WITH THE STATUS Red weather alert in place since 4pm today (meaning you should be indoors now), you might have a bit of time now to reflect on what’s been a fairly hectic snow day.

Here are some of the best pictures that we’ve been sent in today:

RollingNews.ie A post office in Ballsbridge Dublin before it closed this afternoon. RollingNews.ie

Sharon Hoefig Brayhead. Sharon Hoefig

Eva Donlon A view from a window in Tullamore, Co Offaly. Eva Donlon

Sarah Hennebry The Owenabue riverbanks, Ballinhassig, Co Cork. Sarah Hennebry

Kevin Corrigan Navan, Co Meath. Kevin Corrigan

Maria Sunderland and Elaine O Connor Taken late yesterday evening when out for an adventure! Maria Sunderland and Elaine O Connor

Ashling Cartwright Dewart An old hen house in Co Cavan. Ashling Cartwright Dewart

John Fahy Bulloch Harbour, Dalkey at midday today. John Fahy

Ashling Aylward Kilkenny. Ashling Aylward

Michael McGahon Quarryfield House, South Sligo. Michael McGahon

Eamonn Farrell Members of the Irish Army Cadet shovelling snow from outside residents homes in Newbridge, Co.Kildare earlier today. Eamonn Farrell

Mel Green Bailieboro, Co Cavan Mel Green

Paul Antcliff Tomacork, Carnew, Co.Wicklow Paul Antcliff

Derrick Knowles Fitzgerald’s Park in Cork Derrick Knowles

Aine Doyle A robin in Carlow. Aine Doyle

Katherine Fewer Coast of Tramore, Co Waterford this morning. Katherine Fewer

Denis McLoughlin, MD of Irish Life Retail Irish Life Fountain on Abbey Street, turned into a frozen ice sculpture. Denis McLoughlin, MD of Irish Life Retail

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