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Dancing for joy as rain falls in drought-stricken town

The heaviest rains in years have fallen across parts of Australia's east coast, bringing relief to some struggling livestock farmers, though experts say the showers are not likely to break a drought that has crippled the country's grains sector.

News Lens • 04 Nov 19

A landslide closed part of the Wild Atlantic Way in south Kerry

Valentia Observatory sees record rainfall

Valentia Observatory in Co Kerry has recorded its highest level of rainfall on a single day since records began there over 150 years ago.

News • 04 Oct 16

The rainfall warning for parts of the country is in place until tomorrow evening

Rainfall warning for Munster and Leinster

Met Éireann has issued a rainfall warning in place for Munster and Leinster.

News • 25 Dec 15

There are concerns for further flooding in Athlone

Further flood fears as Shannon waters yet to peak

The National Emergency Coordination Group has said water levels on the Shannon system are still rising and are expected to peak in the coming days.

News • 13 Dec 15

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

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

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

The hospital has requested that patients contact their out-of-hours GP service for non-emergency treatment

Clean-up at Letterkenny hospital may cost millions

A clean-up operation has been taking place at Letterkenny General Hospital in Co Donegal following extensive flooding yesterday evening could run into millions of euro.

News • 28 Jul 13

Clerys Department Store is closed today after a part of the roof collapsed

Clerys expected to remain closed over weekend

An assessment of Clerys department store in Dublin is continuing after its roof was damaged during last night's thunder storm.

News • 25 Jul 13

Gardaí have advised conditions are still treacherous on some Wexford roads

Rain causes flooding in east and south

Heavy overnight rain, which caused flooding in some parts of the east and south of the country, has eased in most areas.

News • 26 Nov 12

ICSA concerned by impact of rainfall on farms

The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers' Association has appealed to farm inspectors to make allowances for the serious effect the current heavy rainfall is having on farms across the country.

News • 13 Jul 12

Rivers burst their banks and flooded towns and villages in the main southern island of Kyushu

19 dead after torrential downpours in Japan

At least 19 people have died and eight are missing as whole neighbourhoods were swamped by torrential rain in southwest Japan.

News • 13 Jul 12

Several rivers in the UK are at a high level

UK on flood alert after heavy rain

Flood warnings remain in place in many parts of Britain as heavy rain continues to cause disruption.

News • 07 Jul 12

Up to three weeks' worth of rain forecast

Met Éireann has issued a weather warning as up to 40mm of rain is forecast to fall over the east of the country this evening.

News • 07 Jul 12

Rain causes flooding in parts of Co Down

Torrential rain has led to severe flooding in parts of Newcastle and Newry in Co Down.

News • 05 Jul 12

A month's rain has fallen in some areas in the past 24 hours

Torrential rain causes floods in northern UK

Torrential rain has caused flooding in Scotland and northern England.

News • 25 Jun 12

The forecast is for 'a month's rain in two days'

Motorists warned of dangerous driving conditions

A weather warning is in place, with heavy rainfall forecast across the country today and tomorrow.

News • 08 Jun 12

The scene in Midleton on Tuesday evening (Pic: Liam Killeen)

Cloudburst causes east Cork flooding

A number of shops, business premises and homes have been flooded at Midleton, Youghal and Castlemartyr following heavy rain in east Cork this evening.

News • 06 Jun 12

Rain dampens UK summer clothing sales

UK clothing retailers suffered their worst sales performance in nearly four years in April, official figures showed today.

Business • 23 May 12

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