# beast from the east

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# The Beast

Over 40 people have died as a result of the severe icy weather gripping Europe

At least 42 people have died because of weather conditions in Europe since Friday.

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Feb 28th 2018, 2:57 PM

# grounded

Here are your rights if your flight gets cancelled

The Beast from the East has affected flights at a number of airports.

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Feb 28th 2018, 2:03 PM

# Commitment

Peterborough defender Steven Taylor resorts to sweeping snow off the pitch mid-game

It was well worth the effort in the end as the Posh claimed a 2-1 win.

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Feb 28th 2018, 1:36 PM

# The Beast

No Bus Éireann or Dublin Bus services tomorrow in Leinster and Munster

The decision was announced following a meeting of the National Emergency Coordination Group.

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Feb 28th 2018, 1:12 PM

# batten down

Met Éireann issues red alert for Munster and Leinster, warning of 'blizzard-like' conditions

The warning is in place from 4pm on Thursday until 12 noon on Friday.

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Feb 28th 2018, 11:31 AM

# worse to come

Conditions are going to deteriorate further as Met Éireann expects 25cm of snowfall by tomorrow

Temperatures will drop to as low as -6 degrees tonight.

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Feb 28th 2018, 11:00 AM

# shelter

Dublin homeless executive received over 200 reports about rough sleepers overnight

The Taoiseach said only a small number of people refused the offer of accommodation.

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Feb 28th 2018, 10:25 AM

# beast from the east

PHOTOS: Many parts of Ireland are covered in snow

Stay safe out there.

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Feb 28th 2018, 10:06 AM

# stay warm

Government will offer an extra week of fuel allowance during the cold snap

The decision means that fuel allowance recipients will now automatically receive €45 for this week instead of the usual €22.50.

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Feb 28th 2018, 9:52 AM

# take action

What does a red weather alert actually mean?

It basically means take action.

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Feb 28th 2018, 9:48 AM

# Snow Joke

18 brilliant photos of the snow that we've all just woken up to

Is there any way we could arrange a second Christmas this week? Since we’ve got the weather.

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Feb 28th 2018, 9:32 AM

# Postponed

Wednesday's sporting fixtures disrupted by heavy snowfall and adverse weather

The FAI says it’s monitoring the situation ahead of the weekend’s League of Ireland fixtures.

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Feb 28th 2018, 9:03 AM

# Disruption

Transport update: Luas, bus and train services curtailed due to snow

Flights from Dublin Airport are also affected.

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Feb 28th 2018, 7:25 AM

# Sneachta

Red weather warning issued after heavy overnight snow

The Beast From The East has arrived.

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Feb 28th 2018, 7:20 AM

# beast from the east

Everything to know about keeping you and your household safe during Storm Emma

House, car, clothes and pets – we have you covered.

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Feb 28th 2018, 12:15 AM

# Name Game

Who is to blame for the 'Beast from the East'?

The extreme weather is coming, but what of its scary name?

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Feb 27th 2018, 6:30 PM

# Storm Emma

Householders warned NOT to leave their taps running during the freezing weather

Here’s what you need to do to help prevent your water pipes from bursting.

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Feb 27th 2018, 5:30 PM

# beast from the east

Poll: Have your kids ever had a 'snow day'?

Schools around the country are anticipating closure this week.

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Feb 27th 2018, 5:06 PM

# Breadwatch

'Significant increase in bread production' as consumers pick shelves dry in anticipation of The Beast

The nation’s sudden appetite for retail bread therapy shows no signs of abating.

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Feb 27th 2018, 4:36 PM

# The Beast

Taoiseach says minister's advice to turn the heating on 24/7 'is not the advice of government'

Minister Jim Daly said that older people could claim the money back for fuel from welfare schemes.

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Feb 27th 2018, 3:20 PM

# day after tomorrow

'Continuous snow' to hit Ireland as Beast from the East clashes with Storm Emma

Gale force winds of up to 110km/h could occur over the coming days, Met Éireann has warned.

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Feb 27th 2018, 2:19 PM

# lunch crunch

Poll: Have you checked in with an elderly neighbour in this cold snap?

Give it to us straight. Be honest.

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Feb 27th 2018, 12:38 PM

# beast from the east

Pharmacists urge people to ensure they have 'supply of essential medicines' before storm hits

The Irish Pharmacy Union has warned that patients could experience “significant disruption for several days”.

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Feb 27th 2018, 10:03 AM

# bread status red

People are 'selling' loaves of bread on DoneDeal after the Beast from the East panic buying

We doubt they’ll have much sales.

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Feb 27th 2018, 9:26 AM

# Red Alert

'Beast from the East is coming our way': Leo says weather advice will be clear about whether to stay home from work

During Storm Ophelia’s red alert there was confusion as to whether people should go to work or remain at home.

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Feb 27th 2018, 8:42 AM

# freezing

Here's how to keep your pets warm and safe from The Beast this week

The ISPCA has issued advice on how to protect your pet during the freezing weather ahead.

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Feb 27th 2018, 7:52 AM

# off the charts

Photos: Temperatures plunge as low as -20 as Europe gets battered by 'the Beast from the East'

The Arctic, meanwhile, is undergoing an unseasonable heatwave.

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Feb 27th 2018, 6:58 AM

# a link to the past

So how will The Beast compare to the Big Snow of '82?

It won’t even come close, says one expert.

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Feb 27th 2018, 6:05 AM

# The Beast

Planning to drive this week? Here's the advice for car-owners ahead of the severe wintry weather

Here’s what to do before you set out, or if you encounter snow or ice.

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Feb 26th 2018, 6:40 PM

# beast from the east

PHOTOS: Many parts of Europe are under snow

A snow-ice warning has been issued for seven counties in Ireland.

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Feb 26th 2018, 3:03 PM

# arctic cold

What exactly is the 'Beast from the East'? And why is it going to be absolutely freezing this week?

The polar vortex from Siberia is bringing extremely cold temperatures all over Europe.

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Feb 26th 2018, 1:18 PM

# beast from the east

Status Orange snow-ice warning issued for seven counties as temperatures set to plunge to -7

The eastern part of the country is set to be the worst hit by the wintry weather.

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Feb 26th 2018, 11:45 AM

# winter is coming

13 of the best tweets about the impending 'Beast from the East'

Storm’s a comin’.

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Feb 26th 2018, 10:15 AM