Status Orange thunderstorm warning issued over ‘severe lightning and hail damage’
‘Slippy roads, impaired visibility and spot flooding. Potential for severe lightning and hail damage.’ Amid the current heatwave in Ireland, Met Éireann has issued two thunderstorm warnings, one yellow and one orange, which impact five counties. The Status Orange warning only applies to Cork, Ireland’s biggest county. It is currently in effect and will be […]
2 months ago
Update issued on Irish school closures as temperatures set to hit 30 degrees
It’s the hottest May in decades. It’s the question many of us asked ourselves as kids: just how hot does it have to get before we’re sent home from school early? The short answer is that there is no official legal maximum temperature that automatically triggers school closures in Ireland. However, should temperatures climb above […]
2 months ago
The best place to raise a family in Ireland has been revealed
Apparently, this is the best county to raise a family in Dublin The best place to raise a family in Ireland has been revealed, and you may be surprised. Mayo has topped the list as Ireland’s most family-friendly county. Offering an appealing lifestyle with relatively affordable houses (€199,500). The county has a low crime rate […]
3 months ago
How Israel are allowed to participate in Eurovision – and all the countries saying they shouldn’t
There are boycotters and supporters In protest over the war in Gaza, five countries have boycotted the 70th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest, which began this week in Austria’s capital Vienna. In spite of the boycotts over Israel’s participation, the annual international music pageant watched and adored by millions of viewers around the world […]
3 months ago
Irish households urged to stop feeding birds this summer
It’s doing more harm than good Irish households have been urged to stop feeding garden birds this summer. Birdwatch Ireland have issued a fresh warning to bird lovers, saying that the practice of leaving food out for them can do more harm than good. This is because the organisation says feeding the birds can aid […]
3 months ago
Young drivers urged to pass test now as new learner permit rules approach
The next six months will be critical for those learning how to drive. Young drivers are being encouraged to complete their driving tests as soon as possible, as upcoming changes to learner permit rules are expected to reshape the system, including increased insurance costs and more limited renewal options. Gallagher, one of Ireland’s largest insurance […]
3 months ago