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Nearly 100% likely El Niño is set to intensify: how will it affect Ireland

El Niño is firmly established and strengthening, with forecasts indicating a near-100% probability that it will persist through September 2026 to February 2027, peaking before the end of 2026.

NEWS 12 September 2026

Nearly 100% likely El Niño is set to intensify: how will it affect Ireland

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Yellow rainfall warnings issued for seven counties

Yellow rainfall warnings issued for seven counties

NEWS 11 September 2026

August saw end to longest partial drought on record

August saw end to longest partial drought on record

NEWS 3 September 2026

The wettest drought in history

The wettest drought in history

The wettest drought in history

DEALER 2 September 2026

Brewing up a storm

Brewing up a storm

Brewing up a storm

DEALER 2 September 2026

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

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 8 August 2026

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

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 8 August 2026

The Grass Week: heavy supplementation still required for many herds

The Grass Week: heavy supplementation still required for many herds

The lack of rainfall in the areas most affected by drought has seen huge variances in growth rates between the east and west.

GRASS & FEEDING 8 August 2026

Rainfall levels 40% below long-term average in southeast

Rainfall levels 40% below long-term average in southeast

Rainfall levels in the southeast are running up to 40% below the Long-Term Average resulting in drought conditions. Meanwhile some parts of the west have received close to their usual rainfall.

NEWS 8 August 2026

Explainer: when does hot weather become a heatwave?

Explainer: when does hot weather become a heatwave?

With drought conditions continuing across much of Ireland, Met Éireann gives a breakdown of what exactly constitutes a hot day, tropical night, heatwave or drought.

NEWS 8 August 2026

High temperature warning issued as farmers face ongoing drought

High temperature warning issued as farmers face ongoing drought

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

NEWS 8 August 2026

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 8 August 2026

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