Several cows were killed in a lightning strike near Kilkee in Co Clare yesterday.
More thunderstorms are expected today, with a weather advisory issued for the whole country.
The new advisory is valid from 6am today until 11pm tonight, with the forecaster saying more warnings are expected to follow.
Deirdre Lowe from the Met Office says the stormy weather will spread from the west, which has been worst hit so far, to the east and to parts of Ulster
Wicklow Housing Growth Remains Strong
The latest Department of Housing figures reveal almost one thousand new homes were commenced throughout Wicklow in the first seven months of this year.
Emergency Road Closure at Cappagh Next Week
Traffic management and diversions will operate on Tuesday 25th & Wednesday 26th August.
UPDATE: Missing 53-year-old
Sean Gaughan has been located safe and well.
Teen M9 Fatalities Were Known To Gardai in West Wicklow
The 15 to 18 years old had been involved in several road incidents locally in recent weeks.
Talented Wicklow Pair Shortlisted for National AIB Portrait Prize
Bray photographer Alannah Henry and Donard-based teenage artist Isla Case were named among a combined 46 shortlisted entries, selected from hundreds of submissions from across the country
Light rain
High: 17°C | Low: 10°C
Light rain
High: 17°C | Low: 10°C
Light rain
High: 17°C | Low: 8°C
Heavy rain shower
High: 17°C | Low: 7°C
Heavy rain shower
High: 17°C | Low: 8°C
