We Irish have always talked about the weather. It’s our great shared obsession - the small talk, the punchline and the meme that does the rounds when the rain refuses to stop.  However, as increasingly violent storms batter our shores and flood our towns, for many across the country, what was once a national pastime has become a source of real anxiety.  So, what does climate change actually look like on the ground in Irish communities?  And can we keep up with a crisis that’s moving faster than ever?

Host: Tessa Fleming Guest: Alan Caulfield, assistant news editor with the Irish Independent

This podcast was produced with funding from Coimisiún na Meán’s Local Democracy Reporting Scheme.