era of climate uncertainty, Irish weather lore points to something we risk losing: the habit of paying attention to what nature is telling us, writes Karol Mullaney Dignam

Tue, 06 Jan, 2026

Global warming increasing risk of severe weather events, Met Éireann warns
Global warming increasing risk of severe weather events, Met Éireann warns
Met Éireann says record-breaking warmth is intensifying storms, flooding and rainfall extremes as Ireland mirrors global climate trends

Tue, 06 Jan, 2026

Cork's Macroom Bypass shut in both directions following series of icy road collisions
Cork's Macroom Bypass shut in both directions following series of icy road collisions
Black ice has lef to multiple crashes on the N22, prompting a full closure of the Macroom Bypass on Tuesday morning

Tue, 06 Jan, 2026

Traffic in winter
Slow thaw ahead as Met Éireann warns of 'treacherous' travel conditions
Temperatures will rise gradually this week, but Met Éireann warns ice and hazardous travel conditions remain a risk

Tue, 06 Jan, 2026

Winter weather Jan 4th 2026
210 schools closed in Northern Ireland after weekend of snow
Weather warnings remained in place across the island of Ireland on Monday

Mon, 05 Jan, 2026

'Treacherous' road conditions as Met Éireann issues fresh ice warnings 
'Treacherous' road conditions as Met Éireann issues fresh ice warnings 
Multiple weather warnings are in effect as frost, ice, and snow threaten hazardous travel conditions nationwide

Mon, 05 Jan, 2026

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