https://www.longfordleader.ie https://www.longfordleader.ie/images/logos/12/logo_colored.jpg https://www.longfordleader.ie LIVE: Met Éireann warning extended as Storm Dave set to batter Ireland this Easter weekend https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/weather/2054029/live-met-eireann-warning-extended-as-storm-dave-set-to-batter-ireland-this-easter-weekend.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/weather/2054029/live-met-eireann-warning-extended-as-storm-dave-set-to-batter-ireland-this-easter-weekend.html

Updated alert for Ireland now runs Saturday afternoon to early Sunday as winds and flooding risk flagged
A major weather warning for Storm Dave has been updated and extended, with Met Éireann warning of very strong winds, heavy rain and flooding risks across Ireland this Easter weekend. The n

]]> Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:07:43 GMT Met Éireann,Weather warnings,Easter,National news Greg Mulhall Ireland braces for torrential conditions as Storm Dave set to land over Easter weekend https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/weather/2053246/ireland-braces-for-torrential-conditions-as-storm-dave-set-to-land-over-easter-weekend.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/weather/2053246/ireland-braces-for-torrential-conditions-as-storm-dave-set-to-land-over-easter-weekend.html

Weather warnings have been issued for the entire country
Ireland is bracing for sever weather conditions as Storm Dave is expected to sweep across the country over the upcoming Easter weekend, bringing strong winds, heavy rain and potential disruption. According to Met Éireann, the approachin

]]> Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:41:13 GMT Met Éireann,Weather,Weather warnings,Carlow Weather Lili Lonergan Weather warning "likely to be issued" for Longford this Easter weekend https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/home/2052612/weather-warning-likely-to-be-issued-for-longford-this-easter-weekend.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/home/2052612/weather-warning-likely-to-be-issued-for-longford-this-easter-weekend.html

The weather alert will come into affect at midnight Friday April 3, and will remain in place until midnight, Tuesday April 7
Met Éireann have warned of stormy conditions this Easter weekend. With high winds and possibly stormy weather predicted in places this Saturday, there's also potential

]]> Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:00:23 GMT Longford,Weather,Weather warnings,Met Éireann Tara King Potential storm on the way for Easter weekend as experts warn of strong winds and flood risk https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/weather/2052505/potential-storm-on-the-way-for-easter-weekend-as-experts-warn-of-strong-winds-and-flood-risk.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/weather/2052505/potential-storm-on-the-way-for-easter-weekend-as-experts-warn-of-strong-winds-and-flood-risk.html

Met Éireann says weather warnings 'likely'
Ireland is bracing for a washout this Easter weekend with Met Éireann warning of wet, windy and potentially stormy conditions across the country. A nationwide advisory has been issued ahead of the Easter bank holiday, with forecasters highlighting th

]]> Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:21:49 GMT Easter,Met Éireann,Weather,Carlow Weather Lili Lonergan Ireland braced for thunder, sleet and hail in Met Éireann's wild weekend weather forecast https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/weather/2048769/ireland-braced-for-thunder-sleet-and-hail-in-met-eireann-s-wild-weekend-weather-forecast.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/weather/2048769/ireland-braced-for-thunder-sleet-and-hail-in-met-eireann-s-wild-weekend-weather-forecast.html

Met Éireann sleet possible as heavy showers bring thunder and hail to Ireland
Ireland is in for a mixed and at times wintry weekend with thunderstorms, hail and even sleet all featuring in the latest Met Éireann forecast. Met Éireann says Friday will improve in parts after a cloudy start, wit

]]> Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:48:09 GMT Met Éireann,Weather,National news Greg Mulhall Snow, strong winds and heavy rain on the way as five counties brace for weather warnings https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/weather/2046004/snow-strong-winds-and-heavy-rain-on-the-way-as-five-counties-brace-for-weather-warnings.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/weather/2046004/snow-strong-winds-and-heavy-rain-on-the-way-as-five-counties-brace-for-weather-warnings.html

The warnings will come into effect this evening
Five counties across Ireland are bracing for heavy rains, cold winds and possible sleet and snow as a Status Yellow Warning will come into effect from 5pm tonight until midnight. Clare, Kerry, Limerick, Galway and Mayo are facing potential disru

]]> Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:49:29 GMT Weather,Weather warnings,Met Éireann,Carlow Weather Lili Lonergan ALERT: Met Éireann issues weather warning amid 'very strong and very gusty' westerly winds https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/weather/2045533/alert-met-eireann-issues-weather-warning-amid-very-strong-and-very-gusty-westerly-winds.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/weather/2045533/alert-met-eireann-issues-weather-warning-amid-very-strong-and-very-gusty-westerly-winds.html

