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In pictures: Making the most of the sunshine 

SPRING finally arrived in Ireland this week and the mercury reached 19 degrees in places on Thursday.

Is the seemingly never-ending winter finally over? Temperatures hit 20C so it may be time to dust down the barbecue 

AFTER a seemingly never-ending winter it is time to dust down the barbecue - but be quick about it.

Get set for 'that Friday feeling': Forecasters now predict temperatures to hit 20 degrees 

Thursday had been tipped to host a mini-heatwave this week, but now forecasters say the temperatures on Friday could go even higher again.

Met Eireann forecaster: I wouldn’t go as far as calling a heatwave... but parts of the country will see highs of 18C 

FOUR seasons in one week is on the way as forecasters predict strong spring sunshine giving...

Temperatures set to soar this week as 'African air plume' brings mini-heatwave to Ireland 

It will be a wet and windy start to the day but Ireland is set to enjoy a burst of heat this week with temperatures rising to 18C degrees.

'Any chance of sending out the red alert? We're bitter on the building site' - Met Eireann inundated with messages during Storm Emma 

MET Eireann received a barrage of messages from the public during Storm Emma - including praise...

We're in for another wet weekend - but there's good news on the way 

It has been a long winter - with it now totalling eight months since temperatures rose above a mild 20 degrees Celsius.

Temperatures to climb this week - just don't forget to bring your brollies 

Spring may have sprung but winter-weary Irish householders were warned to keep their umbrellas and raincoats to hand.

Spring has finally sprung - but don't pack away your raincoat just yet 

Mother Nature is set to offer Ireland some long-overdue respite from rain, sleet and icy temperatures.

Rainfall warning hits eight counties - but temperatures set to soar this weekend 

Met Eireann has downgraded a national weather warning but heavy rain is still expected in some areas this evening.

Weather warning: Eight counties face flood risk as heavy rain set to continue 

Eight counties in the west, south and south-east face the risk of flooding as another deluge of heavy rain is expected over the next 24 hours.

Keep the brolly handy - unsettled weather and heavy showers to continue for most of the week 

Met Eireann has forecast that showery conditions will persist for much of the week.

Looking to enjoy the outdoors this long weekend? Saturday will have the best of the weather 

If you're looking to enjoy the outdoors this Easter weekend, you should make the most of Friday and Saturday, according to the latest forecast.

Bitter cold, hail and sleet forecast in run-up to Easter 

Keep the winter woollies to hand as the lead-up to Easter will be marked by bitter cold, rain, hail and sleet. Overnight temperatures will hover around the freezing mark with frost expected over the next...

The west is best this Easter weekend as east looks set to bear brunt of more bad weather 

The west is the place to be this Easter weekend as the east of the country looks set to bear the brunt of yet more bad weather.

Hopes of Easter egg hunts in snow are melting away - but temperatures are expected to drop 

HOPES of one last sleigh ride on a snowy slope have faded as a white Easter no longer seems to be a prospect.

‘Grandson of the Beast' - warning as Ireland facing coldest Easter holiday for a decade 

EASTER revellers were warned that the ‘Grandson of the Beast’ will leave Ireland facing potentially its coldest Easter holiday for a decade.

Where's Spring then? Frost and heavy rainfall on the cards as clocks go forward this weekend 

The clocks go forward this weekend meaning Spring is officially here but it doesn't look like we'll be feeling the benefits of it until at least April as...

Temperatures to plunge again bringing threat of White Easter 

Ireland is facing the prospect of Easter snow, with temperatures set to plunge again at the end of next week.

Finally! Here is when you can expect milder Spring weather... but it's not all good news 

Milder spring weather is finally on the horizon - but frost and ice will continue to pose a risk until next weekend.

Live Drivers urged to take care as Arctic blast holds icy grip over much of the country 

Driving conditions will remain hazardous today and tomorrow morning as an Arctic blast retains its icy grip over much of the country.

Met Eireann predict 'heavy snow showers' as Status Orange warning issued for St Patrick's Day weekend 

Met Eireann have added a Status Orange Snow-ice warning for Sunday to the Status Yellow Snow-ice weather warning covering the entire country for...

Live Weather warning issued as 'Son of the Beast' to bring ice, snow and temperatures of -5C on St Patrick's Day 

A weather warning has been issued as snow and ice will sweep over the country during St Patrick's...

It's set to be a bitterly cold St Patrick's weekend - and snow could make a return 

The national forecaster has predicted cold temperatures and snow showers for the St Patrick's Day weekend, just two weeks after the 'Beast...

It's set to be a bitterly cold St Patrick's weekend - and snow could make a return 

The national forecaster has predicted cold temperatures and snow showers for the St Patrick's Day weekend, just two weeks after the 'Beast...

