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    Snow-capped Errigal in County Donegal reflected in a still lake under bright blue sky. Snow-capped Errigal in County Donegal reflected in a still lake under bright blue sky.

    15 amazing weather images

    Dramatic storms, stunning rainbows, and yes... of course there's rain. Check out these amazing pictures of Ireland's changeable weather

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    Dramatic rocky cliffs and headlands on the Dingle Peninsula, featured in Star Wars: The Last Jedi filming. Dramatic rocky cliffs and headlands on the Dingle Peninsula, featured in Star Wars: The Last Jedi filming.

    The great Dublin-born playwright and wit Oscar Wilde once said: “Everything in moderation. Including moderation”. And when it comes to weather, Ireland follows his advice. We enjoy a temperate climate with mild winters and cool summers. Usually, we get a little rain (yes, we admit it), a little sun, a nice breeze to blow the cobwebs away… But every now and then Ireland throws moderation to the winds and surprises you with moments of pure weather drama and unsurpassed beauty.

    Thrilling lightning storms, rainbows that light up the sky, wind-whipped waves crashing against jagged cliffs. And then there are the quiet moments – dappled clouds in a summer sky, early-morning frost that sparkles in the sunlight and the shadows of clouds chasing across mountainsides. We’ve collected some of Ireland’s most incredible weather images here to prove our point. Enjoy!

    Lightning bolts strike over a dark, stormy field in County Meath with a narrow path. Lightning bolts strike over a dark, stormy field in County Meath with a narrow path.

    Slane, County Meath Photo by Jonathan Bowers on Unsplash

    1. Slane, County Meath

    Lightning isn't all that common in Ireland but when it does strike, it can be a real "wow" moment, like this fork lightning captured during a dramatic storm in County Meath.

    Vibrant sunset over the Atlantic with glowing clouds and silhouetted Blasket Islands in County Kerry. Vibrant sunset over the Atlantic with glowing clouds and silhouetted Blasket Islands in County Kerry.

    Blasket Islands, County Kerry ©️Shutterstock

    2. Blasket Islands, County Kerry

    An epic sunset. From the County Kerry mainland, the Blasket Island of Inis Tuaisceart resembles a sleeping or dead man, hence its nickname, An Fear Marbh (the dead man in Irish).

    Dark storm clouds above rugged, green cliffs along the Antrim coast. Dark storm clouds above rugged, green cliffs along the Antrim coast.

    Causeway Coast, Northern Ireland

    3. Causeway Coast, Northern Ireland

    Dramatic storm clouds gather above the cliffs of the Causeway Coast in Northern Ireland – an area famed for its remarkable geology and elemental beauty.

    Hikers in bright jackets walking along Slieve League cliffs in County Donegal. Hikers in bright jackets walking along Slieve League cliffs in County Donegal.

    Slieve League cliffs, County Donegal

    4. Slieve League cliffs, County Donegal

    The Slieve League cliffs in County Donegal and among the highest sea cliffs in Europe, making them the perfect spot to watch a nearby rain storm.

    Full moon rising above Poolbeg Lighthouse on Dublin Bay at dusk. Full moon rising above Poolbeg Lighthouse on Dublin Bay at dusk.

    Poolbeg Lighthouse, Dublin ©️Shutterstock

    5. Poolbeg Lighthouse, Dublin

    A blood moon hangs above Poolbeg Lighthouse and shines on the waters of Dublin Bay, a UNESCO Biosphere recognised for its unique biodiversity.

    Hikers descend Carrauntoohil mountain overlooking green valleys and a lake. Hikers descend Carrauntoohil mountain overlooking green valleys and a lake.

    Carrauntoohil, County Kerry ©️Shutterstock

    6. Carrauntoohil, County Kerry

    Shadows chase over the slopes of Carrauntoohil – Ireland's highest mountain is part of the MacGillycuddy Reeks range, which dominates the Iveragh Peninsula and the popular Ring of Kerry touring route.


    Colourful seaside town of Cobh, County Cork, with pastel houses by the water. Colourful seaside town of Cobh, County Cork, with pastel houses by the water.

    Cobh, County Cork Photo by Mark de Jong on Unsplash

    7. Cobh, County Cork

    Clouds dapple the summer sky above the port town of Cobh, in County Cork – famous for its colourful houses, steep streets and Titanic connections.

    Lighthouse on a cliff on Rathlin Island, County Antrim, in heavy fog with a faint red light glowing. Lighthouse on a cliff on Rathlin Island, County Antrim, in heavy fog with a faint red light glowing.

    Rathlin Lighthouse, County Antrim

    8. Rathlin Island, County Antrim

    The dramatic red light of Rathlin Island's "upsidedown" lighthouse shines through the thick fog that rolls in from the North Atlantic Ocean.

    Powerful waves crash against Kilkee Cliffs, County Clare, under cloudy skies. Powerful waves crash against Kilkee Cliffs, County Clare, under cloudy skies.

    Kilkee, County Clare

    9. Kilkee, County Clare

    They don't call it the Wild Atlantic Way for nothing. Waves crash against the cliffs at Kilkee in County Clare along Ireland's famous coastal touring route.

    Snow-covered Mussenden Temple at sunrise overlooking the beach in County Londonderry. Snow-covered Mussenden Temple at sunrise overlooking the beach in County Londonderry.

    Mussenden Temple, County Londonderry

    10. Mussenden Temple, County Londonderry

    A snowy scene and an evening sky to remember on Ireland's north coast – the distinctive silhouette of Mussenden Temple overlooks Downhill Strand from its clifftop perch.

    Hikers standing on Cave Hill cliff with misty views over Belfast city below. Hikers standing on Cave Hill cliff with misty views over Belfast city below.

    Cave Hill, Belfast

    11. Cave Hill, Belfast

    A walk among the clouds on Cave Hill overlooking Belfast. Its resemblance to a giant profile (the rocky outcrop at its summit is known as Napoleon's Nose) is said to have inspired author Jonathan Swift to write Gulliver's Travels.

    Frosted woodland and reflective lake in front of Crom Castle, County Fermanagh. Frosted woodland and reflective lake in front of Crom Castle, County Fermanagh.

    Crom Castle, County Fermanagh

    12. Crom Castle, County Fermanagh

    Crom Castle in County Fermanagh looks majestic on a frosty autumn morning. The castle is the ancestral home of the Earls of Erne and its West Wing can be rented out for an exclusive luxury getaway.

    Winding country road leading towards Mount Errigal lit by evening sunlight in Donegal. Winding country road leading towards Mount Errigal lit by evening sunlight in Donegal.

    Mount Errigal, County Donegal

    13. Errigal, County Donegal

    Sunlight hits the steep slopes of Errigal, one of the Seven Sisters mountain chain in the Derryveagh Mountains. Its dramatic outline has made it one of Ireland's most photographed mountains.

    Dramatic view of the Skellig Islands rising from the Atlantic under stormy skies. Dramatic view of the Skellig Islands rising from the Atlantic under stormy skies.

    Skellig Island, County Kerry

    14. Skellig Islands, County Kerry

    Sun breaks through the rain clouds over the Skellig Islands in County Kerry. The larger island Skellig Michael, with its 6th century monastic settlement, is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

    Rainbow arching above King John’s Castle in Limerick with a seagull flying past. Rainbow arching above King John’s Castle in Limerick with a seagull flying past.

    King John's Castle, Limerick city

    15. King John's Castle, Limerick

    A rainbow arcs across the sky above King John's Castle in Limerick city. This 13th century fortress sits on an island in the River Shannon at the heart of Limerick's medieval quarter.