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I have to open this thread because i have been so depressed by the amount of rainfall this week and the amount of flooding.
Funny enough the northside of dublin got it bad but the southside didnt seem to have it tom bad.
It wasnt too bad today but there is already flooding warnings out for this weekend.
This weather gets you down though doesnt it! Any flooding stories?
Thomas J Stamp
14-08-2008, 22:42
my washing machine broke flooding the utility room.
on removing it we found a rats' nest.
"Oh", we said "look, he loves pizza and teabags"
he then retreated into the boiler and ate rat poison like it was going out of fashion.
He used to eyeball me. I liked him.
Then, one morning, he was all dead. So I scooped him up and put him in the bin.
I shed a tear, for he was a worthy adversary.
Last weekend I saw raw ****e explode from a manhole on Parkgate Street.
Oh how I laughed.
my washing machine broke flooding the utility room.
on removing it we found a rats' nest.
"Oh", we said "look, he loves pizza and teabags"
he then retreated into the boiler and ate rat poison like it was going out of fashion.
He used to eyeball me. I liked him.
Then, one morning, he was all dead. So I scooped him up and put him in the bin.
I shed a tear, for he was a worthy adversary.
Last weekend I saw raw ****e explode from a manhole on Parkgate Street.
Oh how I laughed.
Ah a lovely story! Im depressed no more and ill sit in my armchair and with werthers originals aplenty i will tell my grandchildren that story.
Mark Hennessy
15-08-2008, 08:32
Weather related.
The Irish Times have an editorial today highlighting how the storm drains beside roads in (rainy!) Spain are built to a higher standard than here.
Not one bit surprising of course.
Brian Condron
15-08-2008, 11:44
The Neptune Comedy Club show in The Flowing Tide on Abbey Street has been cancelled tonight due to the venue being flooded. Is it just me who sees the irony?
The fun continues- from the met office
http://www.met.ie/
Tonight
Heavy and thundery rain in the west and southwest this evening, will spread countrywide overnight, with some local spot flooding. Lowest temperatures 10 to 13 degrees.
Tomorrow
The heavy rain will give way to occasional showers over Munster tomorrow, but will continue for much of the day elsewhere. But further heavy and at times thundery bursts will affect the East, North and Northwest, and this will lead to further flooding. Highest temperatures 14 to 19 degrees
The Neptune Comedy Club show in The Flowing Tide on Abbey Street has been cancelled tonight due to the venue being flooded. Is it just me who sees the irony?
I just thought they would go with the flow! :D sorry! bad one i know. Thats classic though! i see it myself
Weather warning is out
Issued at 15 August 2008 - 12:30
Warning of Severe Weather.
Valid from 1500 Friday 15/8/08 to 1200 Monday 18/8/08.
It will be very unsettled and changeable this weekend, with rainbelts set to move in across the country from the Atlantic from time to time, to be followed in turn by brighter more showery weather. The rainfall from the rain-belts and indeed some of the showers, will be heavy, with some thundery downpours at times. Totals in excess of 50mm are likely in some places, with parts of the East, North and West most at risk. The water table remains high and some further flooding can be expected.
An especially active rainbelt will move in off the Atlantic later today and tonight and will affect much of the country on Saturday, and so this is when the heaviest rainfall episode is likely to occur, with Leinster ( including Dublin), Ulster and parts of Connacht especially at risk.
Thomas J Stamp
15-08-2008, 15:26
going to be soaked on hill 16 tomorrow so :(
Yeah as much I would love the dubs to win tomorrow i hope the weather doesn't have an effect- fingers crossed!
Mark Gleeson
15-08-2008, 15:46
Looks like I choose wisely to sit way up the back of the Hogan stand for the hurling on Sunday
Looks like I choose wisely to sit way up the back of the Hogan stand for the hurling on Sunday
best spot on those sort of days.
Thomas J Stamp
15-08-2008, 21:45
best spot on those sort of days.
Not if it's upstairs.......mind the gap between the roof and the seats
Brian Condron
15-08-2008, 22:51
Didn't know that they used Croke Park this time of year ;) It's always cold and wet in February you lightweights!
Thomas J Stamp
15-08-2008, 23:34
the human body is 70% (or is it more) water......... I think I may greatly exceed that and just become water.
Mark Hennessy
16-08-2008, 11:40
Weather as everyone know is abysmal at the moment.
Trains are still running from Maynooth so people going to Croker are ok (for now).
What a miserable August!
At drumcondra i heard one of the crowd controllers say there was a rumour that the match might be off.
Just arrived at connolly a few minutes ago and havent left the station yet! to say the rain is torrential is an understatement.
I reckon a few lines are at risk this afternoon.
Was on the bus yesterday heading towards artane and as we pulled into eden quay when peple when getting on and buying their tickets kids were pelting water balloons at them!
although lucky not too be hit, it was strange to see them being used, they reminded me of summer and haven't een them in ages. with a bit of good weather out there they could make a comeback! :D
From the met for the next 3 days, warning of the risk of flooding over the next couple of days
http://www.met.ie/
Today
Sunny spells this afternoon and evening, with showers becoming widespread. Some very heavy, thundery downpours will occur, with a risk of flooding. Highest temperatures 15 to 17 degrees, in a moderate to fresh southwest wind.
Tonight
Heavy showers will continue to affect the west and north tonight, but will become more isolated elsewhere. Lowest temperatures 7 to 11 degrees.
Tomorrow
Widespread heavy or thundery showers again tomorrow, with an ongoing risk of local flooding.
3 Day Outlook
General : Unsettled with showers or rain, heavy and thundery at times, risk of spot flooding. It will be cool and windy overnight Tuesday night with fresh to strong and gusty west to northwesterly winds. The heavy showers should become more scattered for a time, but later in the night, further heavy and thundery showers will develop. Lows 7 to 10 C. Wednesday will see showers or longer falls of rain, heavy and thundery in many places, with a risk of some local spot flooding. Highs on Wednesday only in the low to mid teens. Winds will ease overnight and many places will become dry and clear. A cold night, with lows ranging 3 to 7 C., with some fog and grass frost developing. At this stage it looks as if Thursday will start dry and bright with sunny spells, but further wet and windy weather will move in off the Atlantic later in the day and overnight. This windy and wet spell will continue through Friday also and there is a risk of some local spot flooding.
Mark Hennessy
03-09-2008, 12:56
Some seriously heavy showers today.
They are as heavy as the ones a few weeks ago that caused a lot of disruption.
and just seen this too on the met website! There was a huge clap of thunder deluge not too long ago the face on people working in here was priceless!
3 Day Outlook
Apart from perhaps a few showers, Thursday night will start off dry. However heavy or thundery rain will spread from the south across Munster and Leinster overnight and become widespread on Friday. Leinster, Munster and east Ulster will get the largest amounts of rain, with over 25 mm likely in places and a risk of flooding. Winds will be fresh to strong northeasterly and temperatures will reach the mid to high teens. The rain will clear eastwards through Friday night and Saturday. Winds will become northerly and continue fresh to strong. While much of the western half of the country will be mostly dry on Sunday, there's possibility that further falls of rain will return to east Munster, Leinster and east Ulster. Winds will be lighter. Temperatures over the weekend will range from the mid to high teens.
From the Independent
Summer is truly over as rain and floods return
By Colin Bartley
Thursday September 04 2008
Met Eireann have dashed hopes of an Indian summer -- the forecast for the next 10 days is for rain and possible flooding.
The bad weather caused the cancellation of all high-speed ferry crossings on the Irish Sea.
Meanwhile, a Ryanair plane bound for Madrid was forced to divert to London Stansted after it was struck by lightning shortly after take-off from Dublin.
Ryanair said the captain landed the flight as a precautionary measure.
On the ground in Stansted, the plane was examined by engineers who gave it the all-clear.
The plane left for Madrid after just over an hour on the ground.
Crossings of both Irish Ferries Swift and Stena Lines Lynx services from Rosslare, Dun Laoghaire and Dublin ports were cancelled due to rough seas.
Both companies said all passengers affected were accommodated on their conventional ferry crossings and people travelling over the coming days should consult both companys' websites form information on their trips.
A section of the Luas line from Abbey Street to Tallaght was closed off but a spokesperson could not confirm if the breakdown was due to the bad weather.
And there is no sign of a break in the wet weather, according to Met Eireann.
"For the next week to 10 days, conditions will remain the same, with a serious chance of flooding in places. The worst weather in the coming days will be in the east and south."
- Colin Bartley
Today is going to be a bad day allright am out in it and it cold and wet.
Met eireann is forecasting the worse for dublin leinster and munster today with flooding.
Mark Gleeson
05-09-2008, 11:10
Its still pouring in D2. Would expect serious problems today following risk locations
1. Howth-Sutton
2. Dalkey-Dun Laoghaire
3. Malahide-Portmarnock
Its actually raining heavier in Munster than Dublin so could be problems there as well later
Thomas J Stamp
05-09-2008, 11:30
Its actually raining heavier in Munster than Dublin so could be problems there as well later
We're made of stronger stuff down here!!!
BRING IT ON!!!!!!
Update on AA Roadwatch
*TRAVEL* Both DART and Luas services are running as normal and have not been impacted by flooding.
The rain however, is by no means finished yet!
Mark Gleeson
05-09-2008, 13:35
Its stopped in D2 but there is more coming.
