Marine Warnings Ireland
Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow gale warning and a small craft warning for all coasts of Ireland as Storm Eddie sweeps in over the island. A Status Yellow wind warning has been specified for five western counties -…
Status Yellow Wind Warning For 'Storm Dave' On Saturday Issued by Met Éireann
3rd April 2026 Weather
A Status Yellow wind warning for Ireland has been issued by Met Éireann, along with a high tide advisory notice for Atlantic and southern coastal counties. The wind warning for Storm Dave is valid from 14:00 hours to 23:00 hours…
The Department of Transport has issued a new Marine Notice updating safety guidance for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) systems on vessels. Marine Notice No. 14 of 2026 replaces the previous 2017 guidance and applies to merchant ships, fishing vessels, pleasure…
Dublin City Council has issued a flooding risk update as adverse weather continues to affect the capital. A further Status Yellow rain warning has been issued for Dublin by Met Éireann, valid from 3am Thursday to 3am Friday. River levels…
City of Dublin Flood Teams on Alert as Orange Rain Warning Hits Rivers
14th November 2025 Dublin Bay
The capital’s marine and river systems are facing heightened scrutiny as Dublin City Council mounts a full‑scale flood response amid an orange weather warning. All flood‑response crews were deployed from 04:00 on Friday and will stay on‑site over the weekend.…
As Storm Amy approaches, the RNLI is issuing safety warnings for those near the coast and inland waterways. The storm is expected to bring wet and windy weather, with gusts reaching up to 80 mph on Friday, 3 October, and…
As Storm Amy approaches, Waterways Ireland has issued a warning for masters of vessels navigating the Shannon Navigation. Water levels are on the rise and are expected to increase further due to ongoing rainfall. The authority cautions that increased flow…
The Department of Transport has warned of a potential risk to a type of lifejacket which has been recalled by sports retailer Decathlon. The recall relates to the TRIBORD lifejacket LJ150N harness in grey and black, sold online and by…
The Irish Coast Guard, Water Safety Ireland and the RNLI highlight that 67% of accidental drownings were preceded by land-based activities, such as walking, hiking, or angling.* Remember the following when taking part in any coastal or water-based activities: Avoid…
Waterways Ireland has announced the closure of all navigations and unmanned locks starting at 23:59 hours on January 23, 2025, due to Storm Éowyn's severe weather conditions. Peter Harty, Inspector of Navigation says vessel masters and waterways users are advised…
As Storm Darragh approaches, Galway City Council has put out sandbags and closed car parks along the coastal front from Salthill to Ballyloughane near Renmore. The car parks closed include Ballyloughane, Silver Strand, Toft Park and Salthill promenade. Sandbags are…
Met Eireann Issues Small Craft Warning for All Coasts of Ireland as Breezy Weekend is Forecast
3rd April 2024 Weather
Ahead of a forecasted breezy weekend, Met Eireann has issued a small craft warning for all coasts of Ireland valid from Thursday afternoon. Easterly winds, veering southwesterly in southern sea areas, will reach force six or higher, the State forecaster…
As Ireland and the UK prepare for Storm Isha this weekend, the RNLI is asking those visiting the coast to be cautious of the dangers. Met Éireann and the Met Office have issued weather warnings ahead of Storm Isha’s arrival…
Temporary Flight Restrictions Off Wicklow and Wexford Coasts Issued by IAA
10th January 2024 Marine Warning
Flight restrictions will be in place off the Wicklow and Wexford coastlines from next weekend for “unmanned aircraft system testing”, the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) says. However, Irish Coast Guard, Helicopter Emergency Medical Service aircraft on an operational mission and…
Appeal for Vigilance Over Submarine Cables After Last Week's Bere Island Power Outage
10th January 2024 Marine Warning
ESB Networks has appealed for vigilance at sea in relation to submarine cables after a fishing vessel cut power to West Cork’s Bere Island last week. ESB Networks restored power to some 280 affected islanders at 11 pm on Friday…
As the second of two winter storms this weekend sweeps in off the Atlantic, an orange warning has been issued for Connacht by Met Eireann. A yellow warning is in place for Storm Fergus for the rest of the island.…
