Why is the Child of Prague statue associated with Irish weddings? The general belief was that you should leave the statue outside under a bush the night before the wedding to ensure good weather Folklore • 11 Sep
Why is the Child of Prague statue associated with Irish weddings? The general belief was that you should leave the statue outside under a bush the night before the wedding to ensure good weather Folklore • 11 Sep
Why Ireland's mild weather won't protect it from climate change Ireland's position on the edge of the Atlantic – the very reason for its mild climate – makes it especially vulnerable to extreme weather Climate Crisis • 04 Sep
Why Ireland's mild weather won't protect it from climate change Ireland's position on the edge of the Atlantic – the very reason for its mild climate – makes it especially vulnerable to extreme weather Climate Crisis • 04 Sep
Why naming storms is a risky business When we use people's names for non-human things, they gain more of our interest and attention, but this also has pitfalls Weather • 01 Sep
Why naming storms is a risky business When we use people's names for non-human things, they gain more of our interest and attention, but this also has pitfalls Weather • 01 Sep
Are Irish reservoirs running out of water due to a dry August? The reduction in water levels in Poulaphuca shows the link between reservoirs, river water flows and rainfall Water • 26 Aug
Are Irish reservoirs running out of water due to a dry August? The reduction in water levels in Poulaphuca shows the link between reservoirs, river water flows and rainfall Water • 26 Aug
How to ease the effects of heat Even two consecutive days of temperatures going over 25 °C can impact on your health and wellbeing Summer • 14 Aug
How to ease the effects of heat Even two consecutive days of temperatures going over 25 °C can impact on your health and wellbeing Summer • 14 Aug
Can your aching joints really predict the weather? While the phenomenon remains scientifically contentious, research suggests those with joint conditions are more attuned to environmental changes Health • 25 Jul
Can your aching joints really predict the weather? While the phenomenon remains scientifically contentious, research suggests those with joint conditions are more attuned to environmental changes Health • 25 Jul
The legend of St Swithin and his July 15th weather forecast Saints, witches and sin all played a part in how our ancestors predicted the weather Weather • 15 Jul
The legend of St Swithin and his July 15th weather forecast Saints, witches and sin all played a part in how our ancestors predicted the weather Weather • 15 Jul
Is it OK to go running in hot weather? The current high temperatures mean many runners may be asking if it's too hot for their daily outing Running • 11 Jul
Is it OK to go running in hot weather? The current high temperatures mean many runners may be asking if it's too hot for their daily outing Running • 11 Jul
Cloudspotting: Here are the 10 main cloud types in the sky A cloud expert on the main types of clouds and why we should pay more attention to the sky above us Weather • 06 Jun
Cloudspotting: Here are the 10 main cloud types in the sky A cloud expert on the main types of clouds and why we should pay more attention to the sky above us Weather • 06 Jun
Is there such a thing as 'Leaving Cert weather'? It turns out that doing your Leaving Cert while the sun shines outside the exam hall is actually more than just a myth Weather • 29 May
Is there such a thing as 'Leaving Cert weather'? It turns out that doing your Leaving Cert while the sun shines outside the exam hall is actually more than just a myth Weather • 29 May
Why Ireland is experiencing a 'marine heatwave' right now Paul Moore, climatologist with Met Eireann explains what a 'marine heatwave' is and why Ireland is experiencing one Weather • 23 May
Why Ireland is experiencing a 'marine heatwave' right now Paul Moore, climatologist with Met Eireann explains what a 'marine heatwave' is and why Ireland is experiencing one Weather • 23 May
How Irish classrooms can deal with warmer weather Parents, educators and policymakers must treat classroom heat not as a seasonal inconvenience, but as a pressing public health issue Schools • 19 May
How Irish classrooms can deal with warmer weather Parents, educators and policymakers must treat classroom heat not as a seasonal inconvenience, but as a pressing public health issue Schools • 19 May
How an 'Omega block' has given Ireland a dry, warm and sunny May The great weather we're currently enjoying is down to a a blocking area of high pressure sitting just to the north of Ireland Weather • 20 May