Good news is following the crazy rain a few weeks back the drains have been unblocked so things are still reasonably ok
We are not finished yet! Met eireann are predicting a further possible 20-25 mm of rain tonight and into morning and have a warning on their website
Could be more fun over the next few days!
Tonight
Further rain tonight, turning heavy and persistent in many areas. Lowest overnight temperatures 11 to 13 degrees, in a moderate southeasterly breeze.
Tomorrow
The heavy rain will continue tomorrow, Tuesday, with the risk of local flooding. Clearer weather with showers will spread from the southwest later in the day. Highest temperatures 14 to 17 degrees, in a freshening westerly wind.
3 Day Outlook
Tuesday night will bring some showery outbreaks of rain. Rain will become widespread and heavy on Wednesday, with strong and very gusty southerly winds. The heavy rain will continue for a time on Wednesday night, before clearing to sunshine and blustery showers early on Thuirsday. As the rain clears the strong and gusty southerly winds will veer west to southwest. Showers will become more scattered on Friday and it will become less windy. Temperatures overall will be in the mid to high teens.
Was fun getting home the other night. Phoenix park was badly flooded as was the roads leading to it [from the city]
From the Independent
Forecasters sound alarm as more dark clouds rumble in
Monday September 08 2008
IRELAND is set for another soaking this week, with severe rain and the threat of further flooding.
Met Eireann forecasters said the most serious threat of flooding would come on Wednesday night.
But there could also be some spot flooding tonight as rain sweeps in from the Atlantic.
The first rainfall of the week is due to hit the south-west and west coast tonight and is expected to reach more than 20mm.
Tomorrow will see mainly scattered showers with some sunshine. But this relative dry spell will break on Wednesday, with rainfall of between 30-40mm coming from the Atlantic and strong south-easterly winds.
Met Eireann said yesterday they would probably issue a weather warning in the coming days.
The AA has also urged drivers to be cautious during the severe weather.
The bad weather has led one Dublin-based solicitor, Damien Cassidy, to warn that houses on floodplains could be left unsold because no one will insure them.
For those who cannot get insurance, it means they cannot hope to re-mortgage the property or sell it in the future.
IFA president Padraig Walshe also said yesterday that the weather was wreaking "untold havoc" on harvests around the country.
He urged merchants and growers to pay a viable price in light of the conditions.
Many roads around the country were clear yesterday as the conditions were dry.
However, in Wicklow, a busy road from the Sally Gap continued to be closed after a bridge collapsed after heavy rain last Friday.
The Ballysmuttan Bridge over the River Liffey was unable to take a huge torrent of water, putting pressure on the wing-wall leading on to the bridge.
AA Roadwatch said the road was unlikely to reopen until Friday.
- Patricia McDonagh
Thomas J Stamp
08-09-2008, 14:28
I have a large quantity of mops and sponges for sale
I bought waterproofs over the weekend- Best decision I have ever made! :)
Weather warning issued
Issued at 08 September 2008 - 14:15
Weather warning
Heavy rain at times Monday night and Tuesday. Risk of flooding. Falls of 25 - 50 mm in places - possible anywhere, but most likely in Connacht and Munster.
tigger1962
11-09-2008, 14:29
I have a spare kayak I can sell.. :D I believe it can be fitted with an outboard motor (they had one on TopGear)
Thats some scary winds out there at the moment coupled with rain.
AA roadwatch reporting flooding in the west.
can't post it at the moment but www.met.ie are forecasting a severe weather warning forecast with quite high winds, quite high tide and 20-30 mm of rain possible over the next 24 hours
dowlingm
16-01-2009, 22:44
There goes the Ennis line...
Current temp where I am -14C, windchill (http://www.weatheroffice.gc.ca/mainmenu/faq_e.html#weather2) of -24C. On the whole I'd rather have that than an Irish storm.
Colm Moore
17-01-2009, 14:43
Be careful out there folks - there stuff blowing around from building sites and Socialist Workers Party posters.
From Met eireann
Weather Advisory
This very cold and often windy spell will continue up to mid-week at least. Most areas can expect falls of sleet or snow at times, leading to some accumulations. The nights will be frosty in most places also, with some icy roads.
Valid until 0900 Wednesday 21/1/2009
Interesting week ahead possibly
folks could be a interesting 24 hours snowise. started to fall heavy in dublin 15!
RadarControl
02-02-2009, 06:54
No problems between kildare & Heuston.Currently on 6.35
Good to hear. Worth mentioning though that the worst of the overnight snow seems to have fallen in dublin city centre !
Still a fair bit of snow forecast for today and met have upgraded the advisary to a severe weather warning for mainly the east leinster area.
sublimity
02-02-2009, 10:12
More widespread snow tonight and tomorrow.
Dublin should get a fair covering.
Rush hour this evening could be very messy.
snowfall over dublin 2 as i speak!
Mark Hennessy
02-02-2009, 10:48
It was pretty heavy in South Co. Dublin before 8am.
DARTs and Dublin Bus were running well before 8am though which was good.
The latest warning from met eireann
Issued at 02 February 2009 - 11:11
Severe Weather Warning
Snow Showers affecting much of Leinster and west Ulster will spread to all other parts of Ireland tonight and during Tuesday. Snow depth of 3 to 8 cm is expected in many places and there will be a widespread penetrating frost during the night hours.
Valid from: 11:00 02/02/2009
Valid to 23:00 03/02/2009
http://www.met.ie/forecasts/warnings.asp
two heavy snowfalls in dublin 2 over the last half hour! could be a long night!
sublimity
02-02-2009, 17:40
Heavy snowfall expected late tonight/tomorrow morning for Dublin.
Could be chaos on the roads tomorrow morning.
There already is in a number of places. heard from home heavy snow falling in clonsilla and is sticking. People on the boards website saying there has been accidents in arklow town and aa roadwatch reporting many places on the rosslare line arklow/gorey/rathdrum are telling passengers to take care or avoid them.
Dublin city centre has also got its fair share!
Could be a long night! Take care folks in travelling tonight!
I am beside Dublin Castle and I have not seen Dublin City centre like this in years! some serious amount of snow falling and sticking. cars are covered in the white stuff and no sign of it letting up!
Thomas Ralph
02-02-2009, 18:37
There's already a white carpet across most of D4 and it's staying put. It's a night to light the fire and stay in!
Ah wheres the inner child? get out and throw a few snowballs! Seriously though it could be more to come, and it will be interesting to see how public transport fairs in the morning should it hold up or get worse!
Colm Moore
02-02-2009, 19:07
http://www.luas.ie/page.php?name=No_weather_related_disruptions
Monday 02/02/2009 17.00hrs
All Luas Red and Green Line services are running as normal today.There are no weather related disruptions.
Thank you.
I'm hoping that the Maynooth line stays running later tonight am hearing outbound to the N3 is absolute chaos and record slow journies!
Mark Gleeson
02-02-2009, 20:06
I'm in the D2 and not a flake of the white stuff to be seen anywhere :confused:
Dublin Airport is closed due continuing snow, so it looks like things are going to get nasty tonight with the freeze
Mark Hennessy
02-02-2009, 20:14
Took the Green Line and Irish Rail home this evening and both ran perfectly.
Nice one, hope it stays that way.
Mark Gleeson
02-02-2009, 20:20
The removal of Greystones DART services always has a massive positive impact on the service in general
I'm expecting chaos tomorrow, those wonder folks in Irish Rail despite the 1.5 or so billion have failed to provide a few basic bits of kit for these conditions, and yes the crew in Belfast despite being broke have a freeze proof network
blanchardstown is a disaster zone tonight
just missed the 21:55 pearse maynooth so went to catch a 39 bus and was told by the inspector that the buses were taking upto 3 hours to get out there due to traffic so waited over an hour on the 23:10 pearse maynooth and am currently on it.
am expecting the worse for the morning.
Mark Hennessy
03-02-2009, 09:42
Though the waether wa much improved today, both Irish Rail Maynooth line and Green line ran perfectly.
In fact the 07:58 from Maynooth was pretty much on time despite a broken door taking time in Loiusa Bridge.
sublimity
03-02-2009, 11:58
Dublin didn't get the heavy snow that was expected. I think the south is being worst hit. Snow could return later this evening
The removal of Greystones DART services always has a massive positive impact on the service in general
A bit too positive. At least one (and I think both) of the two DARTs I got yesterday evening, and the one I got this morning, left early, leaving behind passengers who were trying to get to the platform as fast as possible without slipping, and who would have made it had the train left on time.
Thomas Ralph
03-02-2009, 15:17
Dublin didn't get the heavy snow that was expected. I think the south is being worst hit.
You spoke too soon...
:eek: didn't see that coming! really heavy beside dublin castle!
You spoke too soon...
Heard its bucketing again in clonsilla. It was really bad out there last night and this morning.
Permission? Just stick em up!
I have heard that there is heavy snow falling again in clonsilla and things have deteriated from earlier today, there is still snow there from yesterday morning!
Long delays to the west and south of the city. Sub zero temperatures are adding to the major problems already encountered on any hills or ramps. Problem areas stretch from Ballsbridge, Dundrum, Sandyford, M50, Tallaght, Naas road, Lucan, Blanchardstown and Castleknock.
I cant missed the last train home tonight otherwise its a long night ahead!
Mark Hennessy
03-02-2009, 20:29
Road traffic around Sandyford this evening was beyond anything I had ever seen in the area.
Genuine gridlock all the way from the M50 back into the estate and into company car parks.
Thank heavens for the Luas + train in this weather.
