# beast from the east

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More heavy snow on east coast as drivers warned 'stay off the roads'

Our evening liveblog on the severe weather, covering what would normally be ‘rush hour’.

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Mar 2nd 2018, 5:38 PM

# into darkness

34,000 premises without power due to Storm Emma

Many of those affected lost their power last night.

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Mar 2nd 2018, 5:25 PM

# feast from the east

Some supermarkets are starting to reopen but most are remaining shut until tomorrow

The government says food delivery is ‘a priority’.

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Mar 2nd 2018, 4:49 PM

# Storm Emma

Status red warning for five Leinster counties extended until 9am

Snow will continue to fall until this evening and sleety showers are expected tomorrow.

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Mar 2nd 2018, 4:00 PM

# beast from the east

Farmers struggling with dairy supplies as Storm Emma freezes pipes across the country

Some farmers are also afraid their lambs will die, said the President of the Irish Farmer’s Association.

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Mar 2nd 2018, 3:15 PM

# snow angels

80 babies delivered at Holles St and Rotunda during storm ... including one Emma

No one has been called Beast or East though.

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Mar 2nd 2018, 2:38 PM

# Refunds

Banks to refund people who missed a direct debit because they couldn't lodge cash

The refunds cover Wednesday, Thursday and today.

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Mar 2nd 2018, 1:24 PM

# beast from the east

PHOTOS: Stunning shots of snow around the country

It’s a winter wonderland … in March.

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Mar 2nd 2018, 1:10 PM

# cut off

At least 10,000 people have no phone or internet after Storm Emma

Eir says it is working to reconnect people.

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Mar 2nd 2018, 12:33 PM

# Sneachta

A family in Naas have brilliantly recreated a photo they took with a snowman 21 years ago

The snowman is about 11ft tall.

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Mar 2nd 2018, 12:02 PM

# Storm Emma

Funeral services across the country postponed due to weather conditions

Some services are still due to go ahead on Sunday.

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Mar 2nd 2018, 11:55 AM

# No Cars Go

'It’s not just your own life you’re risking': People told to not drive unless journey is essential

Several people had to be rescued after getting stuck in their cars.

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Mar 2nd 2018, 11:40 AM

# all systems go

Roof collapse, car fires and trees down - busy night for rescue crews despite weather conditions

Dublin Fire Brigade dealt with a number of call outs across the city last night.

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Mar 2nd 2018, 9:35 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Are you planning to leave your home today?

Do you think you have snow business venturing out of the house?

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Mar 2nd 2018, 9:11 AM

# Storm Emma

Forecast, transport and closures: Here's what you need to know today

A status red snow-ice warning will remain in place for Munster, Leinster and Galway until 6pm.

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Mar 2nd 2018, 8:37 AM

# Homelessness

14 people slept on Dublin streets during last night's blizzard

One person slept in a Garda station.

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Mar 2nd 2018, 8:32 AM

# take care

Shelter indoors advice withdrawn, but conditions will remain 'difficult'

“The blizzard conditions have passed and the public safety advice to shelter indoors is withdrawn.”

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Mar 2nd 2018, 7:46 AM

# beast from the east

Medical staff sleep in wards and brave dangerous weather to make it to hospitals

The work doesn’t stop in Ireland’s hospitals just because there is a weather warning in place.

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Mar 2nd 2018, 12:05 AM

# Electricity

Thousands in Dublin without power as Storm Emma sweeps across the country

ESB is estimating that 8pm tomorrow is the soonest time that any power outages can be repaired.

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Mar 1st 2018, 10:10 PM

# Oh So Quiet

Just 13 of the most apocalyptic scenes from Dublin in the snow today

We’re not being dramatic when we say it might be the end of the world.

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Mar 1st 2018, 7:56 PM

# Storm Emma

17 stunning photos that sum up a snow-covered, stormy Ireland

While you’re bunkered down for the night, here’s a roundup of snowy scenes from around the country.

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Mar 1st 2018, 6:17 PM

# get more bread

People from snowy countries can't get over Ireland's response to 'snowmageddon'

Well sorry for not living in igloos.

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Mar 1st 2018, 6:00 PM

# status red

Here are the stores, banks and post offices closing due to the bad weather

The entire nation has been advised to remain indoors from 4pm today.

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Mar 1st 2018, 4:25 PM

# Storm Emma

Childline closes its services again as weather conditions begin to deteriorate further

The government has urged everyone across the country to be at home from 4pm today.

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Mar 1st 2018, 4:13 PM

# emergency personnel

Michael D Higgins praises people who are working to provide essential services during storm

A status red snow-ice warning is in place for the entire country.

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Mar 1st 2018, 3:05 PM

# christmas the sequel

Irish people are putting up their Christmas decorations again to celebrate #ChristmasTheSequel

This is exactly what the nation needs right now. Another Christmas.

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Mar 1st 2018, 11:50 AM

# rough sleepers

30 people slept on the streets of Dublin last night as temperatures fell to -5

Over 100 people were in a centre in Dublin.

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Mar 1st 2018, 9:06 AM

# freezing

Temperatures plummeted to as low as -7 degrees last night

Temperatures are set to drop as low as -4 degrees today.

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Mar 1st 2018, 8:34 AM

# beast from the east

HSE staff won't have to work back emergency leave taken during storm

Simon Harris said employees will receive emergency leave with pay.

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Mar 1st 2018, 8:25 AM

# beast from the east

7 completely zen ways to make the most of your snow day at home

You’re trapped inside so make the most of it.

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Mar 1st 2018, 8:00 AM

# getting around

No buses and a Luas every half hour - here's how transport is affected by the snow

The government has urged everyone in a red area to be at home from 4pm today until 12 midday tomorrow.

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Mar 1st 2018, 7:11 AM

# some day for it

'My hair and makeup are sort of becoming immaterial' - What to do if a blizzard hits your wedding

People are being told to stay indoors, but what happens if you’ve a wedding.

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Mar 1st 2018, 6:15 AM

# The Blizzards

What's the difference between 'The Beast' and 'Storm Emma'?

Here’s what’s happening with the weather today.

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Mar 1st 2018, 6:05 AM

# beast from the east

'Be at home by 4pm': Everything you need to know about today's severe weather alert

Lots of public transport will be stopping later this afternoon (if it hasn’t already).

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Mar 1st 2018, 12:05 AM

# sexy beast

Pictures: A snowbound zoo, snowball fights, and stunning vistas - the Beast hit Ireland and everything looked amazing

It was a day of singular beauty around the emerald isle.

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Feb 28th 2018, 10:30 PM

# shelter

Here's what to do if you see a homeless person sleeping rough tonight

In Dublin last night there were over 200 reports about homeless people sleeping rough.

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Feb 28th 2018, 7:00 PM

# dangerous conditions

'Unprecedented situation': Up to 40cm of snow predicted by Friday lunchtime

A Status Red snow-ice warning will be in place in Munster and Leinster from 4pm tomorrow.

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Feb 28th 2018, 6:40 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Here's your transport updates as country prepares for heavy snowfall overnight

The government has said that 25cm of snow is expected tomorrow, and 40cm on Friday.

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Feb 28th 2018, 6:18 PM

# Severe Weather

All non-urgent outpatient procedures in Leinster and Munster cancelled

Three children’s hospitals are also cancelling planned admissions and outpatient appointments.

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Feb 28th 2018, 5:45 PM

# Storm Emma

People in Leinster and Munster advised to stay in their homes from 4pm tomorrow

Blizzard-like conditions are expected.

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Feb 28th 2018, 3:24 PM