Weather conditions
Thursday 18 April, 2013 08:01:13
Travel delays expected after last night's winds
Major delays are expected at airports around the country this morning following severe weather overnight.Wednesday 17 April, 2013 15:55:41
Weather warning issued - more gale-force winds expected
Drivers are being urged to take extra care on the roads as gale-force winds are forecast for this evening and tonight.
Sunday 14 April, 2013 14:02:29
Ireland under 'tornado warning'
A level one tornado warning has been issued for Ireland today by a European storm forecaster.Sunday 14 April, 2013 10:31:02
Weather warning as gale force winds predicted
Met Eireann has issued a weather warning as gale force winds reaching up to 110 kilometres per hour will lash some parts of the country today.Tuesday 02 April, 2013 08:05:46
Easter was colder than Christmas - but was it the coldest March ever?
Was it the coldest March ever? Met Éireann will reveal all in its monthly figures today.Friday 29 March, 2013 15:21:11
No more aerial support for snow-hit farmers
The Department of Agriculture in the North has defended its decision to stand-down air support providing emergency relief to stricken farmers.Thursday 28 March, 2013 08:34:18
Weather warning downgraded for east of the country
Met Éireann have downgraded their weather warning for the east of the country to yellow. Thursday 28 March, 2013 06:59:20
More wintry conditions forecast in coldest March for 50 years
More wintry showers are expected to hit the east of the country today.Wednesday 27 March, 2013 18:12:28
No let-up in brrrr factor over Easter
There will be no let-up in the freezing and snowy conditions over the Easter break.Wednesday 27 March, 2013 17:06:51
Age Action welcomes extra week of fuel allowance
Age Action has welcomed the Government's decision to extend the winter fuel allowance by one week because of the cold weather.Wednesday 27 March, 2013 12:16:47
More snow forecast for east over next 24 hours
Met Eireann has upgraded its weather warning status for the east of the country to orange.Wednesday 27 March, 2013 07:47:58
Met Éireann issues weather warning for Leinster and north-east
There is a weather warning from Met Éireann for this morning.Wednesday 27 March, 2013 07:13:37
NI farmers facing livestock losses as snow continues to fall
Farmers in the North are facing significant losses of livestock, many of which are buried under heavy snow, as the cold snap continues.Tuesday 26 March, 2013 16:45:15
Helicopter drops feed for animals stranded in deep snow in the North
A British Royal Air Force Chinook helicopter has started dropping feed to thousands of farm animals stranded in huge snow drifts in the North as the agriculture crisis triggered by blizzards deepened.Tuesday 26 March, 2013 15:39:00
NI Rally cancelled due to snow
The Easter Stages Rally, due to take place this weekend across counties Down and Antrim, has been cancelled because of the heavy snow.Tuesday 26 March, 2013 11:59:00
Met Éireann issues weather warning as snow approaches
Met Éireann has issued a weather warning today, as bitterly cold weather and snow showers continue to grip the country. Monday 25 March, 2013 12:42:54
Snow and abandoned cars hampering efforts to restore power in the North
Snow drifts and abandoned vehicles continue to hamper efforts to restore power to 800 homes and businesses cut off when blizzard conditions hit the North.Monday 25 March, 2013 10:06:30
Crews still working to restore power to NI homes
A weekend of freezing cold weather and snow is continuing to cause disruption in the North today, with almost a thousand homes without power and many roads still impassable. Sunday 24 March, 2013 10:17:58
Snow-and-ice weather warning stays in place
Met Éireann's snow-and-ice weather warning remains in place as more snow is forecast in some parts today.Saturday 23 March, 2013 19:53:01
Weather warnings in place for eight counties
Met Eireann still have a weather warning in place for counties Cavan, Monaghan, Donegal, Louth, Dublin, Kildare, Wicklow and Meath.Saturday 23 March, 2013 16:18:19
Fierce snow causes havoc in the North; snow forecast for Leinster
Met Eireann is forecasting up to ten centimetres of snow in some parts of the country tonight. Saturday 23 March, 2013 15:04:16
Up to 10cm of snow forecast for Ulster and Leinster
Motorists are being advised to drive with extreme care this evening, as Met Eireann is forecasting up to ten centimetres of snow in some parts. Saturday 23 March, 2013 11:53:10
Councillor calls for urgent repairs to Wicklow road as forecast emerges for cold week ahead
A Wicklow councillor has said the M11 south of Dublin needs to be upgraded after two closures already this year, due to flooding.Saturday 23 March, 2013 08:56:24
Sleet and snow may hit Dublin tonight; flooding persists in Wexford, Kilkenny, Louth
Flooding and heavy snow is continuing to cause havoc in many parts of the country this morning, and Met Éireann's severe weather warning remains in place.Friday 22 March, 2013 17:56:40
