RECAP: Storm Chandra Brings Heavy Rain and Strong Winds to UK and Ireland

Storm Chandra brought unsettled weather to parts of the UK and Ireland on Tuesday, January 27, delivering heavy rain, strong winds, and colder conditions. The system caused localized flooding, travel disruption, and weather warnings in several regions as it moved across the British Isles.

Ireland: Storm Chandra Triggers Flooding, Power Outages and Transport Chaos 5

Storm Chandra hit Ireland with heavy rain and strong winds, causing flooding, power outages, and major transport disruptions nationwide. Around 30mm of rain fell overnight in Dublin, leading to rescues of motorists from floodwaters and road closures, including restrictions on the M50.

Ireland: Storm Chandra Triggers Flooding, Power Outages and Transport Chaos 4

Storm Chandra hit Ireland with heavy rain and strong winds, causing flooding, power outages, and major transport disruptions nationwide. Around 30mm of rain fell overnight in Dublin, leading to rescues of motorists from floodwaters and road closures, including restrictions on the M50.

Ireland: Storm Chandra Triggers Flooding, Power Outages and Transport Chaos 3

Storm Chandra hit Ireland with heavy rain and strong winds, causing flooding, power outages, and major transport disruptions nationwide. Around 30mm of rain fell overnight in Dublin, leading to rescues of motorists from floodwaters and road closures, including restrictions on the M50.

Ireland: Storm Chandra Triggers Flooding, Power Outages and Transport Chaos

Storm Chandra hit Ireland with heavy rain and strong winds, causing flooding, power outages, and major transport disruptions nationwide. Around 30mm of rain fell overnight in Dublin, leading to rescues of motorists from floodwaters and road closures, including restrictions on the M50.

Ireland: Storm Chandra Triggers Flooding, Power Outages and Transport Chaos 2

Storm Chandra hit Ireland with heavy rain and strong winds, causing flooding, power outages, and major transport disruptions nationwide. Around 30mm of rain fell overnight in Dublin, leading to rescues of motorists from floodwaters and road closures, including restrictions on the M50.

UK: EasyJet Flight Attempts to Land During Storm Bram

Storm Bram swept across the UK, leaving thousands of travelers stranded on Wednesday morning, December 10. The storm's 90 mph winds have caused hundreds of flight delays and cancellations across major airports, including Manchester and Dublin. London Heathrow alone saw more than 600 inbound and outbound flights delayed and a further 32 cancelled on Tuesday, December 9. The Met Office has a series of yellow weather warnings for wind and rain that are continuing throughout Wednesday. This video was taken aboard a flight from Glasgow that attempted to land at Bristol Airport twice amid the storm.

Ireland: 23 Arrested, Second Night of Protest Outside Citywest Hotel Turns Violent

On October 22, clashes continued for a second consecutive night in Dublin as protesters gathered outside the Citywest hotel housing asylum seekers, following the alleged sexual assault of a 10-year-old girl nearby. Demonstrators hurled stones and fireworks at police, injuring two officers, while 23 people were arrested.

RECAP: Violence Erupts Outside Dublin Hotel Housing Asylum Seekers

Violent clashes erupted outside the Citywest Hotel in Dublin, used for asylum seekers, on Tuesday night, October 21. A large mob hurled bricks, fireworks, and glass bottles at police, prompting officers to deploy pepper spray and water cannons to disperse the crowd. Six people were arrested amid the chaos, which saw a police vehicle set on fire and a helicopter attacked.

Ireland: Violent Clashes Erupt Outside Dublin’s Citywest Hotel Housing Asylum Seekers 5

Violent clashes erupted outside the Citywest Hotel in Dublin, used for asylum seekers, on Tuesday night, October 21. A large mob hurled bricks, fireworks, and glass bottles at police, prompting officers to deploy pepper spray and water cannons to disperse the crowd. Six people were arrested amid the chaos, which saw a police vehicle set on fire and a helicopter attacked.

Ireland: Violent Clashes Erupt Outside Dublin’s Citywest Hotel Housing Asylum Seekers 3

Violent clashes erupted outside the Citywest Hotel in Dublin, used for asylum seekers, on Tuesday night, October 21. A large mob hurled bricks, fireworks, and glass bottles at police, prompting officers to deploy pepper spray and water cannons to disperse the crowd. Six people were arrested amid the chaos, which saw a police vehicle set on fire and a helicopter attacked.