Status yellow wind warning valid for counties Clare, Kerry, Limerick, Galway and Mayo
Met Éireann is warning that very strong westerly winds are set to impact travel across five counties later this week. The national forecaster has issued a status yellow wind warning for five counties along t

]]> Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:19:24 GMT Met Éireann,Weather,Weather warnings David Hurley Tomorrow set to be 'warmest day of the year' with a few 'fine days' to follow https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/weather/2041536/tomorrow-set-to-be-warmest-day-of-the-year-with-a-few-fine-days-to-follow.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/weather/2041536/tomorrow-set-to-be-warmest-day-of-the-year-with-a-few-fine-days-to-follow.html

Temperatures could reach up to 17 degrees in parts of the country
Tomorrow is set to be the "warmest day of the year so far" according to the man from Weather, who also revealed there will be a few "fine days" to follow. In a post on social media, he revealed that temperatures could reach as

]]> Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:25:46 GMT Carlow Weather,Weather,Met Éireann Jayde Maher St Patrick's Day weather forecast sees wind, rain, and sun expected across Ireland https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/weather/2039599/st-patrick-s-day-weather-forecast-sees-wind-rain-and-sun-expected-across-ireland.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/weather/2039599/st-patrick-s-day-weather-forecast-sees-wind-rain-and-sun-expected-across-ireland.html

Met Éireann has forecast a mixed bag of weather for St Patrick's Day
The weather for St Patrick's Day will see a mix of a little bit of everything throughout the day. Met Éireann is forecasting a mild but breezy day. The day will begin dry and cloudy with some "patchy light" drizzle. Outbreak

]]> Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:11:31 GMT Met Éireann,St Patrick’s Day,St Patrick,Weather Jayde Maher Weather warnings in place as experts warn of a 'good few hours' of strong winds and rain https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/weather/2036768/weather-warnings-in-place-as-experts-warn-of-a-good-few-hours-of-strong-winds-and-rain.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/weather/2036768/weather-warnings-in-place-as-experts-warn-of-a-good-few-hours-of-strong-winds-and-rain.html

Warnings are in place for all of Ireland until 6pm
The entire island of Ireland is under a Status Yellow Wind Warning today as strong south westerly winds and heavy rains are expected to sweep across the country. The warnings are in place until 6pm today with potential impacts including diffi

]]> Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:40:22 GMT Weather,Weather warnings,Met Éireann,Carlow Weather Lili Lonergan Ireland braces for freezing temperatures and strong winds as nationwide warning issued https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/weather/2036026/ireland-braces-for-freezing-temperatures-and-strong-winds-as-nationwide-warning-issued.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/weather/2036026/ireland-braces-for-freezing-temperatures-and-strong-winds-as-nationwide-warning-issued.html

Snow and heavy rain is also expected in parts
Ireland is bracing itself for heavy rains, plunging temperatures and fierce winds as the entire country has been issued a Status Yellow Wind Warning. The warning will come into effect from midnight tonight and will remain in place until 6pm on Thu

]]> Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:05:15 GMT Met Éireann,Weather,Weather warnings Lili Lonergan Strong winds set to batter Ireland as wind warnings issued for entire country https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/weather/2035234/strong-winds-set-to-batter-ireland-as-wind-warnings-issued-for-entire-country.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/weather/2035234/strong-winds-set-to-batter-ireland-as-wind-warnings-issued-for-entire-country.html

Heavy rains are also on the way
Ireland is set to be battered by strong and gusty southwesterly winds in the coming days as Met Éireann has issued weather warnings for the entire country. Today and tomorrow, wind warnings are in place for Donegal, Galway, Mayo with difficult travelling condit

]]> Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:23:44 GMT Met Éireann,Weather warnings,Weather Lili Lonergan 'Snow to fall for many' - Experts pinpoint return to cold weather as temperatures to plunge https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/weather/2034591/snow-to-fall-for-many-experts-pinpoint-return-to-cold-weather-as-temperatures-to-plunge.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/weather/2034591/snow-to-fall-for-many-experts-pinpoint-return-to-cold-weather-as-temperatures-to-plunge.html

Heavy rain and wintry showers are also expected
Milder weather and sunshine have marked the long-awaited return of Spring across Ireland in the past week but weather experts have now warned a return to cold and bitter weather, heavy rain, wintry showers and 'snow for many' is expected over th

]]> Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:09:12 GMT Weather,Ireland’s Weather Channel,Carlow Weather,Met Éireann Lili Lonergan More 'bad news' as experts pinpoint day temperatures set to plunge amid further heavy rain https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/weather/2025531/more-bad-news-as-experts-pinpoint-day-temperatures-set-to-plunge-amid-further-heavy-rain.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/weather/2025531/more-bad-news-as-experts-pinpoint-day-temperatures-set-to-plunge-amid-further-heavy-rain.html

