Flooding
Amy Forde on 10 Jun 2021
Flood relief works at Lough Funshinagh begin
A 2.6km pipeline will be built from Lough Funshinagh to an existing river leading to the Shannon.
Amy Forde on 03 Jun 2021
Clare, Galway, Limerick and Mayo issued with thunderstorm warning
Met Éireann has issued a status yellow thunderstorm warning for Clare, Galway, Limerick and Mayo.
on 21 May 2021
Weekend weather: mixed showers and sunshine
The weekend will be mostly mild, with scattered showers and fresh coastal winds.
Amy Forde on 20 May 2021
OPW to supply overflow pipe to relieve Lough Funshinagh flooding
Starting construction on the overflow pipe now will ensure enough time to lower the water level of the lake in advance of next winter at Lough Funshinagh, the OPW said.
Contributor on 19 May 2021
Strong gusts and rain to hit coastal counties in south and west
Met Éireann have released wind and rain status yellow weather warnings for Thursday.
Niall Hurson on 17 May 2021
Thunderstorm warning issued for the southeast
Scattered thunderstorms will arrive this evening, bringing some heavy downpours, Met Éireann has said.
Amy Forde on 16 May 2021
Scattered thunderstorms forecast in parts for Sunday
Met Éireann has issued a status yellow thunderstorm warning for all but three counties in the Republic of Ireland on Sunday.
Amy Forde on 15 May 2021
Thunderstorm warning for Leinster, Munster and Connacht
Met Éireann has issued a status yellow thunderstorm warning for Leinster, Munster and Connacht on Saturday.
Niall Hurson on 14 May 2021
Thunderstorms to hit border counties
Met Éireann has warned that heavy downpours will bring a risk of localised flooding.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 13 May 2021
Donegal braces for thunderstorms
Met Éireann has issued a weather warning for the northwest county.
Niall Hurson on 12 May 2021
Thunderstorm warning for Ulster, Munster and Leinster
The warning will come into effect from 1pm on Wednesday.
Niall Hurson on 03 May 2021
Weekly weather: cool with sunshine and showers
It will remain relatively cool for much of the coming week, with northwest breezes feeding down sunshine and showers.
Niall Hurson on 02 May 2021
Heavy rain and wind to hit coastal counties
Heavy rain and wind will lead to spot flooding with a risk of wave overtopping in coastal areas.
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.