Medders at Large: Breakfast in the heat on the Costa del Medders
'Listen to those birds!' she exclaims, a spoonful of blueberries poised ready for popping into her mouth. Yes, listen to wood pigeons exchange their insistent calls from sun-dappled trees in the middle distance. She sighs in sheer, relaxed happiness. 'Who needs to fly to Spain, when we have such perfect conditions on our own doorsteps?' Medders can only concur that home is the place to be whenever the Irish weather is behaving itself.
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Irish Daily Mirror
6 hours ago
- Irish Daily Mirror
Met Eireann issues weather warning update as Storm Floris officially named
Met Eireann has delivered an update to the Irish public after Storm Floris was named by the UK's Met Office earlier today. While Met Eireann has yet to issue a weather warning, Ireland's national forecaster has acknowledged the potential storm risks by issuing an advisory, and suggested that official warnings should be expected from Saturday. This comes as a spell of wet and unseasonably windy weather is anticipated from Sunday evening. The downturn in conditions could result in a greater number of people being impacted as a result of a large number of outdoor events over the August Bank Holiday weekend, including festivals. Some potential impacts of the stormy weather include dangerous travelling conditions, fallen trees, debris, structural damage, knock-on impacts for outdoor events, power outages, wave overtopping and localised flooding. The deepening low pressure system will likely track to the northwest of Ireland and bring with it a spell of heavy rain and very strong winds. Forecaster Andrew Doran-Sherlock said: "Storm Floris will bring a spell of wet and unseasonably windy weather, particularly for northwestern areas, through Sunday night and into Monday. However, there is still some uncertainty in the details so the full impacts of the system cannot yet be determined. By Saturday though, the event will be within the range of our high-resolution DINI forecasting model and warnings will be issued. "However, as this is a Public Holiday Weekend with a large number of outdoor events and with many people going camping, etc, and with an increased usage of temporary structures such as tents, more people will be at a greater risk of exposure than would normally be the case. And while we are in a period of neap tides, with lowest tidal ranges of this cycle expected on Sunday and Monday, strong onshore winds and high waves may cause wave overtopping in low-lying coastal areas in the northwest and west. "Our advice would be to pay attention to the weather forecasts and warnings issued over the weekend and take them into consideration with any plans you have. And as always, please heed the advice of local authorities." Storm Floris is the sixth named storm of the 2024/25 season. Storm Éowyn, which took place in late January, was the last named storm to affect Ireland and caused significant damage to tens of thousands of people across the country. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news from the Irish Mirror direct to your inbox: Sign up here.
The Irish Sun
7 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
Five areas that will ‘definitely' see water disruption in HOURS amid ‘critical' 28-hr Dublin, Kildare & Wicklow repair
MILLIONS of people across three Irish counties have been urged to "hold off" on using more water than necessary amid shortage fears. Uisce Eireann confirmed that a major pipeline that supplies 1.7 million people in the greater Advertisement 4 Uisce Eireann specialists will have 28 hours to repair five leaks and a damaged pipeline before reservoirs run dry Credit: Uisce Eireann 4 Uisce Eireann has a released a map showing areas that may be affected by the repairs Credit: Uisce Eireann 4 The repairs are set to take place on the Ballymore Eustace to Saggart Reservoir pipeline Credit: Uisce Eireann The pipeline, which is at risk of "a prolonged outage if not addressed", will be turned off for 28 hours from 11pm tonight. Almost 1,000 people will be impacted directly by the maintenance. Water bosses warned that households in Kill, Arthurstown, Rathmore, Athgoe and Tipperkevin will "definitely" see an interruption to their water supply over the bank holiday weekend. Uisce Eireann said: "While Uisce Eireann has prepared for these critical works by ensuring all treated water reservoirs in the GDA are as full as possible, there is still a risk customers in Dublin, Wicklow and parts of Kildare may possibly experience interruptions to their water supply including low pressure, discoloured water, or water outages. Advertisement READ MORE IN IRISH NEWS |Just under a thousand