# beast from the east
This month
March 2023
# Quiz
QUIZ: How well do you remember extreme Irish weather events?
Maybe they will name a storm after you some day.
Last month
February 2023
# beast from the east
Weather phenomenon behind 2018 'Beast from the East' could bring heavy snow this month
Meteorologists forecast a sudden stratospheric warming event, though a cold snap is not guaranteed.
All time
# CLIMATE CRISIS
Ireland misses greenhouse gas emissions targets with Status Red snowfalls putting pressure on home heating
The EPA says there are challenges in dealing with extreme weather events in a sustainable way.
# One Year On
Red alerts and total wipeouts: How the Beast from the East brought the county to a grinding halt
It’s exactly a year since the Beast began to bite – here’s how the day played out.
# Yeast from the east
It's a year since the snow-induced bread rush - now Brexit is causing problems
A no-deal Brexit could mean the prices of bread increase by between 10% and 15%, according to a bread makers’ association.
# Kicking up a storm
'Pessimistic' alerts and Dublin bias among complaints sent to Met Éireann in 2018
It was an eventful year for Irish forecasters – but the public weren’t always happy with their predictions.
# top trends
These were the most popular hashtags on Twitter in Ireland this year
Data from the company shows how 2018 was another year for political discussion on the platform.
# fortunestown
The Lidl destroyed during Storm Emma is reopening today
Lidl said the rebuilt store would be “new and improved”.
# bad buzz
'Bad year' for bumblebees as extreme weather sees levels reduce by up to 40%
Storms and snow have depleted bee populations, but it may not entirely be a bad thing.
# after the storm
'Siberian-esque' Storm Emma cost retailers 'tens of millions' but local stores made good sales
Retail Ireland says the effect of the storm was felt for days after.
# cabin fever
What did Irish people do during Storm Emma? We watched RTÉ and logged onto Pornhub
Being stuck inside led to a spike in internet usage.
# Beauty of the beast
Irish people bought an extra €2 million worth of wine during the Beast from the East
The biggest beneficiary were convenience stores.
# Emergency Services
Siptu calls for remuneration for members who 'worked tirelessly' during Storm Emma
The trade union wants “a uniform response by local authorities to extreme weather events”.
# beast from the east
Extra week of fuel allowance to be paid this week to over 368,000 households after cold weather
In total, an extra €22.50 will be paid to over 368,000 households.
# emma aftermath
'We have a way to go': Irish Water says restrictions set to continue
Over 16,000 homes outside Dublin are still without water.
# €€€€
Government wants to know how much the clean-up bill for Storm Emma is going to cost
Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy today updated the Cabinet on that aftermath of the recent weather conditions.
# Storm Emma
'Snow tourists' hampering clean-up operation
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
100 on-site staff and 200 contractors worked to clear the nearly 1,000 acre site.
# Storm Emma
Emergency Department attendances rise sharply today in wake of Storm Emma
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
The east of the country is worst affected.
# Irish Water
Storm aftermath: 10,500 customers without water, 121,000 with restricted supply
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
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'
Varadkar said that a number of deaths may have been caused by the storm.
# Public Transport
Buses, trains and Luas back up and running
Customers have been advised to allow extra time for their journeys.
# no priest from the east
Storm Emma stopped this couple getting to the registry office, so they built a snow chapel instead
If only we all had neighbours like this.
# snownun
Everyone else give up now, these nuns in Galway have made the best Snow Sister
This is so wholesome.
# beast from the east
Are You More Like Storm Ophelia Or Storm Emma?
We all know which one is the cool storm.
# Prime Numbers
How much snow fell in Ireland? It's the week in numbers
Plus: How many tonnes of salt did we have?
# Sneachta
This Kilkenny mammy took a tractor to work during Storm Emma and now she's going global
What a legend.
# Big Freeze
Lessons learned from 2010 snow meant we had more than enough salt for the Beast
Salt supplies are stocked up at off-peak time to ensure Ireland is always ready to tackle icy roads.
# Snow Joke
Just 17 wonderful things that happened when the snow hit Ireland
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?
It’s been a confusing few days for employees.
# 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.”
# 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.
# 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.
# bit of snow
There were absolute scenes in shops across Ireland today as people queued for supplies
Dammit we need more milk.
# 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.
# 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.