Folks look like some areas got alot of rain last night! :eek:
From RTE News http://www.rte.ie/news/2009/0702/dublin.html
Flooding shuts Dublin roads, rail lines
Thursday, 2 July 2009 08:04
Dublin Fire Brigade is appealing to people not to travel this morning unless absolutely necessary.
Many roads around Dublin are affected and some commuter rail and DART services are not operating.
It is asking people not to drive into areas where roads are flooded as there is a real risk they will become stranded.
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People have been asked to avoide the coast road in particular.
More than two weeks' of average rainfall was recorded at Dublin Airport in one hour. However, the airport remains open.
The Mater Misericordiae Hospital in Dublin is asking the public not to attend its A & E Department because a roof has collapsed in the old part of the hospital. Patients had to be moved from one ward.
It said people with outpatient appointments today should attend as normal, while those who are scheduled to have elective surgery should contact the hospital before leaving their home to check if their appointment has been affected.
Also in Dublin city, 20 people were evacuated from apartments on Sherrard Street in the early hours of this morning due to flooding.
The Fire Brigade also attended at a house in Monkstown, Co Dublin, where the roof had collapsed.
Rail services affected
The DART line is flooded at Dún Laoghaire and there is no service between Dalkey and Dún Laoghaire.
The Gorey commuter service is also affected and only running as far at Bray.
Dublin Bus is accepting rail tickets.
The water is over 0.5m above the rail line and Iarnród Éireann expects it will be some time before the line reopens.
A spokesman said they are monitoring the situation and will resume services as soon as possible.
Early morning motorists have been describing the worst hit areas in the Dublin area as akin to 'swimming pools'.
Several major routes on both sides of the city are flooded with many routes impassable.
The M1 at the entrance to the Port Tunnel was barely passable on one lane only. The other three lanes are impassable.
Garda* say the southbound slip road at the junction of the M1/M50 interchange at north Dublin is affected, as are Newlands Cross on the N7 and Rathcoole.
The N11, which was closed from Booterstown Avenue to Fosters Avenue, has reopened. There are still problems southbound at the Loughlinstown Roundabout.
Visit AA Roadwatch for the latest on road closures
Flooding has cleared on the north side of the city around Howth, Malahide, and Clontarf.
There is flooding around Collins Avenue and Richmond Road, Drumcondra.
More rain is expected and the situation is due to get worse as high tide is expected at 8.45am. Water coming down from the mountains will not be able to escape into the sea.
Torrential downpours have also been reported in parts of the south and east as well as the midlands.
From aa roadwatch http://www.aaroadwatch.ie/
All coastal roads have improved significantly from Howth and Clontarf around Fairview and all the way around to Dun Laoghaire. Many roads on the northside though are still affected by surface water but are improving quickly. *TRAVEL NEWS* *IRISH RAIL* There are no DARTs running in either direction between Dun Laoghaire and Dalkey because of flooding on the line. Dublin Bus are honouring all rail tickets. This has also affected Gorey Commuter services but there is a bus transfer between Bray and Dublin.
*MAIN TRAFFIC* * Gardai are en route to a collision at the Bottletower Pub on the Braemore Rd in Churchtown. * Traffic lights are out of action at the Capel St/Bolton St Jct. Approach with care. * Traffic lights are out of action on the Tyrconnell Rd at the Emmet Rd Jct by the Blacklion pub **FLOODING** * The M50 southbound has fully reopened between J12 Firhouse and J14 Leopardstown following flooding. M50 Northbound is moving well for now. *NORTHSIDE* Howth, Clontarf and Fairview are all clear of flooding at this stage. * Busses are back to normal through Santry where flooding has subsided. However the Swords road is still blocked at the Swiss Cottage so busses are diverting via the M1 and Santry Stadium.
* Collins Ave East is still flooded at the Clonree Rd jct but many other routes in the area have improved. Richmond Rd in Drumcondra is flooded and Botanic Ave is impassable. James Larkin road only passable for busses and trucks. * The Ballymun Rd is still closed northbound at Glasnevin Ave. * Rathbeale Rd in Swords is impassable and Forest Rd is badly flooded. * Many routes around Dublin Airport are affected by surface water but all flights are operating as normal.
*SOUTHSIDE* Conditions are beginning to improve on the southside routes. * Particular care is needed when merging from the Wyattville Rd onto the N11 southbound before Loughlinstown R/A. * Flooding is beginning to subside around Dun Laoghaire and Blackrock. * Traffic lights are out of action on the Rock Rd at Carysfort Ave. * All lanes are reopenj on the N7/Naas Rd inbound at Bluebell by the Luas. Traffic lights are back in action on the N7/Naas Rd and Long Mile Rd jct. * No reports of any major problems on the N4/Lucan Rd. In Lucan, surface water has receeded at the Strawberry Beds.
Latest Irish rail disruption is here http://www.railusers.ie/forum/showthread.php?p=46676#post46676
Also worth mentioning is there is still a weather warning in place from Met Eireann untill 16:00hrs (this could change though)
http://www.met.ie/forecasts/warnings.asp
Issued at 01 July 2009 - 21:00
Rain warning
Rain extending northwards across many parts of the country Wednesday night and Thursday will turn heavy or thundery in places, with a possibility of severe downpours and of localised flooding (Leinster and east Munster most at risk). It will then clear away northeastwards again during the day.
Warning valid from 02:00 to 16:00 Thursday 2/7/2009
Just to update bayside DART station is closed due to flooding http://www.irishrail.ie/news_centre/travel_alerts.asp?action=view&news_id=368
Bayside Station closed by Press Office
2-7-09 815 Bayside Station is closed due to flooding: please use Sutton or Howth Jn
There could be further problems later on with further torential rain and high tides forecasted.
The Met eireann warning is valid until 16:00hrs
Mark Gleeson
02-07-2009, 09:37
And I slept through the whole thing :eek:
Colm Moore
02-07-2009, 11:52
And I slept through the whole thing :eek:I didn't with the lightning striking less than than 1km away. :) I suppose its better than the time it struck the road outside the house. :eek:
I didn't with the lightning striking less than than 1km away. :) I suppose its better than the time it struck the road outside the house. :eek:
Went to bed really late last night (2am- nothing really at that stage) slept like a baby, great sleep! and woke up in shock this morning to find the others going on about the thunderstorm and heavy rain! :eek:
Colm Moore
02-07-2009, 18:35
Currently scorching sunshine, possibly more than 20 degrees, still raining. :rolleyes:
Mark Hennessy
02-07-2009, 19:13
I think most of Dublin was awoken at 4am with that thunder.
Bloody loud it was too!
I see the risk of some pretty heavy rain in places as well as the risk of more thunderstorms.
Could be one of those weekends !
sublimity
05-07-2009, 11:29
Looks like it is today that the thunderstorms could cause havoc
Looks like it is today that the thunderstorms could cause havoc
The heavy rain has just kicked off in skerries.
on the move
06-07-2009, 14:29
Folks look like some areas got alot of rain last night! :eek:
From RTE News http://www.rte.ie/news/2009/0702/dublin.html
From aa roadwatch http://www.aaroadwatch.ie/
It seems that bad weather only makes the news when Dublin is affected. I'm sure Galway, Cork, and Donegal, gets it ten times as often. :rolleyes:
And yes, I was wide awake and online at 4am when the sheet lightning turned up. It's not that dangerous, but noisy all the same. The lightning only lasted about 30 minutes, the rain lasted much longer, but you'd swear that we never get any rain when you look at the media coverage, and IE's inability to cope with a thundery downpour. :o
looks like a deluge on the way!, very heavy out my way at the moment, possible thunderstorm?! :eek:
I got cought in the rain! :(
http://www.met.ie/latest/rainfall_radar.asp
http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/radar/index.html
Current forecast by met eireann
Quote:
Outbreaks of rain, with some locally heavy or thundery downpours may cause flash flooding. Brighter weather with a mix of sunshine and occasional heavy showers in the southwest will gradually spread northeastwards across the country. Highest temperatures 17 to 20 degrees.
It seems that bad weather only makes the news when Dublin is affected. I'm sure Galway, Cork, and Donegal, gets it ten times as often. :rolleyes:
And yes, I was wide awake and online at 4am when the sheet lightning turned up. It's not that dangerous, but noisy all the same. The lightning only lasted about 30 minutes, the rain lasted much longer, but you'd swear that we never get any rain when you look at the media coverage, and IE's inability to cope with a thundery downpour. :o
Fair enough and I agree with you to an extent but we are talking about the capital city that comes to a complete standstill everytime we get a drop of rain. I agree that Galway, cork and donegal get it often but am sure they know how to handle it better! Its quiet obvious that in Dublin areas drainage is poor 9ask anyone who travels by DART beyond Dun Laoghaire) and with regards to transport the signs of the celtic tiger was 3 or 4 cars per road with all of them out everytime!
on the move
14-07-2009, 06:23
I'm a Dub, however I do feel that the press overreact completely when we get extremes of weather. Where do they think this is? The Canaries? :confused:
It rains here. There's a saying, that in Ireland, "if it's not raining, it's going to".
80% of our rain in Dublin occurs during daylight hours. The winds and the location mean that we are sheltered at nighttime, in so far as we rarely get showers then. The Western Seaboard get them almost every day and night. The roads and rail network are in a poorer state, most of them are single track and narrow roads, and regularly flood. Yet, it rarely makes the news. :rolleyes:
We got a half hour of lightning, and a few millimetres of rain. It's not the end of the world. Life goes on.