Ireland: Violent Clashes Erupt Outside Dublin’s Citywest Hotel Housing Asylum Seekers 4

Violent clashes erupted outside the Citywest Hotel in Dublin, used for asylum seekers, on Tuesday night, October 21. A large mob hurled bricks, fireworks, and glass bottles at police, prompting officers to deploy pepper spray and water cannons to disperse the crowd. Six people were arrested amid the chaos, which saw a police vehicle set on fire and a helicopter attacked.

Ireland: Violent Clashes Erupt Outside Dublin’s Citywest Hotel Housing Asylum Seekers

Violent clashes erupted outside the Citywest Hotel in Dublin, used for asylum seekers, on Tuesday night, October 21. A large mob hurled bricks, fireworks, and glass bottles at police, prompting officers to deploy pepper spray and water cannons to disperse the crowd. Six people were arrested amid the chaos, which saw a police vehicle set on fire and a helicopter attacked.

Ireland: Violent Clashes Erupt Outside Dublin’s Citywest Hotel Housing Asylum Seekers 2

Violent clashes erupted outside the Citywest Hotel in Dublin, used for asylum seekers, on Tuesday night, October 21. A large mob hurled bricks, fireworks, and glass bottles at police, prompting officers to deploy pepper spray and water cannons to disperse the crowd. Six people were arrested amid the chaos, which saw a police vehicle set on fire and a helicopter attacked.

Ireland: Passengers Stranded at Dublin Airport due to Storm Amy

Storm Amy, remnants of Hurricane Humberto, swept across parts of the UK and Ireland over the weekend, bringing heavy rain and winds of nearly 100 mph that left tens of thousands without power, and causing flight cancellations and delays. This video shows passengers stranded at Dublin Airport on Friday, October 3, due to the storm.

US: Brush Fire Burns Over 100 Acres Near Dublin and San Ramon in California

A brush fire, named the Parks Fire, burned in the Tri-Valley area near Dublin and San Ramon, California on Friday afternoon, August 22. The fire, fueled by grassy terrain along the Dublin-San Ramon border near Camp Parks and the former FCI Dublin prison, grew to about 118 acres and was 25% contained by evening. Fire crews from Cal Fire, SRVFPD, ACFD, and Camp Parks’ fire department responded, and authorities said the fire posed minimal threat to structures by the evening.

Golf: Memorial Tournament

Golf: Memorial Tournament

Scottie Scheffler of the United States holds the victor's trophy after winning the Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio, on June 1, 2025.

Golf: Memorial Tournament

Golf: Memorial Tournament

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan plays during the final round of the Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio, on June 1, 2025.

Golf: Memorial Tournament

Golf: Memorial Tournament

Scottie Scheffler (L) of the United States receives the victor's trophy from Jack Nicklaus after winning the Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio, on June 1, 2025.

Golf: Memorial Tournament

Golf: Memorial Tournament

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan hits a shot during the final round of the Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio, on June 1, 2025.

Golf: Memorial Tournament

Golf: Memorial Tournament

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan hits a shot during the final round of the Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio, on June 1, 2025.

Ireland: Thousands Take Part in Anti-Immigration Protest in Dublin

Thousands of people took part in an anti-immigration protest in Dublin city center on Saturday, April 26.

Ireland: St. Patrick’s Day Parade Draws Hundreds of Thousands in Dublin

Hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets of Dublin to celebrate St. Patrick's Day on Monday, March 17. Approximately 4,000 people and 12 marching bands from across the country, North America and Austria took part in the main parade.

US: Chicago River Turns Green for St. Patrick’s Day Celebration

Chicago kicked off the St. Patrick’s Day weekend with the annual tradition of local plumbers unions dyeing the Chicago River green on Saturday, March 15.

Protests Supporting Ukraine Across Europe Ahead Of Russian Invasion’s 3rd Anniversary 3

Protests supporting Ukraine were held in various cities across Europe on Sunday, February 23, a day before the three-year anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion on Monday. This video shows a demonstration in Prague.

Protests Supporting Ukraine Across Europe Ahead Of Russian Invasion’s 3rd Anniversary 2

Protests supporting Ukraine were held in various cities across Europe on Sunday, February 23, a day before the three-year anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion on Monday. This video shows a demonstration in Utrecht expressing solidarity with Ukraine.

Protests Supporting Ukraine Across Europe Ahead Of Russian Invasion’s 3rd Anniversary

Protests supporting Ukraine were held in various cities across Europe on Sunday, February 23, a day before the three-year anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion on Monday. This video shows a demonstration in Utrecht expressing solidarity with Ukraine.

