What's the story with rainfall in Ireland so far this year? We may have had a relatively dry winter, but are we making up for it now and will we see wetter months ahead? Weather • 22 Mar
Will a 'sudden stratospheric warming' event bring snow and ice? The weather event which is forecast to occur over the next week is seen as 'one of the most extreme of atmospheric phenomena' Weather • 10 Feb
What the weather will be like in 2023 - according to folklore When it came to weather forecasts and predictions, Irish folklore could give Met Éireann a run for their money Weather • 04 Jan
How severe weather events like cold snaps affect energy prices The current blast of cold weather has a strong influence on how much we pay for gas and electricity Weather • 12 Dec 22
It's cold! How to prevent your body losing heat You can manipulate your clothing, activities and food to keep your body feeling warm Weather • 07 Dec 22
Why does lightning zigzag? We have an answer to the mystery Why lightning proceeds in a series of steps from the thundercloud to the earth below has remained a mystery Weather • 05 Dec 22
How weather forecasts can predict much more than rain We need to understand the influence and impact of weather on our health and public services Weather • 21 Nov 22
How data can be used to help fight wildfires in real-time Researchers working with firefighters are developing a prototype system to help combat highly destructive wildfires Climate Change • 16 Nov 22
Will temperatures up to 17C become the norm in November? The current unseasonably warm spell may be changing our understanding of what constitutes "normal" weather Weather • 16 Nov 22
How close was that lightning? Here's how to work it out If you're really close to the lightning, you will see it and hear the thunder simultaneously Weather • 19 Oct 22
Why it's not safe to shower during a thunderstorm Most people are familiar with basic thunderstorm safety, but did you know you should avoid taking a shower, a bath or washing the dishes? Weather • 19 Oct 22
Why is it so difficult to make a long-term weather forecast? The butterfly effect limits our ability to accurately predict the weather, but there's nothing random (or ironic!) about rain on your wedding day Weather • 22 Aug 22
Why good weather makes us happy 'It's incredible the health benefits the sun can have in terms of your immune system' Psychology • 10 Aug 22
How extreme weather events affect financial markets New financial products are now being used to manage risks and raise funds to implement climate adaptation strategies Business • 15 Jul 22
Is it OK to go running in a heatwave? The current high temperatures mean many runners may be asking if it's too hot for their daily outing Running • 14 Jul 22
The legend of St Swithin and his July 15th weather forecast Saints, witches and sin all played a part in how our ancestors predicted the weather Weather • 13 Jul 22
What's the science behind the weather forecast? How historic data about weather events can tell us about what comes next Podcast • 09 Mar
Why have we seen so many storms in recent years? A very high level of storminess has meant more frequent and intense storms hitting Ireland Weather • 18 Feb 22
What are seasonal weather models predicting for summer 2021? After a cold and wet spring across Europe, will it get any better or is the summer already doomed? Weather • 25 May 21
Why Ireland's May weather wasso awful this year 'We just have to accept that this is part and parcel of Irish climate' Weather • 01 Jun 21
How a 'sudden stratospheric warming' event may bring snow and ice Will this extreme climate phenomenon predicted for next week mean the return of the Beast from the East? Weather • 04 Feb 21
The medieval roots of modern weather forecasts How sun, wind, storms and rain were predicted before satellites and radars Weather • 20 Jul 20
Hurricanes, flood insurance and the danger of 'business as usual' Insurers are crucial to recovery initiatives after floods and hurricanes, yet do little to promote adaptations to deal with long-term climate change effects Insurance • 03 Oct 19
Why we can expect to see more hurricanes coming our way As the earth's climate warms, hurricanes are going to become a more familiar sight in Europe in the coming years. Hurricanes • 30 Sep 19
Storm Hannah: "a serious weather event" A week on from sunshine and blue skies, the incoming storm may cause "significant" disruption Storm Hannah • 26 Apr 19