I'm a Dub, however I do feel that the press overreact completely when we get extremes of weather. Where do they think this is? The Canaries? :confused:
It rains here. There's a saying, that in Ireland, "if it's not raining, it's going to".
80% of our rain in Dublin occurs during daylight hours. The winds and the location mean that we are sheltered at nighttime, in so far as we rarely get showers then. The Western Seaboard get them almost every day and night. The roads and rail network are in a poorer state, most of them are single track and narrow roads, and regularly flood. Yet, it rarely makes the news. :rolleyes:
We got a half hour of lightning, and a few millimetres of rain. It's not the end of the world. Life goes on.
I wish it was that simple, but years of building infrastructure the haphazard way has cought up on us so many times recently. Examples are,
On the roads there is traffic chaos everytime it rains (except summer holidays!) people seem to think its important to use their 3 or 4 cars to bring their children to school, go to work etc.
and on the motorway out where I live it flooded 2 days in a row last year 1 night getting home 3-4 hours were recorded for journies that normally take 45-50 minutes!
Rail is no differentin the last 2 years we have had 2 landslides could have been fatal, and have lost count of how many times track were closed due to flooding with bus substitutions in place, in fact wasn't the wasn't one of the regional commuter lines outside dublin closed for upto a month in the last year because of flooding!
Surely that cannot be accepted as an everyday way of life in this city?
did anyone in dublin city hear/get lifted out of theire seat by that massive bolt of Thunder in the last few minutes?!
:eek: Loud is an understatement
Thomas Ralph
24-07-2009, 12:48
Yes, it's rather heavy.
on the move
24-07-2009, 16:01
did anyone in dublin city hear/get lifted out of theire seat by that massive bolt of Thunder in the last few minutes?!
:eek: Loud is an understatement
You complaining about Dublin weather again? ;)
You complaining about Dublin weather again? ;)
The thread title might give it a way a bit ;)
Everytime there is rain there is problems, from slippy roads to flooded roads and we know AA roadwatch has to give warnings out there becuase people have still not learned to cope with it. If common sense prevailed testing peoples driving skills on slippy roads would be mandatory.
From AA Roadwatch
Extreme care advised on the roads nationwide as heavy downpours and even hailstorms have left greasy roads and some flooding at times. There have been numerous crashes throughout the day.
And lets face it lets not start on the infrastructure debate again. :mad:
I know its only a bit of rain but were living in a country that cannot even cope with a bit of rain! Anyway rant over!
Anyway i'm off to watch the day after tomorrow :p :D
on the move
24-07-2009, 17:45
Should have filmed that movie here. They would have had enough material to film it in a week.
It's a normal summer here, with sunshine and "heavy, possibly thundery" showers. India is used to monsoon rains at this time of year. But at least when it's gone, it's gone. There's no showers, and no drizzle. Here, there are monsoons every week. How we can't cope is unfathomable. :confused:
Colm Moore
25-07-2009, 00:41
did anyone in dublin city hear/get lifted out of theire seat by that massive bolt of Thunder in the last few minutes?!
:eek: Loud is an understatementI was right under it. Them strom clouds are following me. :(
I know this is small compared to Malahide (well could have been worse) but news item on a small mudslide limerick ennis due to heavy rain yesterday
http://www.independent.ie/national-news/driver-gets-train-to-safety-after-mudslide-1867608.html
Monday August 24 2009
The railway line between Ennis and Limerick City was closed for over six hours after a commuter train struck debris which had been washed on to the tracks by heavy rains.
None of the eight passengers on board the 12.30pm Limerick to Ennis service were injured when the two-carriage train hit a mudslide as it was passing through the Co Clare townland of Ayleacotty, between Newmarket-on-Fergus and Quin, at around 12.50pm.
The train was going down a hill when the driver spotted that part of the steep bank had collapsed. He was unable to stop the train from striking the earth but did manage to bring it to a safe stop.
The driver immediately raised the alarm. He then checked the train for any damage and, after speaking with controllers, he was allowed continue to Ennis station.
The rail line was immediately closed and all services suspended pending completion of a track inspection.
A spokesperson for Iarnrod Eireann said: "The train was not hit by the mudslide, which was very small. There had been a lot of heavy rain in the area, as a result of which part of a steep bank slid on to the line. The driver brought the train to a safe stop and alerted control.
"Engineers inspected the line and it was given the all clear and allowed to reopen after the debris had been cleared."
Bus services were provided to take passengers to and from Limerick while work on the line was carried out.
So as our winter kicks off in style it is having that impact on our rail infrastructure again !
As per the website gorey arklow suspended because of a small landslip and south of dun laoghaire suspended due to flooding to line !
Having said that , cork got a massive level of rain over the weekend leading to a lot of flooding but its rail infrastructure coped well. What is it with dublin ?
Anyway roll on winter and more of the same. :(
No let up it seems
http://www.met.ie/forecasts/warnings.asp
Issued at 17 November 2009 - 14:42
Rain Warning
Rain will spread eastwards across many parts of the country Tuesday night, giving falls of 15 - 30 mm in places (with Connacht, North Munster, North Leinster and South Ulster most at risk) and bringing a renewed risk of localised flooding. There will be further wet weather in places on Wednesday - mainly in Connacht and West Ulster - with an ongoing risk of flooding. Overall rainfall totals may reach 40 - 50mm in parts of Connacht by Wednesday night.
dowlingm
18-11-2009, 03:54
8 passengers on a 2-car train. Hmmm...
http://www.met.ie/forecasts/warnings.asp
Issued at 18 November 2009 - 10:03
Heavy Rain Warning
Further very wet and windy weather expected Wednesday night and through Thursday with widespread rain and strong southerly winds.
Rainfall totals of 20 to 40mm in many areas, with falls of 50 or 60mm likely in parts of the southwest and west with some severe flooding likely.
Southerly winds gusting 80 to 110km/h in some exposed places .
Clearer weather will spread eastwards on thursday night.
Colm Moore
19-11-2009, 08:18
Be careful folks, its violent out there.
http://www.rte.ie/news/2009/1119/weather.htmlWidespread flooding after overnight storm
Thursday, 19 November 2009 08:13
Motorist are being warned to be drive with caution after overnight rain and stormy conditions throughout the country.
Garda* in Galway have warned motorists that they will experience long delays and diversions this morning as a 4km section of the N17 Galway-Tuam road remains flooded, following further heavy overnight rainfall.
The road between Kileen Cross and the Font Roundabout on the north of the city is impassable. Traffic is being diverted through Ballybrit and Briarhill.
Garda* say that a build-up of traffic on the diversionary roads will disrupt traffic on the north of the city for much of the morning.
Many minor roads between Oranmore and Loughgeorge are also flooded, as are thousands of acres of farmlands.
There is some flooding on the main Leitrim and Dublin roads in Carrick-on-Shannon. The roads are passable but drivers are being urged to go slowly.
There are also reports of some flooding near Kilfenora in Co Clare.
In Kerry road conditions are bad, with a lot of flooding, especially in Clash, Tralee and Ballinorig.
While in Longford flash flooding has affected the Ballymahon road out of the town.
There is localised flooding reported throughout the country.
Met Éireann has issued a heavy rain warning. The weather service says further very wet and windy weather is expected through today with widespread rain and strong southerly winds.
Up to 60mm of rainfall may fall in parts of the country particularly in the southwest and west with some severe flooding likely with southerly winds gusting 80 to 110km/h in some exposed places.
Just to highlight how bad it is
latest from RTE News
Serious flooding in South and West
Thursday, 19 November 2009 23:03
The Army is out tonight in the West and South to help stem widespread flooding, following torrential rain.
The Irish Farmers Association says the situation in the West is worse than at any time in the last 20 years.
Soldiers and Army trucks have been fighting flood waters in Bantry and Clonakilty in Co Cork Ennis in Co Clare, Clonmel, Co Tipperary, and Ballinasloe, Co Galway.
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Houses in several villages have been evacuated and a number of main roads and many secondary roads are now closed.
Parts of Clonmel near are under several feet of water after the River Suir burst its banks. Roads in the area are closed and emergency services on high alert as water levels continue to rise.
The Army have been distributing sand bags throughout the day and providing taxi services for those affected by the flooding.
Tonight Bus Éireann cancelled bus services between Galway and Dublin due to flooding in Craughwell, which has made the road impassable.
Train services have been affected too, with an Iarnród Éireann spokesperson confirming that the railway line between Athenry and Ballinasloe has now been closed.
There has been up to two inches of rain in Co Cork in the last 36 hours, with Macroom and Skibberreen particularly badly affected.
There are also growing fears of flooding in Mallow and Fermoy.
Met Éireann said tonight that there will be some respite tomorrow but are promising more rain and potentially very strong winds over the weekend.
With water levels already high, there is likely to be more flooding and treachous driving conditions for motorists.
RTE giving live updates on the flooding here
http://www.rte.ie/news/2009/1120/floods.html
Among this mornings items
Iarnród Éireann has said there is no train service running between Athlone and Athenry as the track is flooded. There are no bus transfers in place due to road closures.
Colm Moore
20-11-2009, 16:14
http://www.rte.ie/news/2009/1120/floods.html16:00 Iarnród Éireann has advised customers that train services between Galway and Dublin have resumed. All Bus Éireann services remain cancelled until further notice
Guess whats been deferred due to the recent severe flooding ?
http://www.irishrail.ie/news_centre/news.asp?action=view&news_id=578
General News
Flooding causes Western Rail Corridor opening to be deferred by Corporate Communications
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Iarnród Éireann has announced that the opening of the first phase of the Western Rail Corridor has been delayed as a result of severe flooding in the Kiltartan area.
