Inspiration for your outdoor space from Irish homes
Inspiration for your outdoor space from Irish homes

Megan Burns

This Rathfarnham house has been turned into a bright, contemporary space
This Rathfarnham house has been turned into a bright, contemporary space

Megan Burns

Party Planning: The female-led businesses at the top of the events game
Party Planning: The female-led businesses at the top of the events game

Ciara Elliot

A sheltered patio area with incredible views is the crown jewel of this Waterford home
A sheltered patio area with incredible views is the crown jewel of this Waterford home

Sarah Finnan

Swapping my TV for a projector was the best decision: here’s what to know if you’re considering one
Swapping my TV for a projector was the best decision: here’s what to know if...

Megan Burns

The award-winning Irish cocktail bar shaking things up on an international level
The award-winning Irish cocktail bar shaking things up on an international level

James Gabriel Martin

Sofie Rooney of Chimac shares her life in food
Sofie Rooney of Chimac shares her life in food

Sarah Gill

This Limerick home has been updated to suit busy family life
This Limerick home has been updated to suit busy family life

Megan Burns

This Art Deco Donnybrook house has been adapted for multi-generational living
This Art Deco Donnybrook house has been adapted for multi-generational living

Megan Burns

‘Father’s Day, to me, is a lot like being single on Valentine’s Day’
‘Father’s Day, to me, is a lot like being single on Valentine’s Day’

Sarah Gill

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August 15: Today’s top stories in 60 seconds


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15th Aug 2022
August 15: Today’s top stories in 60 seconds

Your speedy summary of today's must-read stories.

Thunderstorm warning

A nationwide Status Orange thunderstorm warning for Ireland is in place until 10am but continues until 4pm for Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford, Wicklow and Munster.
RTÉ

Power cuts

Thousands are without power across the country after thunderstorms caused outages, with Limerick, Longford, Cavan, Wexford, Kilkenny and Galway the worst impacted. ESB Network expects power to be restored by 2:30pm this afternoon.
The Journal

Athlone assault

Two men have been charged with violent disorder and assault following the death of Paul Connolly in Athlone on a stag party on Saturday.
The Irish Times

Garda uniform

The new Garda uniform will come into operation today, with over 13,000 gardaí wearing polo shirts, two-tone soft shell and waterproof jackets and operational trousers.
Independent

National forecast

Scattered showers and thunderstorms will affect many areas this morning, becoming mainly confined to southern and eastern parts by afternoon, and becoming intense with the continued risk of flooding. Fresher and drier further north with just isolated showers and intermittent sunny spells. Highest temperatures will return closer to average, ranging from 15 to 17 degrees in the north and west, and between 18 and 23 degrees elsewhere. Light to moderate northerly winds will increase fresh to strong along Atlantic coasts.
Met Éireann