Ireland has always had wet winters and periods of high river flows. It’s not a single storm, but a succession of wet systems arriving from the Atlantic, day after day. Observational records from Met Éireann already show a trend toward wetter winters and an increase in very wet months. Ireland can either plan proactively for a wetter future or continue lurching from one expensive emergency to the next. But with better planning, smarter infrastructure and a renewed respect for how landscapes manage water, Ireland can become more resilient.

Source: Irish Examiner February 06, 2026 06:10 UTC