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Thursday 24 September 2020
The managing director of Irish Water said it is time to “get serious” about this issue.
Leinster were unbeaten at Donnybrook in three years when Steph Nel’s men arrived in 2002.
More than five million rural Zimbabweans – nearly a third of the population – are at risk of food shortages before the next harvest in 2020.
An Irish player hasn’t played a first-team, competitive game for England’s elite in 2554 days.
The Reds defender has full faith out-of-sorts striker Mohamed Salah can hit form again this season.
The European Champions have now failed to score in four straight contests, something that hasn’t happened since 1985
The utility warned that fines may still be issued over the flouting of the restrictions.
Strict new Covid-19 measures are now in effect in the capital – here’s what they mean for you.
The star skipped Portugal’s Nations League win over Italy to focus on his new club.
While the country faced water restrictions, 50% of water was leaking in some Irish Water schemes.
Researchers are warning that recent rains do not even begin to undo months of deficit.
The Bureau of Meteorology has predicted the drought could last until October.
The Poulaphuca Reservoir previously had enough water for 150 days.
The most severe conditions continue to be in the east and south of the country.
After two years of work, a drone photograper has found the apparent remains of a barrow cemetery
With temperatures set to rise again over the weekend, we take a look at how the heatwave has had affect in some northern European countries.
It’ll remain in place for Leinster and Munster until next Wednesday.
There will be little change to soil moisture.
Surfaces tend to be greasy and slippery after long dry spells – so let’s be careful out there.
Met Éireann has said there will be small amounts of rainfall at times over the coming days.
Meanwhile, Irish Water has warned that water supplies may be at risk of significant restrictions or outages until the end of the year.
Earlier this year, Cape Town came within weeks of forcing residents to queue for water rations at public stations as a result of a drought.
Some 81 water schemes are at risk of drought and water restrictions are in place in a further 27 locations.
Irish Water is appealing to the public to conserve water where possible.
Those found in breach of the hosepipe ban could face a fine of €125.
People are being told to fill containers with water and store it in the fridge.
Another high temperature warning kicks in for most of the country this morning.
The weather service issued the warning this morning at 11.
“This is a very serious situation and we are seeking the public’s help,” Irish Water said.
Met Éireann said that temperatures will reach as high as 30 over the next few days.
Weeks of torrential rains in Kenya have led to flooding and mudslides that have left 159 dead.
The Belgian striker went to take a spot-check but his manager instructed Daley Blind to step up instead.
The Pego do Altar reservoir is now almost empty of water.
Over 3,000 firefighters battled the blazes yesterday.
With severe drought gripping many parts of East Africa, millions of people are facing starvation in the coming months, writes David O’Hare.
Extreme droughts in the South American country in the early 20th century saw the government interning rural peasants fleeing the disaster.
The Rebels haven’t won an All-Ireland in the grade since 1998 or a Munster title since 2007.
The Arsenal boss says his team must rally around the striker.
David Beckham is confident Manchester United are on the verge of returning to their trophy-winning ways.
Tom Selleck has been accused of stealing water – in the middle of a drought.
The Argentinian international has now gone eight games without a league goal for the Catalans.
MANY PEOPLE HAVE had to cancel holidays abroad this year as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
In July, the government published its Green List of foreign countries which allow Irish people to travel abroad to without having to restrict their movements for 14 days afterwards when they return.
While some people have hopped at the chance to pack up and travel out of the country, many others are still hesitant as Covid-19 figures have continued to rise in recent weeks.
So, today we want to know: When do you think you’ll next be able to go a foreign holiday?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Windy and cool with rain at times
Max: 11 °C
Min: 5 °C
Partly sunny, showers around; breezy
Max: 12 °C
Min: 4 °C
Sunshine and patchy clouds
Max: 12 °C
Min: 3 °C
