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Weather Forecast from Met ÉireannWeather Forecast from Met ÉireannPodchraoladh Met Éireann 29/07/25Podchraoladh Met Éireann 29/07/252025-07-2901 minNewstalk BreakfastNewstalk BreakfastMet Éireann warning of widespread surface floodingA Status Orange warning for rain is in place for four counties in Leinster, with Met Éireann warning of widespread surface flooding and "hazardous" travel conditions. We get the latest on the weather this morning with Aoife Kealy, Forcaster with Met Éireann.2025-07-2102 minWeather Forecast from Met ÉireannWeather Forecast from Met ÉireannPodchraoladh Met Éireann 15/7/2025Podchraoladh Met Éireann 15/7/20252025-07-1502 minThe Hard ShoulderThe Hard ShoulderPassenger speaks on her alleged racist Bus Éireann incidentA Nigerian-Irish woman “broke down in tears” after an alleged racist incident while using Bus Éireann.20-year-old Sarah Lennon claims that she was trying to transfer her bus ticket when the bus driver became “unnecessarily hostile” and “aggressive.” Bus Éireann is investigating the incident, which occurred in the midlands in May.Sarah joins Kieran to discuss.2025-07-1009 minLearn Irish with daily podcastsLearn Irish with daily podcasts20250710_IRISH__uisce_eireann_ag_iarraidh_ar_an_bpobal_a_bheith_tiosach jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); }); Original Podcast with clickable words https://tinyurl.com/ykcxresb Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Irish Water is asking the public to be economical. Uisce Éireann ag iarraidh ar an bpobal a bheith tíosach. Irish Water is appealing to the public to conserve water from now on due to the hot weather. Tá Uisce Éireann ag achainí ar an bpobal uisce a chaomhnú as seo go ceann scaithimh mar gheall ar an aimsir the. The company says t...2025-07-1008 minThe Hard ShoulderThe Hard ShoulderUisce Éireann – Capacity Concerns and Infrastructure GapsUisce Eireann has warned that water supply is critically low and that there is absolutely zero capacity for more water in Dublin.Demand on Monday breached capacity for the first time, highlighting that the services unsuitable without further investment in infrastructure. Maria O’Dwyer, Infrastructure Delivery Director with Uisce Éireann, spoke with Anton to outline Ireland’s water capacity challenges.Listen here.2025-07-0308 minWeather Forecast from Met ÉireannWeather Forecast from Met ÉireannPodchraoladh Met Éireann 1/7/25Podchraoladh Met Éireann 1/7/252025-07-0101 minWeather Forecast from Met ÉireannWeather Forecast from Met ÉireannPodchraoladh Met Éireann 24/06/2025Podchraoladh Met Éireann 24/06/20252025-06-2402 minWeather Forecast from Met ÉireannWeather Forecast from Met ÉireannPodchraoladh Met Éireann 17/6/25Podchraoladh Met Éireann 17/6/252025-06-1701 minWeather Forecast from Met ÉireannWeather Forecast from Met ÉireannPodchraoladh Met Éireann 03/6/25Podchraoladh Met Éireann 03/6/252025-06-0301 minEvolving HarpsEvolving HarpsMy Harping Life - Máire Ní ChathasaighMáire Ní Chathasaigh grew up in a musical family in Bandon. She was steeped in the oral Irish tradition, and was already proficient in a variety of other instruments by the time that she began to play the harp at the age of eleven. She would later become a multiple All-Ireland and Pan-Celtic winner, developing influential techniques for harp performance of traditional Irish music, as heard on her pioneering New-Strung Harp (1985). In 2001 she was the recipient of the Gradam Ceoil TG4 – Traditional Musician of the Year – “for the excellence and pioneering force of her music, the remarkable growth she has...2025-05-3023 minWeather Forecast from Met ÉireannWeather Forecast from Met ÉireannPodchraoladh Met Éireann 27/5/2025Podchraoladh Met Éireann 27/5/20252025-05-2702 minThis WeekThis WeekDrought status hits more water supplies - Uisce ÉireannOver 20 water supplies around the country are officially in drought status due to the recent spell of warm and dry weather. Uisce Eireann is asking people to reduce their water usage as the good weather is expected to continue into next week. Margaret Attridge, Uisce Eireann’s Head of Water Operations, speaks to us from our Cork studio.2025-05-1804 minOcean FM News ReportsOcean FM News ReportsUisce Eireann slammed for hiring contractors outside of LeitrimA Leitrim Councillor says a new practice being deployed by Uisce Eireann in hiring contractors from outside of the county to deal with burst water pipes does not make sense.Councillor Brendan Barry has expressed concern with the practice.The Drumshanbo based elected representative says contractors based in the County are in a position to provide a fast and efficient service and are familiar with the locations of water infrastructure.Speaking to Ocean FM the Sinn Fein Councillor says there are clear and obvious reasons why Uisce Eireann should be using locally based...2025-04-0901 minNewstalk BreakfastNewstalk BreakfastUisce Eireann are warning people to remain mindful of their water supplyWhile we’ve all been enjoying the warm weather, Uisce Eireann are warning people to remain mindful of their water supply during the sunny spell.    We heard from Margaret Attridge, Head of Water Operations at Uisce Eireann. 