Storm Bram hit Ireland on 9 December 2025 with south-westerly gale to storm-force winds reaching 110–130 km/h in exposed southern and eastern areas. By midday, ESB Networks reported 22,000 homes, farms and businesses without electricity. …
As Storm Bram barrels across the island, Ireland is in the grip of its second named storm of the season, unleashing gale-force winds, heavy downpours, and widespread disruptions. By mid-afternoon, the entire country has fallen …
One in seven housing purchases are completed for at least 20% above the initial asking price, while two in five close at 10% or more above the asking figure, according to a new analysis. The …
Will Ferrell’s holiday costume from the film Elf has sold for more than €270,000 at auction. The outfit comes from producer Jon Berg and has been screen-matched to the lift scene where Buddy presses every …
More toll charges and greater uptake of home working could be central to easing congestion on the M50, according to a transport specialist. Commuters have increasingly voiced frustration over rising traffic levels on the motorway …
Minister for Defence Helen McEntee stated that Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit to Ireland was “safe and successful”, reports RTE. This follows reports of multiple drones detected within a no-fly zone near Howth as the …
Mid-morning brings a deceptive lull to Storm Bram’s grip on Ireland, as rainfall drops to near zero, following overnight accumulations of over 8 mm in southern regions. Winds, however, are surging to 26 km/h southerly, …
Reports of drones spotted near Dublin during the visit of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky were part of a “coordinated threat”, the Minister for Justice has said. Jim O’Callaghan said he did not wish to speculate …
As Storm Bram intensifies across Ireland, concerns mount over school closures in vulnerable regions, driven by escalating weather warnings and localized flooding risks. Met Éireann has issued Status Orange wind alerts for southern and western …
By early morning, Storm Bram has fully engulfed Ireland, delivering a night of relentless thundery rain that has pushed hourly precipitation to 0.9 mm around 6:00 AM, now easing slightly to 0.2 mm. Southerly winds …
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