# beast from the east

This year

2023

# Quiz

QUIZ: How well do you remember extreme Irish weather events?

Maybe they will name a storm after you some day.

23.9k

Mar 6th 2023, 10:00 PM

# beast from the east

Weather phenomenon behind 2018 'Beast from the East' could bring heavy snow this month

Meteorologists forecast a sudden stratospheric warming event, though a cold snap is not guaranteed.

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Feb 10th 2023, 4:30 PM

All time

# CLIMATE CRISIS

Ireland misses greenhouse gas emissions targets with Status Red snowfalls putting pressure on home heating

The EPA says there are challenges in dealing with extreme weather events in a sustainable way.

35.8k

Oct 24th 2019, 7:47 AM

# One Year On

Red alerts and total wipeouts: How the Beast from the East brought the county to a grinding halt

It’s exactly a year since the Beast began to bite – here’s how the day played out.

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Feb 28th 2019, 6:00 AM

# Yeast from the east

It's a year since the snow-induced bread rush - now Brexit is causing problems

A no-deal Brexit could mean the prices of bread increase by between 10% and 15%, according to a bread makers’ association.

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Feb 24th 2019, 7:30 PM

# Let's Get Quizzical

Quiz: How well do you remember the Beast from the East?

Snowpocalypse then.

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Feb 23rd 2019, 9:00 PM

# Kicking up a storm

'Pessimistic' alerts and Dublin bias among complaints sent to Met Éireann in 2018

It was an eventful year for Irish forecasters – but the public weren’t always happy with their predictions.

61.5k

Dec 26th 2018, 9:00 PM

# top trends

These were the most popular hashtags on Twitter in Ireland this year

Data from the company shows how 2018 was another year for political discussion on the platform.

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Dec 5th 2018, 11:00 AM

# fortunestown

The Lidl destroyed during Storm Emma is reopening today

Lidl said the rebuilt store would be “new and improved”.

16.3k

Aug 30th 2018, 7:10 AM

# bad buzz

'Bad year' for bumblebees as extreme weather sees levels reduce by up to 40%

Storms and snow have depleted bee populations, but it may not entirely be a bad thing.

13.5k

Aug 5th 2018, 7:00 AM

# after the storm

'Siberian-esque' Storm Emma cost retailers 'tens of millions' but local stores made good sales

Retail Ireland says the effect of the storm was felt for days after.

9.3k

May 14th 2018, 6:05 AM

# cabin fever

What did Irish people do during Storm Emma? We watched RTÉ and logged onto Pornhub

Being stuck inside led to a spike in internet usage.

63.4k

Apr 7th 2018, 12:02 AM

# Beauty of the beast

Irish people bought an extra €2 million worth of wine during the Beast from the East

The biggest beneficiary were convenience stores.

14.4k

Mar 30th 2018, 6:35 AM

# Emergency Services

Siptu calls for remuneration for members who 'worked tirelessly' during Storm Emma

The trade union wants “a uniform response by local authorities to extreme weather events”.

16.3k

Mar 14th 2018, 6:44 PM

# beast from the east

Extra week of fuel allowance to be paid this week to over 368,000 households after cold weather

In total, an extra €22.50 will be paid to over 368,000 households.

19.5k

Mar 12th 2018, 9:22 PM

# emma aftermath

'We have a way to go': Irish Water says restrictions set to continue

Over 16,000 homes outside Dublin are still without water.

9.6k

Mar 7th 2018, 7:47 PM

# €€€€

Government wants to know how much the clean-up bill for Storm Emma is going to cost

Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy today updated the Cabinet on that aftermath of the recent weather conditions.

10.4k

Mar 6th 2018, 9:15 PM

# Storm Emma

'Snow tourists' hampering clean-up operation

Farmers and the army are among those helping clear snow around the country.

43.5k

Mar 6th 2018, 4:35 PM

# whiteout

Working 12 hour days and moving 400,000 tonnes of snow - how Dublin Airport crews overcame the Beast

100 on-site staff and 200 contractors worked to clear the nearly 1,000 acre site.

