The Latest Breaking News from Met Eireann

Ireland on storm alert as Met Eireann give exact date brutal winds and torrential rain could strike

Met Eireann warned 'cyclone centres may pass close to Ireland' during one period. Unsettled fronts of wet and windy weather could move in from the Atlantic sparking potential weather warnings.

Irish Mirror · Jan 29, 2023

Seasonal flu figures see 'significant decline' in Ireland

The median age for cases was 51, while one third of cases were aged over 65 years.

Irish Mirror · Jan 28, 2023

Gardai investigate discovery of body on Clare beach

Gardaí and the Kilkee unit of the Irish Coast Guard presented to the scene at White Strand beach

Irish Mirror · Jan 28, 2023

UK airline Flybe collapses, cancels all flights and tells customers not to go to airports

Flybe has gone into administration with all flights cancelled and will not be rescheduled, the UK airline and the Civil Aviation Authority have announced. Customers have been urged not to go to airports.

Irish Mirror · Jan 28, 2023

NI politician who lost both parents in house fire pays tribute at funeral to those who tried to save them

Alec and Ann Easton, who were aged in their 80s, were treated for their injuries but both died at the scene. The two wooden coffins were side by side at the front of the church for the funeral.

Irish Mirror · Jan 28, 2023

Ireland bank holidays 2023: Full list of all the days off including imminent new extra February one

There are 10 bank holidays in total this year. The next one falls on Monday, February 6, to commemorate St Brigid.

Irish Mirror · Jan 28, 2023

Ryanair passenger praises crew after scary incident onboard flight to Dublin Airport

A Ryanair passenger took ill onboard a flight from Italy to Ireland. This caused chaos onboard, however the Ryanair cabin crew have been praised for handling the situation calmly.

Irish Mirror · Jan 28, 2023

Claw machine expert shares little-known hack for winning every time

An arcade worker has shared their tried and trusted hack for improving your chances of winning on the famously tricky claw machine. They explained how it's 'all about timing'.

Irish Mirror · Jan 28, 2023

Alert issued over popular Aldi snack sold in Irish stores amid fears it may be ‘unsafe’ to eat

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland published a notice about various Harvest Morn Protein Bars on Friday. It says they may be 'unsafe' for some people to eat.

Irish Mirror · Jan 28, 2023

Cork community numb after boy, 2, chokes to death on fruit as heartbroken family to say last goodbye

Tributes are being paid to Joshua Odonkor, 2, from Skibbereen whose funeral will take place today. It is understood Joshua was eating a grape when it became lodged in his windpipe.

Irish Mirror · Jan 28, 2023