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Storm Gareth: thousands of homes left without power as 120kmh winds slam into coast 

A mammoth clean-up begins this morning after Storm Gareth battered parts of the country and left thousands of homes without power.

Fears of wind and flood damage as Storm Gareth set to blow in at 130kmh 

Storm Gareth is set to batter Ireland with wind speeds of up to 130kmh overnight, as coastal flooding and potential damage to property is...

Storm Freya: Heavy snow leaves roads impassable, traffic chaos and weather warning extended 

HEAVY snowfall during Storm Freya caused "extremely poor" driving conditions, with some road impassable and motorists facing traffic chaos.

Heavy downpours and even snow expected as yellow weather warning in place 

Wet and wintery weather continues today with heavy rain and winds expected to turn to snow in some parts of the country.

Wet weekend in store as Met Eireann issues weather warning for three counties 

The country is set for another wet and windy weekend as two yellow warnings were issued this morning.

Forecasters issue weather warning as number of counties brace for winds of up to 100kmph 

A yellow weather warning has been issued for three counties as Ireland braces for winds of up to 100kmph over the weekend.

Beauty follows ‘Beast’: Temperatures poles apart as Ireland basks in 17C, 12 months after big freeze 

What a difference a year makes.

Balmy days: But unsettled weather set to sweep in 

Ireland's record-breaking February temperatures will continue today with the mercury to reach a high of 17C.

Ireland to be hotter than the French Riviera as temperatures set to reach 15C 

Ireland is set to prove warmer than the French Riviera by the weekend as a front of African and Mediterranean weather helps deliver an...

Hopes of an early Spring as temperatures to rise to 15C 

Spring is set to announce itself this week as temperatures are expected to rise to 15 degrees.

'Spring will have sprung' - Storm Erik on its way out as temperatures to soar to 15C next week 

Storm Erik was winter’s swan song as the spring is set to announce itself with temperatures of up to 15C next week, according to Met Éireann.

Storm Erik: Met Eireann extends weather warning as 'severe' gusts of up to 130kmh to hit Ireland 

Storm Erik is set to batter Ireland with "severe" gusts of up to 130kmh and Met Eireann has extended a Status Orange weather warning.

Storm Erik: Met Éireann issues Status Orange and Yellow weather warnings as gale force winds to hit 

Met Éireann has issued Status Orange and Yellow weather warnings for Ireland as Storm Erik is set to bring gale force winds.

Met Eireann issues weather warning as gale force winds to hit 

Met Eireann has issued a status yellow weather warning as strong winds are set to hit Ireland on Friday.

'Significant snowfall' expected as Met Éireann issues five-day weather warning 

FORECASTERS have issued a yellow warning for the week ahead, warning of snow, sleet and widespread frost.

Sleet and snow showers on the way as temperatures drop 

MORE cold weather is on the way this week after a wintry weekend, which saw 10,000 households and businesses across the country without electricity yesterday morning as a result of strong winds...

Winter's back: Mild weather gives way to icy blast from north 

Winter coats, hats and scarves at the ready, we're in for a chilly end to the month.

Brace yourselves: Temperatures to plummet as low as -5C in coming days 

Met Éireann has warned that temperatures are to drop as low as -5C in the coming days, with snow expected to fall in parts of the country.

Thawing out: Temperatures to hit a mild 11C as weather warning passes 

The mercury will hit an exceptionally mild 11C before the weekend as winter's icy grip is lifted.

Cold snap bites: Freezing temperatures for the week ahead 

The current cold snap is expected to worsen this week as the country is set for frost, ice, hail and snow.

Cold snap to worsen as country is set for freezing conditions and snow 

The current cold snap is expected to continue and worsen into next week as the country is set for freezing conditions and snow.

Flurries of sleet and 'wet snow' set to sweep in 

Flurries of sleet and "wet snow" are due to sweep in as the thermometers drop below zero.

Weather forecast: Frosty start to the weekend as temperatures to drop 

The weekend is off to a cold start this morning with frost visible in many parts of the country.

Not a hint of snow as we're set for a balmy 12C Christmas 

People can put their Christmas jumpers away as temperatures are set to hit a balmy 12C on Christmas Day.

'Alarmist' Met Éireann warnings putting off shoppers, say retailers 

A storm has broken out between retailers and forecasters amid claims "alarmist" weather warnings are deterring people from the shops.

