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BBC Senior Weather Presenter. Reporter. Documentary maker on @bbciplayer. [email protected]

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Plane aborts landing at Dublin Airport today because of #StormKathleen. Video by Paul McNulty.

Plane aborts landing at Dublin Airport today because of #StormKathleen. Video by Paul McNulty.

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Lightning last night Grianán Ailigh in County Donegal. Video by Andy Deery.

Lightning last night Grianán Ailigh in County Donegal. Video by Andy Deery.

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Waterfall going backwards between Downhill and Benone on the north coast during storm Darragh. Thanks to Matthew from Castleroe, Coleraine, for the video. #StormDarragh

Waterfall going backwards between Downhill and Benone on the north coast during storm Darragh. Thanks to Matthew from Castleroe, Coleraine, for the video. #StormDarragh

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It was definitely a windy day on Sunday at Waterfoot Beach in County Antrim. Video from Terry Agnew.

It was definitely a windy day on Sunday at Waterfoot Beach in County Antrim. Video from Terry Agnew.

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⚠️ WEATHER ALERT: Highly unusual conditions today. A stationary rain band will develop due to a rare atmospheric “stalling” effect in the jet stream. This means: 🌧️ Rain may fall continuously over the exact same spots for hours 🧍‍♂️ Moving just a few metres could take you from dry conditions into heavy showers Stay tuned ☔️🌧️☔️

⚠️ WEATHER ALERT: Highly unusual conditions today. A stationary rain band will develop due to a rare atmospheric “stalling” effect in the jet stream. This means: 🌧️ Rain may fall continuously over the exact same spots for hours 🧍‍♂️ Moving just a few metres could take you from dry conditions into heavy showers Stay tuned ☔️🌧️☔️

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Impressive! Ice pancakes on the Ballinderry River in County Tyrone. Photo and video from John O'Neill. They are caused by the freezing of foam floating on the river's surface. More details -

Impressive! Ice pancakes on the Ballinderry River in County Tyrone. Photo and video from John O'Neill. They are caused by the freezing of foam floating on the river's surface. More details -

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Budapest, Hungary. Where they turn a dilapidated building into a bar. A few buildings in Belfast would make a great venue like this. And less than £4 a 🍺.

Budapest, Hungary. Where they turn a dilapidated building into a bar. A few buildings in Belfast would make a great venue like this. And less than £4 a 🍺.

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A pilot had a luck escape after his plane flipped over on a beach near Magilligan point in County Derry today. Bystanders helped to flip it back over. Photo and video from Tony & Sharon Fitzpatrick.

A pilot had a luck escape after his plane flipped over on a beach near Magilligan point in County Derry today. Bystanders helped to flip it back over. Photo and video from Tony & Sharon Fitzpatrick.

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Video - Storm Éowyn moving towards Ireland and the UK from the Atlantic this evening.

Video - Storm Éowyn moving towards Ireland and the UK from the Atlantic this evening.

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Seen from space - smoke from fires on the Mourne Mountains in County Down on Sunday, via EUMETSAT. Full details of the fire here -

Seen from space - smoke from fires on the Mourne Mountains in County Down on Sunday, via EUMETSAT. Full details of the fire here -

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Imprisoned by the rain at Crumlin Road Gaol in Belfast this afternoon. ☔️

Imprisoned by the rain at Crumlin Road Gaol in Belfast this afternoon. ☔️

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North Belfast tonight. I’d build a snowman, but it’s Baltic! #Sneachta #IrlSnow

North Belfast tonight. I’d build a snowman, but it’s Baltic! #Sneachta #IrlSnow

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🌬️☔️ Storm Floris hits Ireland Monday! Winds of 40-50mph for many, with possible 70mph gusts on the north coast. 😱🌧️ Heavy rain expected in the morning, clearing later. NI wind warning - 06:00 Mon - 06:00 Tuesday #StormFloris #IrelandWeather #StaySafe

🌬️☔️ Storm Floris hits Ireland Monday! Winds of 40-50mph for many, with possible 70mph gusts on the north coast. 😱🌧️ Heavy rain expected in the morning, clearing later. NI wind warning - 06:00 Mon - 06:00 Tuesday #StormFloris #IrelandWeather #StaySafe

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I wish I was on the N17! Great gig by the The Saw Doctors at CHSq Belfast in Belfast tonight.

I wish I was on the N17! Great gig by the The Saw Doctors at CHSq Belfast in Belfast tonight.

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As you do. Just taking the emu out for a walk in Ljubljana, Slovenia, today.

As you do. Just taking the emu out for a walk in Ljubljana, Slovenia, today.