2025-04-0904 minEvolving HarpsEvolving HarpsMy Harping Life - Kathleen LoughnaneKathleen Loughnane is highly regarded for her work in arranging traditional Irish dance tunes and airs for the harp and also for researching the music of Irish harp composers of the 17th and 18th centuries. In 1990, she co-founded Dordán, whose mix of Irish and Baroque music has received widespread acclaim. Dordán received the National Entertainment award for traditional music in 1993. She has taught in Ireland and at major festivals in the US, Japan and throughout Europe. Patrick O'Neill's Manuscripts Volume 1: https://www.cdworld.ie/kathleen-loughnane-patrick-oneills-manuscripts-cd.htmlPatrick O'Neill's Manuscripts Volume 2: https://journalofmusic.com/lis...2025-04-0319 minWeather Forecast from Met ÉireannWeather Forecast from Met ÉireannPodchraoladh Met Éireann 04/03/25Podchraoladh Met Éireann 04/03/252025-03-0402 minGirl Boner Radio: True Sex and Relationship StoriesGirl Boner Radio: True Sex and Relationship StoriesSteamy and Fun Power Exchange: Domina Mara and Eireann ShellsOne Dominant partner, one submissive, and a whole lot of spicy fun. Domina Mara and her pup, and Eireann Shells and her partner, engage in kinky D/s play in very different ways. Learn how Mara and her pup delight in their Dominant/butler-like relationship, and how Eireann cultivated a 24/7 power exchange dynamic with her crossdressing Daddy.   Eireann’s sexy stories: The Adventures of Waverly Goode on Amazon  Best Women's Erotica, Volume 10, most anywhere books are sold   More from Miss Mara: https://www.dominamara.com/ 2025-02-2622 minThe EY PodcastThe EY PodcastEY CEO Outlook: Leading Ireland’s Water Strategy with Niall Gleeson, CEO of Uisce ÉireannNiall Gleeson was 13 years old when he realised he wanted to be an engineer. Influenced by his grandfather, whose love of tinkering and ham radio sparked Niall's curiosity for how things worked, he developed a passion for taking things apart and understanding the mechanics behind them. After earning his engineering degree from Bolton Street College in Dublin, Niall began his career with General Electric in the United States, where he installed gas turbines and power plants. He went on to lead major infrastructure projects across the UK, and Asia before moving back to Ireland to w...2024-11-1337 minThe WeatherPodThe WeatherPodAI Special, Episode 5: AI transformation at Met ÉireannThe growing use of Artificial Intelligence in the field of weather prediction and forecasting is likely to have profound implications for national meteorological services in the coming years.In this fifth episode in our special WeatherPod series on AI, we've invited Dr. Alan Hally into the studio to examine how one met service - Met Éireann - is approaching the use of AI in its operations.Alan is the Scientific Lead in Met Éireann's recently formed AI Transformation Team. This team's primary aim is to optimise the services Met Éireann provides to Irish cit...2024-11-1243 minThe WeatherPodThe WeatherPodThe WeatherPod AI Special, Episode 5: AI transformation at Met ÉireannThe growing use of Artificial Intelligence in the field of weather prediction and forecasting is likely to have profound implications for national meteorological services in the coming years. In this fifth episode in our special WeatherPod series on AI, we've invited Dr. Alan Hally into the studio to examine how one met service - Met Éireann - is approaching the use of AI in its operations. Alan is the Scientific Lead in Met Éireann's recently formed AI Transformation Team. This team's primary aim is to optimise the services Met Éireann provides to Irish citizens through the targeted app...2024-11-1243 minEvolving HarpsEvolving HarpsAisling LyonsAisling Lyons is a harper and composer from Co. Clare. She is the holder of 8 All-Ireland titles & has performed all around the world, from Europe to The U.S, Australia & China. She is also a teacher and is passionate about sharing her love for the Irish harp. She has been engaged in a wide range of projects throughout her career and has collaborated with musicians from all backgrounds, visual artists and poets.  You can support Aisling's music by following these links: https://custysmusic.com/products/aisling-lyons-h4-aistearhttps://aislinglyons.bandcamp.com/h...2024-09-1321 minEvolving HarpsEvolving HarpsSéamus Ó FlathartaSéamus Ó Flatharta was born into a musical family in the heart of the Connemara Gaeltacht and has been immersed in traditional music, song and dance from a very young age. As a solo musician, and in his duet performances with his sister Caoimhe, Séamus has been making waves on stages all around the world. Recent performances include Other Voices and tours with Riverdance. An Chúirt Chruitireachta International Harp Festival 2024: https://rb.gy/js3542This podcast is recorded, edited and produced by Niamh O Brien on behalf of Cr...2024-06-2919 minHighlights from Newstalk BreakfastHighlights from Newstalk BreakfastBus Éireann plan to double passenger numbers to 178 millionDoubling passenger numbers to 178 million and deeming 50% of fleet as zero emission by 2030 – That's the promise Bus Eireann are making today in a bid to be a global leader at the launch of their new 5 year Sustainability Strategy.  Speaking to Ciara this morning was Rory Leahy, Chief Safety and Sustainability Officer at Bus Éireann.2024-06-2005 minEvolving HarpsEvolving HarpsLisa CannyMayo-born and bred Lisa Canny began her career touring the U.S., Canada, Russia and Europe extensively as lead singer and musician with groups Celtic Crossroads and The Young Irelanders.  She holds a BA in Irish Music and Dance and a MA in Ethnomusicology. Her work in songwriting and composition is inspired as much by contemporary music genres like pop and electronica as the Irish traditional and folk music she was brought up on.  