No chance of a white Christmas as lead-in to be wet and windy 

Stormy conditions caused havoc for the second time in 48 hours across Ireland as Met Éireann warned the approach to Christmas Day will be marked by further spells of heavy rain and strong winds.

More heavy rain and wind on the way as Met Éireann issues three weather warnings 

Despite some bright spells across the country this morning, there's no need to put the umbrellas away yet- as Met Éireann have issued yet another...

No let-up on the weather front as 'unsettled' conditions set to continue 

We're not due a let up on the weather-front yet as forecasters are predicting the "unsettled" conditions to continue this week.

Two warnings with rain and gusts of 100kmh on the way 

The storm that battered parts of the country last night is expected to continue, with heavy rainfall and gusts of up to 100kmh.

Met Eireann issues two weather warnings as gusts of up to 100km/h to hit 

Met Eireann has issued two weather warnings as strong winds and heavy rain is expected to hit on Wednesday.

Weather forecast: Mixed conditions in store as temperatures to drop to zero 

The weather is set to improve today after wet and windy conditions battered the country last night.

Forecasters issue two weather alerts as gusts of up to 130km/h expected in places 

Forecasters have issued two weather alerts ahead of the next 24 hours and warned of a risk of coastal damage.

Local authorities told to activate 'severe weather teams' as country braces itself for Storm Diana 

Local authorities across the country have tonight been told to activate their “severe weather teams” as Storm Diana moves in.

Dublin Port reopens after being forced to close as gales slam Ireland ahead of Storm Diana 

Dublin Port has reopened after being forced to close to shipping this morning as a result of widespread rain and gales hitting Ireland.

Temperatures to plummet below freezing tonight as storm force gales due next week 

The mercury is set to drop to -1C tonight as frost covers part of the country.

Weather warning remains in place - with 'risk of spot flooding and thunder' in some areas 

Temperatures will remain cool for the weekend ahead - but there is a return to slightly milder weather on the horizon.

Farmers told to carry two months' worth of extra silage 

Farmers have been told they should carry two months of extra silage in future to protect against extreme weather events that have become more common in recent years.

It's beginning to feel a lot like... Frosty week ahead with temperatures staying below 10C 

A cold and wet week lies ahead for Ireland with temperatures remaining below 10C, Met Éireann have said.

Temperatures to take a dip as this week promises a 'colder regime' 

It's a move away from the milder weather of recent times as temperatures are set to take a dip.

More rainfall expected - but at least there's some good weather news on the horizon 

There is yet more rainfall expected in the coming days - but at least the cold temperatures are letting up.

Hail and thunderstorms to hit as temperatures plummet to just 1C 

The current spate of bad weather is expected to continue this weekend as hail and thunderstorms are expected to hit.

'Wet and very windy' - forecasters issue number of weather warnings for Friday 

Forecasters have issued a number of weather warnings for the next 24 hours.

Ireland can expect more heavy snow this winter - Met Éireann's Evelyn Cusack 

IRELAND can expect more heavy snow during the winter with climate change having an effect, according to Met Eireann’s Evelyn Cusack.

Weather: Commuters urged to take extra care as heavy rain and winds spread across the country 

Wet and windy conditions continue this morning across the country after showers spread across many parts of Ireland yesterday.

Weather forecast: Heavy rain and 'unsettled weather' to continue this week 

Spells of heavy rain will continue across the country this week following a status yellow warning at the weekend.

Overnight temperatures to plummet - and the east to get the best of weather this coming week 

The weather will remain dry and sunny today, according to Met Éireann, so Dublin Marathon runners and Sunday strollers can breathe a sigh...

Temperatures to plunge ahead of bank holiday weekend as cold front moves in 

Ireland's warm October is coming to an end, with the mercury poised to plummet over the bank holiday weekend.

Temperatures drop below freezing on ‘first really cold night’ of season- but a warmer weekend lies ahead 

Parts of Ireland woke up to freezing temperatures this morning as the nation experienced one of the chilliest nights of the season so far- but a...

Weather forecast: Rain set to clear as temperatures to reach 18C 

Outbreaks of rain and drizzle are set to continue early this week but a mostly dry weekend can be expected, Met Éireann have said.

One in four homes damaged by weather in past two years 

Almost a quarter of Irish homes have experienced weather damage in the past two years.

Pictured: Locals wake up to mudslide after Storm Callum hits overnight 

The south and west of the country were worst hit by Storm Callum as it swept over the country last night.