Flooding
Amy Forde on 21 Mar 2021
Flood relief scheme proposed to help south Galway farms
A feasibility study has proposed a flood solution scheme in south Galway which would see flooding alleviated in the area which has been hit with severe flooding events.
Amy Forde on 12 Mar 2021
Rainfall warning for Donegal, wind warning for Cork and Kerry
The yellow rainfall warning for Donegal will come into force at 3pm on Friday for 24 hours.
Photo Desk on 28 Feb 2021
This week in photos: farmland flooded, calving and grading potatoes
Our top photos from the past week include flooded farmland in parts, cleanings being removed from a cow in Wicklow, grading potatoes in Louth, triplet calves in Mayo and ploughing in Tipperary.
Amy Forde on 25 Feb 2021
Contractors reiterate call for hedge-cutting extension and seek clarity on rules
FCI has requested that a proposed hedge-cutting extension period up until 17 March 2021 can be restricted solely to flail machines.
Amy Forde on 24 Feb 2021
Spring deluge sees over two inches of rain in 24 hours
Parts of Munster received torrential downpours and the rest of the country received heavy rain on Tuesday, with land flooded and rivers bursting their banks in parts.
Amy Forde on 24 Feb 2021
Farmer views: land is saturated, conditions are very bad
Amy Forde speaks to Cork farmers on the impact of Tuesday’s heavy rain on their spring plans.
Niall Hurson on 22 Feb 2021
Heavy rain to sweep across country on Monday night
Rainfall totals of 50mm to 80mm are expected and higher in mountainous regions.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 22 Feb 2021
Weekly weather: persistent rain with risk of flooding
The wet weather looks set to continue for another week as February draws to a close.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 21 Feb 2021
Heavy rainfall warning
Over 10 counties will be affected by the level yellow rain warning.
Amy Forde on 14 Feb 2021
Yellow wind warning for Donegal, Galway, Mayo and Sligo
Met Éireann has issued a status yellow wind warning for four counties for Monday night.
Amy Forde on 13 Feb 2021
Orange and yellow wind warnings in place for Sunday
Met Éireann has issued status orange and yellow wind warnings for the country for Sunday.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 12 Feb 2021
Weekend weather: driving rain and sleet
Wrap up for a wet and cold weekend ahead, with forecast predicting wintry weather.
Amy Forde on 10 Feb 2021
Farmers raise serious concerns over Bord na Móna rewetting plans
Amy Forde speaks to farmers in Co Offaly about Bord na Móna plans to rewet bogs.
Amy Forde on 10 Feb 2021
IFA receives assurances on rewetting, ICMSA calls for land survey
The IFA has said it has received assurances from Bord na Móna that its rewetting plans won't affect farmers' land, while the ICMSA has called for a baseline survey to be carried out.
Barry Cassidy on 08 Feb 2021
Farmers seek input to Bord na Móna rewetting plans
The IFA has said communication and engagement with farmers will be key to the success of Bord na Móna’s peatland rehabilitation projects.
Amy Forde on 29 Jan 2021
Roscommon farmers left high and dry on Lough Funshinagh flooding
Despite a report which found an overflow pipe would eliminate the flood risk around Lough Funshinagh three years ago, there are no plans for further studies to alleviate the flooding.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 29 Jan 2021
Wet and wintry weekend conditions
A large part of the country will be affected by wintry weather over the weekend.
Amy Forde on 27 Jan 2021
Department raises land eligibility issues with flooded farmers
Jim O’Connor, Roscommon IFA chair, told the Irish Farmers Journal that water levels around Lough Funshinagh are going up day-by-day.
Barry Cassidy on 26 Jan 2021
Heavy rainfall warning for the northwest and northeast
Met Éireann has issued a warning for heavy rainfall which will come into effect from 6pm on Wednesday 27 January.
Amy Forde on 22 Jan 2021
Department raises land eligibility issues with flooded farmers
Over 150ha of farmland around Lough Funshinagh in Co Roscommn is currently underwater as a result of flooding around the turlough, with the Department raising land eligibility issues with farmers.