Dullest January in almost 50 years for some parts of sun-starved country

Some parts of Ireland endured the dullest January in almost half a century, experts have revealed.

Sunshine was in shorter supply than usual at the start of the year, with below average levels recorded at weather stations throughout Ireland.

Dublin was particularly drab, according to Met Éireann’s station at Casement Aerodrome, with less than 25 hours of sunshine during the entire month — making it the capital’s dullest January since 1964.