Major infrastructure work on the Ennis to Athenry line, which will deliver direct Limerick to Galway services, was completed earlier this month, and driver training and familiarisation began on the route last Monday 16th November.
As a result, Iarnród Éireann had planned to commence services on 9th January 2010 following the completion of driver training. However, severe flooding in the wider area has since blocked the line.
This, along with other flooding in recent days near Ennis and in Galway, has prevented such training from taking place since last Wednesday 18th November, and faced with the potential of an ongoing period of flooding, the opening date has been deferred. A revised date will be confirmed as soon as possible.
Iarnród Éireann very disappointed to have to defer the opening of the Ennis to Athenry section. However, we will work to ensure that when the flooding recedes, that the line can be opened as early as possible in the New Year, to deliver direct Limerick to Galway services, as well as improved local commuter service options.
Flooding is now hitting Dublin and Kildare as well.
http://www.rte.ie/news/2009/1129/weather.html
Flood alerts issued in Kildare & Dublin
Sunday, 29 November 2009 19:00
Further bad weather has resulted in flooding in parts of Dublin and Kildare.
The River Liffey has burst its banks at several locations, including at the Strawberry Beds in Dublin.
The ESB also said areas along the Liffey, especially in Co Kildare, are particularly vulnerable. Floodwaters in the West and Midlands still remain critically high.
Meanwhile, flood water levels in the Shannon basin in counties Galway and Offaly are still a serious concern.
One of the worst-hit areas is between Meelick and Clonfert where a number of families have been forced to leave their homes.
Efforts are also continuing to prevent the Emmanual House of Prayer in Clonfert from being flooded.
Co Kildare flooding
There has been some flooding in Athy, Clane, Naas and Newbridge in Co Kildare along the rivers Barrow and Liffey.
A spokesman for Kildare County Council said the Army, Dublin Civil Defence and the Fire Service are helping the council to distribute sandbags.
A nursing home has been evacuated, and several houses and apartments at The Waterways in Sallins have been flooded.
The spokesman said it was not clear how far the level of the Liffey would rise this afternoon, but the weather forcast was for rain to subside later today.
He said the M4 near Maynooth and Kilcock might have to be closed, many minor roads are impassable and people should avoid travelling unless necessary.
No change in water release at Parteen Weir
The ESB has said there will be no increase today in the volume of water being released from Parteen Weir into the River Shannon, following a 3cm drop in water levels in Lough Derg.
The company said flood levels downstream of Parteen Weir are not expected to change.
ESB has been releasing water from the Parteen Weir at the same rate over the past three days.
Colm Moore
29-11-2009, 20:44
Its times like this that I appreciate living on a mid height ridge. :)
James Howard
07-12-2009, 19:19
Given that Limerick-Ennis has been closed intermittently for most of a month and from memory was closed for the guts of a month last year, that must put the viability of the WRC in serious doubt.
To me (struggling badly with delays on Sligo line for a month now) there appears to be little point in having a service if it is going to be closed or seriously delayed for a month each year.
It is quite normal for service to have a bad month in the autumn - it was much worse with leaf-slip on the old locomotive services but this year is taking the proverbial.
Given that Limerick-Ennis has been closed intermittently for most of a month and from memory was closed for the guts of a month last year, that must put the viability of the WRC in serious doubt.
To me (struggling badly with delays on Sligo line for a month now) there appears to be little point in having a service if it is going to be closed or seriously delayed for a month each year.
It is quite normal for service to have a bad month in the autumn - it was much worse with leaf-slip on the old locomotive services but this year is taking the proverbial.
i would agree with you james with regards to the flooding but we are talking of an extraordinary weather event. Look at what happened in galway , cork i was looking at pictures of carrickonshannon that was record rainfall met eireann admitted.
With regards to the wheelslip i agree its getting beyond a joke the train should be hosed every day at this time
Colm Moore
07-12-2009, 21:10
i would agree with you james with regards to the flooding but we are talking of an extraordinary weather event. Sure, but he line was closed for an extended period last year also.
Folks take care wherever you are travelling to today. Conditions are extremely Icy. Also take care if travelling by train some stations are extremely icy on the platforms.
Also spare a thought for the people caught up in the incident of the overturned bus this morning between wexford and dublin in particular the family of the woman who lost her life. Hopefully those injured will have a speedy recovery.
Forecast is for bringing us back to Januarys temperatures for the coming week onwards, whether or not we get snow is another thing!
Apparently fairly decent snow falling in the Maynooth, Hazelhatch, Leixlip direction at the moment.....
heavy snow falling in dublin city centre right now and sticking!!
Thomas J Stamp
21-02-2010, 09:47
savage snowstorn from Kildare southwards last night, got appallingly bad on the Portlaoise bypass section of the M7, snow stuck rapaidly, no cats eyes, all made worse by the snow being head on (imagine driivng through the closing credits of Buck Rodgers in the 24th Century). Saw one gritter on the M50 and one on the N7/M7 all the way from Dublin to Tipp. Back roads from Abbeyleix were nothing short of letal.
One good thing is that because we are having a fair bit of snow and frosty weather this year many drivers seem to be able to cope with the situation a lot better, as opposed to panicing at the once a year snow fall.
weehamster
21-02-2010, 21:55
(imagine driivng through the closing credits of Buck Rodgers in the 24th Century) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Khm9gZbdvF4)
:D
Thomas Ralph
21-02-2010, 22:39
And then to cap it all the match was called off!
Nice bit of snow covering this morning ! Didnt see this coming !
Thomas J Stamp
25-02-2010, 23:20
two matches called off now, and more snow last night. it has snowed so much this year even for here that its lost its novelty and magic. my kids still cant see how i see it as a big event, from their viewpoint there is snow every year and plenty of it
Colm Moore
26-02-2010, 01:37
I was half surprised seeing some cars with snow this morning with none on the ground or on roofs, but sure enough there is some in the mountains.
bizarrely enough given the time of year we have some fairly cold weather forecast over the next few days with the possibility of some snow.
Mark Hennessy
29-03-2010, 09:48
bizarrely enough given the time of year we have some fairly cold weather forecast over the next few days with the possibility of some snow.
Welcome to Summer :(
Thomas J Stamp
30-03-2010, 00:02
snowing already in north tipp :D
i keep on having to check if its the first yet..... No it seems a possability all right. Roll on less than an inch and traffic chaos for dublin :D
Colm Moore
30-03-2010, 02:32
I would like to apologise for the weather - I hung out some washing.
what a nght! Flooding, powercuts and snow reported around the country. mad given its the end of april! take care if you are out in such conitions.
Got offm the train in clonsilla a few minutes ago to heavy snow falling althgough not sticking!
sublimity
30-03-2010, 21:53
i'll eat my hat if the snow sticks in dublin! sure there was drizzle earlier. its up north where the severe weather is. dublin just gets the tail end of it
Colm Moore
30-03-2010, 22:07
mad given its the end of april! You sure? :)
Thomas J Stamp
30-03-2010, 23:13
march comes in like a lamb and leave like a lion
and, also, the first eleven days of april can also be usually horrible.
as i type there are several inches of snow on the bottom of the window, it has been snowing non stop since around eight and it was blizzard stuff at times.
march comes in like a lamb and leave like a lion
and, also, the first eleven days of april can also be usually horrible.
as i type there are several inches of snow on the bottom of the window, it has been snowing non stop since around eight and it was blizzard stuff at times.
astonishing stuff! especially given the time of year.
Lights have been flickering at home all night.
amazing way for winter to end!
You sure? :)
Oops I just realised I was 2 days early in posting that! ;) :D
clouds of ash from an icelandic volcano heading south is causing major disruption to flights in the uk and ireland with a number of enlish and scottish airports closed and disruption at dublin, and shannon airports. Belfast airport is currently closed
Those of you who watch "air crash investigation" would be aware of threats to the engines. In 1982 a british airways plane landed safely in indonesia after all 4 engines stopped due to ash getting trapped in the engines. After numerous restarts the humas broke off and the engines restarted.
This disruption could last for days depending on how long it takes the system to disappear. Irish ferries are also saying there are available spaces on their sailings today.
Mark Gleeson
15-04-2010, 09:19
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Looks like the only way to the UK as of about 11am today
yep eastern irish including dublin and belfast and british aerospace closed as of noon. When they reopen prepare for chaos
Thomas Ralph
15-04-2010, 10:07
The only flights operating out of Dublin for the rest of the day are domestics, long-haul, and CityJet.
there will be a decision at around 1pm on whether or not to extend to the rest of the country
Looks like the only way to the UK as of about 11am today
from breaking news http://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/airspace-closed-as-volcanic-ash-leaves-60000-stranded-453998.html
But the disruption to flights has sparked a demand for sea travel, with Irish Ferries reporting an increase in bookings and a surge in visits to its website for services today and tomorrow from both foot passengers and motorists.
Declan Mescall, head of passenger sales, said the mid-afternoon Dublin Swift sailing to Holyhead was almost full.
“The phones are absolutely hopping off the desk,” he said.
“It’s mainly foot passengers because people haven’t had time to go out and get their car.
“Its just been a phenomenal increase in last minute bookings, it’s just exceptional, anything like this level of activity within an hour of opening.”
