Saharan dust moving on after landing on cars in Ireland 

Saharan dust moving on after landing on cars in Ireland 

A map showing the Saharan dust making its way towards Ireland. Picture: Carlow Weather/X

A wave of Saharan dust landed in parts of the country on Sunday night, covering many cars in a thin layer of dust.

The dust, which is more commonly found in Ireland during the summer months, is caused by strong winds blowing from Africa towards the country.

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