The country is currently on high alert mode as it sets to be hit by the worst spell of weather since Storm Ophelia hit Ireland in October. A Status Orange weather warning has already been issued for the country with experts saying that it will soon turn to a red alert before the end of the […]
8 years ago
Bad news? Storm Emma is on the way boys and girls. Good news? Nando’s has just added Halloumi Fries to its menu. So, y’know, every cloud has a cheesy golden lining and all that. The uber-trendy new starter on the menu will have cheese lovers all over Ireland and the UK legging it to their […]
8 years ago
The Irish Times is reporting that the “Beast from the East” could have an influence on Irish workers’ pay packet depending on where they work. Employees and employers are being warned to expect the worst as the country braces itself for the most severe weather warning since Hurricane Ophelia. For employees, a main concern is […]
8 years ago
Congrats. You made it to the final weekend of January and I’d say you are only delighted to see February roll into town. However, there is one more miserable weekend to endure and if you’re still doing Dry January or you’re broke as a joke after Christmas still, Netflix has come to the rescue, again. […]
8 years ago
Ireland has a strange relationship with Met Éireann… While we’re glued to their updates all day every day, we regularly proclaim we don’t believe a word they say. Still though, while it’s okay for us to give out about them, Channel 4 taking a pop is a bit fresh. One of the UK station’s weathermen, […]
8 years ago
Storm Fionn is causing havoc this morning as snow, winds and ice grip the nation. Motorists are advised to drive with caution as road conditions are hazardous nationwide while an orange gale warning was issued this morning for all Irish coasts. Past 3 hours of radar showing heavy wintry showers more widespread and frequent in […]
8 years ago
Weather warnings, storms, snow, ice… how long is it until the summer again? Met Éireann has added to its snow-ice warnings from this morning with a fresh Status Orange Wind Warning for eight counties as Storm Fionn looks set to come to Ireland. The Wind Warning is for Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, Sligo, Clare, Cork […]
8 years ago
Experts are warning the people of Ireland to follow “infection-control practices” ahead of this week’s “Arctic Blast” weather. The public have been told that washing their hands properly is more important than putting on a second pair of socks and that the cold weather is going to see the flu, that’s currently gripped the nation, […]
8 years ago
Looks like Storm Caroline is going to screw us rightly… The nation is preparing for the possibility of wind, rain and snow as Storm Caroline makes its way towards us, with a status yellow weather warning due to kick in at 4pm tomorrow and last for 24 hours. While the idea of trudging to work […]
8 years ago
Met Éireann has issued a warning ahead of Storm Caroline on Thursday. The status yellow wind warning is valid from 3am on Thursday morning until 8pm that evening and was issued for Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, Sligo, Clare and Kerry on Tuesday afternoon. According to the forecasters: “An Atlantic storm will pass close to the north […]
8 years ago
Sure Maga and Barca are great holidays… but you’ll always be rewarded when you venture off the beaten track. We’ve discussed this at lengths in the office, and here are the best alternative holiday destinations we’ve gathered together. Think we’ve left somewhere out? Leave your suggestions in the comments below. 1. New Orleans, Louisiana, USA New […]
9 years ago
According to weather experts the spring equinox lasts from yesterday, Monday March 20, until tomorrow, Wednesday March 22, meaning spring has officially arrived. Even without being told, it’s pretty easy to figure that out by ourselves. I mean, the Paddy’s Day celebrations are well and truly past us and hangovers have just about subsided so surely its […]
9 years ago