Mark Gleeson
15-04-2010, 10:56
For reference Stena have a fast craft departure at 13:15 ish off Dun Laoghaire
They have another salling due out at 19:25 ish which runs as required
Could we see the HSS back, who knows if this continues there won't be much choice but to, it can take up 1500 passengers
The 17:20 Waterford - Rosslare service makes connections for both Irish Ferries and Stena, the morning Rosslare Waterford service also connects
The 17:20 Waterford - Rosslare service makes connections for both Irish Ferries and Stena, the morning Rosslare Waterford service also connects
And foot passenger traffic is supposed to be dead...
Mark Gleeson
15-04-2010, 13:32
It is for save for very rare events such as today. I don't think we can convince IE to hold it open just in case a volcano goes up
daa have been told of ash smoke over northern europe including ireland tomorrow
no flights until 6am tomorrow at earliest
so how are the ferries fairing?....
http://www.rte.ie/news/2010/0415/travel.html
Passengers turn to ferries
Meanwhile, ferry companies have seen a huge surge in demand for their services today.
Irish Ferries say they have busiest day of sales in their 30-year history.
Their 2.30pm sailing from Dublin Port was full to capacity with 800 people on board.
Half of whom booked early this morning after their flights were cancelled.
Bus Eireann has additional coaches for its 7.30pm Eurolines Busaras to London service this evening to cater for people wishing to travel to the UK who have been disrupted by the volcanic ash.
The service uses the ferry and arrives in London city centre (Victoria Coach Station) at 8.30am tomorrow. There is also a service at 19.15 this evening from Busaras to Liverpool-Manchester-Leeds.
Tonights 19:15hrs dun laoghaire holyhead sailing is cancelled, technical issues was cancelled last night as well. bad time for this to happen to stena line.
just noticed that sail and rail tickets at connolly are not being sold. Apparently the late night sailing out of dublin is booked out.
People are being advise to head straight down the port
a dta spokesperson has told rte that they dont expect any activity over irish airspace tomorrow
dowlingm
16-04-2010, 11:46
The question is this, for me - will Irish Rail take the opportunity to add service Rosslare-Limerick and to request IF and Stena allow them to sell tickets on board their ferries for the extra services to pickup passengers who got to the ferry other than a sailrail or who didn't realise you could book through from Fishguard, or will they be so afraid that possible volcano activity will bar them from shutting the line that they will let the sister company mop up the business?
Not only will many of the ferry passengers be off LON-SNN flights, but some people might choose to try and get to DUB and SNN if those airports stay open more than UK/European ones for transatlantic. Enterprise could also see a bump in traffic depending on whether GLA and PIK can stay open for flights to Dublin or people divert to the Stranraer-Larne ferry.
It's actually not possible to get from Rosslare to Limerick via Waterford. All services shown in the online timetable force you through Dublin and with the trip from Connolly to Heuston thrown in.
So, what should be a straightforward point-to-point journey involves 3 changes instead.
No wonder nobody is using that line.
The same applies to Rosslare to Cork or Kerry. All services are via Dublin.
The question is this, for me - will Irish Rail take the opportunity to add service Rosslare-Limerick and to request IF and Stena allow them to sell tickets on board their ferries for the extra services to pickup passengers who got to the ferry other than a sailrail or who didn't realise you could book through from Fishguard, or will they be so afraid that possible volcano activity will bar them from shutting the line that they will let the sister company mop up the business?
Couldn't agree more. It's simply not on that the transport system has closed. There should be a National Emergency Plan for situations like this. It should involve extra trains to the ports, every available ferry, and trains at the other side. If either IR or the British operators can't cope, then hire buses.
I don't buy the helplessness.
Thomas Ralph
16-04-2010, 13:15
It's actually not possible to get from Rosslare to Limerick via Waterford. All services shown in the online timetable force you through Dublin and with the trip from Connolly to Heuston thrown in.
It is possible, but it's faster to go via Dublin because there's a 4h10m layover in Waterford.
according to rte ryanair have cancelled flights over uk, ireland and most of europe untill monday at 13:00hrs at the earliest.
Colm Moore
03-05-2010, 18:06
Possibility of flight disruption tomorrow, Tuesday.
http://www.rte.ie/news/2010/0503/ash.htmlIAA warns of 'no fly zone' tomorrow
Monday, 3 May 2010 18:48
The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) has said a 'no fly zone' may have to be imposed over Ireland tomorrow because of an ash cloud drifting down from Iceland.
The IAA informed Irish-based airlines that it is concerned that Irish Airports may be impacted by the ash cloud.
Current information from the Volcanic Ash Advice Centre (VAAC) suggests that a 'no fly zone' may affect Dublin, Shannon and some regional airports.
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The IAA expects a further update from the VAAC at 8pm and will make a decision then concerning operations at Irish Airports and Irish Airspace.
Intending passengers are advised to check their airlines' websites from 8.30pm for more information.
Over-flights of Ireland from the UK and Europe are not expected to be impacted tomorrow and southern UK Airports are not expected to be impacted. Flights originating from Irish airports may be affected.
Eamon Brennan, IAA chief executive, said winds have already pushed part of the volcanic ash cloud down over part of the centre of Ireland.
'The latest information we have is that some of the denser volcanic ash, that's the no-fly zone, is over the Donegal area and we are concerned about the north-easterly winds moving this down over the rest of the country,' he told RTÉ radio.
'At the moment we have a slither of denser ash over the midlands and if this continues for the next number of hours we have no option, based on the new regime imposed in Europe last week, except to impose a no-fly zone and a 60-mile buffer zone which would effectively close Shannon and Dublin airports.'
Mr Brennan said even though emissions from the volcano have been low over the last number of days, the cloud which has drifted south could impact on Ireland and the western part of the Scottish Isles.
He revealed the plume was sitting 20,000 feet over parts of the country, adding that weather conditions were not favourable.
'We expect all flights this evening to continue as normal except we expect Donegal airport to close early,' he added.
'All other airports in the Republic will operate as normal right in to tonight.
'The issue that we have is that the latest predictions shows this pushing southwards over night and we will be able to make a call on this at 8.30pm.'
we maybe returning a no fly zone for flights leaving dublin, cork and shannon as of tomorrow.
Warning that the ashplume is about to make a uturn and expected to cover most of the country from tomorrow.
Decision expected by 20:30hrs tonight.
Currently top story on RTE
there are no flights into or out of irish airspace from 7am tomorrow due to the ash plume returning
update will be at 1pm tomorrow
there are NO flights out of Dublin until at least midnight tonight due to high levels of ash plume
looks like we might be in for some fun!
http://www.met.ie/forecasts/warnings.asp
Widespread heavy or prolonged showers, with a risk of thunder, will give local falls of more than 25mm in places.
Valid from midday to midnight today, Wednesday 21 July
A fairly major thunderstorm over dublin city centre at the moment! some serious rain too!
we have had quiet some rain over the last few days in the country resulting in a landslip on ennis limerick line and bus services.
and now
14.15hrs 8th September
Services are currently operating between Greystones and Dalkey and Dun Laoghaire to Howth/Malahide due to flooding on the line between Sandycove and Glenageary.
Dublin Bus will honour rail tickets.
This website will be updated as further information is available.
Iarnród Éireann apologises for any inconvenience caused
don't underestimate the power of mother nature! :D
Breaking News
http://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/dunnes-stores-roof-collapses-amid-heavy-rain-472738.html
Dunnes Stores roof collapses amid heavy rain 08/09/2010 - 15:34:45
Heavy rain has caused part of a roof to collapse at a branch of Dunnes Stores in Dublin.
It happened at Cornelscourt in south Dublin, but there are no reports of any injuries.
Garda* said the shop has been evacuated and the incident has led to traffic disruptions in the area.
This weekend and into monday could be fun!
RTE http://www.rte.ie/news/2010/1105/flooding.html
Motorists and property owners have been warned of flooding on the eastern and western seaboards this weekend.
Met Éireann says an active weather system is heading for the Irish coast.
It says the system will move across the country on Sunday night and Monday with the potential for some severe gales or storm force winds.
AA Roadwatch has advised motorists to slow down and be aware that cross winds may cause hazardous conditions.
Due to the potential for heavy rain coupled with high tides, there is also a risk of flooding along all coasts.
Dublin City Council has also issued a flooding notice for the capital warning about winds of up to 100km/h.
Temporary defences against rising waters are being erected.
The Council says local road closures may also be required and these will be identified as the high winds near the coast.
It says car parks on the seafront at Clontarf and Sandymount will be closed from Sunday until Monday evening and motorists have been advised not to park their cars in these areas.
Any alerts will be issued through RTÉ broadcasting and on the RTÉ website.
tomorrow could be fun :eek:
from met eireann http://www.met.ie/forecasts/warnings.asp
Issued at 10 November 2010 - 12:18
Severe weather warning
Stormy conditions will affect Ireland Thursday afternoon, evening and for much of Thursday night.
Gale force westerly winds will gust betwen 100
and 120 km/hr generally, but gusts of up to 140 km/hr are expected in exposed parts of Connaught and Ulster. These winds are likely to lead to some structural damage and will be accompanied by high seas on Atlantic coasts.Winds will moderate considerably towards dawn on Friday.
Valid 1200hrs Thursday 11/11/10 to 0600 hrs
Friday 12/11/10
It's looking like, barring a major downgrade we will have a nasty storm on our doorsteps tomorrow so take care wherever you are!
