FLIGHTS TO AND FROM Dublin airport have resumed after the airport was closed earlier to allow snow to be cleared from runways. Heavy snowfall earlier today meant the runways were not safe for braking aircraft. Siobhan Moore from the DAA told RTÉ News at One that the airport’s crews have been working very hard to clear the snow and to help passengers. Further closures depend on the level of snow that falls.
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Insurers face €224m bill for winter weather claims
The Irish Insurance Federation says its members have paid out €765m for weather damage in just 14 months.
FBD premium hikes expected after surge in weather claims
Announcing performance figures for 2010, the insurer says the level of weather claims will mean increased premiums in 2011.
The Big Chill returns to Irish weather
Spring takes a step back as some snow forecast for hilly areas later this week.
Ryanair reports surprise €10m loss after snow cancellations
Higher fuel costs, industrial action and snow cancellations see Ryanair lose €10m in the three months to December 31.
The week in photos
The week that was, in pictures.
The week in photos
The week that was, in pictures.
Take 5: Tuesday
5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock.
Dempsey says Ireland's snow response 'better than Europe'
The Transport Minister tells the Dáil he thinks Ireland’s local authorities handled the big freeze better than others.
The Morning Score: Friday
The two unhappy Bohs players are identified publicly, another Irishman at Celtic Park is targeted and Declan Kidney’s injury worries worsen.
Ice persists across country's roads, motorists warned
Motorists have been urged to drive with extreme care as ice and black ice continue to cover roads across much of the country.
Motorists warned of ice and treacherous roads
Drivers have been warned that the most recent cold snap has brought with it dangerous road conditions. However, the freezing weather is not expected to last past the weekend.
The week in photos
Dead birds, dead sick, dead lucky – the highlights of the week in pictures.
Take 5: Friday
5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock.
It’s back: snow to return across Ireland tonight
Munster and south Leinster will see the return of the dreaded white stuff, after overnight temperatures dropped to -6.8°C.
Sub-zero temperatures strike again
Brrr… time to wrap up as freezing weather continues.
The 9 at 9: Thursday
Nine things you need to know by 9am: As hospitals are hit by the worst bed crisis in years, VHI announces price increases; Gerry Ryan’s autopsy report, and the big snow is coming back.
Snowfall and icy conditions predicted by weekend
Wintry weather set to continue over the coming weekend, according to meteorologists.
The 9 at 9: Wednesday
Nine things you really need to know this morning: The number of farm deaths doubled last year; Pakistan on high alert; 2010 a bumper year for Irish exports; and a new chilling world record set in China.
Take 5: Tuesday
Why Ivan Yates is “profoundly sad” and why this coming Friday will be snow joke… Tuesday’s Take 5.
Water water everywhere (just not in your tap): Update on water cuts
Councils in Dublin, Cork, Clare, Leitrim, Sligo still struggling to identify leaks and restore full water supplies.
Nationwide blanket of snow predicted for Friday
Met Eireann warns that snow and sleet showers will lay down 10cm snow with “possible drifting”.
The 9 at 9: New Year's Day
Nine things you really need to know before you start your year: the world rings in the New Year as car bombs rock Egypt and Nigeria; gardaí investigate activities of two Revenue officials and Australia braced for biblical flooding.
Leopardstown gets the go-ahead
Racing gets the green light as racecourse passes inspection this morning.
Irish Eye: Kenny live for high-flying QPR
Ronan Hunt Murphy reflects on the Irish stars’ performances in the lower leagues cross-channel.
300 passengers stuck on board cancelled flight for seven hours
The US Airways flight from Dublin to Philadelphia was ultimately cancelled… leaving passengers on board, and in the dark, for hours.
The 9 at 9: Christmas Day
What you need to know: 300 passengers trapped on board a cancelled flight for seven hours, a false alarm at the Embassy in Rome, and the visit of a certain man in red.
Take 5: Friday
5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock.
Airports scramble to get passengers home for Christmas
Irish airports are open and operating this morning, but further delays are expected due to a backlog of flights and poor conditions at other airports.
Poll: Are you planning a last-minute push for Christmas travel?
The traditionally busy Christmas travel period has been thrown into chaos by poor weather.
The 9 at 9: Friday
Nine things you need to know this morning: Freezing weather is set to continue (we’re sorry); Appeal for infomation on Blathnaid Timothy continues; Anarchists take responsibilty for Rome embassy attacks; and Kate Middleton makes us do a double-take…
Dublin Airport closed until 5am as chaos continues
The main runway at Ireland’s biggest airport freezes over again, causing further headaches for tens of thousands.
Connacht and Munster derby game moved to Monday
Pitch in Galway needs time to thaw out, Connacht chiefs say.
THE DUBLIN AIRPORT Authority has suspended all flights to and from Dublin airport. The authority says that “persistent heavy snowfalls” over the past hour have resulted in “severe contamination of the main runway”. It means that the braking action of planes is not safe to use on the runways. The airport is estimated to re-open at 1.30pm today but it is best to consult with airlines before heading to the airport.
The 9 at 9: Thursday
Nine things you need to know this morning: European airports pushing to cut passenger backlog; AIB could be nationalised today; UN to investigate treatment of Bradley Manning; and a Ryanair pilot has reported seeing something in the air over Norway…
Airports work to clear backlog as sub-zero temperatures go on
Aer Lingus and Ryanair both claim to be working at almost full capacity, with Ryanair putting on extra flights tomorrow.
Take 5: Wednesday
5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock.
Leopardstown St Stephen's Day meeting postponed
Bad news for racing fans.
Dublin airport reopens - but roads are still treacherous
Most air and land services are running as normal this morning, with some notable disruptions in the capital. Mét Éireann has warned people to avoid all unnecessary travel.
FOR THE SECOND TIME in a week, it transpires that the must-have accessory for international music superstars isn’t a chihuahua in a handbag, or even their own tour bus – it’s an Iarnród Éireann train ticket. The Irish Rail Twitter account claims that U2 travelled on the 2:30pm train from Cork to Heuston today, after having two flights cancelled on the home leg of their return from touring in Australia. Last week, Shakira took the Belfast Enterprise from Dublin Connolly to travel for a gig up north.
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