Annie Bowles and 'Nedzers Return' run through bale leaving Nearly a Dream and Evanna McCutcheon to win the Ladies Open Lightweight Race at Stradbally

It's time to make hay while the sun shines

Fergus Black

IT MAY be a bit too early to dream that the sodden, grey weather has gone and that summer has finally arrived.

A bleak day on the seaside at Porthcawl in south Wales as Winds of up to 65mph battered British coastlines during the night resulting in trees blown down in what was

We dodge first snows of summer

WE may be lamenting the lack of any spring-like weather but Ireland has "dodged a bullet" as a spell of heavy rain – and even snow – hits the UK.

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Hazel Flanagan 3 from blackrock enjoying the good weather at Sandycove, Dublin.
Photo: Gareth Chaney Collins

Swap your barbecues for brollies as rain makes a return

AS the nation heads back to work after the bank-holiday weekend, those in the east can enjoy the last of the sunshine for a day while the rest of the country returns to blustery and unsettled conditions.

Winter's over – but keep the brolly handy

WINTER is finally over and the swallows are winging their way here in their droves.

Chilling changes take icy grip on our climate

BITTERLY cold winters could become a feature of Irish life due to climatic changes happening 10km above our heads, experts have warned.

Conor Fall makes the most of the snow with some snowboarding tricks above Spelga reservoir in Co Down

Get ready to leap into spring as warmer weather on horizon

Though temperatures over the next few days will remain lower than average, it should start to feel a little warmer by the weekend.

Ben Walsh, of Thomastown, Co Kilkenny, on a 1956 International Farmall tractor at the Dick Forristal memorial run, organised by Thomastown Classic Steam and Vintage Club.

Waving goodbye to 'coldest March on record'

MARCH is expected to be confirmed as one of the coldest on record when official records are released today.

Fears of travel chaos over Easter as late big freeze to last until Monday

THE late winter icy grip is set to continue until at least Easter Monday as tens of thousands of holidaymakers get ready to hit the roads this weekend.

Heavy snow in Lucan, Dublin this morning during the morning rush hour. Photo: Collins

Weather warning for east as snow and sub-zero temperatures continue

Met Eireann has warned there will be further snow showers today and tomorrow.

Cara Faith walks through a snow drift near Glenarm, Co Antrim

Anger grows in North as thousands left without power

ANGER was building last night as thousands of homes remained without electricity and families in rural areas were left isolated more than 72 hours after snow storms first hit the North.

Blizzards, floods and gales to sweep across the country as cold snap worsens

Parts of Cork up to 4ft under water as unseasonal spring weather set to deteriorate.

Black ice warning for motorists as wintry weather rolls on

DRIVERS are being put on black ice alert as the unseasonal cold snap continues.

Snow and sub-zero temperatures as winter returns

THE east coast is bracing itself for heavy snow and sub-zero and temperatures today.

Ray Barrar, from Hollywood, Co Wicklow, and his dog walk by the snow-covered shore of the upper lake in Glendalough, Co Wicklow, yesterday

Freezing weather takes its toll

IT might technically be spring but temperatures have plummeted to their lowest level in months, with the mercury dropping to minus 7C over the weekend.

Amie Byrnes and her two-year-old daughter Alesha enjoying the sunshine in the People’s Park in Limerick

Sub-zero temperatures follow spring sun

IT MIGHT have looked like spring for the past few days, but it's going to feel like winter again from today when the mercury dips.

Global warming speeds up as sea levels rise and spring comes early

MORE rain is falling in Ireland, it's getting warmer and sea levels are on the rise because of global warming.

Sheep in the snow at Coppanagh, between Thomastown and Graiguenamanagh, Co Kilkenny, yesterday

Blizzards blow over but bitter cold and high winds to stay

SIBERIAN weather conditions caused travel misery nationwide with sleet and snow blizzards matched by temperatures that sank to a low of -3C.

Members of the Fire Service clear water from a house in King Street, Wexford town. Photo: Patrick Browne

Town 'submerged' after weekend downpour

PARTS of Wexford town have been submerged in flood water following heavy rain. Several houses were flooded as heavy rains left some areas of the town knee-deep in water.

Services returning to normal after heavy rain causes chaos for commuters

PUBLIC transport services are returning to normal after heavy overnight rain caused chaos for rush hour commuters.

Video: Second man dies as flooding brings chaos across Britain

A MAN has died after becoming trapped in his car in flood water as heavy rain continued to bring chaos to large parts of Britain.

Dublin on flood alert as heavy rain expected to spread across country

DUBLIN is on full alert for serious tidal flooding amid predictions of heavy rain and strong winds.

Video: Weekend temperatures to plummet as big freeze arrives

MOTORISTS face dangerous driving conditions over the weekend as a big freeze arrives.

The Met Éireann rainfall radar at 9am this morning

Motorists warned to be wary of floods after stormy weather sweeps country

HEAVY rain and squally winds that left parts of the country flooded overnight began to fade this morning but a frosty weekend is on the cards.

Winter bites as snow falls on the hills of Donegal

THE first winter snow has arrived just as a big chill starts to grip the country. Both Mount Errigal and Muckish in Donegal and Truskmore in Sligo were capped in snow.