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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.

5.6k

May 23rd 2014, 8:00 PM

# 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

5.9k

May 1st 2014, 11:33 AM

# Optimism

€2 billion budget cuts can be avoided* says ESRI

*If economic growth stays strong.

7.1k

Apr 11th 2014, 8:09 AM

# 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.

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Apr 11th 2014, 7:00 AM

# 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.

9.8k

Apr 7th 2014, 6:30 AM

# 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.

16.3k

Mar 31st 2014, 12:20 PM

# forecast

Crystal Ball Gazing - Who's going to win the Premier League this season?

Our writers figure out who will be crowned champions – Chelsea, Liverpool or Manchester City?

4.4k

Mar 29th 2014, 7:15 AM

# Frosty reception

Did you spot this weather blooper on RTÉ news?

Forecaster Siobhán Ryan handled it like the pro she is.

9.5k

Mar 25th 2014, 4:58 PM

# forecast

Morgan Kelly warns SMEs could ‘go under’ taking a big chunk of the Irish economy

Kelly said there is going to be a lot of SMEs cleared out ‘in one go’ following ECB stress tests.

30.9k

Mar 9th 2014, 8:05 PM

# What the fliuch

Stormageddon: Ok folks, you know the drill by now…

Parts of Ireland will be battered by Atlantic storms today. Sorry.

17.3k

Feb 8th 2014, 9:32 AM

# forecast

How is the Six Nations shaping up after the November Tests?

Ireland showed their credentials this month, but Wales, England and France will fancy their chances.

5.7k

Nov 26th 2013, 7:00 AM

# weather patterns

Met Eireann to help in emergencies where hazardous material is put into the atmosphere

The service will aid agencies forecast the spread of radiation and other hazardous materials.

15.9k

Oct 27th 2013, 4:02 PM

# New South Wales

Australian military investigates whether it is to blame for bushfire

Around 80 fires are burning across New South Wales, with about 20 of them uncontained.

10.6k

Oct 19th 2013, 10:31 AM

# go away rain

Even the weather has the post-Budget blues

So much rain.

10.6k

Oct 16th 2013, 8:03 AM

# Economy

Exports to lead "solid and sustainable" growth - forecast

A growth in trading with China, Mexico and Argentina will be among the keys to the country’s economic recovery, says a new forecast.

2.5k

Oct 8th 2013, 11:23 AM

# Money Money Money

Consumer confidence is up, but disposable income is down, says report

Credit card debt is in decline, property transactions on the increase but new car sales continue to struggle.

5.4k

Aug 14th 2013, 8:45 PM

# scorchio

Mediterranean conditions to last up to weekend (but it will stay sunny after that too!)

There’ll be a bit of a drop off after tomorrow, but we’ll still be firmly in Irish “good summer” territory…

22.7k

Jul 11th 2013, 9:31 AM

# Rain on the parade

Brussels report says Irish economy will grow slightly less than govt forecast

Dublin said 1.5 per cent growth in the Budget, and 1.3 per cent last week… but the European Commission says 1.1 per cent.

5.0k

May 3rd 2013, 11:13 AM

# Exports

China to become top export destination for Ireland

It is expected the UK, USA and Germany will remain the top three destinations but countries

7.0k

Feb 27th 2013, 7:15 AM

# Central Bank

Central Bank revises downward forecast for economic recovery

Public sector employment is expected to fall this year but should be slightly outweighed by renewed expansion in private sector hiring.

4.3k

Jan 29th 2013, 1:09 PM

# Sneachta

Wrap up warm: Snow hits part of the country

There’s been a few flurries across parts of Dublin, Meath and Kildare – and it’s going to get as cold as -2 tonight.

34.2k

Jan 13th 2013, 1:51 PM

# forecast

1982: Government was warned of pro-life amendment's clash with ECHR

A Government department predicted both an ECHR defeat and a Supreme Court ruling allowing a constitutional right to abortion – years before each ever happened.

6.4k

Dec 28th 2012, 8:45 AM

# forecast

Battle of the Rossies as Brigid's meet Ballaghaderreen in Connacht final

Here’s your guide to Sunday’s unique club decider in the western province as county border lines are blurred.

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Nov 23rd 2012, 9:30 AM

# Weather

Rain now...cold later: winter to bed in at weekend

The weather can’t make up its mind.

17.1k

Nov 22nd 2012, 7:55 AM

# ibrc

IBRC CEO paid €600,000 + in allowances over three years

Alan Dukes of IBRC told Minister Michael Noonan that staff pay cuts at the bank were not pursued partly because of the difficulty in retaining and attracting staff.

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Nov 11th 2012, 12:53 PM

# amazing

This is unprecedented: It's not raining ANYWHERE in Ireland right now

QUICKLY, GET OUT OF THE HOUSE AND DO SOMETHING BEFORE IT STARTS TO RAIN AGAIN.

18.9k

Oct 6th 2012, 1:31 PM

# ain't no sunshine

Weather update: Rain, rain, and more rain to come

Get those anoraks out if you’re in Leinster or Ulster – you’re gonna need them.

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Sep 24th 2012, 1:21 PM

# Wet wet wet

Ireland's summer described as cool, wet and dull

Temperatures = below average. Sunshine = below average. Rainfall = above average.

7.0k

Sep 3rd 2012, 2:15 PM

# Weather

Weatherwatch: Wet and windy days ahead

What’s the weather forecast like? Those hoping for sun, look away now…

9.3k

Aug 23rd 2012, 3:34 PM

# Changeable

Sun and showers: unsettled weather to continue

Don’t pack light for the weekend.

5.0k

Aug 17th 2012, 10:00 AM

# Dry

What a difference a day makes...your morning weather forecast

Dry.

7.7k

Aug 16th 2012, 8:03 AM

# Wet wet wet

Pics: Here's how the rain gradually crept across Ireland today

This ominous series of images from Met Eireann show the rain clouds lurking before it hit large parts of Ireland earlier today.

12.5k

Aug 15th 2012, 3:22 PM

# STORMPOCALYPSE

Storm warning: the rain is on the way

Yikes!

16.5k

Aug 15th 2012, 7:17 AM

# Weather

Stay away from shoreline during severe weather, says Coast Guard

High winds and heavy rain are forecast from early tomorrow morning, and could create dangerous conditions.

17.6k

Aug 14th 2012, 5:51 PM

Batten down the hatches: Met Éireann says gale force winds are on the way

Heavy rain? Check. Strong winds? Check. High risk of flooding? Check.

15.5k

Aug 14th 2012, 3:17 PM

# Weather

Back with a bang: Thunderstorms to hit midlands and east

The Olympics is over, and it’s taken the good weather with it. Boooo!

8.9k

Aug 13th 2012, 7:44 AM

# Weather

Here comes the sun: your weekend weather forecast

Temperatures could hit 26°C today…

11.1k

Aug 10th 2012, 8:00 AM

# Weather

Your August bank holiday weekend weather forecast

(Bring a brolly…)

11.6k

Aug 3rd 2012, 7:51 AM

# Rain Rain Go Away

Ireland's weather: What does St. Swithin have in store?

There may not be forty days of rain in store for us, but it’s looks like summer isn’t here just yet…

12.7k

Jul 16th 2012, 8:16 AM

# Weather

Grab your umbrella - it's going to rain. Hard.

There is a risk of further flash flooding in Cork, Met Éireann has warned.

12.6k

Jul 6th 2012, 7:52 AM