Carlow and Kilkenny could see first day of 2026 without any rain

Today’s set to be the first of this year without any rain. 

Carlow and Kilkenny were among counties to be battered by daily downfalls leading to serious floodings just a few weeks ago.

Now it seems as we enter the 62nd day of 2026 the forecast is for a full, dry 24 hours and not just in our locality but across the country.

Met Éireann expects good spells of sunshine with highest temperatures of nine to 12 degrees, though it has started cold with some frost and ice in parts.

Meanwhile, Saharan dust is expected to hit the country this week after weeks of rainfall with winds from the South due to bring some residue from the desert.

From tomorrow, we may notice some sandy like grains on the ground and on cars as a result.