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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

Switzerland Davos Trump
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

Traffic in winter
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

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

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