Tallaght pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Tallaght is medium; grass is medium; cypress is low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - cypress remains low, grass remains medium, mugwort at low levels. Over the following five days cypress, grass, and mugwort will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Tallaght's parks, including Tymon Park, and the Dodder River corridor feature oak, ash, and birch as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between these green areas and the more built-up suburban areas. Surrounding County Dublin farmland and the Dublin Mountains contribute additional grass and tree pollen, while the Atlantic-facing position means very frequent Irish rainfall provides regular interruptions throughout the season.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    3/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    32/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

High pollen levels may trigger sneezing, itchy eyes, and congestion. Airmine's neighbourhood estimates use satellites to map local vegetation and a statistical prediction model, updated four times daily.

Tomorrow - 17 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    7/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    34/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    5/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Tallaght right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Tallaght are moderate. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Tallaght tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Tallaght will be different from today, with cypress at low levels, grass at medium levels, artemisia at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Tallaght this week?

According to the five-day outlook, cypress, grass, and artemisia pollen levels will increase later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Tallaght?

On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Tallaght. cypress are also present but at lower levels. hazel, willow, alder, artemisia, and birch are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Tallaght?
Tallaght sits on Dublin's southwestern edge at the foot of the Dublin Mountains, giving it an elevated spring tree pollen season driven by nearby upland forest, with the district's parks and residential greenery sustaining an above-average grass pollen presence, while mugwort and nettle along path edges keep late-season exposure fairly light.
How often is the Tallaght pollen forecast updated?

The Tallaght pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.

Does pollen in Tallaght come from nearby or far away?

Studies show that most pollen exposure (often 70–90%) comes from nearby sources, such as local trees and vegetation. A good pollen forecast therefore depends on accurately representing local vegetation. Pollen can travel long distances, but this usually matters only early in the season or during specific wind events.

Are pollen levels in Tallaght based on measurements or forecasts?

Pollen data is often misunderstood. Most "pollen levels" are not real-time measurements, but forecasts.

Direct pollen measurements are typically delayed by 1-2 days because they require manual analysis. To show current conditions in Tallaght, modern forecasts combine recent measurements, weather data, and information about local vegetation.

This allows us to estimate pollen levels for today and the coming days, not just report the past.

Airmine’s atmospheric monitoring platform was developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team, using satellite and Earth observation technologies to improve emissions monitoring.

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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Tallaght.

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