Combining these elements, Lisa’s original music is unlike anything else. Lisa and band at the Sugar Club on May 30th: https://thesugarclub.com/t...2024-05-2023 minBreakfast Business with Joe LynamBreakfast Business with Joe LynamUisce Eireann's stewardship accelerator program If the weather is continuously good over the coming months, we will no doubt be asked to conserve water. Although Ireland is the only country in the European Union which doesn’t charge for its water, it still has a huge investment program to undertake as well as preserving water resources.  Uisce Eireann, is organising a stewardship accelerator program to encourage companies to come up with clever ideas. With more on this Joe was joined on the show this morning by Geoffrey Bourke Head of Customer Operations with Uisce Eireann 2024-05-1707 min10forty10fortyEp 22 - Under the Hood: Dublin Bus & Bus Éireann HVM ApprenticeshipsS2E3 Under the Hood: Dublin Bus & Bus Éireann HVM Apprenticeships This week's episode of 10forty, features exclusive insights from Bus Éireann and Dublin Bus on their Heavy Vehicle Mechanics (HVM) apprenticeships programmes. This episode was brought to you by Top Drawer Talent the Supply Chain & Procurement Recruitment Specialists #AD. Our guests, David, the Apprenticeship Programme Manager for both Bus Éireann and Dublin Bus, and Ahmed, a freshly qualified HVM, unravel the layers of their apprenticeship experiences. As Dublin Bus & Bus Éireann gears up to welcome 47 HVM apprentices across the nation this year, stan...2024-04-0159 minEvolving HarpsEvolving HarpsSiobhan BradyEvolving Harps: Siobhan BradySiobhan Brady comes from Limerick in Ireland. She has graduated with a first-class honours Bachelor of Music from MTU Cork School of Music where she specialised in harp performance studying under Anne-Marie Papin Labazordiere. In April 2018, She was awarded first place in two international harp competitions at the North London Music Festival. As a result of this, she was approached to join a team from the Highest Concert team to travel to the Himalayas in India and establish a new Guinness World Record which was awarded in January 2020 for the Highest...2024-03-1622 minTipping PitchesTipping Pitches[Rebroadcast]: Tipping Pitches, Presented by CarMax (feat. Eireann Dolan)[From Feb. 19, 2018] On this episode, Alex and Bobby banter a bit about baseball’s resident dad Mike Scioscia, the return of The Freak, and Hunter Pence’s board game/video game/comic book/live streaming/podcasting café in Houston (a.k.a our new recording studio). Then they bring on writer and prolific tweeter Eireann Dolan to talk about activism in baseball, a painfully slow offseason, baseball reality shows, and how she met her husband Sean Doolittle (spoiler: it was Twitter). She also has some great ideas for how we should monetize. Follow Eireann on Twitter ⁠here⁠. ...2024-02-2649 minEvolving HarpsEvolving HarpsDonnchadh Mac AodhaEvolving Harps: Donnchadh Mac Aodha  Donnchadh Mac Aodha is a 21-year old composer and multi-instrumentalist from Dundalk, Co.Louth. As both a traditional and classical musician, Donnchadh finds himself most at home at the interface of these genres and allows his bi-musical upbringing to influence his compositional output. In recent years, he has been heavily influenced by contemporary classical techniques which he weaves into his expanding compositional language. In particular, he is drawn to the Irish language and deals with ideas of belonging and identity in his music.  He was recently awar...2024-02-1620 minThe Met Éireann PodcastThe Met Éireann PodcastMedicanesLast year, Storm Daniel brought devastation to Greece, Turkey & Bulgaria before causing catastrophic loss of life in Libya. Heavy rain and thunderstorms produced more than a month’s worth of rain in a few hours. Storm Daniel was what’s known as a medicane, an extreme weather phenomenon that can occur over the Mediterranean Sea. Showing hurricane-like features and packing strong winds and heavy rain, these unique storms may become more intense as our climate warms. In this month’s episode of the Met Éireann Podcast, we are exploring how medicanes form, their impacts and the effor...2024-01-2631 minZero Ambitions PodcastZero Ambitions PodcastConservation-led retrofit and energy efficiency for working buildings, with with Heidi Hopper-Duffy and David Hughes (Iarnród Éireann)This one is about conservation-led retrofit and the retrofit of commercial (or institutional) building stock. We were invited to see a recent Iarnród Éireann (Irish Railway) retrofit project and meet with Heidi Hopper-Duffy (Environmental & Sustainability Manager) and its architect David Hughes (Senior Conservation Architect & Energy Specialist).Ostensibly, we're talking about energy efficiency and conservation of built heritage. The project was led by David, a retrofit of a historic building shared between Iarnród Éireann and the Chief Medical Officer's (CMO) office. We talk about it but you'll get to see the works in much more detail when...2024-01-2357 minEvolving HarpsEvolving HarpsBrídínEvolving Harps: BrídínBrídín is a contemporary folk singer, composer and harper. She began her musical journey at home in her musical household, and later under the tutorage of celebrated harper and teacher Gráinne Hambly. After studying music at UCC she pursued a musical career alongside her day job as a funeral director and embalmer. Brídín's musical style is rooted in traditional Irish music but also draws upon contemporary composition using loop pedal. Her debut album "Brídín" was released last year. SUGAR CLUB GIG T...2024-01-0922 minSharing My Disability Story from Disability ConnectSharing My Disability Story from Disability ConnectSharing My Disability Story: Dyspraxia with Eireann AttridgeOn our latest episode, we speak about dyspraxia with Eireann Attridge. Eireann shares her unique journey from school