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What a day to start a trip to the County Mayo islands. 1st stop - Inishturk, 14km off the coast. #WildMayo #Inishturk

What a day to start a trip to the County Mayo islands. 1st stop - Inishturk, 14km off the coast. #WildMayo #Inishturk

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There’s a reason why you might think that hot weather feels different in Ireland.
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There’s a reason why you might think that hot weather feels different in Ireland.

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Visitors had to be rescued from County Fermanagh’s Marble Arch Caves on Sunday after torrential rain hit. All out safe and well. Video footage from Alistair and Kim Mahon Hay.
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Visitors had to be rescued from County Fermanagh’s Marble Arch Caves on Sunday after torrential rain hit. All out safe and well. Video footage from Alistair and Kim Mahon Hay.

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212,210 views • 1 year ago

Storm Éowyn - For those wondering why red warnings have been issued across the Republic of Ireland and not Northern Ireland -
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Storm Éowyn - For those wondering why red warnings have been issued across the Republic of Ireland and not Northern Ireland -

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260,862 views • 1 year ago

Turn the volume up! A loud thunderstorm rumbled over Belfast in the early hours of May 1st — caught on camera by Lana Ross and Darren Brown.
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Turn the volume up! A loud thunderstorm rumbled over Belfast in the early hours of May 1st — caught on camera by Lana Ross and Darren Brown.

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67,404 views • 1 year ago

Hats off to Jackson from Mitchell House School in Belfast for his top notch weather forecast! Bravo 👏👏👏
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Hats off to Jackson from Mitchell House School in Belfast for his top notch weather forecast! Bravo 👏👏👏

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11,006 views • 2 months ago

🐬Dolphins! Donegal looking like paradise today… and dolphins just made it magical! 🐬☀️ Who else would love to be here right now? 🎥 footage by Danny MacGinty at Tullagh Bay Beach.
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🐬Dolphins! Donegal looking like paradise today… and dolphins just made it magical! 🐬☀️ Who else would love to be here right now? 🎥 footage by Danny MacGinty at Tullagh Bay Beach.

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29,824 views • 11 months ago

Sheep rescue - Galteen Mountains - Limerick/Tipperary. Brothers Tom, John, William, & nephew Billy Cunningham, have been braving bitter conditions to dig out trapped sheep. Their dogs are sniffing out buried sheep. Many saved, but losses are expected. Videos from Ann Drake
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Sheep rescue - Galteen Mountains - Limerick/Tipperary. Brothers Tom, John, William, & nephew Billy Cunningham, have been braving bitter conditions to dig out trapped sheep. Their dogs are sniffing out buried sheep. Many saved, but losses are expected. Videos from Ann Drake

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38,284 views • 1 year ago

✨ I never thought I’d find myself at a Robbie Williams gig… but what a show! 🎤✨ Entertaining 80,000+ fans at Croke Park is no easy task. The energy, the nostalgia - class! 🙌 #RobbieWilliams #CrokePark
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✨ I never thought I’d find myself at a Robbie Williams gig… but what a show! 🎤✨ Entertaining 80,000+ fans at Croke Park is no easy task. The energy, the nostalgia - class! 🙌 #RobbieWilliams #CrokePark

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26,214 views • 11 months ago

The Antrim coast is getting a bit of a battering this morning. Wet and windy at Whitehead. Video from Gary Purdy.
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The Antrim coast is getting a bit of a battering this morning. Wet and windy at Whitehead. Video from Gary Purdy.

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15,123 views • 5 months ago

Storm Isha looks like a nasty one. Warnings upgraded to the 2nd highest level across much of the island of Ireland on Sunday night. Severe winds. #StormIsha
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Storm Isha looks like a nasty one. Warnings upgraded to the 2nd highest level across much of the island of Ireland on Sunday night. Severe winds. #StormIsha

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41,772 views • 2 years ago

Out playing with the dolphins today along the coast of Achill Island in County Mayo. Fab experience all round! #WildMayo #AchillIsland #WildAtlanticWay
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Out playing with the dolphins today along the coast of Achill Island in County Mayo. Fab experience all round! #WildMayo #AchillIsland #WildAtlanticWay

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23,611 views • 3 years ago

Scenes like this - on the tops of mountains - are possible next week as Arctic air brings snow showers. Stay tuned to the forecasts. #Sneachta #IrlSnow
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Scenes like this - on the tops of mountains - are possible next week as Arctic air brings snow showers. Stay tuned to the forecasts. #Sneachta #IrlSnow

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16,014 views • 2 years ago

Dolphins, Banshees of Inisherin, tallest sea cliffs in Ireland, & stunning scenery. Last day on Achill Island, County Mayo. #WildMayo #WildAtlanticWay #CountyMayo
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Dolphins, Banshees of Inisherin, tallest sea cliffs in Ireland, & stunning scenery. Last day on Achill Island, County Mayo. #WildMayo #WildAtlanticWay #CountyMayo

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14,228 views • 3 years ago

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