On This Day (22 April) in Irish Weather History

A chronological list of weather events and extremes that occurred in Ireland on 22 April down through history.

1944: Authorities investigate reports of German Luftwaffe airmen parachuting near Ballina in Mayo. It is discovered the sightings were in fact two small meteorological balloons.

1967: Gardaí warn motorists to drive with extreme caution as road conditions become hazardous due to subzero overnight temperatures. Inland Ulster is the worst affected region.

1975: Waterlogged conditions lead to the cancellation of race meetings across Ireland.

1986: Tillage operations are halted across Ireland due to saturated ground conditions as unsettled weather persists.

1996: A low pressure system brings strong winds and heavy rain to Ireland. Casement Aerodrome records a 109.5 km/h gust.

2011: The temperature reaches 21.8°C at Casement, Dublin.

2019: Belmullet in Mayo records the month’s highest daily sunshine (12.9 hrs).