Spring 2026 - General Discussion

beggars_bush · 31-03-2026 07:30PM

Another 40m of that fence done

There was a bit of heat in that sun this afternoon

Bishop of hope · 01-04-2026 07:23AM

Its a cloudy, but pleasantly mild and dry, morning in north Longford, so far anyway. 9c. Some light rain forecast for later, but not to much is think.

.Donegal. · 01-04-2026 01:05PM

Wind warning issued for the north for this weekend.

Peak gusts of 50-60 mph will be possible fairly widely, with 60-70 mph in more exposed locations. There is a slight chance of some very strong winds across parts of Scotland, particularly in the west, where gusts of 80-90 mph may be possible in exposed areas for a time.

Robwindstorm · 01-04-2026 01:54PM

A nation holds it's breath 😲

Did beggars bush get the last 40M of the fence painted before the rain ????

Manc-Red_ · 01-04-2026 02:09PM

6:10 this morning showing 11 degrees on my thermometer brought a smile to my face

Oscar Bravo · 01-04-2026 03:47PM

Warnings to follow

appledrop · 01-04-2026 07:46PM

Unreal the brighter evenings, 4 year old still playing outside.

Hmm I might need to invest in one of those clocks that tells them when it's sleeptime amd morning time because he doesn't believe me that it's nearly bedtime!

Robwindstorm · 01-04-2026 07:59PM

I can't get my 7yr old in either. A bit chilly but beautiful !

SuperBowserWorld · 01-04-2026 08:16PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124356764#Comment_124356764

Oh make sure they spend as much time outside as they can. There are multi billionaires who want to keep them glued to screens.

littlema · 01-04-2026 08:53PM

Stunning moon this evening.

Cluedo Monopoly · 01-04-2026 09:30PM

Gorgeous afternoon and evening after a dull start. Gorgeous full Pink Moon to the East. Getting chilly.

Meteorite58 · 01-04-2026 10:45PM

Yeah fabulous rising moon after a grand day here in Kerry if a bit cool in the breeze but grand out.

SuperBowserWorld · 01-04-2026 10:46PM

Great day/night for a Moon Launch. 🤞

Bishop of hope · 02-04-2026 09:07AM

We had a strong white frost this morning in north Longford. It was 0c at dawn and you'd think it snowed everywhere was so white. I could see fog banks in the distance but nice and brigh here. Temperatures have risen quickly and it has disappeared really quickly. Starting to cloud over from the west now. Rain expected for later so will just have to make the most of it while it stays dry.

MfMan · 02-04-2026 10:55AM

No swallows sighted anywhere yet I'll guess…?

Robwindstorm · 02-04-2026 12:00PM

Storm Dave named for Saturday. It appears to have been named by the British Met office. Yellow wind warning issued for the whole of Ireland by Met eireann as a result of Storm Dave.

OldRio · 02-04-2026 12:29PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124357934#Comment_124357934

I posted on the Nature and Bird watching forum. Saw my first swallow on the 31st March. We normally see them about 16th to the 21st of April. Very unusual. Just the one.

Leitrim

Oscar Bravo · 02-04-2026 01:26PM

Status Yellow - Wind warning for Ireland

Met Éireann Weather Warning

Storm Dave will bring very strong southerly winds, veering westerly by the evening with severe gusts and coastal gales.

Possible impacts:
· Some fallen trees, branches
· Wave overtopping
· Difficult traveling conditions
· Debris, loose objects displaced

Valid: 15:00 Saturday 04/04/2026 to 00:00 Sunday 05/04/2026

Issued: 11:26 Thursday 02/04/2026

Rougies · 02-04-2026 01:40PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124357934#Comment_124357934

A few have arrived back here in Wexford. Only noticed them yesterday.

RobbingBandit · 02-04-2026 01:49PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124358335#Comment_124358335

Storm Rodney, Trigger it's Rodney.

Kutebride · 02-04-2026 02:14PM

Monday & Tuesday dry days in the West. Grey enough mostly but we took the dry condotions and got a lot of time outdoors. Yesterday morning all drizzle muck, finished up after 1pm with heavy showers.

Sunny spells driving to the East after that at 3p.m

Currently spitting rain in the East. Was out for a run on the ramparts earlier. Young lad with me on his bicycle. No wind. Calm. Chose wisely getting out in morning before the poor forecast. When was out this morning wouldn't think such a poor impending forecast.

Now the named storm for Saturday and lots of folk with bank holiday/Easter plans I'm sure. Boo.

9⁰ Raining Meath

Thunder87 · 02-04-2026 02:28PM

Cold, grey and windy in Dublin. I really hate how slow the weather is to pick up at this time of year, March into April feels like such a waste of the longer evenings when it still feels like winter more often than not.

Last year was lovely around now from what I remember though, wall to wall sunshine every day, pity we can't get that more often

.Donegal. · 02-04-2026 02:31PM

Wet day. Cool for the time of year. Malin head the cold spot 6c 2pm.

Bishop of hope · 02-04-2026 02:36PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124358206#Comment_124358206

https://m.independent.ie/irish-news/swallows-stayed-in-ireland-this-winter-due-to-mild-weather-caused-by-climate-change/41209817.html

I read somewhere that some may be overwintering in the south of Ireland now with the milder winters. I don't know if that's true. But you'd wonder about things now.

Edit, I just found an article from 2022. Could explain it maybe?