to university and her experiences of public perception of dyspraxia and diagnosis.2024-01-0736 minEngineers Journal AMPLIFIEDEngineers Journal AMPLIFIEDWater Challenge | Niall Gleeson CEO Uisce EireannWater Infrastructure is a hugely important sector here in Ireland, and it has many challenges on the horizon, including everything from climate change to infrastructure demand. Today, we're finding out more about the future of that water infrastructure and where engineers will play a crucial role in ensuring its success. Our expert today is at the center of the industry and has experience working on massive projects in Ireland, the UK and Asia. He is CEO of Uisce Eireann and a fellow of Engineers Ireland, Niall Gleeson.THINGS WE SPOKE AB...2023-12-0435 minTrinity Long Room HubTrinity Long Room HubLiterature & Resistance: Poetry Reading with Éireann Lorsung, Majed Mujed, and Hua XiRecorded November 21, 2023. Literature & Resistance: Poetry Reading with Éireann Lorsung, Majed Mujed, and Hua Xi Hosted by the Centre for Resistance Studies and Poetry Ireland Neill Lecture Theatre, Trinity Long Room Hub, Tuesday 21 November, 6pm The Centre for Resistance Studies is delighted to be partnering again with Poetry Ireland to welcome three acclaimed poets for a special reading in our ongoing series on Literature & Resistance. Éireann Lorsung, Majed Mujed, and Hua Xi will join us to read from and discuss their work. They will explore the nature of resistance in poetry, and how it informs their relationships with language, form, and tr...2023-11-3050 minThe Met Éireann PodcastThe Met Éireann PodcastThe TRANSLATE ProjectRapid and effective action is required to help mitigate climate change and to help adapt to its impacts. With an ever-increasing number of climate studies showing evidence of ongoing changes and detailing future effects, it’s vital that policy makers and the public have access to clear and concise information.In this month’s episode of the Met Éireann Podcast, we are exploring the TRANSLATE project; an initiative to provide a unified source of climate information and climate projections for Ireland. Noel is joined by Dr Claire Scannell, physicist and researcher with Met Éireann. Togeth...2023-11-1428 minLearn Irish with daily podcastsLearn Irish with daily podcasts20231024_IRISH_100_tiomanai_nua_a_lorg_ag_iarnrod_eireannjQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); }); Original Podcast with clickable words https://tinyurl.com/2xdz9tha Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Iarnród Éireann is looking for 100 new drivers. 100 tiománaí nua á lorg ag Iarnród Éireann. Iarnród Éireann is to recruit 100 train drivers from here for the next 2 years. Tá Iarnród Éireann le 100 tiománaí traenach a earcú as seo go ceann 2 bhliain. The new employees will be based in various stations across the country - in Dublin, Waterford, Cork, Limerick, Galway, Mayo and Westmeath. I stáisiúin éagsúla ar fud na tíre a bheidh na fostaithe nua á m...2023-10-2404 minThe Met Éireann PodcastThe Met Éireann PodcastSaving Lives at SeaThe lifeboats of the RNLI have been saving lives in Irish and UK waters since 1824. Almost entirely run by volunteers, the RNLI have rescued over 144,000 lives since founded, often in very challenging conditions.  In this episode of the Met Éireann Podcast, Noel visits the Sligo Bay Lifeboat station and speaks with the crew on how they carry out their vital work and the impact that weather can have on their operations. Noel is first given a tour of the station by Operations Manager Willie Murphy, and then joins Helm Eithne Davis onboard for a detailed run-through of the...2023-07-3149 minThe Met Éireann PodcastThe Met Éireann PodcastAurora and Space WeatherThe aurora, or northern and southern Lights, can often be seen dancing in the night sky of our polar regions. But in recent months, they have been visible at much lower latitudes. What causes the aurora and why does its activity appear to be increasing? In this episode of the Met Éireann Podcast, Noel is speaking with Dr Sophie Murray, space weather researcher and technical officer with the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies. Together, they explore the aurora, solar winds, the role of the sun in space weather and the potential for more aurora sightings in the near future. 2023-05-2242 minThe Met Éireann PodcastThe Met Éireann PodcastNoel on 'Basically...with Stefanie Preissner'We have a special crossover episode of the Met Éireann Podcast this month. Noel joins Stefanie Preissner on the Basically podcast for a fun, wide-ranging conversation covering everything from why Ireland gets the weather it does, how weather forecasting works, your chances of getting struck by lightning and what climate change has in store.2023-04-2836 minOn The Record with Gavan Reilly HighlightsOn The Record with Gavan Reilly Highlights100 Years of Seanad ÉireannSenator Mark Daly, Cathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann joins Gavan on the Record to discuss the 100-year anniversary of the first sitting of Seanad Éireann.2022-12-1115 minThe Met Éireann PodcastThe Met Éireann PodcastSeason 4 TrailerThe Met Éireann Podcast is back with a brand new season. Episode 1 is coming very soon!2022-12-0601 minThe Met Éireann PodcastThe Met Éireann PodcastTop 10 take aways from the IPCC Report on the impact of Climate ChangeDr. Padraig Flattery from Met Éireann's climate services discusses the top 10 messages from a recent IPCC report on the impact climate change is having on the planet. 