# Winter

This year

2023

# chilly

Met Éireann issues winter weather warning for next week with low temperatures forecast

Some showers of hail, sleet and snow can be expected.

34.7k

Jan 14th 2023, 1:45 PM

Last year

2022

# Blizzard

At least 47 killed after 'worst storm' in almost half a century hits US northeast coast

Much of the eastern United States is expected to remain in a deep freeze until tomorrow at least.

25.2k

Updated

Dec 26th 2022, 4:02 PM

# Winter

17 dead after days of heavy snow in Japan

Some areas have seen almost a metre of snowfall in 24 hours.

12.1k

Dec 26th 2022, 8:54 AM

# Winter

Thousands of flights cancelled across US as forecasters warn of ‘bomb cyclone’

Some places have experienced temperatures plummeting 10 degrees Celsius within a matter of hours.

35.4k

Updated

Dec 23rd 2022, 2:41 PM

# Winter

Cold Snaps, Part Two: More dazzling photos of Ireland in the ice, frost and snow

We want to see your winter wonderland.

52.5k

Updated

Dec 16th 2022, 9:35 PM

Voices

Opinion: In a cold snap our footpaths and cycle lanes should also be gritted by councils

Dr Emma Howard says councils should prioritise the gritting of walkways and cycle lanes as we face a climate crisis.

21.4k

Dec 13th 2022, 5:38 PM

# live crib

'There's an attempt to sanitise what we're celebrating': Dublin's live crib launches amid controversy

After much political wrangling, Dublin’s live animal crib was relaunched this morning.

17.5k

Dec 8th 2022, 1:57 PM

# winter is coming

Freezing weather, frost and snow: Here's what you need to know as the cold snap sets in

A Winter Weather Advisory is in place as the coldest temperatures in three years are expected this week.

107k

Updated

Dec 7th 2022, 12:53 PM

# wrap up warm

Hail, sleet and snow on the way with winter weather advisory in place for the week ahead

Updates with potential warnings are to be issued by Met Éireann in the coming days.

68.4k

Dec 4th 2022, 12:46 PM

# Ukraine

Uneasy calm grips Ukraine as West prepares winter aid

The head of Nato has said Russian President Vladimir Putin is attempting to weaponise the coming cold season.

9.0k

Nov 29th 2022, 2:26 PM

# Housing

Eviction ban legislation passed by Dáil and Seanad

Under the bill, all notices to quit that are issued over the period of the emergency ban will be deferred until at least the end of March 2023.

15.4k

Oct 27th 2022, 6:22 PM

# Winter

Over 600k avail of flu vaccines as Covid cases dip

Meanwhile, the Department has purchased 15,000 monkeypox vaccines.

34.2k

Updated

Oct 25th 2022, 8:37 PM

# Operation Thor

Gardaí arrest 14 in Offaly for separate offences

Gardaí from Tullamore, Clara and Edenderry carried out searches, patrols and checkpoints across the county.

23.6k

Oct 6th 2022, 3:01 PM

# Housing

Winter eviction ban being kept under review, says Taoiseach

Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien has consulted with the AG on the issue.

7.4k

Oct 6th 2022, 2:27 PM

# rising bills

CRU says profit controls on energy can't be implemented on a domestic level

The chairperson of the CRU said the regulator was ‘deeply concerned’ by the increase in energy costs.

12.5k

Sep 20th 2022, 3:58 PM

# Energy

Electricity credits for householders will be universal payments and not targeted, says Taoiseach

Micheál Martin said there are ‘huge questions’ around an electricity price cap.

43.3k

Sep 13th 2022, 11:40 AM

# nord stream

Germany's Scholz accuses Russia of blocking gas turbine delivery and may rethink nuclear energy

Germany’s last nuclear plants are due to be shut but it ‘can make sense’ to keep them going amid high gas bills.

14.7k

Aug 3rd 2022, 10:18 AM

All time

# Quiz

Quiz: Which city is this? (Winter edition)

The most wonderful time of the year.

65.0k

Dec 29th 2021, 10:00 PM

# Climate Change

Irish winters likely to become wetter and warmer without significant climate action

Met Éireann has already observed an increase in winter minimum temperatures in recent decades.

18.2k

Dec 28th 2021, 12:10 AM

# batten down

Storm Arwen: Yellow wind warning for nine counties from tomorrow into Saturday

Storm Force 10 winds are expected along northern coastlines as Storm Arwen travels across the country.

75.9k

Nov 25th 2021, 3:14 PM

# Capacity

ICU nurses: 'No more clapping by the public or lighting candles. At this stage, it's an insult'

Staff in intensive care units say they are at breaking point as a fourth surge of the pandemic hits.

