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Temperatures 'above average everywhere' in 2024 - Met Éireann
Average temperatures across the country were “above their annual long-term average” last year according to a new report published today...
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Weather data: December was 11th warmest on record
The average national temperature for December 2024 was 7.70 °C, which is 1.47 ° above the most recent 1991-2020 long-term...
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Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
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Weekend weather: Turning milder with drizzle in some areas
The weekend weather forecast looks set to bring dry conditions in the short-term with milder temperatures, according to latest indications....
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Weather: Dry and frosty start to week
The weather forecast for the coming week indicates that it will be generally dry with light winds but it will...
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November was 10th warmest on record since 1900
November 2024 was the 10th warmest November on record since 1900. The average national temperature for November 2024 was 8.95...
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Weekend weather: Mild and unsettled with rain
The weekend weather forecast indicates a mild and unsettled few days ahead with rain and showers. It comes as Met...
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Weather forecast: Dry spells with scattered showers
The coming week looks set to bring a mix in terms of weather with dry spells and scattered showers forecast...
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Extreme temperatures now more likely in Ireland - research
The chance of Ireland experiencing extreme temperatures is now far more likely, according to the findings of new research. The...
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Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
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May was warmest on record in Ireland - Met Éireann
May 2024 was the warmest May on record with an average temperature of 13.08 °C, according to the latest weather...
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April 2024 hottest on record globally
April 2024 was warmer globally than any previous April in the data record according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service...
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Crop monitoring report: Wet weather hampering Irish crops
Wet weather conditions in north-west Europe, especially Ireland and parts of the UK, negatively affected the yield potential of crops...
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Weather: Rainfall forecast to 'be above normal' this weekÂ
Met Éireann has warned that the weather will remain unsettled this week with rainfall “forecast to be above normal in...
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February was warmest month on record globally
February was the warmest month on record across the globe according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) on behalf...
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Winter is 11th season with above average temperatures - Met Éireann
The winter of 2023/2024 was the eleventh consecutive season with above average temperatures, according to Met Éireann’s weather provisional statement....
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RDS Announces Opening of Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
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Warmest January on global record for 2024 - Copernicus
January 2024 was the warmest January on record globally, with an average ERA5 surface air temperature of 13.14°C, according to...
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Copernicus: 2023 set to be warmest year on record
2023 looks set to be the warmest year on record according to the latest data from the Copernicus Climate Change Service...
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Weekend weather: Sunshine and higher temperatures
The weekend weather forecast from Met Éireann indicates that it will be a warm and generally dry weekend and start...
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Climate agency: September was warmest on record
Last month was the warmest September on record, according to the latest data from the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S),...