News - Temperature

Cold snap may bring frost, ice and snow to region this week

The worst of the icy conditions is expected across parts of north Connacht and Ulster, with snow likely on higher ground from tomorrow into Saturday.

Jan 1, 2026 11:40

The mercury hit 31.1C in Mount Dillon this afternoon.

Jul 12, 2025 21:13

The Department of Agriculture issued a red warning yesterday for extreme risk of gorse and forest fires which runs until Monday.

Jul 12, 2025 12:10

While there will be some cloud tomorrow, the sun will shine on the Shannonside region in coming days.

Jun 16, 2025 17:23

The Met Eireann station at Mount Dillon on the Longford Roscommon border

May 30, 2023 16:27

Mount Dillon reached 21.3 degrees yesterday making it the warmest place in the country.

Apr 17, 2023 11:35

The Road Safety Authority is reminding drivers to take extra care and keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front.

Dec 15, 2022 07:48

Ireland has been basking in some long awaited sunshine from early this morning, but it's likely to be short lived

Jun 20, 2022 15:53

The weekend saw a brief respite from the showery conditions of recent days

May 16, 2022 08:28

The orange temperature warning runs out at 9am

Jul 23, 2021 08:39

People are urged to be very careful as small fires could take hold very quickly.

Jul 22, 2021 12:39

Mount Dillon recorded the top temperature yesterday.

Jul 22, 2021 07:47

A Status Yellow Low Temperature/Ice warning has been issued for all of Connacht, Cavan, Monaghan, Donegal, Longford and Clare. The alert will come in

Jan 5, 2021 13:42

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