Leinster and Ulster weather warnings in place until morning
The adverse weather conditions are continuing to cause major travel disruption in many parts of the country this evening. Friday 22 March, 2013 16:32:47
ESB assist NI electricity to restore power to homes in the North
Twenty crews from ESB Networks are now assisting their colleagues across the North where up to 40,000 homes have been left without power after heavy snow. Friday 22 March, 2013 14:14:09
Traffic chaos continues in Leinster, river bursts its banks
Torrential rain is having a serious impact on travel this afternoon, particularly in areas of Leinster. Friday 22 March, 2013 09:01:26
Road conditions improving slowly despite persistent rain
Heavy rain and strong winds continue to batter the country this morning, but road conditions are improving. Friday 22 March, 2013 07:04:13
Flooding causing delays for motorists
Surface water and spot floods are causing problems for motorists this morning. Tuesday 19 March, 2013 13:50:39
Road Safety Alert issued as forecasters warn of snow
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has today appealed to road users to take extra care following predictions of snow showers for tomorrow morning. Tuesday 12 March, 2013 16:36:41
Heavy snow hits airports, roads, trains across Europe
Heavy snow has brought chaos across Europe with tairports, trains and roads all struggling to keep moving.Saturday 09 February, 2013 11:07:38
Blizzard impacts Ireland-to-US flight schedule
Some flights from Ireland to the US have been cancelled as a result of the blizzard there.Saturday 09 February, 2013 08:49:18
US hit by massive blizzard
A massive storm packing hurricane-force winds and blizzard conditions is sweeping through the Northeast of the USA.Friday 08 February, 2013 18:59:41
US braces for massive blizzard
Snow began to fall as a massive blizzard headed for the US north-east today, sending residents hurrying to stock up on food and supplies.Monday 04 February, 2013 12:56:09
Met Éireann warns of blizzard-like conditions
Met Éireann's has announced a 'Status Orange' national forecast this afternoon. Saturday 02 February, 2013 09:16:01
Phone and broadband repairs continue after storms
Work is continuing across the country today as eircom repairs damages to its lines following this week's bad weather.Thursday 31 January, 2013 11:04:18
ESB and eircom crews work to repair storm damage
It is now estimated that 12,000 households and businesses nationwide are without power after last night's high winds. Thursday 31 January, 2013 07:28:54
Thousands of homes suffer power cuts after stormy weather
Two thousand homes around the country are without power this morning because of stormy weather and strong winds overnight. Monday 28 January, 2013 17:36:16
Drivers warned of strong winds and flooding
Motorists are being warned to take particular care this evening as Met Éireann is warning of strong winds and coastal flooding in the West of the country. Monday 21 January, 2013 16:04:09
Freezing weather to continue 'for most working days this week'
Ireland will continue to experience freezing weather conditions for a few more days, according to Met Éireann.Friday 18 January, 2013 13:53:50
Met Éireann issues severe weather warning
Met Éireann has issued a severe weather warning of sleet or snow over the northern half of Leinster, Ulster and north Connaught as well as higher ground in Dublin and Wicklow. Friday 28 December, 2012 15:53:30
Severe winds to continue along coasts and in hilly areas
Met Éireann is urging people to to be cautious on the roads and in coastal areas as severe winds are expected to continue across most of the country today.Sunday 23 December, 2012 12:49:53
Power back in most homes, roads clear, after overnight gales
ESB Networks has said power has now been restored to most homes who were left without electricity following strong gale force winds overnight.Sunday 23 December, 2012 10:37:29
Thousands hit by power cuts as high winds bring down trees
Gale-force winds have caused overnight power cuts across the country leaving thousands of homes without electricity. Friday 14 December, 2012 07:11:22
Flood warning continues in south
Parts of Cork city were hit with flooding overnight because of a combination of heavy rain and high tide. Wednesday 12 December, 2012 12:03:53
Freezing fog causes travel chaos in UK
Freezing fog played havoc with travel in the UK today, with flights cancelled, roads jammed and delays on main line rail and Tube services.Monday 10 December, 2012 13:28:00
Freezing weather blamed for deaths across EU
Blizzards and plummeting temperatures have led to a number of deaths across Europe.Saturday 24 November, 2012 08:44:52
Drivers warned of frost and fog
Drivers are being warned of widespread frost, ice and fog around the country this morning.Wednesday 21 November, 2012 16:20:28
Met Éireann issues flood warning
Met Éireann has warned of serious rainfall, particularly in the west and southwest.