2022-04-1233 minTalking Technology with V I LabsTalking Technology with V I LabsNCBI Labs Technology Live Event 58 – New Daily Weather Podcast from Met Éireann and Smart GlassesOn the show this week we find out about a new daily weather forecast podcast that has been launched by Met Éireann. The podcast offers a convenient and accessible way to find out the weather forecast if you are on the move and is also available through your smart speaker. To find out more we are joined by Evelyn Cusack, head of forecasting with Met Éireann, and Joanne Walker, Senior meteorological officer with Met Éireann.The new daily weather forecast podcast can be accessed at https://audioboom.com/channels/5003380More information is available at https://www...2021-11-101h 04The Met Éireann PodcastThe Met Éireann PodcastCOP26 - What's at stake and what to look out for.Dr. John Hanley is a climate scientist at Met Éireann and in this episode he highlights some of the latest findings on climate change as well as the key objectives of COP26, which he will be attending. 2021-10-3158 minMetal Mantra PodcastMetal Mantra PodcastResenha: Tuatha De Danann - In Nomine Éireann (Celtic Folk Metal Brasileiro)Resenha: Tuatha De Danann - In Nomine Éireann (Celtic Folk Metal Brasileiro) Se você escuta Heavy Metal no Brasil desde 2002, foi em algum show nesse época e conseguiu presenciar o BMU, Brazil Metal Union, com certeza você conhece e é apaixonado pelo Tuatha de Dannan. A banda mais icônica do Folk Brasileiro retorna com mais uma disco, em meio a praga da do Covid-19 para aquecer nossos corações com muita, melodia, personalidade e força. Vem conferir essa resenha no episódio de hoje do Metal Mantra Resenha: Tuatha De Danann - In Nomin...2021-01-1323 minPodchraoladh Met ÉireannPodchraoladh Met ÉireannAimsir agus Aeráid: Firicí agus MiotasTá na seanfhocailí aimsire á bhfiosrú againn sa chlár an mhí seo, chun fíricí a scaradh ó miotas. Ó spéartha dearga san oíche go bó ina luí, cloisimid faoin gcaoi a d’fhéadfadh na nathanna seo a bheith forbartha agus má tá cos meitéareolaíoch acu le seasamh ar!   Pléann Ferdia freisin cuid de na miotais agus na míthuiscintí coitianta maidir le hathrú aeráide, agus soláthraíonn sé na fíricí atá taobh thiar de théamh ár an bplainéad.   Freisn cloisimid uaidh cóir Met Éireann ag deireadh an chlár.2020-07-0814 minStarkville with Jayson Stark and Doug GlanvilleStarkville with Jayson Stark and Doug GlanvilleEireann Dolan Visits Starkville to Help Humanize BaseballSean Doolittle's wife Eireann Dolan has been an important voice on social media during the pandemic. She visits Starkville to discuss the many layers of baseball returning in 2020. Eireann explains Doolittle's decision to play this season, what concerns she has as a person at high risk, how baseball can help lead America and much more. Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @dougglanvilleFollow Eireann on Twitter: @EireannDolan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-07-071h 23The Met Éireann PodcastThe Met Éireann PodcastWeather and Climate: Fact and FictionIn this month’s episode of the Met Éireann Podcast, Liz and Noel are investigating these weather sayings to separate fact from fiction. From red skies at night to cows lying down, we hear about how these sayings may have developed and if they have a meteorological leg to stand on!2020-06-2555 minThe Met Éireann PodcastThe Met Éireann PodcastWeather and Climate: Fact and FictionThe desire and need to predict our weather and climate have existed for thousands of years, long before the development of modern forecasting methods and systems. As a result, a rich catalogue of proverbs and sayings have arisen over time in efforts to understand and predict the behaviour of our atmosphere. However, as stated by Richard Inwards, author of The unique bedside book of Weather Lore, “many weather proverbs contain evidence of keen observation and just reasoning, but a greater number are the offspring of the common tendency to form conclusions from a too limited observation of facts.” In this mont...2020-06-2555 minGertrude Cotter - The Global Hub - Development and Social Justice IssuesGertrude Cotter - The Global Hub - Development and Social Justice IssuesChinedu Onyejelem, Metro Eireann Newspaper (Radio Interview)The Global Hub, 2016 #Anti-Racism #Racism #Refugees #Media #Metro Eireann #Radio Interview2020-06-2408 minPodchraoladh Met ÉireannPodchraoladh Met ÉireannAntartaice: Aimsir & MaireachtáilIs beag áiteannaí ar domhan níos dúshlánaí le maireachtáil na an mór-roinn is tirime, is gaofar, is fuaire agus chomh faide ó dheas ar domhan is sin é an Antartaice. Tá sé Níos mó ná an Astráil agus an Eoraip le chéile, beagnach gan daonra ar bith agus chomh fada ón tsibhialtacht is féidir leat a fháil. Gach bhliain téann grúpa beag daoine eolaí den chuid is mó chun cónaí agus obair ar an bpíosa oighir iargúlta seo agus chloiseadh muid beagánín faoi conas a bhfuil an saol acu nuair atá s...2020-05-1211 minThe Met Éireann PodcastThe Met Éireann PodcastAntarctica: Weather & SurvivalThere are few places on Earth more challenging to live than the southernmost continent, Antarctica, the world’s highest, driest, windiest, and coldest continent. In this month’s episode of the Met Éireann Podcast, Liz and Noel speak to an Antarctic meteorologist about the challenges of working in one of the most extreme locations on the planet.2020-05-0146 minThe Met Éireann PodcastThe Met Éireann PodcastAntarctica: Weather & SurvivalThere are few places on Earth more challenging to live than the southernmost continent, Antarctica, the world’s highest, driest, windiest, and coldest continent. In this month’s episode of the Met Éireann Podcast, Liz and Noel speak to an Antarctic meteorologist about the challenges of