http://weather.independent.ie/ http://www.independent.ie/weather/lifes-a-beach-for-sunlovers-but-keep-an-eye-on-the-tide-29332211.html http://www.independent.ie/weather/lifes-a-beach-for-sunlovers-but-keep-an-eye-on-the-tide-29332211.html AFTER a feast of sizzling in the sun, most of us can look forward to another pleasant day as we reluctantly head back to work or school this morning. Weather Mon, 10 Jun 2013 04:00:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/weather/old-irish-texts-help-to-assess-extreme-weather-29326844.html http://www.independent.ie/weather/old-irish-texts-help-to-assess-extreme-weather-29326844.html IRISH monks and scholars who recorded extreme weather events over the centuries have now helped scientists to trace the impact of volcanic eruptions on the world's climate. Weather Fri, 07 Jun 2013 04:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/weather/sunshine-to-last-well-into-the-weekend-29326843.html http://www.independent.ie/weather/sunshine-to-last-well-into-the-weekend-29326843.html THERE was no repeat of Wednesday's record-breaking 23C but the sunny spell will continue into the weekend at the very least. Weather Fri, 07 Jun 2013 04:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/weather/soaking-up-the-sun-on-hottest-day-of-the-year-29324218.html http://www.independent.ie/weather/soaking-up-the-sun-on-hottest-day-of-the-year-29324218.html SUN-SEEKERS descended on beaches around the country on the hottest day of the year yesterday as temperatures crept past 23C for the first time in 2013. Weather Thu, 06 Jun 2013 04:00:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/weather/spring-was-coldest-in-62-years-29319603.html http://www.independent.ie/weather/spring-was-coldest-in-62-years-29319603.html Parts of Ireland endured the coldest spring in 62 years, new data has revealed. Weather Tue, 04 Jun 2013 12:51:00 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/weather/long-may-it-last-get-set-for-hottest-day-of-the-year-29317388.html http://www.independent.ie/weather/long-may-it-last-get-set-for-hottest-day-of-the-year-29317388.html SLAP on the sunscreen because Ireland will be rivalling holiday hotspots in the Mediterranean today. Weather Tue, 04 Jun 2013 04:00:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/weather/the-heat-is-on-for-a-busy-bank-holiday-weekend-as-temps-to-hit-20-degrees-29309802.html http://www.independent.ie/weather/the-heat-is-on-for-a-busy-bank-holiday-weekend-as-temps-to-hit-20-degrees-29309802.html THINGS are starting to heat up ahead of a busy bank holiday weekend full of food fairs, festivals and rallies. Weather Fri, 31 May 2013 05:29:25 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/weather/mini-heatwave-for-bank-holiday-29307391.html http://www.independent.ie/weather/mini-heatwave-for-bank-holiday-29307391.html WE could be in for a mini heatwave over the bank holiday weekend with temperatures set to rise in excess of 20C in most parts of the country. Weather Thu, 30 May 2013 04:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/weather/sun-worshippers-face-spell-of-the-summertime-blues-29298280.html http://www.independent.ie/weather/sun-worshippers-face-spell-of-the-summertime-blues-29298280.html KEEP the brollies handy. Weather Mon, 27 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/weather/its-time-to-make-hay-while-the-sun-shines-29279434.html http://www.independent.ie/weather/its-time-to-make-hay-while-the-sun-shines-29279434.html IT MAY be a bit too early to dream that the sodden, grey weather has gone and that summer has finally arrived. Weather Mon, 20 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/weather/we-dodge-first-snows-of-summer-29267340.html http://www.independent.ie/weather/we-dodge-first-snows-of-summer-29267340.html 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. Weather Wed, 15 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/pack-up-the-bbq-here-comes-the-rain-again-29251246.html http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/pack-up-the-bbq-here-comes-the-rain-again-29251246.html After a weekend of sunshine and warm temperatures, today sees a return to rain – and Met Eireann warns, there is worse on the way. Irish News Wed, 08 May 2013 08:34:40 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/weather/swap-your-barbecues-for-brollies-as-rain-makes-a-return-29246459.html http://www.independent.ie/weather/swap-your-barbecues-for-brollies-as-rain-makes-a-return-29246459.html 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. Weather Tue, 07 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/weather/winters-over-but-keep-the-brolly-handy-29198191.html http://www.independent.ie/weather/winters-over-but-keep-the-brolly-handy-29198191.html WINTER is finally over and the swallows are winging their way here in their droves. Weather Tue, 16 Apr 2013 04:00:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/weather/relief-from-bitter-cold-on-the-way-as-mercury-springs-back-29185722.html http://www.independent.ie/weather/relief-from-bitter-cold-on-the-way-as-mercury-springs-back-29185722.html TEMPERATURES could hit a balmy 14C at the weekend, following weeks of bitterly cold weather. Weather Wed, 10 Apr 2013 04:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/weather/chilling-changes-take-icy-grip-on-our-climate-29185723.html http://www.independent.ie/weather/chilling-changes-take-icy-grip-on-our-climate-29185723.html BITTERLY cold winters could become a feature of Irish life due to climatic changes happening 10km above our heads, experts have warned. Weather Wed, 10 Apr 2013 04:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/weather/get-ready-to-leap-into-spring-as-warmer-weather-on-horizon-29167706.html http://www.independent.ie/weather/get-ready-to-leap-into-spring-as-warmer-weather-on-horizon-29167706.html Though temperatures over the next few days will remain lower than average, it should start to feel a little warmer by the weekend. Weather Tue, 02 Apr 2013 04:00:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/weather/waving-goodbye-to-coldest-march-on-record-29166257.html http://www.independent.ie/weather/waving-goodbye-to-coldest-march-on-record-29166257.html MARCH is expected to be confirmed as one of the coldest on record when official records are released today. Weather Mon, 01 Apr 2013 04:00:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/weather/fears-of-travel-chaos-over-easter-as-late-big-freeze-to-last-until-monday-29159888.html http://www.independent.ie/weather/fears-of-travel-chaos-over-easter-as-late-big-freeze-to-last-until-monday-29159888.html 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. Weather Thu, 28 Mar 2013 04:00:02 +0000 http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/weather-warning-issued-for-the-east-as-snow-and-subzero-temperatures-set-to-continue-29158262.html http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/weather-warning-issued-for-the-east-as-snow-and-subzero-temperatures-set-to-continue-29158262.html Met Eireann has warned there will be further snow showers today and tomorrow. Irish News Wed, 27 Mar 2013 08:10:05 +0000