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Weather

January
January 2025
Stealing thunder
Competition for Met Éireann? Social media weather forecasters are more popular than ever
12 Jan
19.4k
82
thawing out
The weather is finally turning around - here's the weekend forecast
Updated 11 Jan
15.9k
19
Cold Snap
End of cold snap in sight as ice and low temperature warnings conclude
Updated 10 Jan
28.7k
51
RELATED
Ireland set two new records for electricity demand during cold snap
10 Jan
Sheep farmers in Galtee Mountains searching for sheep under deep snow
10 Jan
Temperature drop
Status Orange low temperature and ice warning in place for 15 counties
Tonight is set to remain very cold with widespread frost, ice and some black ice.
Met Éireann said the cold snap will start to ease up from tomorrow, but people should still be careful over the weekend as the thaw will be gradual.
Weather stations in Athenry and Mullingar recorded temperatures of -7 degrees last night.
Updated 9 Jan
76.6k
82
RELATED
Uisce Éireann warns of possible further disruption to supplies as extremely cold weather thaws
9 Jan
'A life and death situation': How homeless services are helping people survive the cold
9 Jan
'Idiotic': Drivers urged to 'take some responsibility' as dozens rescued from impassable Wicklow roads
8 Jan
Cold Snap
Uisce Éireann warns of possible further disruption to supplies as extremely cold weather thaws
Updated 9 Jan
6.6k
26
Big Freeze
Status Orange low temperature and ice warning comes into effect for most of the country
Met Éireann has warned of widespread severe frost, ice and lying snow and dangerous travel conditions.
Lowest temperatures tonight will be between minus eight to minus three degrees.
The National Director of the National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management urged people to "take care" and not be complacent.
There are approximately 2,000 homes, farms and businesses without power.
Updated 8 Jan
50.9k
79
RELATED
'Idiotic': Drivers urged to 'take some responsibility' as dozens rescued from impassable Wicklow roads
8 Jan
'We're proud of our Big Bill' - College students build 23-foot-tall snowman in Limerick snowstorm
7 Jan
Temperature drop
Status Orange low temperature and ice warnings in effect for most of country
The UK Met Office has issued a snow and ice Status Yellow warning for Northern Ireland.
Updated 7 Jan
93.9k
98
RELATED
Status Orange warning 'doesn't change anything' for schools, as they continue to monitor risk
7 Jan
Residents of remote Direct Provision centre left without power and heat amid severe cold weather
7 Jan
Cold Snap
Status Orange warning 'doesn't change anything' for schools, as they continue to monitor risk
7 Jan
19.2k
35
Kerry
Roof of sports complex collapses in Tralee amid heavy snow
6 Jan
2.6k
8
Kerry
Roof of sports complex collapses in Tralee amid heavy snow
Meanwhile in Cork, a family-owned pub on has seen its outdoor area roof collapse under the weight of the snow leading to thousands of euro in damage.
6 Jan
30.4k
35
Cold Snap
Schools to make closure decisions locally and 59,000 premises without power amid snow and rain
All of Ireland will be under a low temperature and ice warning from 5pm this evening until 12pm Thursday.
Updated 5 Jan
182k
163
The Morning Lead
AI will be 'big disruptor' in world of weather forecasting, says head of Met Éireann
4 Jan
22.0k
31
Cold Snap
Status Orange warnings expanded with 'significant accumulations' of snow expected in some areas
Schools may not open on Monday in areas worst hit by snow.
Updated 3 Jan
146k
129
RELATED
There's a cold snap on the way — here's how to prepare for it
3 Jan
Last year
2024
Stormy Weather
Status Yellow rain warning for Cork and Kerry ahead of temperature drop in new year
31 Dec 2024
25.6k
51
cold lang syne
Temperatures set to plummet as weather warnings issued for several counties
30 Dec 2024
76.5k
28
Weather
Mostly dry weather expected today but heavy rainfall and potential cold snap on the horizon
26 Dec 2024
18.5k
9
Met Éireann
Wet and windy day ahead as weather warnings stay in place in west
22 Dec 2024
13.5k
6
Power Outages
Storm Darragh: Crew from France called in to assist as 20,000 people still without power
9 Dec 2024
21.2k
44
Storm
Storm Darragh: 175,000 premises still without power as work to restore water, power and service continues
A Status Orange wind warning remains in place for the entire country.
