Alan Loughnane

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  • Met Éireann says there’s a possibility of weather warnings this weekend

    Met Éireann says there’s a possibility of weather warnings this weekend

    Storm Ciara is set to hit Ireland this weekend bringing with it the chance of some coastal flooding and potential weather warnings. The storm was officially named by the UK’s Met Office on Wednesday as it tracks towards Ireland and the UK causing unsettled weather. Storm Ciara is the third named storm of the season. […]

    6 years ago

  • Wuhan shuts down public transport as death toll from virus rises

    Wuhan shuts down public transport as death toll from virus rises

    Wuhan has a population of roughly 11 million people. On Wednesday, the Chinese city of Wuhan said it would “temporarily” close its airport and railway stations for departing passengers. All public transport services will also be suspended, as authorities attempt to contain the virus. Wuhan, the city at the centre of the Sars-like Coronavirus, has […]

    6 years ago

  • Met Éireann has issued an ice and low temperature warning for 17 counties

    Met Éireann has issued an ice and low temperature warning for 17 counties

    Get the hot water bottle ready. Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow low temperature and ice warning for 17 counties in Ireland. All of the counties in Connacht and Leinster are covered in the warning. It was issued at 12pm on Friday and is valid from 6pm on Friday until 11am on Saturday morning. […]

    6 years ago