# Storm Emma

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# cut off

Thousands of homes still without water and power

Crews have been working through the night to restore service.

11.7k

Mar 4th 2018, 10:49 AM

# born and bread

Amy Huberman's tweet about #BreadGate is being turned into an actual t-shirt for charity

All profits are going to Focus Ireland.

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Mar 4th 2018, 10:19 AM

# expected to open

Parents to be told later today whether individual schools are reopening

Most schools and colleges are expected to reopen.

34.1k

Mar 4th 2018, 8:25 AM

# Public Transport

Public transport is returning to normal but the advice is to check in with provider before setting off

The road conditions are still being considered treacherous.

26.9k

Mar 4th 2018, 8:12 AM

# 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

# Power Outage

Major progress made with reconnections, but 11,000 homes still without power in southeast

Electricity has been restored to 13,000 homes since 6am this morning.

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Mar 3rd 2018, 5:46 PM

# Sneachta

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

What a legend.

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Mar 3rd 2018, 4:30 PM

# milkmageddon

Milk crisis? Storm Emma stopped the collection of fresh stock from many dairy farms

Many farmers have exhausted their backup space for the milk collected, with possible knock on effects for the availability of milk on supermarket shelves.

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Mar 3rd 2018, 2:35 PM

# doors open

Going to the shops? Many stores and supermarkets are now open

Limited opening hours for some major supermarkets and local shops.

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Mar 3rd 2018, 1:55 PM

# school's back

Schools are to reopen on Monday - where possible

The final decision will be made by the schools themselves.

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Mar 3rd 2018, 1:11 PM

# Be warned

'Don't be lulled into a false sense of security, the roads are still treacherous'

Motorists are being urged to take to the road only in exceptional circumstances.

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Mar 3rd 2018, 11:57 AM

# garda resources

Tallaght gardai requested more 4WD vehicles days before Jobstown looting

The request was not met and just one four-wheel drive vehicle was available last night.

72.9k

Mar 3rd 2018, 11:11 AM

# A helping hand

Open thread: What random acts of kindness did you see during the awful weather this week?

In this wintry weather, even the smallest helping hand could have made a difference.

24.9k

Mar 3rd 2018, 10:30 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

# Lidl

Eight men charged over alleged Lidl looting

One man remains in custody.

64.1k

Mar 3rd 2018, 9:03 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.”

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Mar 2nd 2018, 11:02 PM

# Storm Emma

What's running in the morning: Dublin flights cancelled, no trains and no Luas service for now

The transport services said that these were subject to change depending on the severity of the weather in the morning.

79.6k

Mar 2nd 2018, 10:45 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

# sneatcha

15 of the most creative snowmen built around Ireland this week

Yis are all legends.

24.3k

Mar 2nd 2018, 8:00 PM

# lovely gesture

Sunderland opens the Stadium of Light up for homeless in need of shelter from Storm Emma

The Championship club is providing a place to sleep, hot food and drinks.

10.4k

Mar 2nd 2018, 7:19 PM

# sandbags at the ready

Roads and rail lines flooded as conditions worsen in Dublin and Wicklow

One resident said the seawater reached his door earlier today.

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Mar 2nd 2018, 7:05 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.

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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

LIVE

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’.

62.3k

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.

56.2k

Mar 2nd 2018, 5:25 PM

# stormy waters

Gardaí warn 'stay out of the water' after swimmer rescued in Sandycove

The woman got into difficulty in stormy waters.

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Mar 2nd 2018, 4:56 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.

137k

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.

47.0k

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.

18.4k

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.

143k

Mar 2nd 2018, 1:10 PM

LIVE

Storm Emma blankets the nation in large amounts of snow - and there's more to come

The snow will keep falling today.

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Mar 2nd 2018, 12:55 PM

# cut off

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

Eir says it is working to reconnect people.

14.3k

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.

16.7k

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.

111k

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.

44.8k

Mar 2nd 2018, 9:35 AM