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Irish weather balloons released 'twice a day' in Kerry

Weather balloons have suddenly come into the news over the past few weeks as authorities in the US have shot a number down due to fears that they were being used for nefarious purposes. But does Ireland have our own weather balloons and what do they actually do? Sarah Gallagher, Head of Observations at Met Eireann joined Sean on the show to discuss…

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15.15 20 Feb 2023


Irish weather balloons released 'twice a day' in Kerry


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Weather balloons have suddenly come into the news over the past few weeks as authorities in the US have shot a number down due to fears that they were being used for nefarious purposes. But does Ireland have our own weather balloons and what do they actually do?

Sarah Gallagher, Head of Observations at Met Eireann joined Sean on the show to discuss…


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