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

Red alerts and total wipeouts: How the Beast from the East brought the county to a grinding halt 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 29,108 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

It's a year since the snow-induced bread rush - now Brexit is causing problems 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 18,991 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

Quiz: How well do you remember the Beast from the East? Let's Get Quizzical

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

Feb 23rd 2019, 9:00 PM 43,162 Views 15 Comments

Snowpocalypse then.

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

'Pessimistic' alerts and Dublin bias among complaints sent to Met Éireann in 2018 Kicking Up A Storm

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

Dec 26th 2018, 9:00 PM 61,053 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

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

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

Dec 5th 2018, 11:00 AM 11,960 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

The Lidl destroyed during Storm Emma is reopening today Fortunestown

The Lidl destroyed during Storm Emma is reopening today

Aug 30th 2018, 7:10 AM 15,922 Views No Comments

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

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

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

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

Aug 5th 2018, 7:00 AM 13,061 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

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

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

May 14th 2018, 6:05 AM 9,038 Views 6 Comments

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

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

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

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

Apr 7th 2018, 12:02 AM 61,832 Views 70 Comments

Being stuck inside led to a spike in internet usage.

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

Irish people bought an extra €2 million worth of wine during the Beast from the East 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 14,343 Views 25 Comments

The biggest beneficiary were convenience stores.

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

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

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

Mar 14th 2018, 6:44 PM 16,137 Views 33 Comments

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

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

Extra week of fuel allowance to be paid this week to over 368,000 households after cold weather 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 19,220 Views 48 Comments

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

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

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

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

Mar 7th 2018, 7:47 PM 9,503 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 €€€€

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

Mar 6th 2018, 9:15 PM 9,912 Views 45 Comments

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

'Snow tourists' hampering clean-up operation Storm Emma

'Snow tourists' hampering clean-up operation

Mar 6th 2018, 4:35 PM 43,323 Views 25 Comments

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

Working 12 hour days and moving 400,000 tonnes of snow - how Dublin Airport crews overcame the Beast 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 17,246 Views 21 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

Emergency Department attendances rise sharply today in wake of Storm Emma Storm Emma

Emergency Department attendances rise sharply today in wake of Storm Emma

Mar 5th 2018, 10:45 PM 13,278 Views 19 Comments

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

Drivers warned about snow and ice falling onto road as clean-up continues Impassable This post contains videos

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

Mar 5th 2018, 3:20 PM 34,930 Views 25 Comments

The east of the country is worst affected.

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

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

Mar 5th 2018, 3:00 PM 18,799 Views 142 Comments

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

'Potential localised flooding': New status orange alert issued for Leinster Not Over

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

Mar 5th 2018, 12:00 PM 31,776 Views 12 Comments

Temperatures will dip as low as minus three overnight tonight.

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

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

Mar 5th 2018, 7:45 AM 38,332 Views 99 Comments

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

Buses, trains and Luas back up and running Public Transport

Buses, trains and Luas back up and running

Mar 5th 2018, 7:32 AM 10,791 Views 8 Comments

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

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

From The Daily Edge Storm Emma stopped this couple getting to the registry office, so they built a snow chapel instead 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 8,629 Views No Comments

If only we all had neighbours like this.

From The Daily Edge Everyone else give up now, these nuns in Galway have made the best Snow Sister Snownun

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

Mar 4th 2018, 3:39 PM 20,167 Views 3 Comments

This is so wholesome.

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

From The Daily Edge Are You More Like Storm Ophelia Or Storm Emma? Beast From The East

Are You More Like Storm Ophelia Or Storm Emma?

Mar 3rd 2018, 7:30 PM 6,002 Views 1 Comment

We all know which one is the cool storm.

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

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

Mar 3rd 2018, 7:00 PM 67,001 Views 10 Comments

Plus: How many tonnes of salt did we have?

From The Daily Edge This Kilkenny mammy took a tractor to work during Storm Emma and now she's going global Sneachta

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

Mar 3rd 2018, 4:30 PM 9,816 Views 3 Comments

What a legend.

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

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

Mar 3rd 2018, 1:00 PM 18,950 Views 34 Comments

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

From The Daily Edge Just 17 wonderful things that happened when the snow hit Ireland Snow Joke

Just 17 wonderful things that happened when the snow hit Ireland

Mar 3rd 2018, 10:50 AM 28,043 Views No Comments

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

Poll: Should businesses have to close for the duration of red weather alerts? Your Say This post contains a poll

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

Mar 3rd 2018, 10:14 AM 28,725 Views 72 Comments

It’s been a confusing few days for employees.

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

How RTÉ put on a last-minute Late Late Show with the country frozen to a halt 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 111,932 Views 74 Comments

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

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

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

Mar 2nd 2018, 9:52 PM 17,205 Views 48 Comments

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

Ambulance base in Wexford blocked by snowdrifts and abandoned cars Beast In The East

Ambulance base in Wexford blocked by snowdrifts and abandoned cars

Mar 2nd 2018, 9:25 PM 39,375 Views 34 Comments

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

From The Daily Edge There were absolute scenes in shops across Ireland today as people queued for supplies Bit Of Snow

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

Mar 2nd 2018, 8:18 PM 36,826 Views 1 Comment

Dammit we need more milk.

From The Daily Edge 15 of the most creative snowmen built around Ireland this week Sneatcha

15 of the most creative snowmen built around Ireland this week

Mar 2nd 2018, 8:00 PM 23,802 Views 3 Comments

Yis are all legends.

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

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

Mar 2nd 2018, 6:56 PM 15,133 Views 39 Comments

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

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

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

Mar 2nd 2018, 6:46 PM 29,183 Views 15 Comments

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

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

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

Mar 2nd 2018, 5:38 PM 62,020 Views 26 Comments

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

34,000 premises without power due to Storm Emma Into Darkness

34,000 premises without power due to Storm Emma

Mar 2nd 2018, 5:25 PM 55,908 Views 17 Comments

Many of those affected lost their power last night.

Some supermarkets are starting to reopen but most are remaining shut until tomorrow Feast From The East

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

Mar 2nd 2018, 4:49 PM 76,515 Views 61 Comments

The government says food delivery is ‘a priority’.

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