Just to bump this up, take care wherever you are I can really see this getting nasty!
http://www.rte.ie/news/2010/1111/weather.html
Uk met office also saying Irish SeaGale warnings - Issued: 0340 UTC Thu 11 Nov
Southwesterly severe gale force 9 increasing storm force 10 soon, veering westerly and increasing violent storm force 11 later
I can really see major problems today, take care wherever you are!
Colm Moore
11-11-2010, 19:19
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2010/1111/breaking4.htmlSevere weather alert issued
Met Éireann has issued a severe weather alert and motorists are being urged to drive with extreme caution as stormy, wet and windy weather continues in most parts of the country tonight.
The agency said an area of low pressure moving in across Ireland from the Atlantic is bringing strong gale force winds from this afternoon.
Winds of up to 120 km/h are expected, with gusts of up to 140 km/h forecast for some of the more exposed parts of Connacht and Ulster.
The winds are likely to lead to some structural damage and will be accompanied by high seas on Atlantic coasts, the agency warned.
Met Éireann said westerly gales will continue this evening but will moderate overnight. Heavy thundery showers over Munster will gradually ease but there will be further showers across Connacht and Ulster overnight.
Head of forecasting Gerald Fleming said winds would moderate considerably towards dawn tomorrow, he said.
Garda* in Ballymoate in Co Sligo are advising motorists to drive with extreme care due to very windy conditions. Blustery weather is also reported in counties Limerick and Galway and there are reports of households being without electricity in some parts of Co Donegal.
The Road Safety Authority warned motorists to take extra care while driving and to watch out for vehicles veering in the strong winds. It also cautioned drivers to beware of falling debris or objects being blow onto the road in the blustery conditions.
The authority warned pedestrians and cyclists to exercise particular caution when crossing the road or passing near traffic as a gust could blow them into traffic.
AA Roadwatch also urged motorists to take added precautions when travelling on roads today. It said drivers in some parts of the country were already contending with surface water, fallen debris and strong gusty windsand warned that conditions will worsen. The organisation called on drivers to teduce speed and increase braking distance and advised that high sided vehicles are vulnerable to cross winds on open road.
Dart and commuter trains were running about 15 minutes late this evening due to the poor weather.
Stena Line cancelled its scheduled 1.15pm ferry sailing from Dún Laoghaire to Holyhead today due to adverse conditions in the Irish Sea. The company said vehicles and passengers could be accommodated on sailings from Dublin Port. The company also cancelled the 9.15pm saling from Dublin Port to Holyhead.
The 10am sailing from Holyhead to Dun Laoghaire was cancelled while the 9.30pm saling from Holyhead to Dublin Port is in doubt. In addition the 2.30 pm Fishguard to Rosslare and the 9.15pm Rosslare to Fishguard services have been cancelled.
A number of services to and from Belfast and Larne have also been cancelled or postponed to a later time.
Irish Ferries cancelled its Jonathan Swift fast ferry sailings on the Dublin/Holyhead route today and said they were also in doubt for tomorrow. The 8.45pm Rosslare/Pembroke sailing has been cancelled due to poor weather conditions. Service is expected to resume with the 2.45am departure from Pembroke Dock in the morning.
Clare County Council has urged homeowners and business proprietors to take precautionary steps in view of the weather alert.
The council said it is "progressing contingency arrangements" in terms of additional pumping capacity and other flood alleviation measures.
Ennis town manager Ger Dollard said river levels have increased significantly over the past two weeks and the council is monitoring the situation.
Elsewhere, Limerick City Council has reported localised flooding at Clancy Strand.
The Irish Coast Guard has advised people not to go out on exposed coasts, cliffs, piers, harbour walls, beaches, promenades or any other coastal areas.
Irish Water Satefy also urged people to keep away from the water's edge during the bad weather and called on owners of small craft to make sure they are well secured ahead of the storm.
Colm Moore
23-11-2010, 16:37
Risk of very cold weather over the next few days.
Be wary of icy platforms, especially the textured platform edges and less used parts of platforms that may have build-ups of ice.
sublimity
23-11-2010, 22:31
Risk of very cold weather over the next few days.
Be wary of icy platforms, especially the textured platform edges and less used parts of platforms that may have build-ups of ice.
Yeah, from the weekend onwards looks like getting very cold indeed with the risk of snow increasing. It will be very icy. Take extra care everyone.
indeed heres the met eireann alert
Issued at 26 November 2010 - 12:30
Update to snow warning
Very cold wintry conditions this weekend
From late Friday (26th November) through the weekend, snow showers will mainly affect Ulster, east and south Leinster, as well as parts of north and west Connaught and Kerry. Accumulations of 3 to
5 cm are likely at times below 250 metres. These accumulations will occur mainly during the night time, with occasional thawing by day.
A few scattered wintry showers elsewhere.
There will be sharp or severe frosts at night, leading to ice formation on damp untreated roads, with some freezing fog in parts too.
Further regular updates will follow as events unfold.
Colm Moore
27-11-2010, 00:50
Be wary of icy platforms, especially the textured platform edges and less used parts of platforms that may have build-ups of ice.
http://www.rte.ie/news/2010/1126/weather.htmlMet Éireann issues severe weather warning
Motorists are being advised to take extreme care on the roads this weekend as temperatures are set to fall as low as -5C at night with snow and icy conditions expected from this evening.
AA Roadwatch has said road temperatures are below zero on the N2 in Co Monaghan.
The Sally Gap in Co Wicklow is impassable due to icy conditions and motorists are advised to avoid the area.
Meanwhile, recent snowfalls around Letterkenny and Glenties in Co Donegal are causing wet and slippery conditions.
Garda* have warned people to drive with extreme care in the county.
There are also reports of snow around Dunmore in Co Galway and sleet showers around Ballymote in Co Sligo.
Parts of counties Mayo and Galway have been experiencing heavy snowfalls for several hours and driving conditions are beginning to deteriorate on many roads in the two counties.
Garda* say conditions could become particularly difficult on minor roads later tonight.
The wintry weather is forecast to hit this evening with snow showers expected in northwestern counties and parts of Leinster giving accumulations of 3cm to 5cm at times.
The accumulations will occur mainly at night time, with occasional thawing likely by day.
Met Éireann is warning temperatures could drop as low as -5C overnight at the weekend.
The Road Safety Authority has urged drivers, cyclists and pedestrians to be extra vigilant.
The RSA is advising people to watch out for black ice, use dipped headlights, leave plenty of space to brake and be prepared for breakdowns.
In Britain, up to 15cm of snow fell yesterday; the earliest snow for November in almost two decades.
http://www.met.ie/forecasts/warnings.aspWarnings
Weather Warning
Issued at 26 November 2010 - 12:30
Update to snow warning
Very cold wintry conditions this weekend
From late Friday (26th November) through the weekend, snow showers will mainly affect Ulster, east and south Leinster, as well as parts of north and west Connaught and Kerry. Accumulations of 3 to
5 cm are likely at times below 250 metres. These accumulations will occur mainly during the night time, with occasional thawing by day.
A few scattered wintry showers elsewhere.
There will be sharp or severe frosts at night, leading to ice formation on damp untreated roads, with some freezing fog in parts too.
Further regular updates will follow as events unfold.
Small Craft Warning
Winds mainly between northwest and northeast in direction will reach force 6 or higher at times tonight and for much of Saturday on all coasts of Ireland.
Issued at 23:00 on 26-Nov-2010
So did people (in Dublin) enjoy the fireworks tonight?
That was some lightening and thunder show! :eek:
Mark Gleeson
27-11-2010, 18:16
Town hall clock in Dun Laoghaire enjoyed it, it stopped at 3:18 this morning. The platform displays in Dun Laoghaire are bust as well as a result of the fun and games
Never heard a bang that load ever before
Any idea mark, of the extent of the damage of the overhead wires that caused DARTs to be suspended this morning?
Some serious snowfall tonight all over the city!
Could be travel disruption in the morning!
a girl i work with was on a red line luas that was struck by lightening saturday morning (around 8ish)
she was in shock from the affrair. (excuse the pun)
sublimity
29-11-2010, 12:02
Weather Warning
Issued at 29 November 2010 - 11:40
SNOW WARNING
Heavy snowfalls expected tonight, tomorrow and tomorrow night in east Leinster with accumulations of 5-10cm of snow in inland locations and 10-20cm in Counties Louth and Dublin and 15-25cm in County Wicklow.
Valid from: 18:00 29/11/2010
to: 00:00 01/12/2010
http://www.met.ie/forecasts/warnings.asp
Top story on RTE
http://www.rte.ie/news/2010/1129/weather.html
Up to 25cm of snow is forecast for Dublin and Wicklow over the next 48 hours.
Met Éireann has warned that there will be heavy snow showers tonight in east Leinster with significant accumulations.
Temperatures are expected to fall to -8C tonight.
It will be mainly dry elsewhere but some snow showers will move across the country later tonight.
Driving conditions have improved across much of the country since this morning, but motorists are still being advised not to travel unless necessary.
Airports and rail services are operating to schedule.
AA Roadwatch has urged motorists to stick to main roads, which are more likely to have been treated.
Driving conditions remain hazardous in Louth, Wexford, and especially Wicklow where road temperatures fell to -13C overnight, and in some parts are still below -3C.
Roads are also very icy in west Cork.
