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We may have had a relatively dry winter, but are we making up for it now and will we see wetter months ahead?

The LTA or 'normal range’ for rainfall helps to put rainfall events into context, which is important because rainfall is a key indicator of changes in climate. This highlights the importance of having high quality observations to assess the effects of climate change on the water cycle." The reason for this change was a combination of milder air moving in from the West, while a high pressure system grew to the South. The infographic below provides meteorological definitions surrounding drought conditions and will provide a bit of context for the commentary below. The SSW in February 2018 led to the 'Beast from the East' and Storm Emma, while the SSW in January 2019 had no significant impact here in Ireland. Before that, the two of the driest winters on record occurred in 1963 (58% of its LTA) and 1964 (51% of its LTA). But impacts from the SSW were felt during the first week of March, when a cold Arctic air mass swept down over the country, which led to significant snowfall in places between March 8th and 10th, three weeks after the start of the SSW. February 2023 was the fifth warmest on record (record length 123 years) and, in terms of rainfall, was fourth driest (record length 83 years). Generally speaking, high pressure in winter is associated with settled, fair and dry weather, which was the case for most of February. [measure](http://www.met.ie/climate/what-we-measure/rainfall) how much wetter or drier a [season](http://www.met.ie/meteorological-spring-begins-wednesday-1st-march-2023) has been, it is always in comparison with a [standard reference period](http://community.wmo.int/en/wmo-climatological-normals), which in this case is the Long-Term Average (LTA) period from 1981-2010. In fact, no matter where you are in Ireland, this winter's rainfall was below normal, ranging from 131.4 mm (71% of its LTA) at Dublin Airport to 429.4 mm (91% of the LTA) at Newport, Co. Please review their details and accept them to load the content.

It had hitherto escaped me that in north Co Galway, there is a hamlet, or at least a townland, called “Washington”. The place seems to be better known by ...

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Incoming HSE chief Bernard Gloster emphasises 'significant improvement' in mortality rates from heart attacks, strokes and cancers.

He said improvements were being made, but acknowledged that retention was a problem and people found the work very challenging. He would “never shy from asking for more capacity”, but the first thing he was doing was to fill the beds that have already been approved. Responding to questions from Róisín Shortall TD about new regional health areas, he said “the centre is just too top heavy”. Mr Gloster said the gains in life expectancy had been driven by a sharp reduction in mortality from big diseases. He said the leading causes of death in Ireland include circulatory system diseases such as stroke and heart attack due to ischemic heart disease; as well as cancer and respiratory system disease. He said life expectancy in Ireland was now in advance of the EU average.

Twenty-two Tory MPs — including former prime ministers Liz Truss and Boris Johnson — voted against the proposal. However, Commons records show 48 other Tories ...

But committed Tory Eurosceptics took aim at the government, with senior MP Bill Cash telling the House of Commons: "We have left the EU… And they are refusing to reconvene the Northern Ireland Assembly. need to move on and focus on more important things." Conservative votes alone would have been enough to win the day for his government, even without the support of opposition parties. A visibly angry Vicky Ford, Tory MP and minister under Johnson, said in the Commons that "the people of Northern Ireland and indeed the people of the U.K. However, Commons records show 48 other Tories either abstained or were excused from the vote.

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Just 16.9% of unionist and nationalist voters oppose post-Brexit deal, survey finds.

The findings revealed a tacit rebuke to non-unionist parties that had demanded the protocol be implemented in full. Almost half of DUP voters, and 44.9% of all unionists, said the revised deal meant Sir Jeffrey Donaldson’s party should revive the Stormont assembly and executive. “The stance they took was popular among DUP voters and evidently they see it as having achieved [success] in spirit, if not detail.” The party has come under pressure from London, Dublin and Washington to revive devolved government in advance of next month’s 25th anniversary of the Good Friday agreement. The figure for nationalists was 54.9% agreeing, 6.2% disagreeing and 30% neither agreeing or disagreeing. The government is expected to win the vote with Labour support.

Windsor framework passed by 515 votes to 29 despite revolt by three ex-Conservative leaders.

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Just 22 Tory rebels – including Boris Johnson and Liz Truss – voted against the measure in the Commons.

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Ireland take on Latvia in their first fixture of this international window in an international friendly.