working in one of the most extreme locations on the planet. In March 2020, John Law returned from a 17-month stint in Antarctica working as a meteorologist for the British Antarctic Survey. In this interview, we hear all about his time in Antarctica, the unparalleled beauty and challenges of day-to-day life in one of the world...2020-05-0146 minPodchraoladh Met ÉireannPodchraoladh Met ÉireannFiach StoirmeSa chlár an mhí seo  foghlaimímid faoin gcaoi a bhfoirmíonn tornádó agus faoi siúd a théann ag fiach iad. Chuaigh chuid de mo chomhghleacaithe as Met Eireann ar thuras ag fiach stoirme i caolsráid na tornádó le déanaí, agus ba é sin an inspioráid a bhí taobh thiar den chlár seo. Freisin foghlaimímid go leor faoi tréithe na stoirmeacha ollmhór seo agus cé chomh contúirteach is atá said. Cé chomh mór is a bhí an cloch shneachta is mó I riamh agus cé chomh te is atá tintreach, chomh maith2020-04-0610 minThe Met Éireann PodcastThe Met Éireann PodcastStorm ChasingWe’re heading storm chasing in this month’s episode of the Met Éireann podcast! Liz and Noel are joined by meteorologist Paul Downes as they discuss a trip last year to ‘Tornado Alley’, an infamous region in the United States with notorious severe weather.2020-03-271h 15The Met Éireann PodcastThe Met Éireann PodcastStorm ChasingWe’re heading storm chasing in this month’s episode of the Met Éireann podcast! Liz and Noel are joined by meteorologist Paul Downes as they discuss a trip last year to ‘Tornado Alley’, an infamous region in the United States with notorious severe weather. We hear how the team spent two weeks tracking storms across the plains of Kanas, Oklahoma and several other states, looking for and avoiding hazards like lightning, damaging hail, and of course, tornados! Paul takes us through where and when these storms form, the conditions needed for such severe weather to develop, and why we rarely se...2020-03-271h 15Podchraoladh Met ÉireannPodchraoladh Met ÉireannTonnta na hÉireann agus eolaíocht an tonnmharcaíocht.Sa chlár an mhí seo beidh muid ag caint faoi tonnta no maidhmannaí agus eolaíocht an tonnmharcaíocht nó surfáil. Cén chaoi a bhfoirmíonn tonnta? Cén fhad is féidir leo taisteal? Céard é todhchaí na dtonnta in Éirinn? An ról tábhachtach atá ag an ngaoth ar na tonnta agus i surfáil agus go ginearálta . É seo go léir agus i bfhad níos mó. Friesin sa gclár an mhí seo beidh an Aoichainteoir agus marcadóir tonnta Greg O Braonáin liom ag caint faoi cad a chiallaíonn sé a bheith ina mharcadói2020-02-1019 minThe Met Éireann PodcastThe Met Éireann PodcastWaves and the Science of SurfingIn the first episode of 2020, Liz and Noel are joined by Met Éireann marine researcher Dr. Sarah Gallagher and surf coach and professional bodyboarder Seamus McGoldrick of Sligo Surf Experience. Together, they explore how waves form and travel, and the best ways to predict their development as a forecaster and as a surfer.2020-01-311h 19The Met Éireann PodcastThe Met Éireann PodcastWaves and the Science of SurfingLocated on the western edge of Europe, Ireland experiences the full impact of the Atlantic Ocean’s waves. In the first episode of 2020, Liz and Noel are joined by Met Éireann marine researcher Dr. Sarah Gallagher and surf coach and professional bodyboarder Seamus McGoldrick of Sligo Surf Experience. Together, they explore how waves form and travel, and the best ways to predict their development as a forecaster and as a surfer. We hear how local conditions such as wind, tides and seabed all influence the size and shape of a breaking wave and it’s surfing potential. Ireland’s reputation is stea...2020-01-311h 19Bat Flips And NerdsBat Flips And NerdsEpisode 142 - Sean Doolittle & Eireann DolanWhat a way to start the year! All Star closer, World Series champ and all round #gooddude Sean Doolittle, and his equally incredible wife Eireann Dolan join John to discuss the plight of Minor Leaguers, MLB London, and a little bit of Fernando Rodney. Get on it!2020-01-051h 14The ExplainerThe ExplainerHow does Met Éireann decide on weather warnings?In Ireland, we really do love talking about the weather - and often guiding the importance of these conversations is Met Éireann's colour coding system.It has been in use over the past decade, but it's often not that straight-forward. Some weather conditions with lower ratings have felt the same as others with higher ratings, sometimes they're announced at the last minute, or others seem to signal impending doom pass without incident.Joining us in studio is TheJournal.ie reporter Sean Murray, and we speak to the national meteorological service's head of forecasting Evelyn Cusack, who talks about what goes o...2020-01-0328 minPodchraoladh Met ÉireannPodchraoladh Met ÉireannNollag bánIn eagrán na Nollag de Phodchraoladh Met Éireann, beidh muid ag plé gach rud sneachta. Cloisimid faoi cé chomh minic a bfhaigheann muid Nollag bhán, cé chomh minic is a bhíonn sneachta go ginearálta, agus déanaimid athbhreithniú ar chuid de na himeachtaí móra sneachta a bhí againn in Éirinn. Freisn chloisimid faoi théamh tobann stratospheric.2019-12-1813 minThe Met Éireann PodcastThe Met Éireann PodcastWhite ChristmasIn the Christmas edition of the Met Éireann Podcast, Liz and Noel dig into all things snow. We hear about how often we get a white Christmas, how frequent snowfall is in general, and review some of the notable big snow events we’ve experienced in Ireland and around the world. 