Midland Weather Channel weighs in on possibility of “heavy snow and disruption” in Ireland
Beast from the East 2.0? One of the most memorable events of 2018 came at the end of February, when the country was brought to a standstill by Storm Emma. Shops were forced to close, roads were vacated and The Late Late Show only had about 12 people in the audience (a Lidl was also […]
7 years ago
Lidl in Fortunestown has reopened following its demolition during Storm Emma
The shop was bulldozed with a stolen digger. Lidl Ireland has reopened a new, multi-million Euro store in Fortunestown following its destruction in February during Storm Emma. The shop opened for business on Thursday following four months of construction. The rebuilt store is increased in size by 70%, meaning consumers will be able to enjoy ‘an […]
8 years ago
Lidl announce reopening date for the store destroyed during Storm Emma
Lidl has announced its plans to reopen the store that was destroyed earlier this year during a week of snow. The Fortunestown store, which was infamously destroyed by a JCB during Storm Emma, will reopen on August 30 later this year. The German company has released a statement that notes several improvements and renovations which […]
8 years ago
Here’s how the weather is shaping up for St Patrick’s Day
Hint: Bring a coat. For those of you planning on heading out next Saturday for St. Patrick’s Day, you might want to do yourself a favour bring a jumper or two along with you for the evening, as Ireland readies itself for some freezing cold conditions next weekend. Despite the rise in temperature this week […]
8 years ago
Parents’ Council Director suggests schools open on Saturdays to make up for days lost to severe weather
“I’ll probably upset everyone by saying this…” The Director of the National Parents Council Post Primary has suggested that schools could open on Saturdays to make up for the days they were forced to close during the severe weather last week. Speaking with Patricia Messinger on C103’s Cork Today show on Wednesday, Sean O’Riordan, Director […]
8 years ago
Blood donations urgently needed after last week’s massive storm in Ireland
All blood groups required. The Irish Blood Transfusion Service is seeking donations as a matter of urgency, following the storm that ripped through Ireland last week. Storm Emma’s effects were felt throughout the country, with the east and south coasts particularly badly affected. Paul McKinney, Operations Director with the service, said: “We’re looking for all blood […]
8 years ago