January sees storms, freezes and record sunshine, Met Éireann data reveals

Tragumna Beach during Storm Isha, Picture: Andy GIbson

The first month of 2024 saw two named storms by Met Éireann, violent gales, temperatures dropping as low as -7C as well as record sunny periods, according to new provisional data. 

January saw strong gales reported across seven days, as well as storm-force winds reported at five stations during Storm Isha and at one during Storm Jocelyn.