It's starts off from a loose ball that is played forward. Some brilliant build-up play from Will Smallbone and Matt Doherty whips it across . Some sloppy play in the middle of the park led to unnecessary pressure. Ireland 0-0 Latvia Ireland 1-0 Latvia Ogebene is there and slots in the rebound Ireland 2-2 Latvia Ireland 2-0 Latvia Ireland 2-1 Latvia A real handful. Ireland 3-2 Latvia IRELAND SUBS:

Four Tipperary soccer players have been selected on Republic of Ireland underage squads for upcoming games.

The Republic of Ireland will then wrap up proceedings against Northern Ireland on Thursday, April 6th at 1.00pm. The second game will also be in Home Farm on Thursday, 23rd March at 1.00pm. Roscrea’s Brody Lee has once again been selected on the Republic of Ireland U15 squad for two friendlies against Latvia this week.

Ireland warmed-up for Monday's Euro 2024 qualification opener against France with a hard-earned 3-2 victory over the Latvians on Wednesday.

Ogbene and Johnston gave a glimpse of what they offer Stephen Kenny if called upon in the immediate future. Despite a lack of game-time, Doherty used the ball intelligently. An Irish starting XI with an average age of 23 included individuals auditioning to face the likes of Kylian Mbappe, Aurélien Tchouaméni and Antoine Griezmann.

Match report as Callum ODowda gives Republic of Ireland XI with average age of 23.6 the lead before Evan Ferguson doubles advantage but long-range strikes ...

Callum O'Dowda had already put a Republic XI with an average age of just 23.6 ahead before the teenager found the back of the net, but they were pegged back by vicious long-range strikes from Roberts Uldrikis and Arturs Zjuzins and it took substitute Chiedozie Ogbene's 64th-minute goal to win it. It is the misfortune of every promising Ireland striker to be compared to the prodigious talent of the 17-year-old Robbie Keane, who went on to score 68 goals for his country in 146 appearances. Match report as Callum O'Dowda gives Republic of Ireland XI with average age of 23.6 the lead before Evan Ferguson doubles advantage but long-range strikes from Roberts Uldrikis and Arturs Zjuzins level matters for Latvia; substitute Chiedozie Ogbene's 64th-minute goal wins it for hosts

Ireland recorded a 3-2 friendly win over Latvia at the Aviva Stadium on a night where Evan Ferguson netted his first goal in international football.

Johnston offered another threat on 84 minutes, a move from the left, a swift charge into the box and a run past three defenders which led to a corner, no goal but impressive stuff from the Celtic man who is on loan in Portugal. Ferguson had played a role in the first goal and he claimed the second, again with some clever build-up play from Molumby and Smallbone, a cross from Matt Doherty which the Latvian ’keeper saved. And another new cap in the form of Mikey Johnston also made a mark, with an assist – of sorts – for the 63rd minute winner from Chiedozie Ogbene.

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Full-time: Netherlands U17s 2-1 Northern Ireland U17s Half-time: Netherlands U17s 0-1 Northern Ireland U17s Netherlands U17s 2-1 Northern Ireland U17s

Latvia dragged themselves back into the game before substitute Chiedozie Ogbene won it.

Both men played a role in the sixth-minute opener, Ferguson feeding the ball out to skipper Matt Doherty on the right to pull it back for Smallbone, who crossed instantly to the far post for O’Dowda to send a diving header past helpless keeper Pavels Steinbors. It is the misfortune of every promising Ireland striker to be compared to the prodigious talent of the 17-year-old Robbie Keane, who went on to score 68 goals for his country in 146 appearances. Evan Ferguson marked his first senior international start with his first goal as the Republic of Ireland warmed up for their Euro 2024 qualifier against France with a 3-2 friendly victory over Latvia.

Leeside's Caoimhín Kelleher and Alan Browne started for Stephen Kenny in a friendly ahead of the qualifier with France.

His touch sent the ball into the path of Ogbene and his first touch knocked the ball in. The winger’s first involvement sent a shot to the near post and this went back out to a Latvian defender. Then Jayson Molumby fouled Vladislavs Gutkovskis and Latvia won a free kick in the final minute of the first half.

The Republic of Ireland welcome Latvia to the Aviva Stadium for tonight's friendly, with Evan Ferguson set to make his first senior start.

He brilliantly drifts through three men, Paddy McCourt style, and lashes in a goalbound effort that's bravely blocked by a flying Latvian defender. "It's just gone so quick, there's no time to sit back and think of what I'm doing," he says when asked about his rise this season. We made life difficult for ourselves." but we took a lot from it. "It wasn't a perfect performance... - 22:08