Another weekend washout on the way
Ireland has been going through it the last 2 months with persistent rain, storms and flooding dominating the forecasters and experts have warned of more "bad news" as temperatures are set to take a dramatic drop this week and more heavy rain is on the way. A

]]> Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:37:09 GMT Weather,Carlow Weather,Met Éireann Lili Lonergan Met Éireann weather forecast for Ireland for the week ahead with cold snap to return https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/weather/2021898/met-eireann-weather-forecast-for-ireland-for-the-week-ahead-with-cold-snap-to-return.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/weather/2021898/met-eireann-weather-forecast-for-ireland-for-the-week-ahead-with-cold-snap-to-return.html

Met Éireann continues to predict unsettled weather for Ireland with wind and rain to persist in the coming week and a cold spell to make a comeback
Met Éireann has issued its latest weather forecast for Ireland for the week ahead with unsettled weather to persist and colder weather to return

]]> Sun, 22 Feb 2026 14:43:04 GMT Met Éireann,Weather Justin Kelly 12 counties urged to be 'on alert' as wind and rain set to batter parts of Ireland today https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/weather/2018352/12-counties-urged-to-be-on-alert-as-wind-and-rain-set-to-batter-parts-of-ireland-today.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/weather/2018352/12-counties-urged-to-be-on-alert-as-wind-and-rain-set-to-batter-parts-of-ireland-today.html

Weather warnings will remain in place
Weather warnings remain in place for 12 counties across Ireland today as strong winds and heavy rain are expected to bring flooding, difficult driving conditions and poor visibility. Experts have urged counties that are prone to flooding to be "on alert"

]]> Wed, 18 Feb 2026 09:42:39 GMT Met Éireann,Weather,Weather warnings,Carlow Weather Lili Lonergan 12 counties hit with weather warnings as heavy rain and strong winds on the way https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/weather/2017286/12-counties-hit-with-weather-warnings-as-heavy-rain-and-strong-winds-on-the-way.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/weather/2017286/12-counties-hit-with-weather-warnings-as-heavy-rain-and-strong-winds-on-the-way.html

The warnings are to remain in place until Wednesday
Rain has been falling in Ireland for what feels like forever and unfortunately it's showing no signs of letting up in the coming days as 12 counties have been place under Yellow Warnings for wind and rain. A Status Yellow Wind warning has be

]]> Tue, 17 Feb 2026 09:55:02 GMT Weather,Met Éireann,Weather warnings,Carlow Weather Lili Lonergan ALERT: Met Eireann issues new weather warnings as more wintry conditions are on the way https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/weather/2016835/alert-met-eireann-issues-new-weather-warnings-as-more-wintry-conditions-are-on-the-way.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/weather/2016835/alert-met-eireann-issues-new-weather-warnings-as-more-wintry-conditions-are-on-the-way.html

National forecaster says several counties across Ireland will be impacted over the coming days
Met Éireann has issued a series of weather warnings for wind, rain and wintry conditions, with parts of the country set to be impacted from late on Tuesday night into Wednesday. A Status Yellow wind

]]> Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:05:17 GMT Met Éireann,Weather warnings,National news David Hurley IRELAND SNOW MAP - Where will it snow as Met Éireann issue new weather warnings? https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/weather/2014770/ireland-snow-map-where-will-it-snow-as-met-eireann-issue-new-weather-warnings.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/weather/2014770/ireland-snow-map-where-will-it-snow-as-met-eireann-issue-new-weather-warnings.html

Met Éireann has issued a series of weather warnings with cold weather set to grip Ireland over the weekend
Ireland is in the grips of a cold weather system with temperatures set to plunge to -5 degrees in some sheltered parts of the country on Friday night and Saturday morning. The Arctic air

]]> Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:22:12 GMT Met Éireann,Weather,Weather warnings Justin Kelly Snow on the way as entire country hit with Met Éireann weather warning for cold snap https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/weather/2013424/snow-on-the-way-as-entire-country-hit-with-weather-warning-amid-plunging-temperatures.html https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/weather/2013424/snow-on-the-way-as-entire-country-hit-with-weather-warning-amid-plunging-temperatures.html

Met Éireann has said sharp frost, ice and snow is expected
The whole of Ireland has been placed under a Status Yellow Low Temperature Ice warning for the next two days as temperatures are set to plunge and sharp frost, icy conditions and possible snow is expected. Following weeks of torrentia

]]> Thu, 12 Feb 2026 09:54:07 GMT Met Éireann,Carlow Weather,Weather warnings Lili Lonergan