2019-12-1748 minThe Met Éireann PodcastThe Met Éireann PodcastWhite ChristmasIn the Christmas edition of the Met Éireann Podcast, Liz and Noel dig into all things snow. We hear about how often we get a white Christmas, how frequent snowfall is in general, and review some of the notable big snow events we’ve experienced in Ireland and around the world. We explore the different weather conditions that can lead to snowfall including sudden stratospheric warming, and why it can be so tricky to forecast snow in Ireland. We often hear that all snowflakes are unique, but how do they form? Liz and Noel take us through the journey a sno...2019-12-1748 minPodchraoladh Met ÉireannPodchraoladh Met ÉireannTaobh thiar de dhoirse Met Éireann le linn eachtra drochaimsireSa chlár seo, tugann Ferdia léargas dúinn ar na hullmhúcháin agus ar na gníomhaíochtaí a bhíonn ar siúl i Met Éireann nuair atá imeacht aimsire ag druidim inár dtreo.2019-11-1912 minPodchraoladh Met ÉireannPodchraoladh Met ÉireannTaobh thiar de dhoirse Met Éireann le linn eachtra drochaimsireIs féidir le stoirmeacha agus drochaimsir tionchar a imirt ar Éirinn cúpla uair sa bhliain, agus is ról tábhachtach do Met Éireann é a chinntiú go bhfuil an pobal agus a sheirbhísí ar an eolas go maith faoi na himeachtaí seo. Sa chlár seo, tugann Ferdia léargas dúinn ar na hullmhúcháin agus ar na gníomhaíochtaí a bhíonn ar siúl i Met Éireann nuair atá imeacht aimsire ag druidim inár dtreo.   Ina dhiaidh sin, labhairíonn Ferdia faoi feachtas ‘Bí réidh don Gheimhridh’, conas ár follaraimhí a léirmhíniú, agus an fáth a n-ain...2019-11-1912 minThe Met Éireann PodcastThe Met Éireann PodcastBehind The Curtain: The View From Inside Met Éireann During Severe WeatherIn this episode, Liz and Noel take a behind-the-scenes look at the preparations and activities taking place in Met Éireann in the build up to a potentially major weather event.2019-11-1147 minThe Met Éireann PodcastThe Met Éireann PodcastBehind The Curtain: The View From Inside Met Éireann During Severe WeatherStorms and severe weather can impact Ireland several times a year, and ensuring the public and its services are well-informed of these events is a key role for Met Éireann. In this episode, Liz and Noel take a behind-the-scenes look at the preparations and activities taking place in Met Éireann in the build up to a potentially major weather event. They are joined in studio by this month’s guest Evelyn Cusack, Head of Forecasting in Met Éireann. We hear how forecasters determine the likely strength, timing and location of severe weather, and learn about the natural indicators and computer-based tools...2019-11-1147 minPodchraoladh Met ÉireannPodchraoladh Met ÉireannDhairbhreSa chlár seo insíonn Ferdia McCrann dúinn faoi stair réadlann Dhairbhre agus cá bhfuil sé ag dul amach anseo.   Tosaíonn scéal Réadlann Dhairbhre i gCo. Chiarraí le longbhriseadh i 1859. Leanann sé ar aghaidh le leagan an chéad chábla teileagrafaigh ó Mheiriceá go dtí an Eoraip, Cogadh Cathartha na hÉireann, gluaiseacht na Réadlainne ó Oileán Dhairbhre go dtí an mórthír ag Cathair Saidhbhín agus éabhlóid mheitéareolaíochta ó bhreathnóireacht uair amháin go dtí taifeadaí leanúnach ón talamh agus spéir.   Is féidir leat teagmháil a dhéanamh freisin leis an bh...2019-10-2114 minThe Met Éireann PodcastThe Met Éireann PodcastValentia ObservatoryThis month Keith Lambkin – Senior Climatologist at Met Éireann – joins Liz and Noel to discuss all things geophysical and meteorological from his time as Chief Scientist at Valentia Observatory.2019-10-1743 minThe Met Éireann PodcastThe Met Éireann PodcastValentia ObservatoryThe story of Valentia Observatory in Co. Kerry begins with a shipwreck in 1859. It continues with the laying of the first telegraphic cable from America to Europe, the Irish Civil War, the moving of the Observatory from Valentia Island to the mainland at Cahirciveen and the evolution of meteorology from daily observations to continuous measurement of earth and sky.   This month Keith Lambkin – Senior Climatologist at Met Éireann – joins Liz and Noel to discuss all things geophysical and meteorological from his time as Chief Scientist at Valentia Observatory.2019-10-1743 minThe Irish Nation LivesThe Irish Nation LivesIrish Republican Army swears oath to Dáil Éireann | August 1919In August 1919 Cathal Brugha sought to formalise the relationship between the government and the Irish Volunteers by having them swear and oath of allegiance to Dáil Éireann. Brugha might also have been trying to out maneuver the Irish Republican Brotherhood who were recruiting Irish Volunteer officers with an aim to influencing the organisations course of action in the years ahead. The oath would have little impact on either the IRB or the government’s control of the army but it would cause the Irish Volunteers to adopt the title of the Irish Republican Army. References: Fergus O’Farrell “Cathal Brugha” ...2019-09-2005 minThe Met Éireann PodcastThe Met Éireann PodcastChaos and Computing in Weather ForecastingIn this episode, Dr. Alan Hally from the Research Division in Met Éireann joins Liz and Noel to talk about the concepts behind using computers to forecast the weather, how accurate they have become and what the limiting factors are in terms of scale and forecast duration. Can they tell us if we will get a white Christmas this year? 2019-09-0555 minThe Met Éireann PodcastThe Met Éireann PodcastChaos and Computing in Weather ForecastingNumerical Weather Prediction (NWP) is essentially how we use computers to help forecast the weather. Today some of the most powerful super-computers in the world are dedicated to weather forecasting and climate applications. In this episode, Dr. Alan Hally from the Research Division in Met Éireann joins Liz and Noel to talk about the concepts behind using computers to forecast the weather, how accurate they have become and what the limiting factors are in terms of scale and forecast duration. Can they tell us if we will get a white Christmas this year?  