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<p>Tuesday started with rain and drizzle across the western Atlantic regions. It will remain mostly dry further east, with the odd spot of drizzle. Daytime temperatures will sit between 10C and 13C. Picture Denis Minihane.</p>

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Met Éireann rules out storm impacts but heavy rain and strong winds forecast

Forecaster says no Storm Dave threat yet but warns of heavy rain and strong winds from Thursday

<p>Examining the steps taken following extreme weather events such as Storm Éowyn, the report suggests that transformation of Ireland’s energy system is 'fragmented', creating increased costs and reducing public support. File Picture: Brian Lawless/PA</p>

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Households' response to storms leading to 'worse environmental outcomes'

<p>Met Éireann has issued several yellow-level warnings in which members of the public were told there is a flood risk in 17 counties. File image</p>

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Warning that 'flooding is a risk across the country'

Flood warning in place for eight counties

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Entire country at risk of flooding, emergency management body warns

More wind and rain due as Met Éireann issues fresh weather warnings

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More wind and rain due as Met Éireann issues fresh weather warnings

More rain on the way as Met Éireann issues fresh warnings for Cork and nine other counties

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More rain on the way as Met Éireann issues fresh warnings for Cork and nine other counties

'It is so dull it is depressing me': Complaints to Met Éireann revealed

'It is so dull it is depressing me': Complaints to Met Éireann revealed

The national meteorological service said it had received dozens of complaints in 2025.

Sun, 15 Feb, 2026

Driving in the rain

Yellow rain and snow warning in place for eight counties as temperatures drop to -4C overnight

Though a nationwide status yellow low temperature/ice warning which had been in place since Friday night has now lifted, conditions will remain quite cold until early next week.

Sat, 14 Feb, 2026

Joanna Donnelly: Focus for forecasters is on how to communicate uncertainty

Joanna Donnelly: Focus for forecasters is on how to communicate uncertainty

Limitations in how far we can predict the weather, and how accurately we can describe the future changed climate, has been limited by chaos at the starting point or description of the boundary conditions

Sat, 14 Feb, 2026

Storage of manure

Farmers' concerns mount over slurry storage as wet weather continues

With the prolonged bad weather, farmers' concerns surrounding slurry storage are beginning to increase as the 2026 spring calving season gets underway.

Fri, 13 Feb, 2026

Blackpool residents fear of flood risk after culled trees left along riverbank

Blackpool residents fear of flood risk after culled trees left along riverbank

Tonnes of timber 'ready to flow down the river'

Fri, 13 Feb, 2026

Winter weather Feb 13th 2026

Temperatures to plunge to -4C as fresh rain and snow warnings issued

Heavy rain, sleet and icy conditions set to cause travel disruption across several counties this weekend

Fri, 13 Feb, 2026

Frozen rearview mirror and wiper of the car

Ice alert in place with Met Éireann forecasting frost, sleet and sub-zero temperatures

Met Éireann warns of icy roads and travel disruption as temperatures drop to -3C.

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

'Very cold' weather en route with temperatures to fall to lows of -3C

'Very cold' weather en route with temperatures to fall to lows of -3C

Brighter conditions and a 'brief cold snap' are expected before it turns unsettled again over the weekend

Tue, 10 Feb, 2026

Sustainability firm folds due to shift in climate policy

Sustainability firm folds due to shift in climate policy

Change By Degrees co-founder Tara Shine explains how its market all but vanished after the EU's omnibus measure scaled back key sustainability directives

Mon, 09 Feb, 2026

‘Mind-numbingly slow’: Why Midleton residents are still waiting for flood relief

‘Mind-numbingly slow’: Why Midleton residents are still waiting for flood relief

As Storm Chandra hits new areas, Midleton residents say years of delays show how badly flood responses can fail communities

Sat, 07 Feb, 2026

Winter weather Feb 6th 2026

River flooding still possible on Saturday as heavy rain continues

The NECG met on Friday and said that while weather warnings were to lift over the weekend, river flooding was still possible on Saturday

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

Winter weather Feb 5th 2026

Waterford roads sustained significant damage due to 'persistent and sustained' rainfall

The national forecaster said heavy rainfall on already saturated ground, combined with high river levels and high tides, can lead to flooding and disruption throughout the day

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

Why are Irish communities seeing more flooding and several 'one-in-100-year' floods?

