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Excess surface water has been reported in many parts of Galway tonight

Over 2,200 homes without power as weather worsens

More than 2,200 homes are without power tonight as weather conditions continue to worsen across the country.

News • 15 Jan 15

Met Éireann has warned of snow accumulations up to 3cm

Up to 8cm of snow may fall in some areas

Met Éireann has warned that up to 8cm of snow may fall in parts of the country.

News • 12 Jan 15

The power outage is due to stormy conditions overnight

Power restored to most homes after gusty weather

Hundreds of homes and businesses were without power today due to stormy conditions overnight but power has now been restored in most areas.

News • 10 Jan 15

Around 800 ESB customers have been left without power due to gale force winds

High winds led to power cuts, flight disruption

Flights were temporarily suspended at Dublin Airport, and around 800 ESB customers were without power for a time due to gale force winds and gusty conditions.

News • 09 Jan 15

Temperatures overnight fell to their lowest so far this year

Motorists warned of treacherous conditions

Motorists were warned of treacherous conditions on the roads this morning, with frost and freezing fog lingering in many areas.

News • 29 Dec 14

Met Éireann has issued a warning about cold weather conditions

Weather warning over low temperature

Motorists have been advised to take extra care on the roads today, with icy conditions expected in many places.

Weather • 28 Dec 14

Warning that high waves may result in coastal flooding

Weather warning issued over high winds

Met Éireann has issued a Status Orange wind warning - its second highest category of alert - for all coastal counties including and between Donegal and Clare.

News • 10 Dec 14

The fog is now expected to persist this evening and early tonight

Fog warning issued for parts of the country

Met Éireann has issued a fog warning for Connacht, Cavan, Monaghan, Donegal, Dublin, Kildare, Longford, Louth, Offaly, Westmeath and Meath.

News • 20 Nov 14

Heavy rainfall is expected overnight in several parts of the country

Flooding alerts as weather warning in effect

Flooding has been reported in many areas as Met Éireann issues a Status Orange warning, its second most serious category of alerts.

News • 14 Nov 14

The alert comes into force tomorrow morning

Rain and flood warning for tomorrow

Met Éireann has issued a Status Orange warning, its second most serious category of alerts.

News • 12 Nov 14

Persistent rain is expected to spread later this afternoon and evening

Rainfall warning for some counties

Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow rainfall warning for parts of the west and south.

News • 31 Oct 14

The winds were the tail end of Hurricane Gonzalo (Pic: NOAA)

Transport services disrupted by strong winds

Strong to gale force winds swept across the country last night and this morning, as the tail end of Hurricane Gonzalo brought gusts of up to 120km/h to some exposed areas.

News • 21 Oct 14

A status yellow rainfall warning is in place for southern and western coastal counties

Motorists urged to take care after weather warning

Motorists are being urged to drive with care over the weekend after Met Éireann issued two severe weather warnings.

News • 18 Oct 14

Periods of heavy rainfall are expected to last until Sunday night

Met Éireann issues yellow weather warning

Met Éireann has issued a yellow weather warning, predicting strong winds and heavy rainfall for most parts of Ireland this evening through to Sunday night.

News • 18 Oct 14

There has been minor flooding on Fr Mathew Quay in Cork city this evening

Thousands without power due to lightning strikes

Around 20,000 ESB customers are without power this evening across the southern part of the country due to adverse weather conditions.

News • 08 Oct 14

High winds and heavy rain hit the country overnight

500 without power after stormy weather overnight

Around 500 homes and businesses are still without power following high winds and heavy rain last night.

News • 06 Oct 14

25-40mm of rain could fall this evening and overnight

Weather warning over strong winds and heavy rain

Met Éireann has issued a storm warning, predicting strong winds and heavy rainfall for most parts of the country this evening.

News • 05 Oct 14

Clanmoyle Road in Donnycarney (Pic: Michelle Smyth)

Dublin City Co reviews flood risk after heavy rain

Dublin City Council's flood risk assessment group met saying the local authority is prepared ahead of tonight's expected rainfall.

News • 02 Aug 14

The warning is valid from 9pm tonight until 9pm on Saturday

Met Éireann warns of local flooding

Met Éireann has issued a weather warning for the whole country, saying possible heavy showers could lead to local flooding.

News • 17 Jul 14

It's estimated that between a couple of hundred and over a thousand meteors could be visible each hour

Weather may disrupt tonight's meteor shower

Weather conditions tonight are looking less than ideal for what astronomers say could be a spectacular meteor shower.

Ireland • 23 May 14

Minister Hayes was speaking at a public conference on flood risk management in Dublin today

Hayes: Funding needed for flood risk management

Brian Hayes has said that it is absolutely essential that more funding is found to put necessary flood risk management schemes in place.

News • 10 Apr 14

The number of wet days during the season ranged from 50-80 around the country

Winter was wettest ever recorded in Ireland

The winter of 2013/14 was the wettest on record, according to data released by Met Éireann.

News • 03 Mar 14

Heavy rain could contribute to further flooding

Up to 50,000 facing third night without power

Up to 50,000 homes and businesses will remain without power for a third night as ESB Networks struggles to repair damage caused by Wednesday’s violent storms.

News • 15 Feb 14