Spring 2024 - General Discussion

We've had an awful autumn, an awful winter and an awful spring in Cork. I know of Spanish students seriously considering moving back to Spain because they just can't hack these conditions. Its endless.

That said, MEs orange warning was out of all proportion in Cork - although when they announced it, the model runs looks dreadful, but subsequent ones were not so bad.

At the moment one or two sunny days would be nice, but even those just aren't materialising.

Big differences in the monthly rainfall data up to and including March 13th. The northwest is fairing best so far.

Valentia, Kerry (99.1mm)

Phoenix Park, Dublin (76.8mm)

Mullingar, Westmeath (51.4mm)

Belmullet, Mayo (25.4mm)

Malin Head, Donegal (16.1mm)

Another awful day in wexford. It seems like we can't go for more than a few hours without rain these days.

Very interesting

Is that to do with the wind direction?

Ya we won't beat that. But top 5 warmest Marches entirely possible as the majority of months are in the top 5 ever warmest we barely bat an eyelid though I had to be impressed by the CET in February being 4c ABOVE normal.

Turned into a nice day. Back to rubbish for tomorrow.

Deluded in thinking I could get the grass cut today, the back garden is like a swamp. It will be ages before it dries out.

Best day of the year yesterday. Blue sky and some Sun. Everyone I met was in great form. Unfortunately back to rain this morning.

A wet one. Rugby and Pints im thinking

Beautiful day in Dublin- spring has finally sprung

Brighter and brighter. Mayo/Roscommon border. Barbecue time! :-D

Started off drizzly but lovely afternoon in Galway. Warm and sunny. Perfect timing.

I know at last a St. Patrick's Day that isn't cold and isn't wet, perfect!

So delighted for all the kids in local parade, your always waiting around before you walk in it but this year no coats or rain gear needed it was brilliant!

Happy St Patrick's day guys

^^ Had plenty of good tunes indeed! Chaffinch, song thrush, robin, blackbird and few others were singing all day. :-)

Still waiting for marsh warbler.

You've just gone and jinxed it for yourself......only joking.....but cloud and rain is on the way very soon. It's already overcast in Trim, Meath. There were good sunny spells less than 30 minutes ago. It could be good practice to check satellite imagery before assuming the day is going to be as good as it when you first look out the window, otherwise it could lead to disappointment, as is likely to be the case today.