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BIG FREEZE WARNING: Kilkenny’s going to get even colder as temperatures plummet to -7C

By Kilkenny Now 8th January 2021 0

Kilkenn has been included in a third Status Yellow weather warning as the bitterly cold snap continues into the weekend. And Met Éireann has forecast the coldest weather for some time, with temperatures dropping to as low as -7 degrees in places with freezing fog expected. The national forecaster’s Low Temperature and Ice warning covers […]

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WEEKEND WEATHER: Cold as ice – warning as another Status Yellow warning issued for Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 8th January 2021 0

The bitterly cold snap that has brought snow and ice to Kilkenny has not run out of road yet, Met Éireann has warned. Kilkenny has been included in another nationwide Status Yellow weather warning, with temperatures dropping to as low as -4 last night. The icy conditions have made driving conditions treacherous on roads across […]

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Return of the ‘Beast’: Snow, ice and freezing temperatures as weather warning issued for Kilkenny

By Kilkenny Now 6th January 2021 0

Kilkenny could be set for a repeat of the ‘Beast from the East’ weather phenonemon as Met Éireann issued a weather warning for the entire county. The national forecaster warned of plummeting temperatures, snow and ice for the county overnight with temperatures set to fall to -4c. The forecast freezing conditions have been compared to […]

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BIG CHILL: Snow forecast as temperatures to drop well below zero in Kilkenny overnight

By Kilkenny Now 5th January 2021 0

Wrap up well tonight – the mercury is set to plummet to sub zero temperatures in Kilkenny tonight. Temperatures are expected to fall to -2 degrees overnight and forecasters are predicting flurries of snow, sleet and freezing rain. The global forecasting service Accuweather says tonight will be: “Partly cloudy and cold; a shower in spots […]

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NEW YEAR’S FORECAST: Kilkenny braced for Big Freeze as temperatures plummet

By Kilkenny Now 1st January 2021 0

It will be a very cold start to 2021 in Kilkenny and the rest of the country as Met Éireann forecast widespread frost over the coming days. Snow fell much of the county yesterday, making driving conditions trecherous on some roads. The national forecaster  said we can expect more frost and ice today, adding: “It […]

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WEATHER ALERT: Snow joke – Kilkenny included in new warning from Met Éireann

By Kilkenny Now 29th December 2020 0

Kilkenny could be in for a White post-Christmas! It comes after Met Éireann issued a Status Yellow Snow/Ice warning for Kilkenny and 11 other counties, including neighbouring Carlow, Tipperary, Wexford and Waterford, along with counties Kildare, Laois, Offaly, Wicklow, Donegal, Leitrim and Sligo. The national forecaster said low-lying areas and not just hills and higher

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FESTIVE FORECAST: Kilkenny’s in for a ‘dry and bright’ Christmas Day

By Kilkenny Now 21st December 2020 0

Kilkenny and the south east can look forward to a “dry and bright” Christmas Day, Met Éireann predicts. In its festive forecast, the national forecaster said Friday will be a cold day, “but mainly dry and bright” with Kilkenny and neighbouring counties escaping “patchy rain and drizzle” predicted for the northwest later in the day. […]

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WEATHER FORECAST: Calm before the snow? Kilkenny looks good for weekend, but conditions to turn next week

By Kilkenny Now 18th December 2020 0

Kilkenny will enjoy more settled weather this weekend, but Met Éireann warned conditions will turn again from early next week in the final countdown to Christmas. The national forecaster set out its long term forecast for the festive period as famous Donegal postman Michael Gallagher predicted we could be in for a White Christmas. Mr […]

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WEATHER ALERT: Hair we go again! Kilkenny battered by 100kph winds

By Kilkenny Now 15th December 2020 0

Kilkenny will be hit by 100kph winds which are set to hit the city and county all day and into tomorrow morning. Kilkenny was one of nine counties issued with a Status Yellow wind alert by Met Éireann last night. The warning will be in place until 9am tomorrow morning. Neighbouring Carlow, Wexford, Waterford, Tipperary […]

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WEATHER FORECAST: Kilkenny’s in for wet and windy week as Paddy Power gives odds on White Christmas

By Kilkenny Now 14th December 2020 0

Kilkenny and the rest of the country are in for a pretty miserable week ahead as a wet and windy few days were forecast. And looking ahead to Christmas Day, bookmaker Paddy Power seems to think there’s a decent chance of snow at Dublin Airport as it announced odds of 4/1 on a White Christmas. […]