#beast from the east

# beast-from-the-east - Thursday 24 October, 2019

# CLIMATE CRISIS

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

Oct 24th 2019, 7:47 AM 35,609 Views 91 Comments

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

# beast-from-the-east - Thursday 28 February, 2019

# One Year On

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

Feb 28th 2019, 6:00 AM 32,537 Views 9 Comments

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

# beast-from-the-east - Sunday 24 February, 2019

# Yeast From The East

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

Feb 24th 2019, 7:30 PM 19,223 Views 18 Comments

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

# beast-from-the-east - Saturday 23 February, 2019

# Let's Get Quizzical

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

Feb 23rd 2019, 9:00 PM 43,928 Views 15 Comments

Snowpocalypse then.

# beast-from-the-east - Wednesday 26 December, 2018

# Kicking Up A Storm

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

Dec 26th 2018, 9:00 PM 61,446 Views 40 Comments

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

# beast-from-the-east - Wednesday 5 December, 2018

# Top Trends

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

Dec 5th 2018, 11:00 AM 12,332 Views 2 Comments

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

# beast-from-the-east - Thursday 30 August, 2018

# Fortunestown

The Lidl destroyed during Storm Emma is reopening today

Aug 30th 2018, 7:10 AM 16,164 Views 0 Comments

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

# beast-from-the-east - Sunday 5 August, 2018

# Bad Buzz

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

Aug 5th 2018, 7:00 AM 13,409 Views 18 Comments

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

# beast-from-the-east - Monday 14 May, 2018

# After The Storm

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

May 14th 2018, 6:05 AM 9,223 Views 6 Comments

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

# beast-from-the-east - Saturday 7 April, 2018

# Cabin Fever

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

Apr 7th 2018, 12:02 AM 62,976 Views 70 Comments

Being stuck inside led to a spike in internet usage.

# beast-from-the-east - Friday 30 March, 2018

# Beauty Of The Beast

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

Mar 30th 2018, 6:35 AM 14,400 Views 26 Comments

The biggest beneficiary were convenience stores.

# beast-from-the-east - Wednesday 14 March, 2018

# Emergency Services

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

Mar 14th 2018, 6:44 PM 16,271 Views 34 Comments

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

# beast-from-the-east - Monday 12 March, 2018

# Beast From The East

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

Mar 12th 2018, 9:22 PM 19,403 Views 50 Comments

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

# beast-from-the-east - Wednesday 7 March, 2018

# Emma Aftermath

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

Mar 7th 2018, 7:47 PM 9,519 Views 76 Comments

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

# beast-from-the-east - Tuesday 6 March, 2018

# €€€€

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

Mar 6th 2018, 9:15 PM 10,264 Views 45 Comments

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

# Storm Emma

'Snow tourists' hampering clean-up operation

Mar 6th 2018, 4:35 PM 43,386 Views 25 Comments

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

# Whiteout

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

Mar 6th 2018, 6:05 AM 17,407 Views 20 Comments

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

# beast-from-the-east - Monday 5 March, 2018

# Storm Emma

Emergency Department attendances rise sharply today in wake of Storm Emma

Mar 5th 2018, 10:45 PM 13,313 Views 19 Comments

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

# Impassable

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

Mar 5th 2018, 3:20 PM 35,004 Views 25 Comments

The east of the country is worst affected.

# Irish Water

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

Mar 5th 2018, 3:00 PM 18,871 Views 142 Comments

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

# Not Over

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

Mar 5th 2018, 12:00 PM 31,788 Views 12 Comments

Temperatures will dip as low as minus three overnight tonight.

# Emergency

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

Mar 5th 2018, 7:45 AM 38,493 Views 99 Comments

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

# Public Transport

Buses, trains and Luas back up and running

Mar 5th 2018, 7:32 AM 10,812 Views 8 Comments

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

# beast-from-the-east - Sunday 4 March, 2018

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

# No Priest From The East

From The Daily Edge

# No Priest From The East

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

Mar 4th 2018, 4:24 PM 8,700 Views 0 Comments

If only we all had neighbours like this.

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

# Snownun

From The Daily Edge

# Snownun

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

Mar 4th 2018, 3:39 PM 20,451 Views 4 Comments

This is so wholesome.

# beast-from-the-east - Saturday 3 March, 2018

Are You More Like Storm Ophelia Or Storm Emma?

# Beast From The East

From The Daily Edge

# Beast From The East

Are You More Like Storm Ophelia Or Storm Emma?

Mar 3rd 2018, 7:30 PM 6,046 Views 1 Comment

We all know which one is the cool storm.

# Prime Numbers

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

Mar 3rd 2018, 7:00 PM 67,212 Views 10 Comments

Plus: How many tonnes of salt did we have?

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

# Sneachta

From The Daily Edge

# Sneachta

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

Mar 3rd 2018, 4:30 PM 9,842 Views 3 Comments

What a legend.

# Big Freeze

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

Mar 3rd 2018, 1:00 PM 19,111 Views 34 Comments

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

Just 17 wonderful things that happened when the snow hit Ireland

# Snow Joke

From The Daily Edge

# Snow Joke

Just 17 wonderful things that happened when the snow hit Ireland

Mar 3rd 2018, 10:50 AM 28,097 Views 0 Comments

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

# Your Say

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

Mar 3rd 2018, 10:14 AM 29,123 Views 69 Comments

It’s been a confusing few days for employees.

# beast-from-the-east - Friday 2 March, 2018

# Storm Emma

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

Mar 2nd 2018, 11:02 PM 112,063 Views 62 Comments

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

# The Big Freeze

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

Mar 2nd 2018, 9:52 PM 17,226 Views 47 Comments

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

# Beast In The East

Ambulance base in Wexford blocked by snowdrifts and abandoned cars

Mar 2nd 2018, 9:25 PM 39,484 Views 33 Comments

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

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

# Bit Of Snow

From The Daily Edge

# Bit Of Snow

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

Mar 2nd 2018, 8:18 PM 37,023 Views 1 Comment

Dammit we need more milk.

15 of the most creative snowmen built around Ireland this week

# Sneatcha

From The Daily Edge

# Sneatcha

15 of the most creative snowmen built around Ireland this week

Mar 2nd 2018, 8:00 PM 24,186 Views 3 Comments

Yis are all legends.

# Stay Safe

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

Mar 2nd 2018, 6:56 PM 15,168 Views 39 Comments

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

# Storm Emma

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

Mar 2nd 2018, 6:46 PM 29,264 Views 15 Comments

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

# Liveblog

AS IT HAPPENED: More heavy snow on east coast as drivers warned 'stay off the roads'

Mar 2nd 2018, 5:38 PM 62,119 Views 26 Comments

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

# Into Darkness

34,000 premises without power due to Storm Emma

Mar 2nd 2018, 5:25 PM 56,033 Views 17 Comments

Many of those affected lost their power last night.

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