https://www.limerickleader.ie https://www.limerickleader.ie/images/logos/1/logo_colored.jpg https://www.limerickleader.ie 'Heavy rain and strong winds' expected for eight counties with yellow weather warning in place https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/weather/2058563/strong-winds-and-heavy-rain-expected-all-day-as-yellow-weather-warning-issued-for-eight-counties.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/weather/2058563/strong-winds-and-heavy-rain-expected-all-day-as-yellow-weather-warning-issued-for-eight-counties.html

It will remain in place uhntil 9pm
"Heavy rain and strong winds" are expected across Ireland today as Met Éireann have issued a yellow weather warning. It came into place for three couties at 9 o'clock this morning and will expire at 9pm tonight. It's affecting Waterford, Kerry and Cork, with

]]> Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:58:21 GMT Weather,Weather warnings,Met Éireann,Social media,Waterford Jayde Maher 'Tough conditions' for weekend ahead as eight counties hit with weather warnings https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/weather/2057755/tough-conditions-for-weekend-ahead-as-three-counties-hit-with-weather-warnings.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/weather/2057755/tough-conditions-for-weekend-ahead-as-three-counties-hit-with-weather-warnings.html

Heavy rain and strong winds are expected on Friday
A wet and blustery weekend is on the way for Ireland as eight counties have been with weather warnings on Friday. Cork, Kerry and Waterford have been issued with a Status Yellow Rain warning that is due to come into place from 9am Friday morn

]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:07:56 GMT Met Éireann,Carlow Weather,Weather,Weather warnings Lili Lonergan 'Don't pack away the big coats' - Experts warn of 'rollercoaster' of temperatures this week https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/weather/2056090/don-t-pack-away-the-big-coats-experts-warn-of-rollercoaster-of-temperatures-this-week.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/weather/2056090/don-t-pack-away-the-big-coats-experts-warn-of-rollercoaster-of-temperatures-this-week.html

Temperatures are set to plunge later in the week
A "rollercoaster" of temperatures is expected this week as experts have warned people in Ireland to not "pack away their big coats" just yet. Storm Dave passed over the country over the Easter weekend bringing with it strong gusts and heavy rai

]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:26:08 GMT Weather,Carlow Weather,Met Éireann Lili Lonergan LIVE: Met Éireann warning extended as Storm Dave set to batter Ireland this Easter weekend https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/weather/2054029/live-met-eireann-warning-extended-as-storm-dave-set-to-batter-ireland-this-easter-weekend.html https://www.limerickleader.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 11:07:39 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.limerickleader.ie/news/weather/2053246/ireland-braces-for-torrential-conditions-as-storm-dave-set-to-land-over-easter-weekend.html https://www.limerickleader.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 11:41:09 GMT Met Éireann,Weather,Weather warnings,Carlow Weather Lili Lonergan Potential storm on the way for Easter weekend as experts warn of strong winds and flood risk https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/weather/2052505/potential-storm-on-the-way-for-easter-weekend-as-experts-warn-of-strong-winds-and-flood-risk.html https://www.limerickleader.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 14:21:45 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.limerickleader.ie/news/weather/2048769/ireland-braced-for-thunder-sleet-and-hail-in-met-eireann-s-wild-weekend-weather-forecast.html https://www.limerickleader.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 10:48:05 GMT Met Éireann,Weather,National news Greg Mulhall High winds cause localised impacts across Limerick overnight https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/weather/2046883/high-winds-cause-localised-impacts-across-limerick-overnight.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/weather/2046883/high-winds-cause-localised-impacts-across-limerick-overnight.html

Council crews and Limerick Fire and Rescue Service responded to several reports of fallen trees and hazardous conditions caused by strong winds
LIMERICK City and County Council is advising the public to continue to exercise caution today following a number of weather-related incidents overnig

]]> Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:11:14 GMT Weather,Weather warnings,Limerick City and County Council Kayley Hardiman Snow, strong winds and heavy rain on the way as five counties brace for weather warnings https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/weather/2046004/snow-strong-winds-and-heavy-rain-on-the-way-as-five-counties-brace-for-weather-warnings.html https://www.limerickleader.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 10:49:24 GMT Weather,Weather warnings,Met Éireann,Carlow Weather Lili Lonergan ALERT: Met Éireann issues weather warning for Limerick amid 'very strong' gusts and winds https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/weather/2045535/alert-met-eireann-issues-weather-warning-for-limerick-amid-very-strong-gusts-and-winds.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/weather/2045535/alert-met-eireann-issues-weather-warning-for-limerick-amid-very-strong-gusts-and-winds.html

