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Ireland weather: 15-hour heavy rain warning issued for parched south east

Met Éireann has forecast heavy spells of rain with a possibility of thunderstorms for five counties on Thursday.

NEWS 26 August 2026

Ireland weather: 15-hour heavy rain warning issued for parched south east

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The Grass Week: heavy supplementation still required for many herds

The Grass Week: heavy supplementation still required for many herds

GRASS & FEEDING 22 August 2026

Rainfall levels 40% below long-term average in southeast

Rainfall levels 40% below long-term average in southeast

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Explainer: when does hot weather become a heatwave?

Explainer: when does hot weather become a heatwave?

Explainer: when does hot weather become a heatwave?

NEWS 11 August 2026

High temperature warning issued as farmers face ongoing drought

High temperature warning issued as farmers face ongoing drought

High temperature warning issued as farmers face ongoing drought

NEWS 11 August 2026

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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.

NEWS 22 July 2026

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.

NEWS 22 July 2026

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

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

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

NEWS 22 July 2026

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

North-south split as dry spell bites

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

NEWS 22 July 2026

Weather so varied but we’re all facing hurdles

Weather so varied but we’re all facing hurdles

Many parts of the east and southeast are contending with drought conditions, and while much of the west and north have escaped thus far, grass supplies have gotten much tighter.

NEWS 22 July 2026

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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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