customers in Kill, Arthurstown, Rathmore, Athgoe and Tipperkevin will definitely see an interruption to supply over the weekend and alternative water supplies will be provided. "We are making a major appeal to customers in Dublin, Kildare and Wicklow to conserve water to help maintain everyone's water supply during these essential repair works." If the major repairs go to plan, the vast majority won't notice any difference to their water supply. Head of Advertisement MOST READ ON THE IRISH SUN After this, water storage levels become too low and could result in widespread supply disruption. Attridge said: "Therefore, the specialist repair crews have a very tight deadline to finish the repairs and refill the pipeline with water. "We are asking for the public's help to minimise the impact of this operation; for this weekend, we are asking everyone to act together and only use water for essential needs. HOW DO I PREPARE FOR DISRUPTIONS? BEFORE and during the planned disruption to supply, Uisce Eireann has told people to follow five key steps. Those in the affected area should: Ensure you have enough drinking water. Before the planned disruption, fill a jug of water and store it in your fridge. Turn off all pre-programmed water-using appliances such as dishwashers and washing machines. This is particularly important overnight on Saturday August 2 and Sunday August 3 as your dishwasher or washing machine may empty your tank. Make sure all taps in your property are turned off: This is important as it can avoid airlocks or flooding when the water returns. Use the water sparingly. "Please hold off on filling baths, car washing, power hosing, window washing, filling paddling pools and anything that is not vital. Advertisement "Reducing your water use will help maintain or extend water supply during the repairs, for yourself and, importantly, for vulnerable and high-risk users, including hospitals and care homes." In preparation, Specialist teams will be tasked with repairing five leaks and replacing a damaged section of pipeline. 'THINGS CAN GO WRONG' With only 28 hours to complete the work before reservoirs run out, they will need to work fast to ensure the pipeline is back by Sunday morning. Advertisement Uisce Eireann's Leak Reduction Programme Manager Declan Healy spoke with He said: "It is a very complex job, and we have an hour-by-hour programme where we have planned out all the works. "We have even done dry-runs just to work out all the timings. But with all complex civil engineering projects like this one, things on site can change, and things can go wrong. 4 Residents have been urged to "hold off on filling baths, car washing, power hosing, window washing, filling paddling pools and anything that is not vital" Credit: Getty Images - Getty Advertisement
Irish Daily Mirror
8 hours ago
- Irish Daily Mirror
Storm Floris named by forecasters as plenty of wind and rain on the way
Storm Floris has officially been named by the UK Met Office this morning. While Met Eireann is yet to acknowledge the naming of the storm and current weather models have the storm tracking towards the north of Ireland, the country is expected to be battered by wind and rain early next week. The latest weather charts show that Ireland does face the risk of experiencing the effects of Storm Floris but should escape the worst of the conditions, though there does remain some uncertainty in the forecast. Irish weather expert Alan O'Reilly, who mans the ever-popular @CarlowWeather account on X, posted: "The UK Met Office have named Storm Floris for the storm to hit Monday. The worst of it will stay North of Ireland based on current track but still bring us wet and unseasonably windy weather." Parts of Northern Ireland have been issued with a yellow warning for a 24-hour period from 6am and it will mainly be northern parts of the UK that will be affected by the most damaging impacts of the storm. The latest Met Eireann forecast for Bank Holiday Monday reads: "There is some uncertainty in the forecast but current indications suggest Monday will see a wet and windy start with strong and gusty westerly winds and widespread rain, possibly heaviest over parts of the northwest, clearing eastwards through the morning and afternoon. "Sunny spells and scattered showers will follow as winds gradually easy through the day. Highest temperatures of 16 to 21 degrees." Storm Floris is the sixth named storm of the 2024/25 season by the UK Met Office. Storm Éowyn, which took place in late January, was the last named storm to affect Ireland and caused significant damage to tens of thousands of people across the country. For more of the latest breaking news from the Irish Mirror check out our homepage by clicking here