Motorists in Limerick are being advised to exercise caution and to remain alert for debris such as fallen branches while the warning is in effect
MET Éireann is warning that very strong westerly winds are set to impact travel across five counties, including Limerick and Clare, later this week

]]> Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:26:24 GMT Met Éireann,Weather,Weather warnings,Limerick David Hurley Tomorrow set to be 'warmest day of the year' with a few 'fine days' to follow https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/weather/2041536/tomorrow-set-to-be-warmest-day-of-the-year-with-a-few-fine-days-to-follow.html https://www.limerickleader.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 11:25:43 GMT Carlow Weather,Weather,Met Éireann Jayde Maher ‘Grave concerns’ over potential flooding in Limerick town as urgent action is demanded https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/weather/2030998/grave-concerns-over-potential-flooding-in-limerick-town-as-urgent-action-is-demanded.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/weather/2030998/grave-concerns-over-potential-flooding-in-limerick-town-as-urgent-action-is-demanded.html

Councillors warn flooding could threaten planned €500,000 sports facility, homes and local businesses in Abbeyfeale
URGENT action is being demanded to progress flood relief schemes in Abbeyfeale amid fears that persistent bad weather could damage a new €500,000 sports facility in the town. At

]]> Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:00:02 GMT Limerick,Limerick City and County Council,Newcastle West,Abbeyfeale,Athea,Weather Paige Foley St Patrick's Day weather forecast sees wind, rain, and sun expected across Ireland https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/weather/2039599/st-patrick-s-day-weather-forecast-sees-wind-rain-and-sun-expected-across-ireland.html https://www.limerickleader.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 10:11:29 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.limerickleader.ie/news/weather/2036768/weather-warnings-in-place-as-experts-warn-of-a-good-few-hours-of-strong-winds-and-rain.html https://www.limerickleader.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 10:40:17 GMT Weather,Weather warnings,Met Éireann,Carlow Weather Lili Lonergan Ireland braces for freezing temperatures and strong winds as nationwide warning issued https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/weather/2036026/ireland-braces-for-freezing-temperatures-and-strong-winds-as-nationwide-warning-issued.html https://www.limerickleader.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 13:05:10 GMT Met Éireann,Weather,Weather warnings Lili Lonergan Strong winds set to batter Ireland as wind warnings issued for entire country https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/weather/2035234/strong-winds-set-to-batter-ireland-as-wind-warnings-issued-for-entire-country.html https://www.limerickleader.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 17:23:39 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.limerickleader.ie/news/weather/2034591/snow-to-fall-for-many-experts-pinpoint-return-to-cold-weather-as-temperatures-to-plunge.html https://www.limerickleader.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 10:09:04 GMT Weather,Ireland’s Weather Channel,Carlow Weather,Met Éireann Lili Lonergan Calls to make Limerick homeowners responsible for clearing icy paths 'not justified' https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/weather/2022269/calls-to-make-limerick-homeowners-responsible-for-clearing-icy-paths-not-justified.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/weather/2022269/calls-to-make-limerick-homeowners-responsible-for-clearing-icy-paths-not-justified.html

Questions have been raised as to whether local property owners or Limerick City and County Council are liable if someone falls during bad weather
CLARITY is being sought as to whether homeowners or the local authority are responsible in the event of accidents or serious falls' on paths outsid

]]> Sun, 01 Mar 2026 16:00:01 GMT Limerick,Limerick City and County Council,Weather,Roads,Fine Gael,Social Democratic Labour Party (SDLP) Paige Foley More 'bad news' as experts pinpoint day temperatures set to plunge amid further heavy rain https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/weather/2025531/more-bad-news-as-experts-pinpoint-day-temperatures-set-to-plunge-amid-further-heavy-rain.html https://www.limerickleader.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 12:37:04 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.limerickleader.ie/news/weather/2021898/met-eireann-weather-forecast-for-ireland-for-the-week-ahead-with-cold-snap-to-return.html https://www.limerickleader.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 14:43:00 GMT Met Éireann,Weather Justin Kelly