The Latest Breaking News from Met Eireann

The everyday tablets that could make it illegal for you to drive

Even prescription drugs could land you in trouble

Irish Mirror · Dec 8, 2022

Skygazer captures footage of mysterious 'fireballs' over Ireland

It turns out it's actually a common occurrence that we generally miss out on due to the nature of our cloudy weather

Irish Mirror · Dec 8, 2022

Ireland weather: Met Eireann's five-day forecast pinpoints arrival of snow and temperature tumble

Those in more midland counties can expect a showering of snow over the coming days with forecasters warning of ‘treacherous conditions’

Irish Mirror · Dec 8, 2022

Strep A confirmed as cause of tragic death of four-year-old in Dublin following HSE investigation

Schools and parents across Ireland are on high alert, with new guidance issued by the HSE

Irish Mirror · Dec 8, 2022

Strep A: The three symptoms parents need to keep their kids home with as alarm raised by HSE

Schools have been advised that children with a fever, cough or a sore throat should be kept at home in a bid to tackle any further spread

Irish Mirror · Dec 8, 2022

Met Eireann warns of 'sharp and severe' change this week as snow timeline revealed

"Very cold into early next week as an Arctic airmass sets in, bringing sharp to severe frosts, and ice or black ice on roads and footpaths"

Irish Mirror · Dec 8, 2022

Up to 12,000 homes could be put back on long-term rental market as part of new law

Short-term rentals which are let out for 21 days or fewer must also now be registered with Fáilte Ireland

Irish Mirror · Dec 7, 2022

Couple both aged 100 and married for 79 years die just hours apart

'They went out together. I feel sad, but I shouldn’t. Who can expect to live a life like that?'

Irish Mirror · Dec 7, 2022

Leo Varadkar declines to comment on viral nightclub video and says it's a 'personal matter'

This is not the first time Mr Varadkar’s private life has hit the headlines

Irish Mirror · Dec 7, 2022

HSE letter to Irish schools advises that kids with fever, cough or sore throat should stay home in bid to tackle Strep A

The health service is to advise that it has seen a 'large increase in general viral infections among children and young people this winter'

Irish Mirror · Dec 7, 2022