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Thursday 7 December 2023 Dublin: 10°C

# Winter

Last week
26th November 2023 - 2nd December 2023
Quiz: Which city is this? (Winter edition)
Give it a go.
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31.7k
Nov 26th 2023, 10:00 PM
Last month
November 2023
Popular antibiotic in short supply amid ongoing medicines shortage problem
Several of the generic versions of Augmentin are not available.
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42.3k
Nov 18th 2023, 12:10 AM
This year
2023
Public encouraged to get Covid-19 and flu vaccines ahead of winter virus season ‘peak’
The Chief Medical Officer has reminded eligible persons to boost their protection before the respiratory virus season reaches its peak.
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14.0k
Oct 31st 2023, 7:42 AM
Energy supply likely to fall short of winter demand, but by narrower margin than last year
The system is expected to be put under alerts but a system-wide blackout is seen as unlikely.
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9.4k
Oct 16th 2023, 10:25 AM
Chief Medical Officer warns of 'multi-pathogenic winter' as new Covid variant discovered
The BA.2.86 variant has been detected in several countries including the UK, but is not believed to be in Ireland yet.
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34.4k
Aug 22nd 2023, 3:24 PM
Met Éireann issues winter weather warning for next week with low temperatures forecast
Some showers of hail, sleet and snow can be expected.
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34.8k
Jan 14th 2023, 1:45 PM
Last year
2022
At least 47 killed after 'worst storm' in almost half a century hits US northeast coast
Much of the eastern United States is expected to remain in a deep freeze until tomorrow at least.
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25.2k
Updated
Dec 26th 2022, 4:02 PM
17 dead after days of heavy snow in Japan
Some areas have seen almost a metre of snowfall in 24 hours.
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12.1k
Dec 26th 2022, 8:54 AM
Thousands of flights cancelled across US as forecasters warn of ‘bomb cyclone’
Some places have experienced temperatures plummeting 10 degrees Celsius within a matter of hours.
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35.4k
Updated
Dec 23rd 2022, 2:41 PM
Cold Snaps, Part Two: More dazzling photos of Ireland in the ice, frost and snow
We want to see your winter wonderland.
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52.5k
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Dec 16th 2022, 9:35 PM
Opinion: In a cold snap our footpaths and cycle lanes should also be gritted by councils
Dr Emma Howard says councils should prioritise the gritting of walkways and cycle lanes as we face a climate crisis.
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21.4k
Dec 13th 2022, 5:38 PM
'There's an attempt to sanitise what we're celebrating': Dublin's live crib launches amid controversy
After much political wrangling, Dublin’s live animal crib was relaunched this morning.
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17.5k
Dec 8th 2022, 1:57 PM
Freezing weather, frost and snow: Here's what you need to know as the cold snap sets in
A Winter Weather Advisory is in place as the coldest temperatures in three years are expected this week.
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108k
Updated
Dec 7th 2022, 12:53 PM
Hail, sleet and snow on the way with winter weather advisory in place for the week ahead
Updates with potential warnings are to be issued by Met Éireann in the coming days.
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68.5k
Dec 4th 2022, 12:46 PM
Uneasy calm grips Ukraine as West prepares winter aid
The head of Nato has said Russian President Vladimir Putin is attempting to weaponise the coming cold season.
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9.0k
Nov 29th 2022, 2:26 PM
Eviction ban legislation passed by Dáil and Seanad
Under the bill, all notices to quit that are issued over the period of the emergency ban will be deferred until at least the end of March 2023.
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15.5k
Oct 27th 2022, 6:22 PM
Over 600k avail of flu vaccines as Covid cases dip
Meanwhile, the Department has purchased 15,000 monkeypox vaccines.
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34.2k
Updated
Oct 25th 2022, 8:37 PM
Gardaí arrest 14 in Offaly for separate offences
Gardaí from Tullamore, Clara and Edenderry carried out searches, patrols and checkpoints across the county.
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23.6k
Oct 6th 2022, 3:01 PM
Winter eviction ban being kept under review, says Taoiseach
Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien has consulted with the AG on the issue.
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7.5k
Oct 6th 2022, 2:27 PM
CRU says profit controls on energy can't be implemented on a domestic level
The chairperson of the CRU said the regulator was ‘deeply concerned’ by the increase in energy costs.
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12.5k
Sep 20th 2022, 3:58 PM
Electricity credits for householders will be universal payments and not targeted, says Taoiseach
Micheál Martin said there are ‘huge questions’ around an electricity price cap.
