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HEAVY FOG IS affecting many parts of the country this morning.
AA Roadwatch has reported that thick fog is affecting many routes across the country, including Dublin, Wicklow, Leitrim, Mayo, Tipperary and parts of the midlands.
Met Éireann has said that after the mist and fog over parts of the midlands and south clears, the day will be “fine and dry” with spells of sunshine.
However, it warned that low cloud may linger near some south coasts.
Road users are this morning reporting very poor visibility, according to AA Roadwatch.
“Many sure you have fog lights on anywhere you need them,” it said.
It noted that foggy conditions are beginning to lift in some parts, and advised road users to make sure to turn off fog lights once that happens, as to not dazzle other motorists.
Forecast
Temperatures will today range between 14 and 16 degrees, and may reach 17 degrees locally inland.
Most areas will be dry and calm tonight, according to Met Éireann.
It’s again due to turn misty, and fog will return to many central, eastern and northern areas.
Damp conditions with patchy rain are expected to develop in the southwest before morning.
Tomorrow is forecast to be a cloudier day. All areas will have good dry spells, but scattered outbreaks of drizzle and rain are expected before noon and in the afternoon, especially across the south.
Temperatures will range between 11 and 15 degrees.
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May the force be with them as there is a great chance the weather won’t be.
Wrong you be. Forecast sunny it be next few days.
How often is the weather forecast right Meehawwl… We often get all 4 seasons in one day lol
I’m just going by Met.ie….and I’m assuming Lucasfilm probably employ some meterological Yoda too. Too much money involved etc.
it is sunny here in Dingle
Cynical is the force within you, young Cheryl.
Sure it’s only lashing here in Athlone and the sun was shining 30mins ago :-)
Epic film this will be.
This will have a positive impact on tourism for many years to come.
They said the same about Tunisia Al.
Is there a gunman rampaging on Skellig Micheal?
Nope,but there are tons of those pesky ewoks.
Ever watched Ryan’s Daughter and Far & Away ?
Ever seen Glengarry Glen Ross?
was Glengarry Glen Ross made in Kerry as well ?
Oh that was your point, I just thought we were naming random movies.
@Al, maximum of 180 tourists allowed on Skellig per day.. so maybe just lots of disappointed tourists for many years to come
Big boom then for B&Bs in Portmagee as they wait their turn.
Disneyland East
The SW set in Tunisia is there for a number of decades, during which time hundreds of thousands of tourists have Ben and gone from the beaches. by all accounts the film set has not proven to be a tourist draw.But shoehorn away….
I’ve been to the SW set in Tunisia. It has been visited by many thousands of tourists and fans over the years. In fact, its a hostel that you can stay overnight in. Its several hours drive from any beaches or other tourist attractions which really hinders its chances of becoming a much bigger draw for tourists. It really takes the entire day and night to get there and back..
The Skilligs are much closer and easier to get to if the weather holds up and you’re willing to hop on a boat. It can be done over a few hours. Plus there’s a hefty stream of tourists passing on the Ring of Kerry all through the summer months.
Oh no its the end of the world..! twits
Good luck to them. Its fecking miserable weather out there.
Great publicity opportunity for An Taisce. Thank you Star Wars. They will be profusely thanked in the credits.
grits great for the country. hopefully we get more visitors because of this. Cong in Co.Mayo still making money out of the film The Quiet Man. Game of Thrones, The Vikings, Star Wars all filmed here. hopefully more will come.
Everything happens for a reason and poignantly StarwarsSkelligMicheal is an anagram for A Caramels Weights Krills which if nothing else should serve as a warning to whales everywhere not to turn to confectionary goods no matter how tasty they are but to continue to feed as they have for generations past.
Just out of curiosity, how long did it take you to compose that comment?
I’m not sure, I blacked out after I pressed submit
pmsl
@John Brown
Maybe they might write a plot where the evil emperor Kenny is destroyed and the forces of good rebel against and triumph over the evil overlords that currently resides in Leinster House.
They could use the giant hole you’re chatting out of as the new Sarlacc pit.
@ Dylan. One of the best comments I’ve read on here in a while :) :) :)
Kerry has an airport????
It also has horseless carriages, flushing toilets and electricity. Fact.
that’s a lovely rock
Strong with the force our Skellig is.
I really want to go there, does somebody knows until when will be closed? thanks
I hope they stick a harness on R2-D2.
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