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<p>Forecasters say very windy conditions are expected. Picture: Denis Minihane.</p>

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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

<p>Alice Taylor: "I realised that tears were streaming down my face. Can you grieve for a tree? Now I know that you can."</p>

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Weathering storms — and new beginnings

<p>Met Éireann's latest prediction says that Friday will start cool with frosty patches on the ground. Picture: Dan Linehan</p>

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Status yellow wind warning to hit seven counties on Sunday

Cold enough to remember

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Cold enough to remember

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Storm Goretti: Snow and rain warning kicks in for Cork and three other counties

Storm Goretti: Snow and rain warning for Cork and Kerry as temperatures to drop to -2C

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Storm Goretti: Snow and rain warning for Cork and Kerry as temperatures to drop to -2C

ieExplains: How do we name storms and why has Storm Goretti got a French name?

ieExplains: How do we name storms and why has Storm Goretti got a French name?

Here is everything you need to know about why storms are named, how a name is chosen, and why Storm Goretti was given a French name

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

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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

Frozen rearview mirror and wiper of the car

All of Ireland under status yellow snow and ice warnings as temperatures to fall to -4C

Wintry showers, frost and icy conditions are forecast nationwide, with Met Éireann warning of hazardous travel through the weekend.

Fri, 02 Jan, 2026

Bitter start to 2026 as temperatures to drop to -3C with snow possible

Bitter start to 2026 as temperatures to drop to -3C with snow possible

Met Éireann warns of severe frosts, icy conditions and possible sleet or snow as temperatures dip well below freezing

Thu, 01 Jan, 2026

New Year's Eve will be dry for many but temperatures set to plummet

New Year's Eve will be dry for many but temperatures set to plummet

Revellers looking to celebrate New Year's Eve can expect cold conditions but dry spells in most areas with only a few outbreaks of rain or drizzle

Mon, 29 Dec, 2025

Full frame frosty grass and autumnal leaf

Dry, frosty, and sunny conditions forecast for Christmas period

St Stephen's Day will be dry and cold, with daytime temperatures expected to range from 4C to 8C.

Thu, 25 Dec, 2025

Dry and bright: Here's what the weather will be like over the Christmas period

Dry and bright: Here's what the weather will be like over the Christmas period

There'll be no white Christmas, but Met Éireann offers glad tidings as the weather is set to be dry and bright over the next few days

Tue, 23 Dec, 2025

'More settled and drier' conditions expected over Christmas week

'More settled and drier' conditions expected over Christmas week

However, there is still no snow expected for Christmas. In fact, the last recorded Christmas day snowfall was 15 years ago

Thu, 18 Dec, 2025

Rain warnings come into effect with Cork and Kerry set to see 'significant' rain

Rain warnings come into effect with Cork and Kerry set to see 'significant' rain

The orange alert will see 'significant rainfall accumulations, especially on high ground, with the highest totals expected in Kerry and West Cork'

Sun, 14 Dec, 2025

Winter weather Dec 9th 2025

Weekend washout as Met Éireann issues two status yellow rain warnings

After a week of wind and rain brought by Storm Bram, Met Éireann said a 'mobile Atlantic regime will dominate for the rest of the week and into next week too'

Fri, 12 Dec, 2025

Thousands remain without electricity as Storm Bram cleanup continues nationwide

Thousands remain without electricity as Storm Bram cleanup continues nationwide

About 7,000 homes remain without electricity as ESB crews begin repairs and Met Éireann warns of further unsettled weather

Wed, 10 Dec, 2025

Storm Bram leaves 25,000 without power as 'dangerous' winds cause chaos

Storm Bram leaves 25,000 without power as 'dangerous' winds cause chaos

More than 54,000 homes and businesses lost electricity as Storm Bram brought severe winds, flooding risks and widespread disruption

Tue, 09 Dec, 2025

Car driving through the puddle and splashing by water.

Life Hack: Is it ever safe to drive through a flood? Here's what you need to know

Tempted to drive through a 'shallow' flood? Think again

Tue, 09 Dec, 2025

Storm Bram to be a 'multi-hazard weather event' causing significant damage and flooding

Storm Bram to be a 'multi-hazard weather event' causing significant damage and flooding

Cork City Council has warned of potential flooding in the city centre on Tuesday morning

Tue, 09 Dec, 2025

Man with umbrella hiding from wind and rain. Stormy weather

Wind warnings issued for 18 counties as Storm Bram set to hit Ireland

Met Éireann has also issued a status red marine warning where winds 'will occasionally reach violent storm force 11'

Mon, 08 Dec, 2025

Cork County Council announces locations to collect sandbags for flood-prone areas

Cork County Council announces locations to collect sandbags for flood-prone areas

Council officials said that if heavy rainfall occurs, leading to a high risk of flooding, they will make sandbags available at specific locations.

Sun, 07 Dec, 2025

Met Éireann issues dual weather warnings as heavy rain and strong winds hit south and east

Met Éireann issues dual weather warnings as heavy rain and strong winds hit south and east

Cork and Kerry face 24 hours of heavy rain as separate wind warning hits Waterford, Wexford and Wicklow on Friday.