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43.4k
Sep 13th 2022, 11:40 AM
Germany's Scholz accuses Russia of blocking gas turbine delivery and may rethink nuclear energy
Germany’s last nuclear plants are due to be shut but it ‘can make sense’ to keep them going amid high gas bills.
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14.7k
Aug 3rd 2022, 10:18 AM
All time
Quiz: Which city is this? (Winter edition)
The most wonderful time of the year.
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65.0k
Dec 29th 2021, 10:00 PM
Irish winters likely to become wetter and warmer without significant climate action
Met Éireann has already observed an increase in winter minimum temperatures in recent decades.
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18.3k
Dec 28th 2021, 12:10 AM
Storm Arwen: Yellow wind warning for nine counties from tomorrow into Saturday
Storm Force 10 winds are expected along northern coastlines as Storm Arwen travels across the country.
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75.9k
Nov 25th 2021, 3:14 PM
ICU nurses: 'No more clapping by the public or lighting candles. At this stage, it's an insult'
Staff in intensive care units say they are at breaking point as a fourth surge of the pandemic hits.
Staff in intensive care units say they're at breaking point as a fourth Covid surge hits, Órla Ryan reports
"ICU nurses and doctors are absolutely exhausted and we haven't even hit the winter peak," one nurse said
Most ICU beds are full and the HSE is making efforts to increase surge capacity
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99.8k
Nov 25th 2021, 12:05 AM
Staff shortages force ICU nurses at St Vincent's Hospital to watch patients with baby monitor
ESB assures staff it had no hand in 'orchestrated' energy crisis, following TD's Dáil claims
Fianna Fáil TD Barry Cowen alleged in the Dáil that EirGrid made a €10 million initial payment to the semi-State firm on a €110 million contract.
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26.6k
Nov 7th 2021, 12:09 PM
HSE's Dr Colm Henry: 'We’re heading into a difficult winter, there’s no doubt about that'
However, he said situation in the health system is “different” than last year.
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34.5k
Oct 16th 2021, 12:04 PM
Taoiseach says 'evaluation' into State's handling of pandemic will be carried out early next year
The Taoiseach says he believes there will be a ‘challenging winter’.
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8.9k
Sep 24th 2021, 7:28 PM
It’s Groundhog Day in a time of pandemic
The annual ceremony foretelling the end of winter will be held in Pennsylvania, with no crowds allowed.
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21.9k
Feb 2nd 2021, 9:13 AM
Three people dead after snowstorm causes chaos across Spain
Another 20cm was forecast to fall today in Madrid, with up to 50cm at higher altitudes.
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68.6k
Jan 9th 2021, 2:21 PM
'Amber alert' issued by Eirgrid as electricity system comes under pressure to meet demand
The warning came as Eirgrid are set to close two peat-fueled power plants in the Midlands.
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29.0k
Dec 11th 2020, 1:42 PM
No pause for breath as Irish provinces launch straight into European action
The Champions Cup kicks off on Friday night as Toulouse visit Ulster in Belfast.
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10.5k
Dec 7th 2020, 6:00 AM
Wintry week ahead as frost, hail and temperatures as low as -3 degrees on the way
Winter is coming.
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42.2k
Nov 30th 2020, 9:17 AM
Two thirds of people would prefer if the clocks didn't go back this weekend
The findings come from a new poll carried out this month.
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50.8k
Oct 24th 2020, 9:00 AM
All 600,000 children's nasal flu vaccine doses will be available by mid-October
All of the 600,000 children’s doses will also be available by this time.
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32.7k
Oct 9th 2020, 10:00 PM
People urged to be vigilant ahead of expected spike in burglaries
Burglaries and related crimes generally increase in the winter months.
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41.3k
Oct 5th 2020, 9:45 AM
UK at coronavirus ‘tipping point’ with risk of 50,000 daily cases by mid-October
Boris Johnson is expected to announce new measures to curb the spread of the virus tomorrow.
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53.3k
Updated
Sep 21st 2020, 7:30 PM
Ireland 'still in control' of Covid-19, says Acting Chief Medical Officer
Dr Ronan Glynn appeared on the Late Late Show last night.
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40.0k
Sep 5th 2020, 7:41 AM
Saidhbhín, Christoph and Phoebe: Names of 2020-2021 storms announced
The naming of storms has been shown to raise awareness of severe weather and help people stay safe.
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Sep 1st 2020, 8:39 AM
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