How an 'Omega block' has given Ireland a dry, warm and sunny May The great weather we're currently enjoying is down to a a blocking area of high pressure sitting just to the north of Ireland Weather • 20 May
A short history of extreme weather events around St Patrick's Day Historical reports tell us it was a day which often featured intense cold, torrential rain, thunderstorms and the odd tornado st patricks day • 11 Mar
A short history of extreme weather events around St Patrick's Day Historical reports tell us it was a day which often featured intense cold, torrential rain, thunderstorms and the odd tornado st patricks day • 11 Mar
Why has there been no sunshine at Dublin Airport for 11 days? Met Éireann climatologist Paul Moore explains what's behind the gloomy, cloudy weather we've seen this month so far Weather • 19 Feb
Why has there been no sunshine at Dublin Airport for 11 days? Met Éireann climatologist Paul Moore explains what's behind the gloomy, cloudy weather we've seen this month so far Weather • 19 Feb
How do you measure the size of a once-a-lifetime storm? Few places in Ireland have weather records going back over 100 years to allow the size of such events to be measured directly Weather • 23 Jan
How do you measure the size of a once-a-lifetime storm? Few places in Ireland have weather records going back over 100 years to allow the size of such events to be measured directly Weather • 23 Jan
Rain, floods & storms: why weather conditions are getting wetter With Storm Éowyn due to hit Ireland in the next 24 hours, we can all clearly see the effects of climate change on Ireland's weather events Weather • 23 Jan
Rain, floods & storms: why weather conditions are getting wetter With Storm Éowyn due to hit Ireland in the next 24 hours, we can all clearly see the effects of climate change on Ireland's weather events Weather • 23 Jan
Why have we seen so many storms in Ireland in recent years? A very high level of storminess has meant more frequent and intense storms hitting the country Weather • 22 Jan
Why have we seen so many storms in Ireland in recent years? A very high level of storminess has meant more frequent and intense storms hitting the country Weather • 22 Jan
What the weather will be like in 2025 - according to folklore When it came to weather forecasts and predictions, Irish folklore could give Met Éireann a run for their money Weather • 02 Jan
What the weather will be like in 2025 - according to folklore When it came to weather forecasts and predictions, Irish folklore could give Met Éireann a run for their money Weather • 02 Jan
It's cold! How to prevent your body losing heat You can manipulate your clothing, activities and food to keep your body feeling warm Weather • 20 Nov 24
It's cold! How to prevent your body losing heat You can manipulate your clothing, activities and food to keep your body feeling warm Weather • 20 Nov 24
Where did all the historical Irish weather records go? Hidden and lost weather observations contain hugely valuable information about historical climate variability and changes Weather • 15 Nov 24
Where did all the historical Irish weather records go? Hidden and lost weather observations contain hugely valuable information about historical climate variability and changes Weather • 15 Nov 24
Tornadoes in Ireland? Yes, we get them and here's how many We don't yet fully understood the science of tornadoes, but we get a surprising number of them in Ireland every year Weather • 05 Nov 24
Tornadoes in Ireland? Yes, we get them and here's how many We don't yet fully understood the science of tornadoes, but we get a surprising number of them in Ireland every year Weather • 05 Nov 24
The forgotten hurricane of 1822 which brought havoc to Ireland The storm is unusual in that it has not been recorded as one of the destructive weather events in Ireland in the 19th century History • 21 Aug 24
The forgotten hurricane of 1822 which brought havoc to Ireland The storm is unusual in that it has not been recorded as one of the destructive weather events in Ireland in the 19th century History • 21 Aug 24
If the earth is getting hotter, why is this summer so dismal? It's the question of the summer so here's what some climate experts have to say Climate Change • 11 Jul 24
If the earth is getting hotter, why is this summer so dismal? It's the question of the summer so here's what some climate experts have to say Climate Change • 11 Jul 24
Why Ireland can expect to see more extreme future heatwaves While average temperatures are rising, research shows that extreme temperatures are increasing at an even faster rate Climate Change • 02 Jul 24
Why Ireland can expect to see more extreme future heatwaves While average temperatures are rising, research shows that extreme temperatures are increasing at an even faster rate Climate Change • 02 Jul 24