Why are Irish communities seeing more flooding and several 'one-in-100-year' floods?

A one-in-100-year flood does not mean a flood that happens once a century. It means a flood with a 1% chance of occurring in any given year. Two such floods can occur in back-to-back years, or several can occur in a single decade

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

Orange warnings in place as Dáil descends into shouting match over flood defences

Orange warnings in place as Dáil descends into shouting match over flood defences

Sinn Féin deputy leader Pearse Doherty and Tánaiste Simon Harris chastised by Leas-Cheann Comhairle John McGuinness for repeated clashes during Leaders' Questions

Thu, 05 Feb, 2026

Winter weather Jan 27th 2026

'A very, very wet day': Status orange rain warnings for four counties in effect

A status orange rainfall warning kicked in for Waterford, Dublin, Wicklow, and Louth on Thursday and will stretch into Friday

Thu, 05 Feb, 2026

Wettest January recorded at Cork Airport since 2016

Wettest January recorded at Cork Airport since 2016

The lowest value of 90.5mm (87%) was recorded at Shannon Airport, while the highest of 237.7mm (230%) was found at Johnstown Castle

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

Winter weather Jan 27th 2026

Orange rain warnings issued as flooding risk rises across south-east and east

Met Éireann says saturated ground, swollen rivers and high tides could trigger further flooding across eastern and southern counties

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

Taoiseach Micheal Martin visit to Wexford

'It has nowhere to go': More floods expected as heavy rain falls on saturated ground

Met Éireann warns saturated ground, swollen rivers and high tides could worsen flooding and disrupt travel nationwide

Tue, 03 Feb, 2026

Farm Gates submerged in a Flooded area after Rainstorm

Met Éireann to more accurately forecast flash floods with new weather radar system

Five new dual polarisation radar systems will help forecast intense rainfall, though public flood alert systems remain absent

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

Winter weather Jan 27th 2026

'Significant chance of further flooding' across Ireland in coming days, Tánaiste warns

Simon Harris: 'Despite a very sustained period of rain and flooding so far — particularly in the south-east and east of our country — it is highly likely that more is on the way'

Sun, 01 Feb, 2026

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S Mick Clifford: Blaming Met Éireann for floods shows performative politics is all the rage

The blaming of Met Éireann for the floods by housing minister James Browne shows performative politics is all the rage these days, writes Mick Clifford

Sat, 31 Jan, 2026

Taoiseach 'concerned and worried' about further flooding in areas hit by Storm Chandra

Taoiseach 'concerned and worried' about further flooding in areas hit by Storm Chandra

The public has been warned to remain vigilant in the coming days, as the weather continues to remain unsettled

Sat, 31 Jan, 2026

Winter weather Jan 27th 2026

Irish Examiner view: Home insurance falls victim to Storm Chandra and climate change

People in Cork still dealing with the fallout from Storm Babet look on with sympathy as residents in the east are battered by Storm Chandra

Sat, 31 Jan, 2026

Winter weather Jan 28th 2026

Fresh rain warning issued for seven counties as Met Éireann warns of further flooding

The alert will come into effect at 12pm on Friday for Carlow, Dublin, Kilkenny, Louth, Wexford, Wicklow and Waterford

Fri, 30 Jan, 2026

Storm Chandra: Housing minister accused of avoiding responsibility by blaming Met Éireann

Storm Chandra: Housing minister accused of avoiding responsibility by blaming Met Éireann

Mr Browne's Wexford constituency colleague, Labour's George Lawlor, said James Browne had blamed both Met Éireann and Wexford County Council, but had not taken responsibility

Thu, 29 Jan, 2026

Winter weather Jan 27th 2026

New yellow rain warnings issued as flooding risk persists after Storm Chandra

Met Éireann warns further heavy rain could worsen flooding, as unions renew calls for climate leave and travel disruption continues