Bus Éireann services across much of the country are delayed, with some cancellations, including at Rosslare and Waterford. Services are disrupted in the hinterlands of Cork, Dundalk and Drogheda.
CityLink says its departures are on time, but arrivals are running late.
Luas and train services are operating to schedule.
There are curtailments to some Dublin Bus services, with more details available online.
Flights from Dublin, Cork, Shannon, Knock and Belfast airports are operating as normal. For more information go to transport.ie.
Some farmers are having difficulty ensuring livestock are fed, bringing sheep out of upland areas, and getting dairy produce collected.
Members of the Defence Forces are providing personnel and logistical support to assist hospices in Dublin in outreach activities.
Alone and Age Action are calling on members of the public to check on their elderly neighbours during the cold snap.
Age Action Ireland spokesman Eamon Timmins is urging elderly people to wrap up well and stay mobile.
A Muintir na T*re helpline has been set-up for those who are housebound and would like to talk to somebody or need advice on how to cope with the present cold conditions. Call 086-6000751.
The Department of Education & Skills says it is a matter for individual Boards of Management to decide whether local circumstances warrant the closure of schools.
It says in making this decision they should consider such issues as access and safety and co-ordinate their approach with other schools in the locality where feasible.
It says Bus Éireann will make decisions in relation to school bus services locally based on its knowledge and assessment of prevailing conditions.
The Department says it has issued no direction that all schools should close.
It says the position will be kept under review and further advice will be provided as circumstances warrant.
snow has kicked off in the city centre again, could be fun getting home this evening!
Eek thrown in lightening strike and very heavy snow now!
Colm Moore
01-12-2010, 18:41
Lightning struck in Rathmines earlier. Hail the size of frozen(!) peas.
from met.ie
Issued at 06 December 2010 - 14:30
Severe Waether warning
Still bitterly cold with frosty icy conditions and freezing fog too.
Outbreaks of sleet and snow, mainly affecting Ulster and Connacht this afternoon, will very gradually move southeastwards today (freezing in contact, adding to severity of icy conditions).
Further wintry outbreaks tonight and tomorrow.
5 to 20cm of snow over parts of Ulster, Leinster and east Munster
Generally 0 to 5 cm elsewhere
More over higher ground
Lowest Temperatures - 2 to - 9 degrees C. tonight.
folks there are plenty of reports of snow round the country including this Reports of snow falling around Blanchardstown on the M50. from AA Roadwatch could be problems tonight take care
folks, i think we could be expecting a return of sleet, snow and ice by thursday!
no met eireann warning yet but the met office in uk have just issued theirs
thursday
There is an increasing risk of both ice and snow through the day as very cold air spreads southwards across all areas by the end of the day
friday
Further snow showers are likely in many parts of the UK, some of these heavy and prolonged, more especially affecting northern and western areas. Additionally, there will be a continuing risk of widespread ice affecting untreated surfaces.
http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/uk_forecast_warnings.html?day=4
Thomas J Stamp
13-12-2010, 16:45
http://www.irishweatheronline.com/2010/12/update-upcoming-cold-spell-in-ireland.html
not quite sure what to make of this, if anything. either he will be very correct and be a national hero of some kind, or wrong, and therefore just ignored.
some of the reactions on the weather forum on boards.ie are hilarious though, think someone is overdosing on their Day After Tomorrow DVD's :rolleyes: .
Things could change at any moment but it looks like some serious weather is on the way with subzero temperatures and likely accumilations of snow here's the warning from met eireann
Very cold wintry weather will develop across Ireland during Thursday, sweeping down from the north, and leaving a severe frost and ice on Thursday night. Through Friday and the weekend, afternoon temperatures will be in the range zero to plus 3 C, with night time temperatures typically minus 3 to minus 8 C., with widespread frost and ice. Snow is expected to return. Through Thursday, Friday and Saturday this will be mainly over the north and west, but some falls of snow will occur elsewhere too, with a more widespread mix of rain and snow following for Sunday and Monday
So..... Possible public transport disruption on the way? Who knows?
Possibility of snow this week later towards Friday
There's still a good possibility of some flurries of snow this weekend starting from tomorrow
Taken from RTE, Summer is officially over! :(
http://www.rte.ie/news/2011/1001/dublin_weather.html
Mobile network O2 has confirmed that heavy rain in the Dublin and Wicklow regions this morning caused disruption to mobile services.
O2 says many customers experienced "patchy service" and in some cases no service at all.
The company says its technicians are working to restore services as soon as possible.
It says there have been "coverage issues" reported in Carlow, Clare, Cork, Dublin, Kerry and Wicklow.
Heavy downpours also resulted in spot flooding on roads around the capital city, but most roads remain passable.
DART services were disrupted for a time this morning due to flooding south of Dún Laoghaire.
There are no reports of significant disruption outside Dublin.
Met Éireann has forecast further spells of heavy and persistent rain in eastern and southern parts tonight, with a continuing risk of localised flooding.
Looks like we (the east of the country in particular) could be heading into a period of colder weather with chance of hail sleet and snow over the coming days.
Could be an interesting week!
Latest Met Eireann forecast
Tomorrow Cloudy on Tuesday with rain in many areas and some sleet in parts of the north and east with some snow on higher ground. Some drier periods will develop in places later in the day. Very cold in Ulster and Leinster and turning cold everywhere by evening.Outlook Very cold weather in store for much of the rest of this week with predominately easterly winds.Rain, sleet and some wet snow will clear southwards on Tuesday night and it will become very cold with clearing skies and temperatures falling to between 0 and -3 degrees with frost and icy conditions developing.Wednesday and Thursday will be very cold dry days in many areas but temperatures only rising to 2 to 4 degrees in the afternoons highest in far western areas. And there is a risk that some wintry showers of hail or snow may affect parts of the east and south coasts at times.Very cold, frosty, icy nights with temperatures plummeting to between -2 to -7 degrees and the danger of some freezing fog also. There is a good deal of uncertainty about the prospects for the following few days as there will be a battle going on between the very cold air coming from the east and the milder air coming in off the Atlantic. The latest indications suggest it will become less cold especially in western areas during Friday and Saturday with rain moving in off the Atlantic and spreading eastwards, however a danger exists that this could bring some snow further east if the cold air persists in more midland and eastern areas.
any bets on if the new timetable "will go out the window" on sunday or monday
Issued at 17 January 2013 - 11:06
Weather Advisory
Very heavy rain will spread into parts of Munster and Connacht on Thursday and will spread eastwards during the afternoon and evening. There will be some heavy falls with a risk of localised flooding in parts of Munster and Leinster.
The rain will be accompanied by strong to near gale force and gusty southeasterly winds.
There is a risk that the rain will turn to sleet and snow later on Thursday night and towards dawn. Parts of north Leinster and Ulster will be most at risk, with further snowfall during Friday with accumulations mostly on higher ground.
Staying very cold on Saturday for much of the country with a further threat of wintry showers. Very cold, frosty and icy at times
Valid from: 11:00 17th Jan 2013
Valid to: 20:00 19th Jan 2013
outlook
Friday night: Outbreaks of rain, sleet and snow over Ulster, northeast Connacht and northeast Leinster will gradually die out and clear spells will develop generally with just a few rain or hail showers in the west. A very cold night with a widespread severe air and ground frost and icy patches.
Saturday: Many areas will have a mainly dry day but some heavy, wintry showers will occur. A very cold day with top temperatures only 2 to 6 degrees and there will be a widespread severe or very severe air and ground frost Saturday night with icy patches.
Sunday: A bitterly cold day; highest temperatures only 1 to 5 degrees in a strong to gale force easterly wind. Many areas will have a dry morning, just a few wintry showers in the east and south. Heavy rain and sleet will move in across Munster and south Leinster during the afternoon and evening turning to sleet and snow here on Sunday night with cloudy conditions further north and patchy sleet and snow.
Next week: There is a high risk of a very cold week ahead with some severe frosts. Some falls of snow possible also especially early in the week. However details are highly uncertain.
* subject to change
Thomas J Stamp
17-01-2013, 16:19
i remember in the snows of 2010 that the train service wasnt that madly affected in fact they were the only thing running at one stage. I was on a cork train which was stopped due to landslide near portarlington, thats the only weather related thing i can recall causing massive effect.
Jamie2k9
17-01-2013, 17:19
i remember in the snows of 2010 that the train service wasn't that madly affected in fact they were the only thing running at one stage. I was on a cork train which was stopped due to landslide near portarlington, thats the only weather related thing i can recall causing massive effect.
You forgetting all the signal faults, frozen points etc. The ICR were failing by the hour at one stage, overall they did a good job but always room for improvement!
Colm Moore
19-01-2013, 12:29
And the frozen toilets!
Thomas J Stamp
21-01-2013, 12:31
You forgetting all the signal faults, frozen points etc. The ICR were failing by the hour at one stage, overall they did a good job but always room for improvement!
And the frozen toilets!
indeed, had forgotten those joys.
Some insane weather out there today.
I'm surprised galway line is okay given the level of flooding around parts of the city.
The 13.05 connolly sligo was also delayed due to a fallen tree around leixlip sorted now
And Irish rail say Lansdowne road is currently closed due to high winds and fallen debris! :eek:
Atlantic is showing her true force today!
Heavy snow shower currently falling in Dublin city.
And to think this time last year was a mini heatwave!:eek:
Thomas J Stamp
28-03-2013, 12:00
yes, and then one week of good weather mid-may and nothing else till sept.
if this is a trade off for a good summer i'll take it.
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