In addition, what is the connection between NW...2019-09-0555 minPodchraoladh Met ÉireannPodchraoladh Met ÉireannAnord agus Ríomhaireacht i Réamhaisnéis na hAimsireIs é an Tuar Uimhriúil Aimsire (NWP) go bunúsach an bealach a úsáideann muid ríomhairí chun cuidiú leis an aimsir a thuar. Sa lá atá inniu ann tá cuid de na ríomhairí is cumhachtaí ar domhan tiomanta do réamhaisnéis na haimsire agus d'fheidhmeanna aeráide. Sa chlár seo, labhraímid faoi na coincheapa atá taobh thiar de ríomhairí a úsáid chun an aimsir a thuar, cé chomh cruinn is atá siad agus céard iad na constaicí i dtéarmaí scála agus fhad an réamhaisnéis.  An féidir leo a rá linn an bhfaighidh muid No...2019-09-0513 minPodchraoladh Met ÉireannPodchraoladh Met ÉireannSpéirlingíMaireann séasúr na Spéirligí i Meiriceá Thuaidh ó Mheitheamh go Samhain, mar sin an mhí seo beidh muid ag foghlaim faoi spéirlingí. An raibh a fhios agat gur ón Afraic a thagann thart ar 70% de na spéirlingí a théann i bhfeidhm ar na Stáit Aontaithe ó dheas agus in oirthear na hAfraice, nó nach iad na gaotha láidre an chuid is contúirtí de? Sa chlár seo gheobhaidh tú amach níos mó faoi seo, chomh maith leis na comhábhair a caitheadh bheith ann le haghaidh Spéirling a fhoirmiú, áit a bhfaigheann tú na gaotha is...2019-08-0614 minThe Met Éireann PodcastThe Met Éireann PodcastWhat Causes Ireland’s WeatherWeather has a massive impact on day-to-day life in Ireland. However, what drives the weather and climate we experience in this country? In this episode, we will be answering the question ‘What Causes Ireland’s Weather?’ with Met Éireann meteorologist and forecaster Pat Clarke. Firstly, why do we have weather at all? We will start with the underlying global processes and then narrow it down to Ireland. How does the shape, rotation and axis of the earth affect our climate? What is ‘air pressure’? Why do rainforests and deserts appear in similar latitude bands around the globe? Why does Ireland often have...2019-07-1037 minPodchraoladh Met ÉireannPodchraoladh Met ÉireannCad is cúis le Aimsir na hÉireannClár a dó, cuir síos Bíonn tionchar ollmhór ag an aimsir ar shaol laethúil na hÉireann. Mar sin féin, cad a spreagann an aimsir agus an aeráid a bhíonn againn sa tír seo? Sa chlár seo, beidh muid ag freagairt na ceiste ‘Cad is cúis le Aimsir na hÉireann?’. Ar an gcéad dul síos, cén fáth a bhfuil aimsir againn ar chor ar bith? Tosóimid leis na bunphróisis dhomhanda agus ansin díreoidh muid isteach ar Éirinn. Cén tionchar a bhíonn ag cruth, uainíocht...2019-07-1017 minThe Met Éireann PodcastThe Met Éireann PodcastWhat Causes Ireland's WeatherWeather has a massive impact on day-to-day life in Ireland. However, what drives the weather and climate we experience in this country? In this episode, we will be answering the question ‘What Causes Ireland’s Weather?’ with Met Éireann meteorologist and forecaster Pat Clarke.2019-07-1037 minPodchraoladh Met ÉireannPodchraoladh Met ÉireannAthrú Aeráide Cuid a DóSa chlár seo, breathnóidh muid ar bhuntréithe athrú aeráide. Cad é an éifeacht teach glás? Conas a oibríonn sé? Agus conas a chuidíonn astaíochtaí gáiseannaí teach glás lenár n-athrú aeráid? Labhraímid ar ár n-astuithe carbóin agus cad é an gaol idir méadú dé-ocsaíd charbóin san atmaisféar agus teochtannaí ag meadú? Cé mhéad a mhéadóidh teochtaí domhanda faoi dheireadh an chéid seo? Cé mhéad a mhéadóidh leibhéil na farraige? Agus cúis imní, cé chomh luath agus a d'fhéadfadh samhradh na hArtach a bhei...2019-06-2708 miniGaeilgeiGaeilgeiGaeilge203 - Iarnród Éireann, Google Translate agus RTÉAr maidin inniu agus mé á cheistiú ar chlár Breakfast Newstalk, dúirt Barry Kenny, úrlabhraí Iarnród Éireann, go mbeadh réiteach ann gan mhoill, an mhí seo chughainn, mí Iúil, nó Mí Mheán Fómhair ar a mhoille, ar an fhadhb a fhag go mbíodh cacstaí déanta d'ainmneacha Gaeilge le sínte fada ar chomharthaí leictreonacha ar shuíocháin traenach a bheadh curtha in áirithe.  Tá Google Translate á léiriú anois mar aistritheoir meaisín nach bhfuil ionchurtha le mór theangacha na hEorpa, Fraincís is Gearmáinis, a aistriú go cruinn.   Agus tá tuarascáil 2018 é...2019-06-2626 minPodchraoladh Met ÉireannPodchraoladh Met Éireann1. Athrú AeráideSa chlár seo, breathnóidh muid ar bhuntréithe athrú aeráide. Cad é an éifeacht teach glás? Conas a oibríonn sé? Agus conas a chuidíonn astaíochtaí gáiseannaí teach glás lenár n-athrú aeráid? Labhraímid ar ár n-astuithe carbóin agus cad é an gaol idir méadú dé-ocsaíd charbóin san atmaisféar agus teochtannaí ag meadú? Cé mhéad a mhéadóidh teochtaí domhanda faoi dheireadh an chéid seo? Cé mhéad a mhéadóidh leibhéil na farraige? Agus cúis imní, cé chomh luath agus a d'fhéadfadh samhradh na hArtach a bhei...2019-06-2116 minThe Met Éireann PodcastThe Met Éireann PodcastFundamentals of Climate Change and Projections for IrelandWith our guest this month, Seamus Walsh – Head of Climate and Observations at Met Éireann – we bring you through the fundamentals of climate change and discuss the latest climate projections for Ireland and the world, including how temperature, rainfall, storms and sea level will all change into the future.2019-06-211h 01Podchraoladh Met ÉireannPodchraoladh Met ÉireannRéamhamharcFáilte chuig an podchraoladh nua uaidh Met Éireann. Sa phodchraoladh míosúil seo beidh muid ag plé gach rud faoin aimsir agus an aeráid. Beidh an chéad clár ag tiocht amach ar de h-aoine an 21ú lá do mí meitheamh. Beidh muid ag caint faoi na buntréithe athrú aeráide agus na réamhaisnéisí d’Éirinn go dtí deireadh an chéad seo.2019-06-1800 min