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Monday 20 March 2023 Dublin: 14°C

# forecast

All time
# like
Almost two billion people are on Facebook now
Facebook said it made a net profit of $3.7 billion in the fourth quarter of last year.
# freezing fog
It's going to be foggy AND freezing across the country this morning
So be careful out there. Met Éireann has two weather warnings in place.
# wrap up warm
Have outdoor plans today? Bring an umbrella
Some frost is on the way too.
# getting wintry
Our mild October is forecast to turn cold and rainy this weekend
We set for a weekend of rain.
# yellow warning
Miserable weather on the way as warnings issued for south and west
There will be a lot of holding onto hats and scarves this weekend.
# forecast
'Diaz is like the Terminator but Conor will put him away this time'
Having been at the centre of his training camp, Peter Queally insists that Conor McGregor will be victorious.
# oh the humidity
Humid week ahead with temperatures of up to 21 degrees
Good sunshine, fresh winds and scattered showers await us.
# wrap up warm
Frost and sleet as temperatures dip below freezing in many areas
Motorists have been asked to drive with caution.
# winter won't quit
Snowfalls expected today - and it will drop down to MINUS SIX at the weekend
The cold snap is set to last well into next week.
# wrap up warm
There could be some further spot flooding tonight
And that’s before temperatures plummet next week.
# Weather Warning
Be careful out there, it's going to be VERY foggy this morning
Met Éireann has issued its second highest level of weather warning.
# You Are Here
Met Eireann received complaints about this arrow pointing out Ireland on the weather forecast
Met Éireann has received over 118 complaints about the weather reports over 12 month period.
# FOI
Met Éireann received A LOT of complaints about Ireland's changeable weather
Documents released to TheJournal.ie under the Freedom of Information reveals that 118 complaints were made to the forecaster over a 12 month period.
# Mixed Bag
This weekend will be warm (yay) but there will be showers (boo)
Temperatures to hit 19 degrees but best bring the brolly if you’re heading out.
# Weekend
When will we see lovely weather like yesterday again?
Come on, Met Éireann, give us some good news.
# FOR THE LOVE OF...
Yep, it's July and it looks like this. Abort all plans to the beach
Grab your favourite box set.
# samsung
Samsung is expecting another decline in profits despite Galaxy S6 launch
The company has forecast another fall in quarterly profits, suggesting that sales of the Galaxy S6 failed to meet expectations.
# here comes the sun
That Leaving Cert weather looks to be on the way
But it won’t hang around for long.
# Snow Joke
Is it going to snow on Monday?
Wait. What month is it?
# the forecast
That's it for the sunshine ... at least until next week
:-/
# Euro
Ireland's economy grew 'spectacularly' this year
Ibec believes the economy grew by 5.7%.
# it's mild
Why you don't need to worry about an Arctic storm this winter
Ireland is set for the mildest run-ups to Christmas it has had for quite a while.
# still summer
Break out the swimming togs, it'll hit 22 degrees again today
There might a few light showers in some places but it’s going to be very warm.
# Here come the good times
No more austerity needed to hit Budget target, says Goodbody - and we could even cut income tax
The latest quarterly report from Goodbody Stockbrokers has some positive points on the Irish economy.
# BURRRRR
It'll feel a bit nippy this week as temperatures fall back
Gone are the days of the high twenties…
# Jobs
Good news: Unemployment rate predicted to fall to 9.8% in 2015
The ESRI predict that unemployment will fall to 9.8% next year.
# splash
Batten down the hatches (for now): Orange warning remains in place for Leinster
Tipperary, Waterford, you’re not off the hook either.
# Hard Times
Mario Kart 8 wasn't enough to save Nintendo from a €72 million loss
Despite the popularity of the latest instalment of Mario Kart, Nintendo suffered a net loss of €72.3 million in the latest quarter.
# Looking Up
Central Bank revises GDP forecast upwards
They also revised upwards last year’s figures.
# forecast
IMF: Politicians should take advantage of 'favourable' financial market conditions
The International Monetary Fund is to give its official global economic forecasts in two weeks.
# scorchio
It's going to be so hot today that Met Éireann has issued a weather warning
This is not a drill. It is officially summer.
# hot in herrrrrre
No rain today, thanks: Weather set to hit 24 degrees in mini-heatwave
*Swelters*
# sunny times
Highs of 20 degrees today, time to ask your boss if you can work outdoors!
Thunderstorms are so yesterday.
# Irish Summer
Sunburn index is high today (as long as you get sun)
Tomorrow looks set to have the best of the weather if you’re trying to make plans.
# forecast
Donal Óg, Brendan Cummins and Cyril Farrell look into the 2014 hurling crystal ball
The Sunday Game panellists on how they reckon the 2014 hurling season will play out.
# Pressure
Sony braces itself for major losses by slashing profit estimates
The electronics giant has slashed its expected income from €563 million to €183 million, a 67.5 per cent decrease, after disc market shrinks faster than expected
# Optimism
€2 billion budget cuts can be avoided* says ESRI
*If economic growth stays strong.
# can only get better
Unemployment rate should fall to 10 per cent of labour force in 2015, predicts ESRI
The ESRI forecast that the government borrowing in 2015 is likely to come in below the target of 3 per cent of GDP.
# forecast
"Ireland is on the way back" - businesses are bullish about the economy right now
Business group IBEC says the recovery is not just well under way, but is gaining momentum.
# Weatherwatch
Temps set to rise a little this week... but don't break out the BBQ just yet
Plus, there may be more of the sand making an appearance.