The Latest Breaking News from Met Eireann

Jaw dropping video captures lightning strike scaffolding as Ireland thunderstorm warning issued

Understandable shouts - and swears - of disbelief can be heard in a video that is as awesome as it is terrifying

Irish Mirror · Jul 19, 2022

Wicklow fire service battling major blaze in forest and popular hiking area

A helicopter is believed to be en route to the scene of the blaze, which is still ongoing at time of writing, with crews from Bray and Greystones responding at 1am

Irish Mirror · Jul 19, 2022

Ireland weather: Met Eireann issue thunderstorm warning for nine counties at risk of floods as heavy rain forecast

There are now two warnings in place at the same time across Ireland for Tuesday - one for high temperatures and one for localised flooding and thunderstorms

Irish Mirror · Jul 19, 2022

Ireland records hottest temperature in more than a century

The weather and rise in temperatures has forced Met Eireann to issue a hot weather warning that is to last until midnight on Tuesday

Irish Mirror · Jul 18, 2022

Government issues urgent health advice for elderly and vulnerable people in hot weather

The special advice is for older people and the vulnerable to stay safe during the sweltering heat

Irish Mirror · Jul 18, 2022

Ireland weather: Warning issued to drivers as thunderstorms and heavy rain to cause 'hazardous' conditions

The RSA is asking road users to exercise caution while using the roads as Met Eireann has advised of possible scattered outbreaks of isolated heavy rain showers and thunderstorms

Irish Mirror · Jul 18, 2022

Irish farmer builds 40 foot hay pool for neighbours to cool down during hot weather

Michael Farrelly used 20 bales of hay and a silage cover for the temporary pool

Irish Mirror · Jul 18, 2022

Ireland records hottest temperature in more than a century at 33C

A status yellow high temperature warning remains in place across the country.

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2022

Man in his 50s killed in Dublin after overnight fire as Garda investigation launched

The blaze happened on the Saint Anne's Road in Drumconda in Dublin in the early hours of Monday morning with the man being rushed to the Mater hospital

Irish Mirror · Jul 18, 2022

Ireland weather: Record-breaking temperatures hit Dublin as Met Eireann gives heatwave update

Temperatures soared over the weekend and now appear to be hitting their peak, with Met Eireann confirming that a long-standing record had been smashed in the capital

Irish Mirror · Jul 18, 2022