Ireland: Man With Gun Reported At Dublin’s Connolly Station, Passengers Evacuated 2

Armed gardaí rushed to Connolly Station in Dublin on Wednesday evening, January 8, after passengers reported seeing a man with a shotgun traveling on an evening service into the city. The station was closed, and passengers were evacuated. A man in his 50s was arrested at the scene.

Ireland: Man With Gun Reported At Dublin’s Connolly Station, Passengers Evacuated

Armed gardaí rushed to Connolly Station in Dublin on Wednesday evening, January 8, after passengers reported seeing a man with a shotgun traveling on an evening service into the city. The station was closed, and passengers were evacuated. A man in his 50s was arrested at the scene.

Ireland: Protesters March Through Dublin In Solidarity With Nikita Hand

Hundreds of protesters took to the streets of Dublin on Monday, November 25 to show support for Nikita Hand, who won a civil lawsuit against Mixed Martial Arts fighter Conor McGregor. On Friday, a jury at the High Court in Dublin determined that McGregor had assaulted Hand by raping her in a hotel in Dublin in December 2018. The protesters marched from Dublin city hall to the office of the Irish director of public prosecutions (DPP) to express their concern over the decision not to pursue a criminal case against McGregor.

US 2024 Election Day – Voters Line Up Outside Polling Stations 3

Voters lined up before polling opened across America on Election Day, November 5.

Ireland: Thousands Gather For Fake Halloween Parade In Dublin

Hundreds gathered at Dublin’s city center for a Halloween parade that did not take place on Halloween night, October 31. This fake event, believed to have been generated by artificial intelligence, was advertised online with details, including the starting time and route.

Ireland: Storm Ashley Brings Strong Winds, Leaving Thousands Without Power 3

On Sunday, October 20, Storm Ashley hit the island of Ireland with strong winds, leaving thousands of homes without power and causing dozens of flights to be canceled. The video shows a Norwegian plane making a difficult landing amid the high winds caused by Storm Ashley.

Ireland: Storm Ashley Brings Strong Winds, Leaving Thousands Without Power 2

On Sunday, October 20, Storm Ashley hit the island of Ireland with powerful winds, causing significant disruptions across the region, particularly in coastal areas that experienced massive waves. Thousands of homes were left without power as the storm wreaked havoc, especially along the west coast, which was the hardest hit. In addition to widespread outages, dozens of flights were canceled due to the severe weather conditions.

Ireland: Storm Ashley Brings Strong Winds, Leaving Thousands Without Power

On Sunday, October 20, Storm Ashley hit the island of Ireland with powerful winds, causing significant disruptions across the region, particularly in coastal areas that experienced massive waves. Thousands of homes were left without power as the storm wreaked havoc, especially along the west coast, which was the hardest hit. In addition to widespread outages, dozens of flights were canceled due to the severe weather conditions.

(PARIS2024) FRANCE-VERSAILLES-OLY-EQUESTRIAN

(PARIS2024) FRANCE-VERSAILLES-OLY-EQUESTRIAN

(240729) -- VERSAILLES, July 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Tom McEwen of Britain, riding JL Dublin, competes during the eventing team jumping final of equestrian at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Versailles, France, July 29, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Yang Lei)

(PARIS2024) FRANCE-VERSAILLES-OLY-EQUESTRIAN

(PARIS2024) FRANCE-VERSAILLES-OLY-EQUESTRIAN

(240729) -- VERSAILLES, July 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Tom McEwen of Britain, riding JL Dublin, competes during the eventing team jumping final of equestrian at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Versailles, France, July 29, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Yang Lei)

Paris 2024: Equestrian

Paris 2024: Equestrian

July 28, 2024, Versailles, France: TOM McEWEN of Britain on JL DUBLIN competes in the cross-country test during Olympic Games Paris 2024, Château de Versailles, France July 28, 2024. (Credit Image: © Martin Dokoupil/ZUMA Press Wire)

Golf: Memorial Tournament

Golf: Memorial Tournament

Scottie Scheffler of the United States poses for photos with golf legend Jack Nicklaus after winning the Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio, on June 9, 2024.

Golf: Memorial Tournament

Golf: Memorial Tournament

Scottie Scheffler of the United States holds the victor's trophy after winning the Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio, on June 9, 2024.

Golf: Memorial Tournament

Golf: Memorial Tournament

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan finishes the final round of the Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio, on June 9, 2024.

Golf: Memorial Tournament

Golf: Memorial Tournament

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan hits out of a bunker on the second hole during the final round of the Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio, on June 9, 2024.