Thu, 29 Jan, 2026

Winter weather Jan 27th 2026

Flood relief schemes to be treated as critical infrastructure under new laws

Fresh rain warning issued as housing minister hits out at Met Éireann

Wed, 28 Jan, 2026

Winter weather Jan 27th 2026

Storm Chandra clean-up begins as flooding risks persist nationwide

Flood-hit communities begin clean-up efforts as forecasters warn saturated ground and high river levels remain a serious risk

Wed, 28 Jan, 2026

Winter weather Jan 27th 2026

Thousands without electricity as Storm Chandra brings flooding and travel disruption

Crews work through the night as saturated ground, power outages and transport disruption continue following heavy rain and strong winds

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

Call for emergency co-ordinators to have adequate records of people with disabilities ahead of storms

Call for emergency co-ordinators to have adequate records of people with disabilities ahead of storms

The Oireachtas climate committee's series of proposals were issued as the country was battered by Storm Chandra

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

Winter weather Jan 26th 2025

Watch: Flooding in Dublin causes chaos as Storm Chandra hits

In Dublin's Dodder Rd, flooding caused cars to be abandoned

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

Minister for State to meet Cork County Council over flood insurance

Minister for State to meet Cork County Council over flood insurance

County Mayor welcomes planned meeting with Robert Troy in bid to ensure those at risk of flooding can get insurance cover

Mon, 26 Jan, 2026

ieExplains: Why do storms get names and how are they picked?

ieExplains: Why do storms get names and how are they picked?

Here is everything you need to know about why storms are named, how a name is chosen, and who we share names with

Mon, 26 Jan, 2026

An ill wind: How Storm Éowyn uncovered ancient Irish burial sites after 1,300 years

An ill wind: How Storm Éowyn uncovered ancient Irish burial sites after 1,300 years

Storm-damaged trees at Lemanaghan bog expose early medieval burials, shedding new light on St Manchán’s monastery

Mon, 26 Jan, 2026

US winter storm leaves seven people dead as more than 1 million lose power

US winter storm leaves seven people dead as more than 1 million lose power

Snow, sleet and perilously cold temperatures sweep eastern two-thirds of country as thousands of flights grounded

Mon, 26 Jan, 2026

Cork students stuck in New York amid flight chaos due to snow storms

Cork students stuck in New York amid flight chaos due to snow storms

Millions of people have been impacted by grounded flights, disrupted public transport, power outages, and below freezing temperatures.

Sun, 25 Jan, 2026

Met Éireann warns of 'localised flooding' as yellow warning in place for three counties

Met Éireann warns of 'localised flooding' as yellow warning in place for three counties

A Status Yellow warning for rain has been issued for three counties, with Met Éireann saying that heavy downpours may lead to flooding.

Sun, 25 Jan, 2026

Switzerland Davos Trump

Irish Examiner view: No force, all farce from Trump in Davos

His speech was characteristic, blending bluster and criticism with threats — some veiled, some overt

Thu, 22 Jan, 2026

Collisions and flooding fears as heavy rain batters Cork and Munster

Collisions and flooding fears as heavy rain batters Cork and Munster

Multiple road collisions and flooding risks hit Cork as heavy rain spreads across Munster and south Leinster

Wed, 21 Jan, 2026

Blustery day ahead: Met Éireann issues wind warning for three counties

Blustery day ahead: Met Éireann issues wind warning for three counties

Affected areas can expect hazardous travelling conditions, as well as wave overtopping and localised coastal flooding.

Tue, 20 Jan, 2026

Northern lights: Cork gets to see spectacular aurora borealis

Northern lights: Cork gets to see spectacular aurora borealis

Skywatchers across Cork and beyond were treated to a rare aurora display, with Met Éireann explaining the vivid colours

Tue, 20 Jan, 2026

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Met Éireann issues rain warning for Cork and Kerry

The forecaster says there is a risk of localised flooding and difficult travelling conditions

Mon, 19 Jan, 2026

'Hazardous travelling conditions' for 17 counties with fog warning in place

'Hazardous travelling conditions' for 17 counties with fog warning in place

Met Éireann said that overall this week, it will be generally unsettled with rain and showers each day

Sun, 18 Jan, 2026

Low temperatures, rain, frost and hail all due in days ahead

Low temperatures, rain, frost and hail all due in days ahead

The national forecaster says low pressure will continue to dominate

Wed, 14 Jan, 2026