Weather website hits the spot

THE country’s first dedicated weather news and long range forecast website is attracting unprecedented interest from around the world.

Irish Weather Online (IWO) is an independently run resource established by Co Clare man Mark Dunphy who describes it as a website run by weather enthusiasts for weather enthusiasts.

The site also features the latest news relating to the weather and climate in Ireland as well as weather-related video and imagery. Live weather conditions for more than 50 locations throughout the country are hosted on the site, courtesy of Ireland’s Weather Network.