Midlands weatherman fundraising to build independent forecast service for Ireland
Cathal Nolan runs Ireland's Weather Channel and has a huge following on social media
A Midlands weather forecaster has started a fundraising campaign to help him set up Ireland's first independent weather forecasting service.
Offaly man Cathal Nolan has launched a fundraising page to help him set up the service.
The Go Fund Me page can be accessed by clicking here and so far their has been a great response with over €4,000 raised.
It says that Ireland's Weather Channel has delivered forecasts to the general public for just over a decade, providing honest, accurate forecasts to a wide audience and helping you plan for the uncertainty Irish weather can throw at us from time to time.
It continues: "Please consider supporting Ireland’s Weather Channel so that we can purchase the required equipment and build a platform that will deliver higher quality forecasts free of charge to you the public, all at the touch of a button."
In a personal message, Cathal adds, "It’s been my dream to become a weather forecaster, ever since I was 5 years old. That dream still burns within me except now I wish to build Ireland’s first Independent forecast service. With your support we can make this dream a reality."
Speaking to Midlands 103, Cathal said the funding would go towards establishing his own website where he can issue weather warnings as an independent organisation.