Cold Snap
January
January 2025
Troubled WatersOvernight water restrictions in parts of country could continue for days due to bursts and leaks
Water SupplyMore night-time water restrictions may be needed as reservoirs recover from freezing weather
Temperature drop
Status Orange low temperature and ice warning in place for 15 counties
Tonight is set to remain very cold with widespread frost, ice and some black ice.
Met Éireann said the cold snap will start to ease up from tomorrow, but people should still be careful over the weekend as the thaw will be gradual.
Weather stations in Athenry and Mullingar recorded temperatures of -7 degrees last night.
Cold SnapUisce Éireann warns of possible further disruption to supplies as extremely cold weather thaws
Weather Warnings'A life and death situation': How homeless services are helping people survive the cold
Big Freeze
Status Orange low temperature and ice warning comes into effect for most of the country
Met Éireann has warned of widespread severe frost, ice and lying snow and dangerous travel conditions.
Lowest temperatures tonight will be between minus eight to minus three degrees.
The National Director of the National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management urged people to "take care" and not be complacent.
There are approximately 2,000 homes, farms and businesses without power.
Cold SnapStatus Orange warning 'doesn't change anything' for schools, as they continue to monitor risk
Cold Snap
Tens of thousands affected by power and water outages as further snow-ice warnings in place
Counties in the south have been worst affected by the cold snap.
Kerry
Roof of sports complex collapses in Tralee amid heavy snow
Meanwhile in Cork, a family-owned pub on has seen its outdoor area roof collapse under the weight of the snow leading to thousands of euro in damage.
Cold Snap
Schools to make closure decisions locally and 59,000 premises without power amid snow and rain
All of Ireland will be under a low temperature and ice warning from 5pm this evening until 12pm Thursday.
Cold Snap
Drivers warned of hazardous conditions as Status Orange snow warnings take effect in 11 counties
The All-Ireland semi-final between Errigal Ciaran and Dr Crokes has been postponed following a pitch inspection at Laois Hire O’Moore Park.
Cold Snap
Status Orange warnings expanded with 'significant accumulations' of snow expected in some areas
Schools may not open on Monday in areas worst hit by snow.
Last year
2024
Cold Snap
Snow warnings start to kick in as country braces itself for drop in temperatures
Six counties will be under two respective Status Orange snow warnings from midnight until midday tomorrow.
Cold Snap
Status Yellow warning takes hold amid 'very cold' weather with ice and frost conditions
Met Éireann has warned of very cold temperatures with widespread frost and icy stretches.
Met Éireann
Status Yellow snow and ice warning now in place across the north of Ireland
The week ahead will be cold, with frost and ice forming in many places.
Cold SnapAnother nationwide ice warning issued as temperatures to drop as low as -2 degrees tonight
All time
Flights CancelledEamon Ryan 'not asleep at the wheel' says Taoiseach as more flights cancelled due to weather
Climate ChangeOpinion: In a cold snap our footpaths and cycle lanes should also be gritted by councils
Winter WeatherCold snap sees coldest day since 2010 as ice warning remains in place across the country
Cold SnapCold snap: Schools and public transport to operate as normal but icy conditions to remain until Friday