According to ESB Powercheck, 175,000 homes, businesses and farms remain without power, and there have been numerous reports of fallen trees and debris on the roads.
In Co Antrim, power generation facility EP Ballylumford reported damage to one of its chimneys resulting in a pause in operations.
Updated 7 Dec 2024
88.2k
38
storm darragh
All rail services suspended in the North with multiple road closures across the country
7 Dec 2024
13.5k
9
gusts
Storm Darragh: 'Shelter in place' warnings for areas covered by Status Red advisories
Rain will spread across the country from the west and will be heavy at times.
Updated 6 Dec 2024
140k
99
storm darragh
Status Orange wind warnings for 16 counties tomorrow night as Storm Darragh sweeps in
Orange wind warnings come into effect in several counties nationwide from 10pm on Friday.
Updated 5 Dec 2024
103k
66
Met Éireann
Status Yellow wind warning to come into effect for six counties tomorrow
4 Dec 2024
30.9k
12
Weather
Last of weather warnings wrap up this morning as cleanup continues following Storm Bert
25 Nov 2024
8.2k
3
Poll
Poll: Have you been affected by Storm Bert?
24 Nov 2024
14.1k
26
LATEST UPDATES
Thousands still without power as Storm Bert hits the country
The worst impacted areas include Donegal, Sligo, Mayo, Galway, Cavan, Monaghan, Kerry and Cork.
A number of roads are closed and people should check with their relevant local authority for the latest updates
Met Éireann has advised that more weather warnings could be issued, or current ones upgraded, in the coming hours
Updated 23 Nov 2024
74.4k
79
storm bert
34,000 homes and businesses without power as Storm Bert passes over Ireland
Updated 23 Nov 2024
8.7k
16
storm bert
'Shelter in place': Status Red alerts issued for Cork and Galway and new Status Orange warnings
Met Éireann has warned this weekend will be much wetter and windier than normal.
Updated 22 Nov 2024
77.0k
63
Weather Forecast
Storm Bert: Nationwide wind and rain alert tomorrow; three counties face weekend Orange rain warning
There is a strong likelihood of status orange wind warnings in western and northwestern counties.
Updated 21 Nov 2024
68.6k
43
RELATED
As it happened: Snow and rain impacted transport and power across West, Midlands and South-West
21 Nov 2024
Snow warnings start to kick in as country braces itself for drop in temperatures
20 Nov 2024
As it happened
Snow and rain impacted transport and power across West, Midlands and South-West
Updated 21 Nov 2024
49.2k
44
Cold Snap
Snow warnings start to kick in as country braces itself for drop in temperatures
Six counties will be under two respective Status Orange snow warnings from midnight until midday tomorrow.
Updated 20 Nov 2024
122k
105
INTERNATIONAL PROTECTION
'They put a heater in the tent': Fears for asylum seekers at Crooksling amid freezing temperatures
19 Nov 2024
17.8k
Met Éireann
Status Yellow snow and ice warning now in place across the north of Ireland
The week ahead will be cold, with frost and ice forming in many places.
Updated 18 Nov 2024
52.9k
67
Weather
Another mild, grey day today, but rain and cold weather are on their way
14 Nov 2024
10.9k
12
Status Yellow
Drive safely this morning, a fog warning remains in place for much of the country
13 Nov 2024
4.6k
5
Weather
Status Yellow fog warning issued for most of the country this evening
12 Nov 2024
10.2k
12
Status Yellow
Fog warning in place for most of the country from 7pm this evening
11 Nov 2024
14.2k
12
Climate Change
Highest November temperatures recorded in 11 Irish weather stations yesterday (but overall record remains)
Updated 7 Nov 2024
11.8k
Weather
Dry weather makes for prime trick-or-treating conditions this evening
31 Oct 2024
7.8k
36
Weather
Status Yellow rain warning issued for tomorrow afternoon in six counties
23 Oct 2024
30.9k
24
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