Golf: Memorial Tournament

Golf: Memorial Tournament

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan hits a shot on the fourth hole during the final round of the Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio, on June 9, 2024.

(SP)IRELAND-DUBLIN-FOOTBALL-UEFA EUROPA LEAGUE-FINAL-ATALANTA VS LEVERKUSEN

(SP)IRELAND-DUBLIN-FOOTBALL-UEFA EUROPA LEAGUE-FINAL-ATALANTA VS LEVERKUSEN

(240523) -- DUBLIN, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Atalanta's Ademola Lookman (2nd R) celebrates his third goal with teammates during the UEFA Europa League final match between Atalanta and Bayer 04 Leverkusen in Dublin, Ireland, May 22, 2024. (Photo by Michele Maraviglia/Xinhua)

(SP)IRELAND-DUBLIN-FOOTBALL-UEFA EUROPA LEAGUE-FINAL-ATALANTA VS LEVERKUSEN

(SP)IRELAND-DUBLIN-FOOTBALL-UEFA EUROPA LEAGUE-FINAL-ATALANTA VS LEVERKUSEN

(240523) -- DUBLIN, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Atalanta's Ademola Lookman (1st L) scores his first goal during the UEFA Europa League final match between Atalanta and Bayer 04 Leverkusen in Dublin, Ireland, May 22, 2024. (Photo by Michele Maraviglia/Xinhua)

(SP)IRELAND-DUBLIN-FOOTBALL-UEFA EUROPA LEAGUE-FINAL-ATALANTA VS LEVERKUSEN

(SP)IRELAND-DUBLIN-FOOTBALL-UEFA EUROPA LEAGUE-FINAL-ATALANTA VS LEVERKUSEN

(240523) -- DUBLIN, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Atalanta's Ademola Lookman celebrates after the UEFA Europa League final match between Atalanta and Bayer 04 Leverkusen in Dublin, Ireland, May 22, 2024. (Photo by Michele Maraviglia/Xinhua)

(SP)IRELAND-DUBLIN-FOOTBALL-UEFA EUROPA LEAGUE-FINAL-ATALANTA VS LEVERKUSEN

(SP)IRELAND-DUBLIN-FOOTBALL-UEFA EUROPA LEAGUE-FINAL-ATALANTA VS LEVERKUSEN

(240523) -- DUBLIN, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Atalanta's Ademola Lookman celebrates his second goal during the UEFA Europa League final match between Atalanta and Bayer 04 Leverkusen in Dublin, Ireland, May 22, 2024. (Photo by Michele Maraviglia/Xinhua)

(SP)IRELAND-DUBLIN-FOOTBALL-UEFA EUROPA LEAGUE-FINAL-ATALANTA VS LEVERKUSEN

(SP)IRELAND-DUBLIN-FOOTBALL-UEFA EUROPA LEAGUE-FINAL-ATALANTA VS LEVERKUSEN

(240523) -- DUBLIN, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Atalanta's Ademola Lookman (R) vies with Bayer 04 Leverkusen's Exequiel Palacios during the UEFA Europa League final match between Atalanta and Bayer 04 Leverkusen in Dublin, Ireland, May 22, 2024. (Photo by Michele Maraviglia/Xinhua)

(SP)IRELAND-DUBLIN-FOOTBALL-UEFA EUROPA LEAGUE-FINAL-ATALANTA VS LEVERKUSEN

(SP)IRELAND-DUBLIN-FOOTBALL-UEFA EUROPA LEAGUE-FINAL-ATALANTA VS LEVERKUSEN

(240523) -- DUBLIN, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Atalanta's Ademola Lookman (R) shoots to score his third goal during the UEFA Europa League final match between Atalanta and Bayer 04 Leverkusen in Dublin, Ireland, May 22, 2024. (Photo by Michele Maraviglia/Xinhua)

(SP)IRELAND-DUBLIN-FOOTBALL-UEFA EUROPA LEAGUE-FINAL-ATALANTA VS LEVERKUSEN

(SP)IRELAND-DUBLIN-FOOTBALL-UEFA EUROPA LEAGUE-FINAL-ATALANTA VS LEVERKUSEN

(240523) -- DUBLIN, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Atalanta's head coach Gian Piero Gasperini celebrates with the trophy after the UEFA Europa League final match between Atalanta and Bayer 04 Leverkusen in Dublin, Ireland, May 22, 2024. (Photo by Michele Maraviglia/Xinhua)