Fri, 05 Dec, 2025

Michelle McKeown: The weather tug-of-war that shapes our winters

Michelle McKeown: The weather tug-of-war that shapes our winters

Understanding the North Atlantic Oscillation won’t stop Irish winters being chaotic, but it helps explain why they sometimes fall into familiar rhythms. And it reminds us that, while climate change is gradually reshaping global systems, natural variability still has plenty to say

Fri, 05 Dec, 2025

Met Éireann issues rain alert with flooding threat in Cork and Kerry from Sunday

Met Éireann issues rain alert with flooding threat in Cork and Kerry from Sunday

Heavy rain, flooding risk and sharp temperature drops are forecast across Munster as a Status Yellow warning comes into effect

Sat, 29 Nov, 2025

The Greenland Ice Sheet, Facing Global Warming, Is Melting

John Gibbons: A big freeze could turn the Irish into climate refugees

We should reflect on 'get-tough' proposals on immigration: If the Amoc currents that moderate Ireland’s climate fail, temperatures will plunge, making grass-based agriculture impossible

Thu, 27 Nov, 2025

Autumn weather Nov 14th 2025

Ireland's luck in avoiding extreme flooding to 'run out eventually'

Scientists say Storm Claudia’s rainfall was intensified by climate change and warn Ireland could face catastrophic flooding if future storms align with spring tides

Thu, 27 Nov, 2025

Why early-warning systems matter more than ever

Why early-warning systems matter more than ever

Long before sensors and satellites, people used whatever tools they had to read the world around them. In fact, the earliest warning systems were rooted in observation, culture and instinct — but sensors, algorithms and automated texts are now being employed in places such as Midleton in Cork

Fri, 21 Nov, 2025

Winter weather Jan 12th 2025

Met Éireann warns of temperatures dropping to -3C as cold snap tightens grip

Met Éireann warns of severe overnight frost, icy stretches and a cold, unsettled weekend with rain and wintry showers

Thu, 20 Nov, 2025

Snow and ice warning issued for several counties with 'wintry showers' likely

Snow and ice warning issued for several counties with 'wintry showers' likely

The warning, which affects Cavan, Donegal, Monaghan, Leitrim, and Sligo, will be in place until midday on Thursday

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025

Winter weather Dec 16th 2022

Cold snap to hit as mercury drops to -3C before wetter weekend arrives

Met Éireann says an arctic airmass will bring widespread frost, icy conditions and wintry showers before milder weather returns

Tue, 18 Nov, 2025

Stormy with a chance of protons: How Irish scientists are forecasting the Northern Lights

Stormy with a chance of protons: How Irish scientists are forecasting the Northern Lights

The Northern Lights were visible from Ireland this week, but what causes them and are there other effects that we should be concerned about?

Mon, 17 Nov, 2025

Better weather expected this week, but impacts of flooding still being felt

Better weather expected this week, but impacts of flooding still being felt

Colder, drier weather is due from Monday

Sun, 16 Nov, 2025

Power outages reported after Storm Claudia hits Ireland’s south-east

Power outages reported after Storm Claudia hits Ireland’s south-east

Thousands of homes and businesses were without power on Saturday morning as rain weather warnings lifted

Sat, 15 Nov, 2025

Storm Claudia: Heavy rain and flooding reported as orange and yellow warnings remain in place

Storm Claudia: Heavy rain and flooding reported as orange and yellow warnings remain in place

A series of yellow and orange weather alerts are still in place for 13 counties

Fri, 14 Nov, 2025

Cork Christmas parade goes ahead as council monitors weather closely

Cork Christmas parade goes ahead as council monitors weather closely

Cork City Council says no tidal flooding is expected as organisers confirm the Christmas parade will proceed despite wet conditions

Fri, 14 Nov, 2025

More rain due as Met Éireann issues multiple status orange and yellow warnings

More rain due as Met Éireann issues multiple status orange and yellow warnings

A status yellow rain warning — for Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary, and Waterford — will be in place from 9am on Friday until 9am on Saturday

Thu, 13 Nov, 2025

More heavy rain for Cork as Met Éireann issues status yellow warning

More heavy rain for Cork as Met Éireann issues status yellow warning

It will come into effect at 11am and remain in place until 11pm

Wed, 12 Nov, 2025

Status Yellow warnings as heavy rain and flooding hit southern counties

Status Yellow warnings as heavy rain and flooding hit southern counties

Heavy rain, spot flooding and misty mornings will continue across southern counties this week, with brief clearer spells expected Sunday

Tue, 11 Nov, 2025

Heavy rain due in Cork and Kerry as Met Éireann issues two status yellow warnings

Heavy rain due in Cork and Kerry as Met Éireann issues two status yellow warnings

The forecaster is warning of localised flooding, difficult travel conditions, and poor visibility in eight counties with two warnings in place

Mon, 10 Nov, 2025

Cop30: Irish experts fear the world won’t have the ambition to tackle climate change

Cop30: Irish experts fear the world won’t have the ambition to tackle climate change

Echoing Taoiseach Micheál Martin's warning, climate scientists say the UN conference may falter in the absence of China, the US, India, and Russia — and with the EU's 'inadequate' plans

Mon, 10 Nov, 2025

Cop30 is not just another climate conference — it is a crossroads

Cop30 is not just another climate conference — it is a crossroads

If Cop30 fails to produce a credible plan to accelerate the phase-out of fossil fuels, the window to prevent catastrophic climate disruption will effectively close

Mon, 10 Nov, 2025

CORRECTION Jamaica Extreme Weather

‘Dangerous new reality’: Hurricane Melissa strength multiplied by climate crisis, study says

Winds of Melissa’s strength are now five times more frequent due to the climate crisis, research says

Thu, 06 Nov, 2025

Michael Moynihan: Cork needs to be a city which facilitates both the elderly and very young

S Michael Moynihan: Cork needs to be a city which facilitates both the elderly and very young

There are people for whom large pools of water on road surfaces and footpaths present significant physical challenges

Thu, 06 Nov, 2025

Winter weather Jan 26th 2025

Taoiseach to tell world leaders at Cop30 Storm Éowyn showed 'climate change is a reality'

Micheál Martin will draw on the record-breaking Storm Éowyn from early January in his speech, which brought sustained hurricane-force winds of 142km per hour.

Thu, 06 Nov, 2025