More changeable weather is expected in the coming days, bringing a mix of sun and showers. Wednesday had a cold and windy start in many parts of the country. Heavy showers are expected in some areas, with a risk of hail or “wintry fall” on higher ground, according to Met Éireann. Highest temperatures will range … Read more
Unsettled weather with widespread rain is forecast over the coming days (stock)(Image: Colin Keegan, Collins Dublin) Widespread rain has been forecast by Met Eireann this week as miserable weather conditions return. Today will be a little chilly and rather cloudy this morning but it is largely dry. A touch more cloud will build form the … Read more
A man struggles against the wind. Pic: Presseye This week will consist of “mixed” weather fortunes for all counties, with “above average” rain forecast for the northwest, according to Met Éireann. The forecaster says that Ireland is situated in a “predominantly west to northwest airflow” at the moment, leaving high pressure and the slightly better … Read more
The warning is in place until 8pm on Sunday evening 16:45, 15 Mar 2026Updated 20:17, 15 Mar 2026 People walking in high winds at Salthill, Galway(Image: PA Archive/PA Images) A Status Yellow weather warning is in place for four counties until Sunday evening. Met Éireann issued the Status Yellow – Wind warning for Donegal, Galway, … Read more
Ireland is set for an ultra rare weather event this weekend, as Saharan dust drifts towards the country, potentially affecting the skies. Sky with reddish tones due to the arrival of Saharan dust, on 14 March, 2022 in Murcia, Spain(Image: Europa Press via Getty Images) Ireland is set to experience an ultra rare weather phenomenon … Read more
The forecaster said it is developing a polygon-based system that will divide the country into sub-county zones 27/01/’26 Scenes in Howth during Storm Chandra(Image: Collins) A new localised alert system that will replace county-wide weather warnings will be rolled out by Met Eireann later this year. The forecaster said it is developing a polygon-based system … Read more
Met Eireann says Ireland could be hit by strong winds and torrential rain later this week, as a developing system raises the prospect of Storm Dave. Motorists travel through rain and spray on a motorway (file photo)(Image: Joe Giddens/PA Wire) Ireland could be on course for its next named storm as forecasters closely monitor a … Read more
Met Éireann initally issued a Status Yellow thunderstorm warning for counties in the west but this expired by 11am. Thundery downpours, spot flooding, lightning damage and difficult travelling conditions were forecast. And, despite the rain forecast for the weekend, temperatures will stay mild and warmer than average. Met Éireann meteorologist Ailis Hankinson said there will … Read more
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Golfers might feel hard done by these days with the amount of rainfall and the “course closed” signs seemingly perpetually up at parkland courses, with little or no end in sight just yet. In what is a numbers game, things do not quite add up when you hear statistics from Met Éireann informing us of … Read more