Staff in intensive care units say they're at breaking point as a fourth Covid surge hits, Órla Ryan reports

"ICU nurses and doctors are absolutely exhausted and we haven't even hit the winter peak," one nurse said

Most ICU beds are full and the HSE is making efforts to increase surge capacity

99.7k

Nov 25th 2021, 12:05 AM

# Dáil claims

ESB assures staff it had no hand in 'orchestrated' energy crisis, following TD's Dáil claims

Fianna Fáil TD Barry Cowen alleged in the Dáil that EirGrid made a €10 million initial payment to the semi-State firm on a €110 million contract.

26.6k

Nov 7th 2021, 12:09 PM

# Hospitals

HSE's Dr Colm Henry: 'We’re heading into a difficult winter, there’s no doubt about that'

However, he said situation in the health system is “different” than last year.

34.4k

Oct 16th 2021, 12:04 PM

# New York

Taoiseach says 'evaluation' into State's handling of pandemic will be carried out early next year

The Taoiseach says he believes there will be a ‘challenging winter’.

8.9k

Sep 24th 2021, 7:28 PM

# Punxsutawney Phil

It’s Groundhog Day in a time of pandemic

The annual ceremony foretelling the end of winter will be held in Pennsylvania, with no crowds allowed.

21.9k

Feb 2nd 2021, 9:13 AM

# Storm Filomena

Three people dead after snowstorm causes chaos across Spain

Another 20cm was forecast to fall today in Madrid, with up to 50cm at higher altitudes.

68.6k

Jan 9th 2021, 2:21 PM

# supply and demand

'Amber alert' issued by Eirgrid as electricity system comes under pressure to meet demand

The warning came as Eirgrid are set to close two peat-fueled power plants in the Midlands.

29.0k

Dec 11th 2020, 1:42 PM

# Challenges

No pause for breath as Irish provinces launch straight into European action

The Champions Cup kicks off on Friday night as Toulouse visit Ulster in Belfast.

10.5k

Dec 7th 2020, 6:00 AM

# wrap up warm

Wintry week ahead as frost, hail and temperatures as low as -3 degrees on the way

Winter is coming.

42.2k

Nov 30th 2020, 9:17 AM

# Poll

Two thirds of people would prefer if the clocks didn't go back this weekend

The findings come from a new poll carried out this month.

50.8k

Oct 24th 2020, 9:00 AM

# Flu Jab

All 600,000 children's nasal flu vaccine doses will be available by mid-October

All of the 600,000 children’s doses will also be available by this time.

32.7k

Oct 9th 2020, 10:00 PM

# Operation Thor

People urged to be vigilant ahead of expected spike in burglaries

Burglaries and related crimes generally increase in the winter months.

41.2k

Oct 5th 2020, 9:45 AM

# Winter

UK at coronavirus ‘tipping point’ with risk of 50,000 daily cases by mid-October

Boris Johnson is expected to announce new measures to curb the spread of the virus tomorrow.

53.3k

Updated

Sep 21st 2020, 7:30 PM

# Late Late Show

Ireland 'still in control' of Covid-19, says Acting Chief Medical Officer

Dr Ronan Glynn appeared on the Late Late Show last night.

39.9k

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Sep 5th 2020, 7:41 AM

# Weather

Saidhbhín, Christoph and Phoebe: Names of 2020-2021 storms announced

The naming of storms has been shown to raise awareness of severe weather and help people stay safe.

36.9k

Sep 1st 2020, 8:39 AM

# flu season

Covid-19 is worse in cold weather, research suggests

Experts warn that their findings paint a grim picture for the colder weather, when it is thought the disease may re-emerge.

37.3k

Jul 21st 2020, 2:57 PM

# flu season

Colds, flus and Covid-19 combined could overwhelm Irish health system this winter, experts warn

Flu season normally puts the Irish health system under strain.

27.1k

Jun 16th 2020, 12:05 AM

# Emergency Departments

Hospitals granted 190 extra beds in bid to tackle winter pressure

An initial tranche of 83 beds have been approved for opening.

9.3k

Dec 11th 2019, 4:29 PM

# Winter

Heavy rain forecast this weekend as low pressure set to dominate over Ireland

Temperatures may also hit 0 degrees on Saturday night, bringing a risk of frost with it.

31.7k

Nov 22nd 2019, 8:17 AM

Voices

'Spending time in daylight is huge, especially if you work full time': How to mind your mental health this winter

Elaine Austin, CEO of Pieta House, shares some advice for anyone struggling.

19.5k

Oct 1st 2019, 8:00 PM