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Weekend weather: rain approaching, with temperatures to remain in high teens

Unsettled conditions are expected for the coming days, with rain, showers and highs of 23°C, Met Éireann has forecast.

NEWS 28 August 2026

Weekend weather: rain approaching, with temperatures to remain in high teens

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Rainfall levels 40% below long-term average in southeast

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High temperature warning issued as farmers face ongoing drought

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The warning is in place for the whole of Leinster and Tipperary.

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South of country to continue to be warmer and drier than normal this August

South of country to continue to be warmer and drier than normal this August

Warmer than average temperatures are to remain for the south of the country for the next four weeks, according to Met Éireann’s extended forecast.

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Weekend weather: warm start before rain arrives

Weekend weather: warm start before rain arrives

Met Éireann is forecasting a largely dry Friday with highs of 24°C before wetter conditions develop over the weekend, particularly in the northwest.

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Met Éireann: 'Absolute drought' recorded at 20 weather stations in July

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July 2026 was the second hottest on record, while Met Éireann data shows rainfall totals falling well below long-term averages.

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Status yellow thunderstorm warning issued for four counties

Status yellow thunderstorm warning issued for four counties

Met Éireann is warning of heavy, thundery showers and lightning from 3pm to 7pm on Tuesday.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Weekend weather: cloudy with scattered rain and highs of 24°C

Weekend weather: cloudy with scattered rain and highs of 24°C

Rain and drizzle will be most frequent in the north and northwest, while the south and southeast will see drier conditions, occasional sunny spells and the highest temperatures.

NEWS 22 July 2026

North-south split as dry spell bites

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Met Éireann’s extended range forecast shows temperatures remaining above average, with rainfall varying across the month of August.

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Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

The winner of the 2026 Kinisla Milk Quality and Sustainability Awards was announced at a ceremony in Limerick, on Tuesday.

Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

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