17.5k

Mar 6th 2018, 6:05 AM

# Storm Emma

Emergency Department attendances rise sharply today in wake of Storm Emma

During the course of Storm Emma, the HSE saw a 41% reduction in attendances at Emergency Departments.

13.3k

Mar 5th 2018, 10:45 PM

# impassable

Drivers warned about snow and ice falling onto road as clean-up continues

The east of the country is worst affected.

35.0k

Mar 5th 2018, 3:20 PM

# Irish Water

Storm aftermath: 10,500 customers without water, 121,000 with restricted supply

Water supply has been curtailed in some places due to increased demand – primarily from leaks in the system.

19.0k

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Mar 5th 2018, 3:00 PM

# not over

'Potential localised flooding': New status orange alert issued for Leinster

Temperatures will dip as low as minus three overnight tonight.

31.8k

Mar 5th 2018, 12:00 PM

# Emergency

Leo Varadkar: 'We may find people dead in their homes in the coming days'

Varadkar said that a number of deaths may have been caused by the storm.

38.6k

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Mar 5th 2018, 7:45 AM

# Public Transport

Buses, trains and Luas back up and running

Customers have been advised to allow extra time for their journeys.

10.8k

Mar 5th 2018, 7:32 AM

# no priest from the east

Storm Emma stopped this couple getting to the registry office, so they built a snow chapel instead

If only we all had neighbours like this.

8.8k

Mar 4th 2018, 4:24 PM

# snownun

Everyone else give up now, these nuns in Galway have made the best Snow Sister

This is so wholesome.

20.5k

Mar 4th 2018, 3:39 PM

# beast from the east

Are You More Like Storm Ophelia Or Storm Emma?

We all know which one is the cool storm.

6.1k

Mar 3rd 2018, 7:30 PM

# Prime Numbers

How much snow fell in Ireland? It's the week in numbers

Plus: How many tonnes of salt did we have?

67.3k

Mar 3rd 2018, 7:00 PM

# Sneachta

This Kilkenny mammy took a tractor to work during Storm Emma and now she's going global

What a legend.

9.9k

Mar 3rd 2018, 4:30 PM

# Big Freeze

Lessons learned from 2010 snow meant we had more than enough salt for the Beast

Salt supplies are stocked up at off-peak time to ensure Ireland is always ready to tackle icy roads.

19.2k

Mar 3rd 2018, 1:00 PM

# Snow Joke

Just 17 wonderful things that happened when the snow hit Ireland

Don’t let the actions of the few overshadow the wonderful efforts of many.

28.2k

Mar 3rd 2018, 10:50 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Should businesses have to close for the duration of red weather alerts?

It’s been a confusing few days for employees.

29.9k

Mar 3rd 2018, 10:14 AM

# Storm Emma

How RTÉ put on a last-minute Late Late Show with the country frozen to a halt

“Coming up after the break… I’ve no idea.”

112k

Mar 2nd 2018, 11:02 PM

# the big freeze

Increased demand: People asked to conserve water as supplies put under strain

Increased demand and power outages are putting the country’s reservoirs under pressure, Irish Water said.

17.3k

Mar 2nd 2018, 9:52 PM

# beast in the east

Ambulance base in Wexford blocked by snowdrifts and abandoned cars

Up to a metre of snow fell in parts of Wexford, according to the County Council.

39.5k

Mar 2nd 2018, 9:25 PM

# bit of snow

There were absolute scenes in shops across Ireland today as people queued for supplies

Dammit we need more milk.

37.1k

Mar 2nd 2018, 8:18 PM

# sneatcha

15 of the most creative snowmen built around Ireland this week

Yis are all legends.

24.3k

Mar 2nd 2018, 8:00 PM

# stay safe

President Higgins asks public not to take 'exceptional risks' and risk emergency services

The President said that he has had to cancel a number of events.

15.2k

Mar 2nd 2018, 6:56 PM

# Storm Emma

Risk of flooding as snow begins to melt and river levels could 'suddenly' rise

The warning was put out at the latest National Emergency Coordination Group meeting today.

29.3k

Mar 2nd 2018, 6:46 PM