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WEATHER FORECAST: Lockdown in sunshine – Kilkenny set for bright and sunny week

By Kilkenny Now 30th March 2020 0

Kilkenny can look forward to a largely bright and sunny week we adjust our lifestyles to the strict lockdown measures to combat the spread of the coronavirus. Met Éireann said today will be another dry, but slightly cooler, day with sunny spells. Frost and any mist or fog patches will clear this morning, giving way […]

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KILKENNY WEATHER: Spring sun leaves us basking in glow of splendid self-isolation

By Kilkenny Now 27th March 2020 0

The year-high temperatures we’ve basked in over the past two days will drop today, but we can still look forward to a dry weekend with lots of sunny spells from the comfort of our self-induced isolation. Met Éireann has given a largely upbeat forecast for Kilkenny and the rest of the country over the weekend […]

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KILKENNY WEATHER: Better late than never – Spring has finally sprung!

By Kilkenny Now 23rd March 2020 0

Spring, it appears, has finally sprung in Kilkenny! Yesterday images flashed across social media like wildfire after thousands of people across the country ignored Covid-19 warnings about the need to maintain social distancing. The weather was obviously a major factor as rare blue skies and sunshine resulted in an exodus outdoors. People are being urged […]

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WEATHER FORECAST: Finally, Kilkenny can look forward to a dry and sunny weekend

By Kilkenny Now 20th March 2020 0

Just when they told us it wasn’t safe to go outside … the weather finally settles! Kilkenny and most of the country can finally look forward to some settled weather over the weekend and into next week, according to the national forecaster. In its latest forecast, Met Éireann said high pressure will keep our weather […]

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KILKENNY WEATHER: Cold days ahead, but ray of hope on the horizon

By Kilkenny Now 16th March 2020 0

Spring hasn’t exactly sprung yet, but there is – finally – a ray of hope on the horizon for Kilkenny weather watchers. This week will be unsettled at first, but the rain will clear over the coming days as we enjoy some rare bright and sunny spells, although it will be very cold at times, […]

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WEEKEND FORECAST: Sure it’s only weather for nibbles and Netflix anyway …

By Kilkenny Now 13th March 2020 0

With the unprecedented emergency measures announced by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar yesterday most people will probably be taking the wise advice and staying indoors this weekend. If it’s any consolation, the weather is pretty miserable anyway so you may as well kick back and enjoy a Netflix and chill weekend at home! Met Éireann said the […]

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WEATHER FORECAST: Kilkenny’s in for another wet and wild week as temperatures plummet again

By Kilkenny Now 9th March 2020 0

We hate to be the bearers of bad news folks, but it appears we’re not going to see any let-up in the foul ‘Spring’ weather we’ve endured in recent weeks. Met Éireann has warned Kilkenny is likely to be drenched by more wintry showers over the coming days as temperatures plummet to freezing again. The […]

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WEEKEND WEATHER: A mixed bag of sleet, rain, wind and sunshine on the horizon for Kilkenny but temperatures set to creep up

By Kilkenny Now 6th March 2020 0

You could be forgiven for thinking that Spring was finally on its way after two days of half decent sunshine but unfortunately Winter has not thrown off its grip fully yet. As Billy Connolly famously quipped “if you don’t like the weather in Ireland, wait ten minutes” and that would appear to ring true this […]

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WEATHER FORECAST: No Spring in our step yet as more rain, sleet and snow forecast for Kilkenny this week

By Kilkenny Now 2nd March 2020 0

Hopes the onset of March would herald a new Spring dawn have been dashed by Met Éireann as it forecast more wet, cold and unsettled conditions for the next week at least. A relative calm returned to Kilkenny yesterday with the passing of Storm Jorge, but the miserable month we endured in February is likely […]

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5,000 homes without power and two surfers rescued by Coast Guard but Kilkenny escapes worst of Storm Jorge

By Kilkenny Now 29th February 2020 0

Kilkenny appears to have escaped the worst of Storm Jorge although people are being urged to remain vigilant as a Yellow Weather Alert remains in place until 10pm this evening. Rivers remain high in the county while some roads are likely to be temporarily flooded and trees down as authorities warn motorists to drive with […]