#Winds
# winds - Wednesday 13 March, 2019
Thousands without power after Storm Gareth brings night of strong winds
A status orange wind warning is currently in place for Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo.
# winds - Saturday 2 March, 2019
Ireland is missing the worst of Storm Freya but tomorrow is looking very wet
The wind warning for Donegal, Galway and Mayo came into effect this morning at 8am.
# winds - Wednesday 14 March, 2018
Heavy rain today could cause flooding in eastern and southern counties
Up to 50mm of rain is expected to fall in certain counties in Leinster and Munster.
# winds - Friday 19 January, 2018
Nine killed as violent winds batter Europe
It’s the worst storm to strike Germany since 2007, according to the country’s weather service.
# winds - Thursday 19 October, 2017
Status Orange wind warning in place for 7 counties as Storm Brian approaches
A Status Yellow rainfall warning has been issued for 10 counties from tomorrow morning.
# winds - Monday 16 October, 2017
Coast Guard warns public to stay away from the sea after people spotted in stormy waters
Most people are obeying the Coast Guard’s warnings to stay away from the coast.
# winds - Sunday 5 March, 2017
Wind warning issued for six counties with gusts of up to 110km/h
It came into effect at 1am and will stay in place until 4pm this afternoon.
# winds - Monday 13 February, 2017
Walkers warned to be careful on coasts as high winds expected
Yesterday, calls were received as photographers attempted to take pictures of the waves.
# winds - Monday 6 February, 2017
High winds cause delays at four Dart stations
Delays are 10 – 15 minutes at present, but not worsening.
# winds - Wednesday 21 December, 2016
Two weather warnings have been issued for Friday
The warnings will be in effect from 6am to 6pm.
# winds - Tuesday 9 February, 2016
WATCH: Cruise ship forced to turn around after sailing into hurricane-force winds in the Atlantic
The Royal Caribbean cruise liner was hit by 30 foot waves and 150mph winds.
# winds - Monday 28 December, 2015
"The country is saturated": Safety warnings as Storm Frank gets ready to hit Ireland
Areas along the River Shannon are on flood watch.
# winds - Wednesday 2 December, 2015
More than 2,000 homes without power in Cork as strong winds batter the country
A weather warning is due to be lifted this morning.
# winds - Sunday 29 November, 2015
Thousands without power as Storm Clodagh passes through Ireland
Road users are being urged to take extra precautions.
# winds - Tuesday 10 November, 2015
Here's how insanely windy it was in Galway yesterday
Very, very windy.
# winds - Friday 21 August, 2015
Aer Lingus plane makes touch-and-go landing due to dangerous wind conditions
The plane landed successfully on its second attempt.
# winds - Friday 6 March, 2015
Be careful on the roads over the weekend, it's going to be windy
Be safe out there.
# winds - Thursday 15 January, 2015
16,000 homes still without power as 'ferocious' winds continue
Winds in the north west are still gusting up to 130km per hour.
18 ways Twitter kept spirits up during storm Rachel
We were on a break.
# winds - Saturday 8 November, 2014
'We're still scared when strong winds blow': Slow recovery takes root after Typhoon Haiyan
“The resilience of the Filipino people is amazing, they are like phoenix birds.”
# winds - Monday 18 August, 2014
It'll feel a bit nippy this week as temperatures fall back
Gone are the days of the high twenties…
# winds - Friday 15 August, 2014
Ryanair crew only discovered 'significant damage' to plane after take-off
An investigation into the 2011 incident said damage was not visible during ground checks and could only have been found by removing panels.
# winds - Friday 21 February, 2014
Company regrets that "extreme pressure" and no fueling delayed Ryanair flight
Ground handling agent Swissport said that its high standards fell short in this incident.
# winds - Sunday 2 February, 2014
Weather warning remains in place with further storm and flood risks
Don’t get rid of those sand bags just yet.
# winds - Monday 27 January, 2014
Hold on to your hat: Gale force storm winds on all coasts of Ireland
Met Eireann warns of strong to gale force westerly winds with some severe gusts.
# winds - Monday 6 January, 2014
On this day in 1839 Ireland experienced its worst storm in 300 years
The night of the ‘Big Wind’ took place overnight from 6-7 January 1839 causing damage to a quarter of all Dublin houses.
# winds - Tuesday 12 November, 2013
Crew "did everything possible" to bring vessel under control before collision
A Stena Europe ferry collided with another passenger car ferry in Rosslare Harbour in October last year.
# winds - Sunday 27 October, 2013
Batten down the hatches, there's a storm a comin'
Hold on to your brollies. Storm St Jude is set to sweep across England, but Met Eireann said it is a little too close for comfort to Ireland.
# winds - Thursday 18 April, 2013
Disruptions at Dublin, Cork Airports after heavy overnight winds
The heavy winds made it impossible for some flights to land – meaning some aircraft are not present to take flights.
# winds - Sunday 17 March, 2013
No let-up: More cold weather forecast for the week ahead
Spring? What Spring?
# winds - Tuesday 29 January, 2013
High winds and plenty of rain to hit Ireland again today
Met Éireann has issued another weather warning for today with rain and high winds expected to hit parts of the country today.
# winds - Friday 28 December, 2012
Weather warning over gale force winds
Gale force southerly winds will hit some areas later this evening, Met Éireann has said.
# winds - Thursday 27 December, 2012
Met Eireann warns strong winds to hit later today
Ireland may have escaped the freezing cold weather this Christmas – but watch out for strong winds.
# winds - Wednesday 26 December, 2012
Weather warning issued over strong winds
Snow may fall on the Donegal hills later today – so wrap up warm.
# winds - Friday 14 December, 2012
Coast Guard issues warning as further gales and flooding forecast
The public is advised to stay away from the shoreline and to avoid venturing out unnecessarily when gale force conditions are forecast.
# winds - Wednesday 31 October, 2012
Pics: The aftermath of Superstorm Sandy's east coast rampage
The damage caused by Superstorm Sandy is clear to see in these photos of the aftermath.
# winds - Sunday 30 September, 2012
Powerful typhoon hits Japan mainland
A 29-year-old man was swept away by high waves when Jelawat hit Okinawa and was later confirmed dead, while at least 140 people were injured.
# winds - Tuesday 14 August, 2012
Batten down the hatches: Met Éireann says gale force winds are on the way
Heavy rain? Check. Strong winds? Check. High risk of flooding? Check.
# winds - Monday 6 August, 2012
Sailing wrap: Seaton and McGovern bow out as Murphy comes so close
The 49er duo needed a top ten finish in their final race to make the medal race but were unsuccessful.
# winds - Sunday 5 August, 2012
Sailing wrap: Top ten finish for Star duo as Ireland prepares for Murphy race
Peter O’Leary and David Burrows bowed out of the games with the country’s best ever ‘Star’ class finish.