Weather
# weather - Monday 21 January, 2013
Four ponies rescued as ISPCA gets record no of equine distress calls
The organisation is appealing to owners to be “particularly vigilant” of their animals during the current cold snap.
Travel warning as flights affected by bad weather around Europe
Bad weather around Europe has led to airlines cancelling a number of flights today.
# weather - Sunday 20 January, 2013
Sleet and snow expected tonight as Met Éireann issues weather warning
Airlines have cancelled a number of flights to London and mainland Europe due to snowfall.
# weather - Saturday 19 January, 2013
Stranded motorists rescued from snow hit Wicklow mountains
Wicklow Mountain Rescue has asked motorists to avoid roads around the Sally Gap area as some became stuck in the snow overnight.
# weather - Friday 18 January, 2013
Met Éireann warns of ‘blizzard conditions’ as first snow arrives
Drivers are warned of tricky motoring conditions as the south-east gets Ireland’s first snow of 2013.
Update: DART back in operation between Bray and Dún Laoghaire
Meanwhile, heavy snow showers have been reported in Wicklow – leaving some roads impassable.
# weather - Tuesday 15 January, 2013
Weatherwatch: cold, rain and sleet to continue this week
The snow risk will increase throughout the week, with Thursday night tipped for possible snowfall.
# weather - Sunday 13 January, 2013
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Orbital debris, persistent extreme weather, digital meltdown, geomagnetic storms… the World Economic Forum considers some risky business.
Wrap up warm: Snow hits part of the country
There’s been a few flurries across parts of Dublin, Meath and Kildare – and it’s going to get as cold as -2 tonight.
# weather - Friday 11 January, 2013
So, is there really snow on the way? How can we prepare?
We’ve bought the tyre chains and the show grips. We’ve stocked up on bottled water. WHERE IS OUR SNOW?
# weather - Wednesday 9 January, 2013
Cooler weather aids Australia firefighters
Firefighters are taking advantage of cooler temperatures to quell bushfires across Australia, but warn of hotter weather will return this weekend.
# weather - Tuesday 8 January, 2013
Motorists warned over icy road conditions in January
Temperatures are expected to drop to -3°C tonight, with the possibility of widespread frost, icy conditions, black ice, dense and freezing fog suggested for the coming days.
# weather - Friday 4 January, 2013
Scientists look at weather to predict illness outbreaks
Data from various weather events beginning to help predict conditions in which a disease will flourish.
# weather - Tuesday 1 January, 2013
Pic: How they celebrated New Year’s Day 100 years ago
Health and safety? Not a problem.
# weather - Saturday 29 December, 2012
Power restored to all homes after overnight storms
Thousands of homes had lost power last night, with Co Mayo affected most, after winds of up to 115 kilometres per hour.
# weather - Friday 28 December, 2012
Thousands of homes without electricity tonight
High winds have knocked out power to homes across the country.
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Weather warning over gale force winds
Gale force southerly winds will hit some areas later this evening, Met Éireann has said.
# weather - Thursday 27 December, 2012
Met Eireann warns strong winds to hit later today
Ireland may have escaped the freezing cold weather this Christmas – but watch out for strong winds.
# weather - Wednesday 26 December, 2012
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Weather warning issued over strong winds
Snow may fall on the Donegal hills later today – so wrap up warm.
# weather - Tuesday 25 December, 2012
Everything you ever wanted to know about snow in Ireland
Met Éireann’s Aidan Murphy explains the patterns of snow in Ireland, why it’s hard to forecast – and the statistical chances of a white Christmas.
# weather - Monday 24 December, 2012
Road users urged to take care over Christmas period
Drivers have been advised to be patient of other road users, to allow plenty of time for their journey, and to never ever drink and drive.
Dun Laoghaire RNLI remembers volunteers lost at sea
The ceremony is to remember the 15 volunteers who died at sea on Christmas Eve 1895 and all those who lost their lives around Irish coasts.
# weather - Sunday 23 December, 2012
No white Christmas but hail, fog and thunder on the way
There will also be frost, heavy showers and the occasional sunny spell.
Hundreds of homes without power after wicked winds
Properties in Dublin, Galway, Longford, Waterford, Clare and Limerick have been affected.
# weather - Tuesday 18 December, 2012
# weather - Saturday 15 December, 2012
Flood warning remain in coastal areas
A flooding alert remains in place for this weekend, after flooding was reported in Waterford, Cork and Clontarf yesterday.
# weather - Friday 14 December, 2012
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Met Éireann issues flood warning for south and east coasts
Alerts are in place in Cork, Galway and Dublin.
# weather - Wednesday 12 December, 2012
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# weather - Tuesday 11 December, 2012
Motorists warned to take care on icy roads as temperatures hit -6°
Temperatures have dropped to as low as -6°C around parts of the country this morning, creating dangerous driving conditions.
# weather - Monday 10 December, 2012
Motorists warned of icy conditions
AA Roadwatch is warning drivers to take care as freezing weather created icy conditions across the country.
# weather - Wednesday 5 December, 2012
238 dead, hundreds missing following Philippines typhoon
Typhoon Bopha slammed into the southern island of Mindanao yesterday, leading to scenes of utter devastation.
# weather - Tuesday 4 December, 2012
Typhoon Bopha kills at least 40 in Philippines
The villagers and soldiers drowned when torrents of water dumped by the powerful typhoon rushed down a mountain, engulfing the victims.
# weather - Thursday 29 November, 2012
Watch out: Drivers warned to take care on icy roads
Gardaà and AA Roadwatch are warning drivers to take care after freezing weather created dangerous conditions across the country.
# weather - Wednesday 28 November, 2012
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Warnings to motorists over icy roads, freezing fog
Gardaà have already reported several crashes across the country.



























































