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<p>Aerial photographs taken in October 2023 showed the shocking extent of the flooding in Midleton, with major routes and open spaces submerged. Photo: Guileen Coast Guard unit</p>

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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

<p>The campaign follows the severe impact of Storm Eowyn last January, which knocked out electricity to 780,000 homes and premises, with 130,000 people still awaiting reconnection after six days. Pictured are Angela Ducey and her daughter Aine in Co Cork after a tree fell on the roof of their home during the storm. File picture: Larry Cummins</p>

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'Be Winter Ready' campaign to include advice on what to do in power, water, or phone stoppages

<p>While the country has seen fairly dry weather over the last week, the national forecaster said that "unsettled conditions" are set for the weekend. Picture: Larry Cummins</p>

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Met Éireann warns of weekend washout with heavy rain and thunder expected nationwide

Couple marry on flooded Cork island as Storm Amy turns dream wedding into ‘biblical’ adventure

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Couple marry on flooded Cork island as Storm Amy turns dream wedding into ‘biblical’ adventure

Budget 2026: The music won't stop like it did after the crash — but the tempo has changed

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Budget 2026: The music won't stop like it did after the crash — but the tempo has changed

Paula Hynes: Rivers running free as Storm Amy hits

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Paula Hynes: Rivers running free as Storm Amy hits

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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