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Thursday 21 September 2023 Dublin: 15°C

# Winter

All time
8 reasons you can't stop thinking about the joys of summer
Remember summer? Wasn’t it SO GREAT?
Guy builds amazing multi-coloured ice fort in his garden
We want one!
This is what happens when you open a window during Siberian Winter
Everything’s gone up in smoke.
How to reassure yourself that winter is actually the BEST season
Is winter your favourite season? You’re among friends here.
11 incredible GIFs of beautiful winter scenes around the world
We don’t have much of it here this Christmas, so here’s some lovely snow.
Retailers report busiest St Stephen's Day since start of the recession
One retailer said they had done 50 per cent of last year’s 26 December turnover in the first hour of trading yesterday.
Help on the way for ship trapped off Antarctica since Christmas Eve
The ship has 74 people aboard for a scientific mission
Just a handful of homes still offline after storm, but UK dealing with severe flooding and power cuts
ESB crews have been out overnight reconnecting customers. In the UK — there’s tens of thousands without power, and three severe flood warnings remain in place.
Syria rebel commander freezes to death in bitter cold - report
Syria has been struck by a severe snowstorm that has seen a number of people die from the cold.
Thawing ice falling from apartment block is strangely satisfying
Just hope you didn’t happen to be walking by.
Winter woolies at the ready... It's going to get pretty cold in the next few days
There’ll be wintry showers in some areas, and on Friday daytime temperatures may only reach as high as 3 degrees.
7 winter garments every Irish person owns
Fashion essentials for Autumn/Winter 2013.
Proof That It Snowed Pics of the Day
Winter is here. And, in case you were wondering, it’s 35 days until Christmas.
The DailyEdge.ie Guide to Being Ready for the Irish Winter
Winter is coming.
Irish Air Corps capture great shots of wintery Skellig Islands
Sergeant Damian Faulkner captured these great photos of the islands while he was on routine maritime patrol.
Tips on how to stay warm, protect the environment and heat your home this winter
The Environmental Protection Agency said that householders can save money and be environmentally friendly this winter.
Getting winter ready: Councils stockpile salt in preparation for icy conditions
Following the cold snaps of 2009 and 2010, some councils said they are well prepared for the icy conditions ahead this winter.
How to make your other half turn the heating on
The eternal struggle of our time.
In Pictures: Are you enjoying the change of season?
The summer is over and the autumn is here. Don’t be too glum.
11 reasons the cold weather is actually great
Winter is here!
7 tips for saving money this winter
Some practical advice for saving pennies in the run-up to the most expensive season.
Be Gentle With Me Ministerial Pic of the Day
No comment.
Athletes and spectators can expect 'fabulous experience' at Russian Winter Olympics
The IOC said that as long as the Olympic Charter is respected, it is satisfied, despite criticisms of the country’s ‘anti-gay laws’.
Debunked: Does Earth's distance from the Sun cause our seasons?
The thinking that the further away we are the colder it gets isn’t right. In fact, it’s the complete opposite.
The cold weather and winter do not depress us as much as we think
Seasonal Affective Disorder exists – but not for the majority of the population.
Warning that gas price hike could cause hardship for elderly
Age Action said that some people may have to choose between food and fuel if Bord Gáis is allowed to raise domestic gas prices.
Poll: Does the weather impact on your mood?
This time last week we were all outside enjoying the sun, but this week is a whole different story. Does the sunshine make you a happier person?
Snow showers surprise Leinster and Ulster
Weather warnings were issued by Met Éireann last night.
Photos: Firefighters battle blaze at freezing Chicago warehouse
It was one of the biggest fires in Chicago in years – and the freezing conditions made it extra difficult for firefighters. Here’s what happened.
So, is there really snow on the way? How can we prepare?
We’ve bought the tyre chains and the show grips. We’ve stocked up on bottled water. WHERE IS OUR SNOW?
Pic: How they celebrated New Year's Day 100 years ago
Health and safety? Not a problem.
Nearly half of Irish adults worry about elderly relatives during winter - survey
AA Ireland also found that while people are unlikely to offer financial assistance to prevent causing offence, their own financial problems can also stop them.
Column: Christmas is a tough time with depression. Here’s what I’m doing about it.
Garry Williams has never liked Christmas – but this year, he writes, it will be different.
Met Éireann issues flood warning for south and east coasts
Alerts are in place in Cork, Galway and Dublin.
Public warned over winter vomiting bug in St Vincent’s Hospital
Visiting restrictions are in place at the hospital in response to a “particularly virulent” form of the winter vomiting bug.
Watch out: Drivers warned to take care on icy roads
Gardaí and AA Roadwatch are warning drivers to take care after freezing weather created dangerous conditions across the country.
Warnings to motorists over icy roads, freezing fog
Gardaí have already reported several crashes across the country.
In pictures: Animals who know winter is here
Eleven cute animals who have braced themselves for the winter months.
Poll: Are you prepared for winter weather?
Snow or rain? Are you prepared?