Weather in Ireland

Today I thought I would give some more educational facts on the weather. Since weather is a big part when you travel if any of you are going to be traveling to Ireland then this should help as well.

We usually have a temperate climate or a maritme climate since we are so close to the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf Stream close by. Ireland is so green because it receives a lot of precipitation. Our typical winter weather is clouds and rain with the occasional sunny spell. The mountains may have snow on them for many weeks in winter, but falls on the lower ground on only a few days a year. Our typical summers include warm, sunny weather and a sky with fluffy clouds. All over the country the climate varies from place to place. The wettest weather always occurs in mountains and those areas to the east of the mountains. The dryest weather occurs east of areas where there are few mountains, such as the east coast. Dublin and Kildare enjoy the driest weather.

Today it is supposed to be cold this evening and tonight, with clear skys everywhere but scattered heavy showers also. Showers largely of rain or hail, but some snow showers possible (mainly on mountains).

Here are some pictures I took of it raining in Ireland. The second picture was one that I sold and as you can see was used for a postcard!

Fact Of The Day: In the 18th century, when the British banned Catholic schools, many Irish children attended secret classes held outdoors, known as “hedge schools.” There were no textbooks and the teachers taught from memory.