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February
February 2026
We asked Met Éireann if the weather is going to get better soon: they said no
The worst of the weather could start to migrate westwards, but it’s not going away just yet.
Here's What Happened Today: Monday
More wintry weather on the way as rain, wind and snow warnings issued for 12 counties
Flooding is likely once again given the already saturated ground, combined with high river levels.
Making pancakes tomorrow? They're getting more flipping expensive
Teenager seriously injured in north Dublin shooting
Here's What Happened Today: Sunday
Maria Steen is still being asked about her handbag
Simon Harris wants the 'squeezed middle' to be able to make substantial return on investments
Rotunda Hospital should stay where it is and be allowed to develop, its master says
Here's What Happened Today: Saturday
'Unthinkable' for Ireland to play Israel in Nations League, says Mary Lou McDonald
Monaghan man breaks his sixth world record with pull of 120-tonne boat in Connemara
Vigil held at the site of the former Stardust nightclub 45 years after tragedy
'Unthinkable' for Ireland to play Israel in Nations League, says Mary Lou McDonald
Ten years on from the very first date on First Dates Ireland, how successful has it been?
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
Dublin City Council unveils plans for what pedestrianised College Green could look like
You have one more chance to have your say before the plans are lodged.
Permanent scheme to financially support Irish artists welcomed by trade union
'One size does not fit all': Flat payment of €20,000 for survivors of Stardust fire slammed
The 823 survivors awarded compensation in a 1985 tribunal are eligible for the payment.
'Celebrations are already underway': Two Irish restaurants awarded their first Michelin star
Dublin’s Chapter One by Mickael Viljanen was thought to be in with a chance of earning its third star this evening, but the restaurant and its two-star peers missed out.
Irish consumers warned devices such as dodgy boxes may have been compromised in cyberattack
Seven years after Jón Jónsson's disappearance, gardaí renew appeal for information
Fine Gael announces summer event to commemorate 100 years since birth of Garret Fitzgerald
British spy Stakeknife should be identified by the UK government, NI committee recommends
Quiz: How much do you know about the Super Bowl half-time show?
Man (70s) dies in Co Tipperary crash as five hospitalised in separate collision
Here's What Happened Today: Sunday
Frustrated residents of flood-hit Waterford meet with minister as more rain forecast
Exercise app Strava takes down millions of workouts suspected to be recorded with vehicles
Minister ‘disappointed’ in farmer protests against Bord Bia chief
Primary school in limbo over additional autism classes as department says no funding available
Last month was the second wettest January in Dublin on record
Irish grandmother of boy (13) who saved his mother and siblings' lives in Australia 'very proud'
Weather warning system needs reform, says Taoiseach as further floods expected
January
January 2026
Construction begins on close to 800 apartments on site of St Vincent's Hospital
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
Infant boy seriously injured after attack by two dogs in Kilkenny
Further rain warnings in 'saturated' areas as minister criticises Met Éireann communications 
Met Éireann has warned of the potential for ‘rapid surface flooding’ in saturated areas.
Met Éireann has issued a rainfall warning for counties Dublin, Wicklow, Carlow, Kilkenny, Waterford and Wexford.
The forecaster has said that 'even modest showers' could lead to flooding in saturated areas.
EU strikes 'mother of all' trade deals with India, with good news for Irish whiskey