Chilly and frosty start to the day but 'above normal' temperatures are on the way 

The weather is set to improve over the weekend with temperatures rising to normal or above normal values, according to Met Eireann.

Live Roads still impassable as weather warning remains and more sleet and hail showers are on the way 

Some local road diversions are still in place as snow and ice remain an issue.

Live New weather warning issued and some schools remain closed due to impassable road conditions 

Most schools around the country reopen today after a two or three-day shutdown caused by the severe weather – however impassable roads will force...

OUTLOOK: Wintry showers will now run into the weekend - here is the forecast for the coming days 

With Storm Emma and the polar front dubbed 'The Beast from The East' due to meet Ireland on Thursday bringing blizzard-like conditions a Status...

Status Red warning: School buses will not run in counties affected by weather alert 

School buses will not run in five areas affected by a Status Red weather alert Bus Éireann have confirmed.

Live 'Status Red shutdown': Contingency plans put in place for emergency services 

Contingency plans are being put in place for some emergency services over the next 48 hours, and the Defence Forces will be called in to deal...

Katie Byrne: Go full hygge and take a moment to stop and enjoy the show 

The Beast from the East is here and, once again, Irish people are proving that there is no such thing as calm before a storm.

Conor Feehan: I’ll stay a step ahead of the snow to avoid another long, cold trek home 

An 11km walk in driving snow is no joke, as I learned the hard way back in the winter of 2010.

Arctic chill will put even more pressure on hospitals 

Hospital A&E departments, which are already under intolerable strain, are facing a week of chaos as the Arctic blast threatens to brings a spike in injury and illness.

Yellow, orange and red: What the different weather warnings mean for you 

Met Éireann has issued both yellow and orange weather warnings this week, with a Status Red warning likely, but what do the different...

Live Watch: Track 'Storm Emma' live as 'the Beast from the East' approaches Ireland 

The Beast from the East is heading for Ireland and is expected to bring heavy snowfall and blizzard-like conditions.

‘Wacky’ weather may happen more as Arctic warmer than Europe 

A freak warming around the North Pole is sending a blast of Arctic cold over Europe in a sign of “wacky” weather that may happen more often with man-made global warming, scientists said...

Live Storm Emma: Department of Education 'monitoring' situation as Ireland braces for 'exceptional weather event' 

The National Emergency Co-ordination Group (NECG) is to decide whether schools will be...

The services you need to know as Ireland prepares for 'Storm Emma' 

The country is on high alert this morning as Ireland braces for 'Storm Emma'.

'Beast from the East' to bring up to 50cm of snow to east coast - forecast 

Parts of the country will see up to 50cm of snow as the 'Beast from the East' hits this week, according to latest forecasts.

Shoppers clear supermarket shelves ahead of Storm Emma 

Shoppers across the country have cleared supermarket shelves as they stock up on groceries ahead of Storm Emma.

Storm Emma: Emergency plans in place for potential widespread school closures 

Emergency plans are being put in place for widespread schools closures on Thursday and Friday, Independent.ie understands.

What you need to know before driving in snow and ice 

Storm Emma is set to bring snow, frost, ice and blizzard-like conditions to Ireland, making driving hazardous for motorists.

Ireland's coldest winters revealed 

The country is no stranger to snowfall and freezing conditions. As Storm Emma prepares to bring a bitterly cold end to February with freezing temperatures and snow, we take a look at how wintry conditions have affected Ireland in the past.

ISPCA issue advice to pet owners ahead of 'Beast from the East' blast 

Pet owners are being advised to bring their cats and dogs in overnight as Ireland is hit with its coldest February in almost a decade.

Leo Varadkar: 'The Beast from the East is coming our way, pay attention to warnings' 

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has urged people to pay close attention to weather warnings warning: “the ‘Beast from the East’ is coming our way”.

Live 'Storm Emma' will impact everybody, people need to be 'aware' - National Emergency Coordination Group 

'Storm Emma' will impact everybody across the country and people "need to be aware", the chair of the National Emergency Coordination Group...

In pictures: Siberian freeze brings snow across Europe 

How the Siberian freeze will unfold - and when to expect 'dynamic snow' and blizzard-like conditions 

As Ireland prepares for an incoming weather system that will bring freezing conditions Met Eireann is expected to upgrade the warning in place to a...

Live 'Beast from the East': Crisis team to meet as Arctic blast to bring snow and cold snap of -10C 

Temperatures will plunge to as low as -10C this week as a vast weather front from the Russian Arctic, dubbed the ‘Beast from the East’,...

Emergency services prepare for Siberian freeze, as Met Eireann warns of red alert 

Winds sweeping across Siberia from the North Pole will bring snow and very cold temperatures in the coming week.